We shouldn’t put off embracing the fall spirit just because Texas temperatures are still hitting the 90s.

From the end of September into early October, a slew of pumpkin patches and corn mazes in San Antonio and the Hill Country are welcoming visitors for fall fun. Whether you just need to shop for a few pumpkins nearby or want to make a weekend road trip for an autumn adventure, these 22 spots have got you covered.

Circle N Maze 558 CR 345, La Vernia, (210) 316-6023, circlencornmaze.com Circle N Maze has run amok amok amok with its 2023 corn maze, which is themed on the classic Disney Halloween film Hocus Pocus. The fall season runs on weekends from Oct. 6-29, and admission includes access to the maze as well as a pumpkin patch, corn pit, tire climb and more. Credit: Photo via Facebook / Circle N Maze
St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church Pumpkin Patch 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. Special events include Painting in the Patch on Oct. 21, a Fall Festival on Oct. 28 and a Chili Cook-off on Oct. 29. Credit: Courtesy Photo / St. Margaret's Episcopal Church
Devine Acres Farm
944 FM 2200 W., Devine, (830) 665-9730, devineacresfarm.com
In addition to plenty of pumpkins, Devine Acres boasts over 50 activities, 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 from Sept. 28-Oct. 27. Credit: Photo via Instagram / devine_acres_farm
South Texas Maize at Graff 7A Ranch 911 US Hwy. 90 East, Hondo, (830) 741-3968, graff7aranch.com Graff 7A Ranch has got it all — an 8-acre corn maze, a pumpkin patch, farm animals and many other fun activities. The ranch is open on weekends through Nov. 23 for its 2024 fall season. Credit: Photo via Instagram / graff7aranch
Windcrest United Methodist Church 8101 Midcrown Dr., Windcrest, (210) 654-0404, windcrestumc.org Windcrest UMC’s pumpkin patch is open daily starting September 23, from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. The church will also host special events throughout October, including movies in the patch, a Fall Bazaar October 12 and trunk or treat on October 26. Credit: Photo via Facebook / Windcrest United Methodist Church
Uhland Fall Festival 2400 Cotton Gin Road, Uhland, uhlandfallfest.com Formerly known as the Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival, the Uhland Fall Festival will be held weekends from Sept. 28-Oct. 27. The event has been moved to a new location 25 miles south of Austin. The historic 15-acre property includes a variety of fun zones and 50+ fall-inspired games, activities, and attractions on its shady, oak-filled farmstead. Credit: Photo via Instagram / drippingspringspumpkinfestival
Jenschke Orchards 8301 East U.S. Hwy. 290, Fredericksburg, (830) 997-8422, bestfredericksburgpeaches.com Jenschke Orchards’ 2023 corn maze honors country icon Reba McEntire. In addition to the 5-acre maze, fall season activities at Jenschke include wagon rides, a pick your own pumpkin patch, a corn pit and barnyard rollers. Credit: Photo via Instagram / jenschkeorchards
Take them to the Tower of the Americas
739 E. César E. Chávez Blvd., (210) 223-3101, toweroftheamericas.com
No visit to San Antonio is complete without a stop at “San Antonio’s Space Needle.” Credit: Shutterstock / CrackerClips Stock Media
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 / _royalchambers
Pipe 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 / txtravelsandadventures
Traders 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_sa
TLF 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. Photo courtesy of TLF Pumpkin Patch Credit: Courtesy Photo / TLF Pumpkin Patch
Braune 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. Photo via Instagram / braunefarms Credit: Photo via Instagram / braunefarms
Sweet 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 / sweetberryfarm
Rockin R River Rides 1405 Gruene Road, New Braunfels, (830) 629-9999, rockinr.com Rockin R River Rides, the New Braunfels-based tubing outpost, opened a pumpkin patch at its Gruene location for the first time last year, with additional attractions including a corn pit and jump pad. The patch is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday from Sept. 28-Nov. 3. Credit: Shutterstock / MWaits
Universal 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.rigdon
The 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_agricultural
Milberger’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 / pepperjackboxer
Sundrop Springs 953 Hueco Springs Loop Road, New Braunfels, (512) 540-4218, sundropsprings.com Sundrop Springs is a 22-acre farm in New Braunfels that made its debut last year. The 2024 Fall Festival, which begins Sept. 23, includes family-friendly activities like a pick your own pumpkin patch, corn pit and hay playground. During the day, Sundrop Springs’ Haunted Trail is kid-friendly, with a “scare intensity” of 2/10, but at night it transforms into a haunted attraction intended for ages 12+, with a “scare intensity” of 7/10. Credit: Shutterstock / Jacqui Martin
Helotes 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 Church
First 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. Photo via Instagram / auggiespears Credit: Photo via Instagram / auggiespears
Good News Pumpkin Patch 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 / goodnewspumpkin

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