Museum of Life and Science Pumpkin Patch Express Begins
- When: Sunday, September 27, 2026, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 433 W. Murray Avenue, Durham, NC 27704
- Cost: $13.50 - $16 per person 3yrs+. Kids 2yrs and under are free. Museum Admission is an added cost - from $19 - $24 per person.
All Aboard! Join us as we celebrate fall with a trip to Pumpkin Patch Express! Pick the perfect pumpkin to decorate, race through our Hay Maze, and enjoy a variety of autumn-inspired games and activities. Then climb aboard the train for a relaxing ride back to the station on the Ellerbe Creek Railway!
Activities include:
Pick and decorate your pumpkin
Hay Maze Scavenger Hunt
Fall Science Explorations
Mini Pumpkin Putt-Putt, Duck Races, Bowling, and other fun games
Fresh popcorn
One pumpkin per ticketed person
A return train ride from the event to the Train Station on the Ellerbe Creek Railway
Join us to celebrate the arrival of autumn at one of our most popular family-friendly events. Pick the perfect pumpkin to decorate, race through our hay maze, and enjoy a variety of games, photo-ops, and activities inspired by the season. Then climb aboard the train for a relaxing ride back to the station on the Ellerbe Creek Railway!
Looking to save a little? Book your adventure for one of our later afternoon time slots and save 20%!
Purchase tickets online. Every person attending must have a ticket; that ticket gets you into the event and allows you to take one pumpkin per ticketed person. Adults are welcome to share their pumpkin with children under 2 but still must purchase a ticket to attend the event.
Museum admission is not included. Non-members will need to purchase Museum admission at the door.
- Website: www.lifeandscience.org
- Contact Name: Museum of Life and Science
- Contact Phone: 9192205429
- Contact Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Category: Holiday Events
Timed Entry between 9:30AM - 3:30PM.
Event recurs every Saturday and Sunday from September 26 - October 25, 2026.
All repeats 
