Fall is the time of year to get out, enjoy the cooler weather and bring the family along. And we all know that family doesn't just include the two legged kids. But when it comes to pumpkin patches, the choices look limited. Unfortunately, it seems that in Oklahoma, there are very few pumpkin patches that are are pet friendly.

Last year, one of Oklahoma's pet friendly pumpkin patches made the Chewy list for one of the best in the country. However, after unexpected loss and stresses, the Red River Pumpkin Patch announced that they were closed to the public this fall. So, now where should you bring your pup with you? We've got your answer.

Sunshine Shelly's Pumpkin Patch - Shawnee, Oklahoma

Out of all the searching and investigating, as well as asking for suggestions from our Facebook users, we were only able to find one pumpkin patch in the state that allows well-mannered leashed pups. Sunshine Shelly's Pumpkin Patch in Shawnee, Oklahoma is seemingly the only pet friendly pumpkin patch in Oklahoma.

One facebook user commented:

"Sunshine Shelly's Pumpkin Patch in shawnee is dog friendly. They just want them on a leash."

-Kaleb Prough, Facebook

Sunshine Shelly's Pumpkin Patch has around 15 acres of fall themed everything, from white pumpkins, a corn maze, a corn cannon, hay rides, bounce houses, a kiddie train and even more. The kiddie train and bounce houses may not be pet friendly, but the tons of adorable pumpkin themed photo ops make for some of the cutest pet photo shoots.

New & Special Opportunities

This year, Sunshine Shelly's has started hosting various vendors to set up their goods and services while you're visiting. They've also been hosting movie nights on Saturday nights, showing movies like Coraline and Casper. If you're wanting to come for movie night, tickets are $7 for everyone 2 years old and older.

You'll also be able to take home a pumpkin of your choice (even the ones they've used to decorate with) for 40 cents a pound. Depending on the vendor that Sunshine Shelly's has brought in that weekend, you may be able to leave with more than just a pumpkin. Remember, though, that the vendors will only be there on Saturdays and Sundays.

Sunshine Shelly's also has an option for the scare lovers of Halloween, with a Nightmare Maze through their corn maze. Important: Sunshine Shelly's Nightmare Harvest is seperate from the Pumpkin Patch and has a seperate cost. Tickets start selling from 7-11p.m. and the hauntings kick off at dark.

Need To Know Information

Sunshine Shelly's Pumpkin Patch is open to the public:

  • Tuesday through Friday from 4:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.
  • Saturday: 10:00a.m. to 10:00p.m.
  • Sunday: 1:00p.m. to 6:00p.m.

General admission is $7 for everyone 2 years old and up. If you're bringing your pup along, remember that they must be leashed and preferably well mannered (please leave the ankle biters at home). Bring bags to clean up after your animal and please be attentive, don't let them "mark" pumpkins or decorations.

Lastly, remember to bring your camera with you for some of the cutest photos!

Is there a pet friendly pumpkin patch in Oklahoma we don't know about? Message us now and tell us on the app.

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