Pumpkin Patch Festival

EAT, DRINK, AND BE SCARY in famously historic DOWNTOWN NATCHEZ!

Join Us Downtown for Pumpkins Galore and More! We encourage everyone to check our all the Boo-tiques, Merchants, Eateries, Galleries and Businesses all month long.

The dates for our 2026 Pumpkin Patch Festival are October 10 – 31st!
We’ve got Pumpkins for sale: All sizes, colors, and shapes. Pick your Pumpkins or Pre-Order in Bulk. Proceeds benefit participating non-profit organizations and downtown revitalization efforts.

2026 Fall Events

Downtown Natchez is Halloween Central for shopping, eating, and trick or treating!

Weekend Festivals

There’s always something going on at the Pumpkin Patch: Face painting, pumpkin painting, Halloween selfie stations, sidewalk chalk, contests, spooky music, ghost tours, pet parades, and more.

A haunted scavenger hunt through Downtown will lead you to some frightfully hot Halloween deals at participating Downtown stores and a frighteningly fun Witches Ride soars through Downtown Natchez!

Fall Weekend Festivals

Special Preschool Class or Group Activity

Reservations are available on weekdays.

• Face painting or pumpkin painting session
• Professional photographer session

Pumpkin Patch Hours

• Monday – Friday 12:00pam – 6:00pm
• Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am – 4:00pm

Where Is the Pumpkin Patch?

We’re located at the corner of Main and Pearl Streets in Downtown Natchez.

Storytime In The Pumpkin Patch!

In partnership with the Judge George W. Armstrong Public Library. Join us on Thursdays starting at 10:00am, in the Pumpkin Patch, at the corner of Main and South Pearl Street.

Thursday, OCTOBER 15, 2026

Thursday, OCTOBER 22, 2026

Thursday, OCTOBER 29, 2026

Trick or Treat For Little Feet! Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023 in Downtown Natchez from 4:30 – 6:00pm

HOWL-oween Pet Parade

Let Fluffy, Fido, Princess, and Patches Show Off Their Costumes For A Great Cause

October 10, 2026 at 10:00am
Led by Mary Francis, Natchez Pet Mayor!

$5 Entry, with Bag of Cat or Dog Food

Join us for ALL AGES fun! Dress up your pet in their Halloween outfit for this year and meet up at our Downtown Pumpkin Patch. The parade will cover 2 blocks of downtown.

Proceeds Benefit Local Animal Shelters and Rescues

Downtown Natchez Witches Ride

It’s a magical, autumn bike ride for all ages!

October 29, 2026 at 3:00pm

$5 Entry, with 4 Canned Goods

Attention all Enchantresses, Wizards, Sorceresses, Mages, Shamans, Hags, Hedge Witches and Medicine Men: Grab your broom or bike and join us to fly and ride for a good cause! Meet up at the Downtown Pumpkin Patch at 100 S. Pearl Street. We’ll cover 2 blocks in Downtown.

Costumes encouraged! All ages & pets welcome!

Proceeds Benefit the Natchez Stewpot

Trick or Treat for Little Feet: Oct. 31, 2025 from 4pm to 6pm in Downtown Natchez; in partnership with the Natchez-Adams Chamber of Commerce

Trick of Treat For Little Feet!

Bring The Kids Downtown for Spooky Fun!

In Partnership with the Natchez-Adams County Chamber of Commerce

October 30, 2026 from 4:00 – 6:00pm

Bring the kids to downtown Natchez in their costumed best! The annual Autumn event returns for a safe, fun “trick-or-treating” experience for the whole family as the local merchants of downtown hand out candy and sweets.

Battle Of The Businesses!

Get Ready To Rumble In The Pumpkin Patch…

Mondays through Thursdays
5:00pm to 7:00pm

Dates Coming Soon for 2026!

DNA has challenged our Natchez Businesses to see who can sell the most pumpkins before the seasons is out, with the winners receiving a special prize.

2024 Winner: Tate Hobdy & friends from Stephens & Hobdy Insurance

2025 Winner: Michelle Peyroux-Duhl & friends from Loss Prevention Services

Duck Hunt: Halloween Scavenger Hunt

Bring your kids to Downtown Natchez for a Fun Search Activity!

Kids of all ages are invited to look for rubber ducks in the windows of our Downtown businesses. Can you find all the rubber ducks hidden in our downtown merchants’ windows?

October 24 & 25, 2026

Families can pick up their Scavenger Hunt sheets at ArtsNatchez, (425 Main St.) or download it below and print it at home. Write down the name of the business where you found each one and bring back to ArtsNatchez to pick out your OWN rubber duck to take home! For more information, contact Robin Person at 662-515-0490.

Autumn Is Full Of Things To Do In Natchez!

Besides our annual Pumpkin Patch and Scavenger Hunt, don’t miss out on these fun and spectacular weekend events…

Junkin on the River: Oct. 9–10th

Calling all Pickers, Antique-ers, and Junk Store Enthusiasts: This is the weekend for you! Every Fall and Spring, this “15 mile of stretch of Junkin’ Paradise,” hits the Natchez/Vidalia area. You’ll find over 20 shops and 200 booths, with food trucks and fun, all packed into an epic, all-day shopping experience of antiquing and junkin’. There will be door prizes to be won and discounts to be had. Come and stay for the entire weekend!

Junkin' On The River Info

Natchez Balloon Festival : Oct 16-18th

For over 40 years, The Natchez Balloon Festival has become THE place to be every Fall, as a weekend of hot-air balloons and outstanding live music that is the largest and most successful festival in Southwest Mississippi. The festival site is located in historic downtown Natchez in the parklike grounds of the columned mansion Rosalie.
For a full schedule of music and events, or tickets, visit their website.

Balloon Festival Info

Fall Grand Pilgrimage 2026: September 17 – October 17

Known for its historic Natchez architecture and garden tours, Natchez is home to more Antebellum homes than any other city of its size in the country. These incredible examples of architecture play a huge role in both the city’s character and charm. Learn the History, meet the colorful characters of Natchez past and present, and discover a town unlike any other in the South! For more info:

https://visitnatchez.org/plan/natchez-itineraries/road-trip/fall-into-natchez/

Natchez Garden Club Homes

Natchez Pilgrimage Tours