South Texas may not get very much “fall weather,” but we still can have plenty of fall fun. To that end, we rounded up pumpkin patches and corn mazes in San Antonio and the Hill Country that are perfect places to enjoy autumn — whether you road trip it to a farm for a big day of activities or just swing by a pumpkin patch for some gourds to liven up your seasonal home decor.
Bracken UMC Pumpkin Patch
20377 FM 2252, (830) 606-6717, facebook.com/BrackenUMCPumpkinPatch
Bracken UMC’s pumpkin patch is open daily throughout October, from 4-7 p.m. on Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturday-Sunday. The church is also hosting a Fall Fest and Patch or Treat on October 22.
Photo via Instagram / _royalchambers Credit:Photo via Instagram / _royalchambersSt. Margaret’s Episcopal Church
5310 Stahl Rd., (210) 657-3328, stmargs.org
In addition to a selection of heirloom pumpkins and other gourds, this patch also has pumpkin bread for sale. The pumpkin patch is open 2:30-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Saturday and noon-7:30 p.m. Sunday starting Oct. 2.
Photo courtesy of St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church Credit: Courtesy Photo / St. Margaret's Episcopal ChurchBlack Barn Alpacas
3915 U.S. Hwy. 181 S., Floresville, (830) 391-9423, blackbarnalpacas.com
This pumpkin patch on a farm in Floresville comes with an extra bonus: alpacas! Black Barn Alpacas will host a pumpkin patch and Fall Festival throughout the month of October. Starting Oct. 1, visitors can enjoy the pumpkin patch from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Tuesday-Thursday, or come on the weekend for the Fall Festival, which has plenty of family friendly activities in addition to the patch. Fall Festival admission is $10, and hours are 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, noon-10 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
Photo courtesy of Black Barn AlpacasGeorge Farms
595 Mobile Home Alley, Poteet, (830) 500-0442, facebook.com/jgeorgefarms
At George Farms in Poteet, you can pick your own pumpkin straight off the vine! Starting Sept., 24, the patch is open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 6.
Photo via Instagram / georgefarmspoteetSouth Texas Maize at Graff 7A Ranch
911 US Hwy. 90 East, Hondo, (830) 741-3968, graff7aranch.com
This year, Graff 7A Ranch’s 8-acre corn maze, which is honoring the D’Hanis High School baseball and softball teams. The ranch also has a pumpkin patch, farm animals and other fun activities.The fall season runs through November 19.
Photo via Instagram / graff7aranchStahlmans at Bear Creek
5511 FM 2722, New Braunfels,
(830) 515-3658, facebook.com/stahlmans
This farm stand has all your pumpkin needs covered, from Halloween decorations to the perfect gourds for scratch-made pumpkin pie. Stahlman’s is open Wednesday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Photo via Instagram / stahlmansbearcreekDevine Acres Farm
944 FM 2200 W., Devine, (830) 665-9730, devineacresfarm.com
In addition to plenty of pumpkins, Devine Acres boasts over 40 activities included in admission, from hay rides and pumpkin painting to catch-and-release fishing. Tickets are available both online and at the gate for weekly festivities at the farm on Saturdays and Sundays in October.
Photo via Instagram / ashleey_martsTraders Village 9333 SW Loop 410, (210) 623-8384, tradersvillage.com
Traders Village is back with its annual Corny Maze. The 10-acre maze features three trails ranging from easy, kid-friendly difficulty to a challenging trek through the corn stalks. You can also grab your seasonal gourds at Traders Village’s pumpkin patch. The maze will be open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. every weekend in October and November starting Oct. 7. Credit:Photo via Instagram / tradersvillage_saLove Creek Orchards
14024 State Hwy. 16 North, Medina, (830) 200-0302, lovecreekorchards.com
A short jaunt northwest of San Antonio, Love Creek Orchards’ Great Hill Country Pumpkin Patch is open Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 8-30. In addition to gourd-centric activities like pumpkin painting, Love Creek has plenty of kid-friendly activities and entertainment, including tours of its apple orchard.
Photo via Instagram / mika_the_minidoodleFirst United Methodist Church Seguin
710 N. Austin St., Seguin, (830) 379-4112, fumcseguin.com
This pumpkin patch in Seguin is open daily from October 1-31. For details and updates, keep an eye on the church’s Facebook page.
Photo via Facebook / FUMC Seguin Pumpkin PatchBarton Hill Farms
1115 FM 969 Bastrop, (855) 969-1115, bartonhillfarms.com
Austin-adjacent Barton Hill Farms hosts an annual outdoor fest that features a 5-acre corn maze, pumpkin patch, apple cannons, hay rides, live music and a bevy of fall-themed food and drinks. For anyone down for a road trip out to Bastrop, the event is running on weekends from Oct. 1-Nov. 6.
Photo via Instagram / bartonhillfarmsUniversal City Pumpkin Patch 2150 Universal City Blvd., Universal City, (210) 659-0333, universalcitytexas.com
The official pumpkin patch of this nearby burg is open 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Sunday starting October 4. This year’s patch features photo ops, a hay maze, and weekend food vendors including Hometeam Hotdogs and Lilly’s Frozen Treats. Credit:Photo via Instagram / mayra.rigdonTower of the Americas
739 E. César E. Chávez Blvd., (210) 223-3101, toweroftheamericas.com
From October 15 through November 15, locals and tourists alike can stop by the Tower of the Americas for some pumpkin happenings. There are plenty of gourds available for purchase plus fall displays for photo ops.
