The scorching temps outside may scream “summer,” but that doesn’t mean San Antonio has to sit out fall.
From the Alamo City to the surrounding Hill Country, plenty of places are already breaking out the pumpkins, firing up the hayrides and cutting paths through the corn.
Whether you’re after family-friendly fall fun or something a little creepier after dark, we’ve rounded up the area’s best corn mazes, pumpkin patches, hayrides and other autumn attractions.
Circle N Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
$12, Hours vary Friday-Sunday, 558 CR 345, La Vernia, (210) 316‑6023, circlencornmaze.com.
This year, Circle N Corn Maze in La Vernia is aiming for the stars with an ET‑themed maze. Visitors can explore winding paths, pick out pumpkins, enjoy farm activities and snap photos throughout the ranch.
St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church Pumpkin Patch
Free, 2:30–7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, noon-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10-31, 5310 Stahl Road, (210) 657‑3328, facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086796540376.
St. Margaret’s Church offers heirloom pumpkins, gourds, pumpkin bread and access to charming photo areas throughout most of October, plus a lending library for a story time among the pumpkins. The patch’s free admission and low-cost pumpkins make it a family‑friendly stop, and on Oct. 24, the church is hosting a free Fall Festival to add an extra dose of community fun.
Devine Acres Farm Fall Countryfest
$20, Saturdays and Sundays, 944 FM 2200 West, Devine, (830) 665-9730, devineacresfarm.com.
Devine Acres Farm’s Fall Countryfest features pumpkin picking, hayrides, barnyard animals, games and seasonal treats. From Sept. 26 to Nov. 1, families can explore the farm’s 40 acres and enjoy hands‑on activities.
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South Texas Maize at Graff 7A Ranch
$21 and $16 for seniors, Fridays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sundays noon-5 p.m.,911 US Highway. 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 other fun activities, including the Tres Toboggans Mega Slide, the Zippity Do-Dah Zipline and the MatterCorn Slide Mountain, which the ranch dubs “the tallest mountain in Medina County.”
Uhland Fall Festival
$16.50, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 26-Nov 1, 2400 Cotton Gin Road, Uhland, uhlandfallfest.com.
Uhland Fall Festival spans six weekends and features pumpkins, vendors, food and various fall-themed activities. Kids 5 and under and seniors 65 and up get in free, so the whole family can enjoy the lively festival atmosphere.
Jenschke Orchards
$14, seasonal hours vary, 8301 East U.S. Highway 290, Fredericksburg, (830) 997-8422, bestfredericksburgpeaches.com.
For those willing to make the drive to Fredericksburg, Jenschke Orchards is celebrating fall with a USA 250th‑anniversary themed corn maze. In addition, the farm offers pumpkin picking and other orchard activities in a relaxed and wide-open Hill Country environment.
Bracken Church Pumpkin Patch
Free, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Oct. 4-5, 4-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. starting Oct. 10, 20377 FM 2252, brackenchurch.com.
The Bracken Chuch Pumpkin Patch has served Bracken, Cibolo, Schertz and San Antonio for over 20 years. Families can browse pumpkins while taking part in a long‑running community tradition.
Pipe Creek Pumpkin Patch at Pipe Creek Christmas Tree Farm
$9, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 31, 805 Phil’s Road, Pipe Creek, pipecreekpumpkinpatch.com.
If it’s a fall-themed activity, Pipe Creek offers it. For the month of October, the farm will offer hayrides, farm animals, a haystack, sandbox, scarecrow dressing and rubber duck races. Activities are geared toward children 10 and under, making it ideal for families with younger kids. Visitors can also check out the Christmas tree farm for unique fall photos.
Traders Village Corny Maze
$10 , 6-9:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday through Nov. 8, 9333 SW Loop 410, tradersvillage.com/event/corny-maze.
Every fall, massive flea market Traders Village hosts its Corny Maze alongside the spooky Enchanted Lights attraction on select nights. Families can explore multiple maze difficulty levels and enjoy the market’s food and vendors, with plenty to do beyond pumpkins.
Spring Creek Gardens
11355 U.S. Highway 281 North, Spring Branch, (830) 885-6321 scgardens.com.
Spring Creek Gardens in Spring Branch allows visitors to pick out their own pumpkins and even offers a wide variety of unusually shaped gourds, many with unique features too beautiful to carve into.
