Motley's Farm to Open Christmas Season November 14

The Little Rock destination transitions from its pumpkin patch to an annual Christmas tree market.

Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Seasonal Events

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Motley's Farm in Little Rock will transition to its annual Christmas tree market on November 14, concluding its autumn pumpkin season. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Motley's Farm in Little Rock will conclude its pumpkin season on Nov. 1, 2026, before opening its annual Christmas tree market on Nov. 14. The pumpkin patch experienced a slow start this year due to warm weather conditions.

Why it matters

The seasonal shift allows the Little Rock attraction to pivot from its autumn activities to a tradition that has served the community for over four decades. The farm prepares for the influx of families seeking live greenery for the upcoming holiday.

Motley's Farm features over 20 attractions, including a 250-foot slide and a corn castle filled with 25,000 pounds of kernels. The farm has maintained its Christmas tree sales operations since 1982.

The players

Motley's Farm

A Little Rock attraction that hosts seasonal family activities and operates a long-standing Christmas tree market.

The details

Visitors at the farm can choose between cutting their own trees on-site or purchasing pre-cut Fraser firs sourced from North Carolina. The transition marks the end of the fall activities at the farm, which are currently closing due to the upcoming winter schedule.

Timeline

  1. Motley's Farm started selling Christmas trees in 1982.

  2. The pumpkin patch is scheduled to close on Nov. 1, 2026.

  3. The Christmas tree season is set to open on Nov. 14, 2026.

  4. The Christmas tree season will run through Dec. 13, 2026.

Industry Dynamics

Motley's Farm follows the established seasonal cycle defined by the National Christmas Tree Association's choose-and-cut farm trends. This pivot reflects the wider agricultural effort to balance autumn harvest activities with the specialized holiday greenery market.

Local families should plan to visit the farm starting Nov. 14 to secure their holiday trees before the season ends on Dec. 13. Visitors opting for the choose-and-cut experience should prepare for outdoor conditions while selecting their trees on the property.

The takeaway

Families looking for a tradition can take advantage of the farm's dual offerings of pre-cut North Carolina firs and cut-your-own options. Checking the farm's schedule before traveling ensures that visitors arrive during the peak selection window for healthy trees.

Further reading

Find more festive activities in the Little Rock Seasonal Events section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by KATV.

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