Fall is here and that means it is time to pick the perfect pumpkin! Head out to one of these Austin-area pumpkin patches for a day of family-friendly activities and pumpkin picking, of course! You’ll find farms with tractor rides, corn mazes, pumpkin cannons and loads of other fall activities. Read on for the best pumpkin patches near Austin for kids.
Barton Hill Farms
We love this spot because it has tons to of activities all spread out over the massive property so there's plenty to explore. Enjoy scenic views of the Colorado River while playing backyard games or sitting in a large wooden swing under the Cottonwood trees. Then explore the coolest corn maze or get your face painted by a pro. The pumpkins are a-plenty at this gorgeous spot!
1115 Farm to Market 969
Bastrop, TX
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COVID-19 Update: The farm will be cashless this year and you must make a reservation in advance.
Evergreen Farms
This spot is most well known for its Christmas trees but it's also a happening spot during pumpkin season. Visit on the weekends in October and you'll find a wagon ride into the Christmas tree field where mini pumpkins are hidden in the trees! The Evergreen Farms authentic pumper fire truck will again be at the Pumpkin Hunt this year. The truck will stop on the ride and demonstrate how the hoses and pumps work as well as sounding the sirens along the way.
242 Monkey Rd.
Elgin, TX
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COVID-19 Update: Some pumpkin activities will not be available in 2021 in order to create a safe experience for all. Masks are not required, but are encouraged.
Crowe’s Nest Farm
Every Saturday and Sunday in October bring Fall Farm Days to the Crowe's Nest Farm. This 100-acre working farm is filled with hundreds of domestic farm animals and a wide, ever-growing array of Texas wildlife, gardens and educational exhibits. Other activities include raptor shows, snake shows, live music and lots of local vendors selling everything from fresh organic produce, eggs, honey, jam, bread and hand-crafted gifts.
10300 Taylor Lane
Manor, TX
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Sweet Eats Fruit Farm
Looking for the picture-perfect Austin Texas Fall Festival Pumpkin Patch and corn maze? You’ve found just the spot with over 4.5 acres of a carefully carved corn themed maze. The farm will have a GIANT Texas sized pumpkin patch filled with over 40 different varieties of pumpkins along with food trucks, live music and over 30 different activities that are included with your general admission ticket. Pony rides, giant petting zoo, hay maze, jump pads, treasure mountain, apple slingshots, pipe races, and so much more. The farm does not accept cash, but does accept all major credit cards.
14400 E. State Highway 29
Georgetown, TX
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Sweet Berry Farms
Closed on Wednesdays, come out any other day of the week during the fall season for some family fun! There's no parking or admission fee, just pay for what you want to try out like the candy corn kid maze, scarecrow stuffing and pumpkin painting. In addition to pumpkin picking, you can pick your own flowers here. Keep your furry friends at home as there are no pets allowed.
1801 FM 1980
Marble Falls, TX
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The Jersey Barnyard
This 100-year old four-generation farm is nestled in the rolling hills of south central Texas among many beautiful oak trees. Every Saturday in October you can enjoy free pumpkin painting from 10 a.m.-noon with a pumpkin purchase. Families can also take a tour of the farm which includes feeding animals, milking a cow and a hay ride.
3117 State Hwy 159
La Grange, TX
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—Taylor Clifton, Kate Loweth
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