River Ranch-Texas Horse Park

10/02/2026

🎃 Storybook Pumpkin Patch 2026 is officially OPEN! 🎃

Our annual charity fundraiser is back, open every day from October 1st through November 1st, 10AM to dusk. Come make some fall memories with train and wagon rides, pony and horse rides, a petting zoo, bounce houses, field day games and plenty of photo stations!

🎟️ PLAY AREA ADMISSION
- Kids 2–12: $25 (2 train/wagon rides, petting zoo, bounce houses, pony rides, field day games, horse rides depending on age & weight, plus 1 mini pumpkin while supplies last)
- Teens & Adults: $10 (2 train/wagon rides, petting zoo, photo stations, game area)
- Kids under 2: FREE
- Extra train or wagon ride: $5 each

🚂 TRAIN OR WAGON RIDE ONLY
- Kids up to 12: $10 (1 ride + 1 mini pumpkin)
- Teens & Adults: $5 (1 ride)

🍂 GOOD TO KNOW
✔️ No reservations required
✔️ Admission is good for the full day
✔️ FREE parking
✔️ Cash and all major credit cards accepted
✔️ No admission fee if you're just buying pumpkins
✔️ Snacks, drinks, b**r and w**e available for purchase
✔️ Season passes available for unlimited visits
👢 Enclosed shoes required for animal/livestock activities
📝 A waiver is required (online or in person)

🏫 Planning a school or group visit? Contact Karen at 972-977-7333 or [email protected]

Every ticket helps River Ranch Educational Charities, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, provide educational programs, therapeutic experiences and life-changing opportunities for children and families throughout North Texas. 🧡

📍 2310 N Alma Dr, Allen, TX 75013
🔗 Get all the details here: https://riverranch.org/storybook-2026-pumpkin-patch/

09/19/2026

🐴 Discover the Beauty of Trail Riding at River Ranch! 🤠

Take a break from the everyday and enjoy a relaxing horseback ride through beautiful scenic trails. At River Ranch, you can experience the outdoors, spend time with horses, and create wonderful memories with family and friends.

Looking for something fun to do in Dallas? Plan your visit and experience the adventure of trail riding! 🌿

📍 River Ranch | Dallas, Texas

09/18/2026

Thank you to the Chan Family for the awesome review! 🐎 River Ranch empowers families through transformative experiences with horses and nature that build confidence, character, wellness, and hope. Enjoy trail rides at River Ranch just 20 minutes from Dallas. Book your trail ride today at riverranch.org

09/04/2026

🌻 Do horses enjoy their grooming sessions?

🐴 Grooming stimulates the skin and mimics the mutual grooming behaviour horses share with herd mates. Every horse is different, but for most, this is a time for bonding.

✨ These quiet moments often strengthen the relationship between horse and human. Ground work is just as important as work in the saddle.

09/01/2026

🌿 How do horses help people reconnect with nature?

🐴 Spending time around horses often means slowing down, breathing deeply, and paying attention to the environment around you.

✨ Horses gently remind us of the quiet rhythm of the natural world, and that the present moment is the only one that truly matters.

Book a trail ride today!

08/01/2026

🤠 Mark your calendars, Dallas families! River Ranch is hosting our Back to School Cowboy Fest — a full day of western fun for the whole family!
🎒 We're giving away FREE backpacks filled with school supplies for kids who need them.

Enjoy bounce houses, petting zoo, train rides, sack races, mutton busting, roping, goat roping, horse carriage rides, live performances, and so much more!

📅 Saturday, August 8th, 2026
⏰ Event starts at 8:00 AM | Performances at 12:00 PM
📍 811 Pemberton Hill Rd, Dallas, TX 75217

This is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity event — proceeds go toward bringing our community together for kids, families, and the future.

Interested in sponsoring this event? Call us at 469-804-2660 or email [email protected]. We'd love to have you on board! 🙏

07/15/2026

🐴🌿 Every Ride Gives Back to the Community.

At River Ranch Educational Charities, every trail ride helps support programs that make a real difference in our community. Your visit helps create opportunities for veterans, at-risk youth, individuals with special needs, and others to experience the healing power of horses and nature.

Whether you're looking for a peaceful horseback adventure, want to volunteer, or simply support a meaningful cause, there's a place for you here.

❤️ Support the community.
🐴 Book your trail ride.
🤝 Volunteer with us.
🌿 Connect with horses, nature, and a purpose that matters.

Every ride helps create brighter futures—one trail at a time.

01/01/2026

✨🎉 Happy New Year from River Ranch Educational Charities! As we welcome the year ahead, we are grateful for our community and excited to continue growing, serving, and making a positive impact together.

12/25/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from River Ranch Educational Charities. We remain committed to our mission of supporting education and strengthening our community. Thank you for being part of the work we do together.

10/31/2025

🎃🍁 It’s the FINAL weekend of the Storybook at Tupps Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival! 🍁🎃

Bring the family out for pony rides, train rides, bounce houses, a petting zoo, and field day games — all weekend long! 🐴🚂🎈

📅 Fri 10/31 – Sun 11/2 | ⏰ 10am–7pm
📍 402 E Louisiana St, McKinney, TX 75069
👉 www.storybookranch.org
| ☎️ 972-977-7333

Don’t miss your last chance for fall fun in 2025! 🍂✨

River Ranch Educational Charities offers horseback riding, horsemanship basics, and fantastic events!