Quick Answer: The Broken Arrow Owasso fall guide for 2026 centers on the Owasso Harvest & Pet Festival (Oct. 10, Redbud Festival Park), the FUMC Owasso Pumpkin Patch for Mission, and Ray Harral Nature Park in Broken Arrow for trails and fresh air. Carmichael’s Pumpkin Patch in Bixby rounds it out for families willing to drive a little further.
A note before you plan your weekend: festival dates, hours, and pricing can shift year to year. Every event below reflects what’s confirmed as of this writing, but it’s worth a quick check of the venue’s own website or Facebook page before you load up the car.
Building a Broken Arrow Owasso fall guide every year is one of my favorite parts of living and working in these communities. I’m a real estate agent based right here in the Tulsa metro, and half of my job is knowing where families spend their Saturdays, not just what their square footage looks like. Fall in Broken Arrow and Owasso has its own rhythm. It’s pumpkin patches on 106th Street, it’s a walk through the woods at Ray Harral, it’s the Redbud District smelling like kettle corn for a solid month. If you’re new to the area, or you’ve lived here for years and just want the short list without scrolling through a metro-wide events calendar, this is it.
Most of what’s below is genuinely free or close to it. That matters in a season where everyone’s budget is already stretched by school supplies and the holidays coming up behind it. I’ve organized this by town first, since that’s how most families actually plan: close to home before a longer drive, and then added the one out-of-town stop that’s consistently worth the extra fifteen minutes.
At a Glance
- Owasso’s biggest fall event is the Harvest & Pet Festival at Redbud Festival Park, free and family-run by the city.
- FUMC Owasso’s Pumpkin Patch for Mission is celebrating its 25th year, and every dollar goes to local and global missions.
- Broken Arrow’s fall strength is outdoors: Ray Harral Nature Park is free, open daily, and genuinely peaceful.
- Carmichael’s Pumpkin Patch in Bixby is the closest full “farm day” experience for Broken Arrow families willing to drive south.
- Broken Arrow’s Events Park is expected to reopen this fall after its Sunset Amphitheater construction, worth watching for new programming.
- Nearly everything on this list is free, with pumpkins and food as the only real costs.
What’s happening in Owasso this fall?
Owasso goes all in on fall, and it starts at Redbud Festival Park in the heart of the Redbud District. The Owasso Harvest & Pet Festival is the anchor event, set for Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 11 am to 4 pm. It’s free, presented by the city and Arvest Bank, and built around a kids’ zone, a petting zoo, an on-site pumpkin patch, inflatables, food trucks, and a kid and pet costume contest at 12:30 pm on the main stage. If you’re bringing a dog, leashed pets are welcome, which makes this one of the few festivals where the whole family, four legs included, gets to come along.
For pumpkin picking specifically, FUMC Owasso’s Pumpkin Patch for Mission is the local institution. It’s held at Owasso First Methodist Church, 13800 E. 106th St. N, just east of Highway 169. This is the patch’s 25th anniversary, and it’s grown from a youth fundraising project into one of the largest pumpkin patches in the area, with thousands of pumpkins and gourds available by size. Admission is free, and every dollar from pumpkin sales goes toward local and global missions, so it’s a rare case where picking out a jack-o’-lantern also does some good. See what fall in Owasso looks like year-round
What’s happening in Broken Arrow this fall?
Broken Arrow’s fall calendar looks a little different. Instead of one big festival, its strength is outdoor space. Ray Harral Nature Park, tucked behind Childers Middle School and Spring Creek Elementary off Tucson Street (121st), is a 40-acre park with three miles of trails, a natural spring system, a suspension bridge, and an on-site nature center with live animal exhibits. It’s free, open daily, and genuinely one of the best-kept secrets in Broken Arrow for a low-key fall weekend. Fall and spring are the two seasons locals say it’s at its best, with cooler air and better light for a walk through the woods.
The other thing worth watching this fall is Broken Arrow’s Events Park, which has been closed since May 2024 for construction of the new Sunset Amphitheater. The city has said it expects the venue to reopen in fall 2026, which could mean new large-scale events returning to east Broken Arrow after a two-year gap. I’d treat this one as a “check back” rather than a confirmed date, but it’s a real shift worth watching if you’re local. Curious what else is close by in Broken Arrow?
Is Carmichael’s Pumpkin Patch in Bixby worth the drive?
If you want the full hayride, corn maze, petting zoo experience, Carmichael’s Pumpkin Patch in Bixby is the closest place that delivers it, and it’s a short drive from most of Broken Arrow. Located at 17137 S Mingo Rd, it’s open from late September through October 31, Monday through Saturday 9 am to 7 pm and Sunday 10 am to 7 pm. Beyond pumpkins, Carmichael’s has a cane maze, wagon rides, pony and camel rides, a petting zoo, and a small shop selling Amish goods, jams, and homemade fudge. It’s been a family tradition in the area for more than four decades, which says something in a region where fall attractions come and go.
