Good Gourd it's finally fall!
Since the last day of fall last year, we've been itching to bust out our cozy flannels and well-worn boots to bask in the cooler autumnal air. Sure, it's still Texas and we won't see most leaves change till late December, but we can still embrace the season that gives us a reason to leave the city for the country. Driving out and picking the perfect pumpkin can heal your summer-worn soul, and thanks to the lovely Do512 Family team, we have a full list of patches to pick from!
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photo credit: Sweet Berry Farm Facebook
1801 FM 1980, Marble Falls
This Marble Falls farm offers the Harvest of Fall Fun, open from September 21 through November 3. At Sweet Berry Farm, admission and parking are free – you pay individually for the activities and the pumpkins you choose. Activities include hayrides, a train, a maze, sand art, horse rides, stuffing a scarecrow, face painting, giant jumping pillows, and homemade ice cream made with the goods from the farm. Prices for most activities range from $3.75 – $9. More info on pricing is here.
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King of Kings Lutheran Church | 17000 Smyers Ln. Round Rock
This free, family-friendly pumpkin patch features photo ops and pumpkins of all shapes and sizes for purchase. The Patch will open beginning October 6 at King of Kings Lutheran Church in Round Rock. The patch will be open through October 31 on weekdays from 1 pm – 7 pm, Sundays from noon – 7 pm, and Saturdays from 10 am-7 pm. There will also be a Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat event on Saturday, October 26 from 5 pm to 8 pm with games, prizes, food, and an after-dark movie in the patch.
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photo credit: Sweet Eats Fruit Farm Facebook
14400 E State Hwy 29, Georgetown
Meet all of your family’s fall needs in one visit to this adventure farm in Georgetown. The Fall Festival is open September 21 through October 31. From 9 am – 6 pm daily, your family can play amongst 40 varieties of pumpkins, food trucks, live music, and more than 30 different activities like pony rides, petting zoo, hay maze, jump pads, treasure mountain, apple slingshots, pipe races, and so much more! General admission tickets include activities and are free for children under 2. More info on pricing is here. They also have special events like “Flashlight Corn Maze” on Friday and Saturday nights in October – check all their events here.
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photo credit the jersey barnyard facebook
3117 TX-159, La Grange
This Pumpkin Patch in LaGrange is open the last week of September through October. Every Saturday in October you can enjoy pumpkin painting from 10 am – noon. At Jersey Barnyard, you’ll find pumpkins, squash, gourds, decorative corn, and corn stalks. Families can also take a tour of the farm which includes feeding animals, milking a cow, and a hay ride. Click here for hours and fees for the farm tours.
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photo credit: Heidi Okla
2651 Bob White Rd
This family-owned farm in Temple features Fall Days on the Farm beginning September 28 and lasting through November 10. You’ll be able to pick pumpkins from their vibrant pumpkin patch as well as enjoy a huge selection of activities like a mega slide, helicopter rides, barrel rides, and so much more. They also have food trucks, crazy sundaes, and a Wine & Biergarten. General admission passes include 20+ activities and attractions. Please note the new location at 2651 Bob White Rd., Temple, Texas 76501. Read our full editorial on Robinson Family Farm here.
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10300 Taylor Lane, Manor
Crowe’s Nest Farm is a working farm and animal rescue sanctuary just 8 miles East of Austin in Manor. Crowe’s Nests’ seasonal hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 am – 2 pm. Get more info here.
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photo credit: Indian Springs Facebook
403 Elm View Way, Manchaca
This exotic animal ranch in South Austin is hosting its annual pumpkin patch from Sept. 28 – Oct. 27, 2024. Your admission provides access to the pumpkin patch, feeding of the exotic animals, a playground, fall-themed photo ops, local food and drinks, and unlimited access to the jumping pillow (open Saturday and Sunday only). A few new features for 2024 include a giant corn pit, a mommy room, an interactive attraction for kids called the Kids’ Barnyard Twister, and a food court. Get more info here.
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photo credit: Texas Humane Heros
8760 FM 2243, Leander
Texas Pumpkin Fest will open its annual Pumpkin Patch in Leander from October 4 – 31. You and your family can experience everything from wrestling matches to magic shows and so much more in between. Check here for all of the details and note that special attractions are open on different days of the week. They’re open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Halloween, and October 14. Admission is $15.
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Photo via Uhland Fall Fest
2400 Cotton Gin Rd., Uhland (Kyle)
Uhland Fall Fest (formerly Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival) begins September 28 and runs through October 27. At a new location, 25 miles South of Austin, the Uhland Fall Fest will feature more than 50+ fall-inspired games, activities, and attractions on a historic farmstead shaded with oak trees. Spread across 15 acres, the fest has fun zones, a pumpkin patch, live performances, artisans selling goods, and more. Get all the details and purchase tickets here.
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photo credit: Mama Mary's Farm Facebook
5701 Williamson Rd, Creedmoor
Mama Mary’s Farm will host a Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch beginning September 28 on weekends through November 3. This event features a pumpkin patch, hay rides, a tractor tire playground, pumpkin painting, and more. Check here for more info.
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photo credit: Elgin Christmas Tree Farm Facebook
120 Natures Way, Elgin
The Elgin farm’s pumpkin patch will be open on Saturdays and Sundays in October, beginning October 5. The entry fee is $10 (ages 2+) and includes parking, tons of photo opportunities, playground access, hay mountain, and a ball toss. Once you’re inside, you can purchase pumpkins and experience paid attractions like mazes, inflatables, and petting zoos. They also have carnival food, shave ice, and cold drinks. Get more info here.
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Photo via Round Rock Pumpkin Festival
Old Settler’s Park | 3300 E Palm Valley Blvd
Round Rock Pumpkin Festival is community and family-based, with part of its proceeds going to Williamson County Animal Shelter! At this festival and pumpkin patch, you’ll find delicious food (grab yourself a funnel cake!), face painting, free games, thousands of pumpkins, a bouncy house, a bounce pad, a corn pit, photographers, farm animals, live music, a barrel train, and more! They’re open daily (except Tuesdays) from 10 am to 7 pm September 28 through October 27. Get more info here.
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More places to get pumpkins:
Holiday & Harvest Pumpkin Patch
Austin Pumpkin Festival
Saint John’s UMC Pumpkin Patch
The Big Mini Pumpkin Patch & Pediatric Resource Fair
See the Pumpkin Patch Events Calendar on Do512 Family!
Go get a pumpkin, Austin!