Photo via Instagram / toweroftheamericasSweet Berry Farm 1801 FM 1980, Marble Falls, (830) 798-1462, sweetberryfarm.com
For those willing to drive out to Marble Falls, the 60-acre Sweet Berry Farm is worth a visit. The crown jewel is a massive, Texas-shaped corn maze, but the farm also features a pumpkin patch, scarecrow stuffing, flower picking, hay rides and other fall-themed activities, open every day of the week except Wednesdays. Admission is free, but each activity is ticketed, so the money can add up if you’re not careful. This year’s fall season runs from Sept. 21-Nov. 3. Credit:Photo via Instagram / sweetberryfarmMilberger’s Nursery 3920 N. Loop 1604 E., (210) 497-3760, milbergernursery.com
If you want to multitask at the pumpkin patch, why not stop by Milberger’s Nursery for some fall fun? The patch is already set up, and starting Oct. 1, shoppers can enjoy kid-friendly Halloween festivities at the North Side plant nursery, including a Monster Maze open during regular business hours and a Train of Terror that runs from noon-2 p.m. daily. Credit:Photo via Instagram / pepperjackboxerThe AgriCultural 102 City Park Road, Boerne, (210) 445-1080, theagricultural.org
Boerne’s First United Methodist Church will operate a pumpkin patch at the AgriCultural museum from 3-6 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and noon-6 p.m. Sundays from Oct. 4-27. Credit:Photo via Instagram / the_agriculturalPipe Creek Pumpkin Patch
805 Phils Rd., Pipe Creek, (210) 426-6191, pipecreekpumpkinpatch.com
The pumpkin patch at Pipe Creek Christmas Tree Farm is the perfect destination for Hill Country fall fun. Open on Saturdays and Sundays October 1-30, the pumpkin patch features kid-friendly activities including pumpkin painting, scarecrow dressing and rubber duck races, plus the opportunity for winter holiday lovers to explore the farm’s 6000 Christmas trees.
Photo via Instagram / txtravelsandadventures Credit:Photo via Instagram / txtravelsandadventuresRocky Creek Maze
784 Co Road 251, Moulton, (361) 287-2828, rockycreekmaze.com
During Rocky Creek’s fall season, which starts Sept. 30, you can explore their annual 8-acre corn maze. In addition to the regular maze, Rocky Creek dares visitors to try to navigate its spooky Haunted Trail corn maze on Fridays and Saturdays from Oct. 7-29. After halloween, those looking for a fun fall experience can still visit and enjoy the remainder of the season, which runs through November 20 this year.
Photo via Facebook / Rocky Creek MazeBraune Farms Pumpkin Patch
1300 Link Rd., Seguin, (830) 643-9974, braunefarmsfreshproduce.com/pumpkinpatch
You can’t get more authentic than Braune Farms, where visitors walk amongst the fields to find their pumpkins. The farm also features plenty of family-friendly activities like hay rides and pumpkin put-put. This year, the patch is open on Saturdays and Sundays from October 8-23.
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28300 US-281, (830) 980-7745, bulverdeumc.org
If you’re in northern San Antonio, you won’t have to go too far to visit this pumpkin patch. This year’s patch will be open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on weekends starting October 6.
Photo via Instagram / bulverde_umcHelotes Hills United Methodist Church
13222 Bandera Road, Helotes, (210) 695-3761, hhumc.com
This popular pumpkin patch opens Oct. 2 and runs daily until Oct. 31, or until they sell out of their stockpile of gourds. Helotes Hills United Methodist Church sells pumpkins for as low as 75 cents. You can also buy homemade pumpkin bread, but if you don’t want to risk it selling out the church recommends that you call ahead to reserve some.
Photo via Facebook / HHUMC Helotes Hills United Methodist Church Credit:Photo via Facebook / HHUMC Helotes Hills United Methodist ChurchFirst United Methodist Church New Braunfels
572 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels, (830) 625-4513, fumcnb.org
This adorable pumpkin patch is open daily Sept. 26-Oct. 31. Gourds of all shapes, colors and sizes are available for sale, though orange is the shade du jour.
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11020 Old Corpus Christi Hwy., (210) 633-0551, facebook.com/GoodNewsPumpkinPatch
The annual pumpkin patch in southeast San Antonio will be open daily from Oct. 3-31, from 4-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and noon-8 p.m. Sunday. The patch will also feature family-friendly spooky film screenings on October 8 and 15.
Photo via Instagram / goodnewspumpkin Credit:Photo via Instagram / goodnewspumpkinWindcrest United Methodist Church
8101 Midcrown Dr., Windcrest, (210) 654-0404, windcrestumc.org
Windcrest UMC’s pumpkin patch is open daily from Sept. 26-Oct. 31, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. The church will also host special events throughout October, including a halloween magic show on Oct. 15.
Photo via Google MapsTLF Pumpkin Patch
1602 Thousand Oaks, (210) 488-3514, facebook.com/tlfpumpkinpatch
The TLF Pumpkin Patch is back with pumpkin sales, photo ops and open play for kids. This year’s season runs from October 8-31.
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