It’s not technically an Owasso or Broken Arrow address, but for families in south Broken Arrow or Bixby-adjacent neighborhoods, it’s often closer than driving into Owasso, and it’s the kind of full-day outing that’s hard to replicate at a city festival.
How should you plan your fall weekends?
If you’re mapping this out weekend by weekend, the simplest approach is to treat late September through mid-October as pumpkin patch season and save the first two weekends of October for the bigger organized events. The Owasso Harvest & Pet Festival lands on October 10 this year, so that’s a natural anchor for one Saturday. FUMC’s patch and Carmichael’s are both open on a rolling basis through the month, which gives you flexibility to fit them around soccer games, school events, or just a free Saturday morning.
Ray Harral is the easiest one to work into any weekend since it doesn’t require timing around a festival date. A lot of local families use it as a Sunday afternoon reset after a busier Saturday at a patch or festival.
Quick Reference
| Event | Location | Typical Dates | Why It’s Worth It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owasso Harvest & Pet Festival | Redbud Festival Park, Owasso | Oct. 10, 2026, 11 am-4 pm | Free, pet-friendly, biggest single-day event in Owasso |
| FUMC Owasso Pumpkin Patch for Mission | 13800 E. 106th St. N, Owasso | Through October | Free admission, proceeds support local and global missions |
| Ray Harral Nature Park | Off Tucson St, Broken Arrow | Open daily, year-round | Free, quiet, 3 miles of trails and a nature center |
| Carmichael’s Pumpkin Patch | 17137 S Mingo Rd, Bixby | Late Sept. through Oct. 31 | Full farm-day experience, hayrides, mazes, petting zoo |
By the Numbers
- FUMC Owasso’s Pumpkin Patch for Mission is marking its 25th year in 2026.
- The patch has historically featured around 7,000 pumpkins in a typical season, according to local reporting.
- Ray Harral Nature Park covers 40 acres with roughly 3 miles of trails.
- The Owasso Harvest & Pet Festival runs a 5-hour window, from 11am to 4pm.
- Carmichael’s Pumpkin Patch has operated in the Bixby area for more than four decades.
- Broken Arrow’s Events Park has been closed for roughly two years for amphitheater construction, with a fall 2026 reopening expected.
- Three of the four main stops on this list, Redbud Festival Park, FUMC’s patch, and Ray Harral, are completely free to enter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Owasso Harvest & Pet Festival free? Yes, admission is free, and it’s presented by the City of Owasso and Arvest Bank. Food, vendor items, and any carnival-style extras are typically the only costs.
Can I bring my dog to any of these events? Leashed pets are welcome at the Owasso Harvest & Pet Festival, and Ray Harral Nature Park generally allows leashed dogs on its trails. Always check the specific event’s pet policy the week of, since rules can change year to year.
What should I bring to a pumpkin patch visit? Comfortable walking shoes are the biggest one, since most patches involve uneven ground. Cash or a card for pumpkins and food, sunscreen or a light jacket depending on the week, and a wagon if you have small kids who tire out fast.
Is Ray Harral Nature Park good for young kids? Yes, the trails are well-marked, and there are shorter loop options if you don’t want to commit to the full three miles. The nature center itself is a good stop for younger children who want a break from walking.
When’s the best time of day to visit a pumpkin patch? Mornings tend to be quieter and cooler, especially on weekends. If you’re going for photos, late afternoon light is usually better; just expect more foot traffic.
Key Takeaways
- Owasso owns the “big festival” fall experience, anchored by the Harvest & Pet Festival on October 10.
- FUMC’s Pumpkin Patch for Mission is a 25-year tradition where pumpkin sales fund local missions.
- Broken Arrow’s fall strength is outdoor space, especially the free trails at Ray Harral Nature Park.
- Carmichael’s in Bixby is the closest full hayride-and-maze experience for Broken Arrow families.
- Confirm dates and hours directly with each venue before you plan around them.
- Most of this list costs nothing but gas and maybe a pumpkin.
Fall in Broken Arrow and Owasso doesn’t require a long drive or a big budget. Between Redbud Festival Park, the pumpkin patch on 106th Street, and the trails at Ray Harral, most families can fill an entire month of weekends within fifteen minutes of home.
If you’re weighing a move to one of these communities and want to know what daily life actually feels like here, not just the school ratings and commute times, that’s a conversation I have with relocation and move-up clients all the time.
Deborah Green is a real estate agent with Real Broker, LLC, serving buyers and sellers across Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Bixby, Jenks, and Owasso. She specializes in first-time buyers, move-up buyers, downsizers, relocation clients, and probate sales.
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Sources & References
- City of Owasso, Harvest Festival event page and Annual Events calendar
- Owasso First Methodist Church, Pumpkin Patch for Mission (pumpkinpatchowasso.com)
- City of Broken Arrow, Ray Harral Nature Center & Park facility page
- TravelOK.com, Green Country Oklahoma, and local news coverage of area pumpkin patches