Whether you live in central Texas or love taking fall road trips, check out some of the best pumpkin patches in Austin and Central Texas for fall 2016!
One of my favorite fall traditions, is pumpkin huntin’. Ever since I was a little girl I loved taking the annual trip out to the country to pick the biggest, brightest pumpkin with the perfect, tall brown stem. We have continued this tradition and every year, make the trek to the pumpkin patch. Some years it literally is a trek as we drive 1-2 hours out to a farm and other years, we have limited time and can barely fit pumpkin huntin’ and carving into our schedules. During those years, we simply make a pit stop at a local church or school to grab our pumpkin haul.
For years I have wanted to do a round up of our favorite local pumpkin patches, and then when I posted a photo from last year’s pumpkin patch adventure on Instagram a few days ago and received several questions and comments and decided now was the time to finally share!
This round up includes several pumpkin patches that we visit frequently and others that come as recommendations. Please note some of these are farms while others are churches or schools that have truck loads of pumpkins shipped in. I have yet to find a true pumpkin patch where the pumpkins are actually grown (if you know of one, let me know!).
Checkout the Best Pumpkin Patches in Austin and Central Texas below:
Austin:
Pumpkin Patch and fall festival. Pumpkins for sale October 10 through October 31st. Fall Festival (with games, candy, cake walk, live music and more) is October 30th at 4 p.m.
Location:
4220 Monterey Oaks Boulevard Austin, Texas
Hours:
Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Classic pumpkin patch in the heart of Austin, Texas.
Location:
2601 Exposition Road Austin, TX
512-472-3111
Hours:
Open Monday, October 3 throughout the month of October until the pumpkins run out. Monday – Friday, 2:00 – 7:30pm; Saturdays, 9:00am–7:30pm; Sundays, Noon – 7:30pm
Open Monday, October 3 throughout the month of October until the pumpkins run out. Monday – Friday, 2:00 – 7:30pm; Saturdays, 9:00am–7:30pm; Sundays, Noon – 7:30pm
UCC will be hosting a pumpkin patch daily from October 13th to the 31st. They will have photo props and a decorating station for the kids daily and there will be a story time at 11:30 AM every Saturday for 15-20 minutes.
Location:
3500 W Parmer Ln, Austin, TX 78727
(512) 218-8110
Hours: Daily from October 13th to October 31st; 11 AM to 7 PM
The Burbs:
As with most church pumpkin patches, this patch is a fundraiser for the youth group. This patch gets pumpkins large and small shipped in and charges based on the size. While there are no activities there are set ups for fall photos.
Location:
500 East Pecan Street Pflugerville, TX
Hours:
October 9-31, 2015 are 4:30-7 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. on weekends
October 9-31, 2015 are 4:30-7 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. on weekends
Pumpkins can be purchased any time during their operation hours. The Great Pumpkin Festival, a free event, is on Sunday, October 30, 2016 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at the Dell Diamond and includes various family friendly activities.
Location:
1420 E. Palm Valley Blvd Round Rock, TX
Hours:
Open October 1-31; Sunday-Friday hours: noon – 8 p.m., Saturday hours: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Open October 1-31; Sunday-Friday hours: noon – 8 p.m., Saturday hours: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Halloween at the Y is a fall festival complete with crafts, carnival rides and games. Festival will be held at the Dell Diamond on Saturday, October 29, 2016 from 2-9 p.m.
Location: The Dell Diamond: 3400 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665
Admission: $8 per person, with free parking
And Beyond:
Barton Hills Farm:
Barton Hills Farm is a favorite of ours. Not only are there piles of pumpkins there is an awesome corn maze which theme and design changes every year (seriously super fun, read all about it here!). There is also live music, forts, trains and playscapes for the kids. Tickets for the corn maze and general attractions are required, with pumpkins and additional attractions extra.Location:
Barton Hills Farm is a favorite of ours. Not only are there piles of pumpkins there is an awesome corn maze which theme and design changes every year (seriously super fun, read all about it here!). There is also live music, forts, trains and playscapes for the kids. Tickets for the corn maze and general attractions are required, with pumpkins and additional attractions extra.Location:
1115 Farms to Market 969 Bastrop, TX 78602
Open:
Weekends September 24 – November 13, 2015Hours:
Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 8 pm. and Sundays, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m
Columbus Day: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m
General Admission: Kids ages 0-2 are free and $14 for kids 3 and up.
Sweet Berry Farms was one of the first pumpkin patches we ever visited. Since the farm is located in Marble Falls, the drive this time of year is gorgeous, and you could totally make it a weekend trip. The farm has not only pumpkins in the fall (avoid going Mondays or Tuesdays as the selection is sparse), but hayrides, a train, a corn maze, sand art, horse rides, stuff a scarecrow and face painting.
Location:
1801 FM 1980 Marble Falls, TX 78654
Open: September 24th through November 6th (closed Wednesdays)
Hours:
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., except for Sundays which are 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., except for Sundays which are 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Admission: No cost to enter farm, but fees for pumpkins and activities.
The Elgin Christmas Tree Farm is open all October for fall fun. Specifically their Pumpkin Festival takes place on the second and third weekends in October, which includes mazes, a petting zoo, hay rides and more. Pumpkins, food and crafts are
Location:
120 Nature’s Way off Roy Davis Road Elgin, TX
Hours:
General October Fun: All October except Pumpkin Festival weekends
Pumpkin Festival: October 15-16, 2016 and October 22-23, 2016
Admission:
Pumpkin Festival (more activities): $7 Kids (2 – 12 years of age), $9 Adults and Older Kids (13 and Older)
Pumpkin Festival (more activities): $7 Kids (2 – 12 years of age), $9 Adults and Older Kids (13 and Older)
October Fun: $7 per person (2 years old – senior citizen)
This free pumpkin patch has assorted jack-o-lanterns, pie pumpkins, Indian corn and assorted other squash for purchase plus food and various activities (corn maze, hay ride bounce houses, etc.) for additional charge of $10 per person for unlimited access to these additional activites.
Location: 3780 White Owl Lane Temple, Texas 76501
(254) 931-9564
Hours:
Open Saturday and Sunday from September 17th-October 30th from 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Open Saturday and Sunday from September 17th-October 30th from 10:00 am-6:00 pm
This pumpkin patch and corn maze has been on our bucket list for years (maybe we will finally make it out there this year!)! Not only do they have a huge pumpkin patch, but they have a seven acre corn maze, MatterCorn Mountain Slide and nightly campfires with live music. They also have special theme weekends with specific promotions and events going on during those weekends.
Location:
911 US Hwy. 90 East Hondo, Texas 78861
(830) 741-3968Hours:
Open Friday-Sunday September 17 through November 20
(830) 741-3968Hours:
Open Friday-Sunday September 17 through November 20
Fridays: 6 – 9 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sundays: Noon – 5 p.m.
Admission:
Adults (3-64): $15.00+tax Seniors (65+): $10.00+tax Children 2 and under are free! Click here for group discount info!
Adults (3-64): $15.00+tax Seniors (65+): $10.00+tax Children 2 and under are free! Click here for group discount info!
Note: This list has been updated as of September 29, 2016 and includes the most up to date information at this time. Please check back frequently for updated information and additional pumpkin patch listings; and check each pumpkin patch’s website prior to your visit to ensure nothing has changed. Do you know of the Best Pumpkin Patches in Austin and Central Texas? If so, please email me or leave a comment below and I’ll add it to the list!
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