Sweet Berry Farm Fall Mazes
Admission prices vary per attraction, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday. 1801 FM 1980, Marble Falls, sweetberryfarms.com.
Sweet Berry Farm offers three mazes — hard, medium and easy — plus pumpkins and a wide variety seasonal activities. Families can choose their challenge level and enjoy the scenic Hill Country setting.
Sundrop Springs Fall Festival & Pumpkin Market
Admission varies by attraction, 5-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday 953 Hueco Springs Loop Road, New Braunfels, (512) 540‑4218, sundropsprings.com.
Who doesn’t want a photo op with a giant tarantula? Sundrop Springs features a pumpkin market, a 4,000‑square‑foot maze, hayrides and the aforementioned photo op with Hugo the Giant Tarantula and Pumpkin Jack.
Universal City Pumpkin Patch
Free, Oct. 2-30; 4-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 2150 Universal City Boulevard, Universal City, (210) 659-0333, universalcitytexas.gov.
Universal City’s month‑long fall celebration eatures a pumpkin patch with photo opportunities and community events. It’s pet‑friendly, free to enter and offers plenty of fun to explore a short drive from SA.
Windcrest United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch
Free, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily, 8101 Midcrown Drive, Windcrest, windcrestumc.com.
Windcrest UMC’s pumpkin patch offers an abundance of pumpkins and welcoming neighborhood atmosphere throughout the fall season. Families can enjoy the autumnal vibe and pick out pumpkins at their leisure. Don’t miss the church’s Fall Festival, which takes place all day on Satuday, Oct. 10.
First United Methodist Church New Braunfels Pumpkin Patch
Free,10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily through Halloween. 572 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels, (830) 625-4513, fumcnb.org.
The FUMC New Braunfels will offer a classic pumpkin‑picking experience with no entry fee through the month of October. Families can explore the pumpkin patch and support the church’s seasonal tradition.
Helotes Hills United Methodist Church
Free, Oct. 4-Nov. 1 or until sold out. 13222 Bandera Road, Helotes, (210) 695-3761, hhumc.com.
Now in its 23rd year, the Helotes Hills UMC Pumpkin Patch offers a variety of pumpkins and photo areas as a part of a long‑running community tradition. The scenic Hill Country setting and free admission makes this patch a popular choice for families seeking a classic fall outing.
Good News Pumpkin Patch
Free, Fridays-Saturdays through October, 11020 Old Corpus Christi Highway, facebook.com/GoodNewsPumpkinPatch.
Good News Pumpkin Patch has offered welcoming, family‑friendly environment since 2007 with plenty of other seasonal activities to go with its namesake gourds. Located on San Antonio’s South Side, the patch is known for its community‑oriented atmosphere and festive displays.
Owl Creek Farm Pumpkin Patch
$10 , 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Wednesday, 4 p.m.-midnight Friday, 9 a.m.-midnight Saturday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday, 12355 Military Drive West, (210) 968-1524, owlcreekfarmsa.com.
The Owl Creek Farm offers hundreds of pumpkins to choose from, as well as painting stations, hayrides, climbing areas and a petting zoo. If that’s not enough, the farm also has pony rides, face painting and a potato‑launch contest available for a small fee.
Bulverde Pumpkin Patch
$30 per‑family membership, 3-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 3800 West Ammann Road, Bulverde, (210)960-3394, bulverdepumpkin.com.
Bulverde Pumpkin Patch offers Texas‑grown pumpkins delivered fresh throughout October. Families pay a monthly membership fee for unlimited visits, making it an affordable option for repeat outings — and plenty of jack-o’-lantern carving.
Blue Bonnet Palace Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch
Free, Oct. 9-11; Friday night market 7-11 p.m. (21 and up), weekend family hours vary, 17630 Lookout Road, Selma, bluebonnetpalace.com.
Blue Bonnet Palace’s annual Fall Festival features a range of activities for all ages, including a pumpkin patch, vendors, food, live music and an NFL watch party. The mix of family‑friendly daytime programming and a 21-and-up night market on Friday makes it a versatile weekend destination.
