Pumpkin
Patches and More.org
This page provides a detailed list of Austin and surrounding counties's pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hay rides and other Halloween farm stuff!! Just scroll down this page! Some are farms, where you take a hay ride out into the field, others are elaborate farm stands with mountains of pumpkins and other activities and some are simple roadside stands. All should have loads of pumpkins to choose from. To really make it fun for your kids, look for those that have the extra activities, like a corn maze, spook house, or hayride. There is usually a small fee for the mazes (of course, the more elaborate mazes tend to charge more. Hayrides are often free. ALWAYS call before you go to confirm all information, they don't always report changes to me!
We have loads of related resources here, too.
- What is the history of Halloween?
- Halloween around the world
- How to choose a pumpkin
- How to EASILY carve a beautiful Jack-O-Lantern, fully illustrated!
- How to make a pumpkin pie from an actual pumpkin (it's easy!)
- Other pumpkin recipes (pie, soup, bread, roasted seeds)
- History of the Jack-o-Lantern
- Tips for a safe and fun Halloween
- Halloween clip art
- Pumpkin Facts and What to do with the pumpkin after Halloween.
- Halloween links to Halloween web sites
On our Pick-your-own website, we also have pages with our own simple instructions on canning, freezing and drying many other fruits and vegetables, such as how to make jam, apple butter, applesauce, spaghetti sauce, salsa, pickles, ketchup or freezing corn (these links open new pages, just close them to return here). Be sure to come back at Christmas if you are looking for a cut-your-own Christmas tree farm! Look at the bottom of the page for links to resources on home canning, picking tips, recipes, etc..
I'm always looking for more to add and feedback about any patch, stand or farm you have visited, so write me using the Feedback form! And if you have a farm and want to add it or correct the information, please click on Add My Farm!
- To find fruit and vegetable pick-your-own fruit and vegetable farms in Texas, click here.
- To find choose and cut-your-own Christmas tree farms in Texas, click here.
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Texas: Austin and surrounding counties Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, Hay Rides and More, by County
Remember: ALWAYS call (or follow the link to the farm's own website, if the name is a blue link) to confirm the information before you go! They may close, run out or change events, times, etc. without notifying me!Bastrop County
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Elgin Christmas Tree Farm - pumpkin patch- already gathered from
the field, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, gift shop,
restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides, petting zoo
120 Natures Way, Elgin, TX 78621. Phone: 512-281-5016. Email: info@elginchristmastreefarm.com. Directions: Take Hwy 290 just East of Elgin, TX. Take left on Roy Davis Road and follow signs. Open: October Monday to Thursday 10am to 2pm, Friday and Saturday, 10am to 5:30pm, Sunday 12pm to 5:30pm. Christmas Season: Monday to Saturday 10am to 5:30pm, Sunday 12pm to 5:30pm. Pumpkin Festival 2nd and 3rd Weekend of October. Open October 3rd through October 31st for pumpkin sales. Choose-n-cut Christmas trees day after Thanksgiving through December 22nd. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. -
Evergreen Farms Christmas Trees -
pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, train rides, prepicked
produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area,
tractor-pulled hay rides
242 Monkey Road, Elgin, TX 78621. Phone: 512-281-4833. Email: evergreen@evergreen-farms.com. Directions: From Austin: Hwy. 290 East; 8 miles past Manor turn right on County Line Road; 2 miles left on Monkey Road; Farm will be on the left after 2 miles. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in October, November, December. Open: Pumpkin Hunt: 10:00-5:00 on Saturday; 1:00-5:00 on Sunday Tree Cutting begins the Friday after Thanksgiving Monday to Friday from 12:00-Dark; Week-ends: 9:00-Dark Pumpkin Hunt: October 13, 14 20,21,27 and 28 Hunt for mini pumpkins among the Christmas trees; Ride a train through the field, play all kinds of Pumpkin games. No admission, each activity $2.00. Farm vegetables also available that have been grown on the farm, but already picked. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. (UPDATED: September 23, 2008)
Bell County
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The Silo Christmas Tree Farm - pumpkin patch- already
gathered from the field, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale
maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks
and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting,
birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
7617 Mcgregor Park Rd, Temple, TX 76502. Phone: 254.986.7988. Fax: 254.986.7988. Email: mrgarber@embarqmail.com. Directions: Drive 4 miles West from the intersection of State highway 317 North and State highway 36 West following the signs to Gatesville. Turn left at McGregor Park Road; the farm is on the left on the 2nd curve. The map and written directions from local area towns are on the website. Open: Pumpkin Patch week ends in October 10 am to 5 pm Christmas Season Sales week days Noon to 5:30 pm week ends 10 am to 5:30 pm Gift Shop October, November, Dec week days Noon to 5:30 pm week ends 10 am to 5:30 pm. Pumpkin Patch all week ends in October Christmas Season Sales opens the Saturday before Thanksgiving to December 23, 2008 Gift Shop is open all of October, November, December Field Trips on week days with reservations. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Visit a historical farm for Family Fun at the Pumpkin Patch. Other activities include pasture games, duck races, hay jump, pumpkin painting, dress the farmers, walk the nature trail through the woods, and eat Texas fixins' from the grill. (ADDED: June 24, 2008)
Blanco County
Burleson County
Burnet County
- Sweetberry Farm
- Pumpkins, Gourds, Hayrides, Scarecrow Stuffing, Pumpkin Painting,
Hayfield Mazes, corn maze and much more!
801 FM 1980, Marble Falls, Texas 78654. Email: info@sweetberryfarm.com. Phone: 830-798-1462. Directions: From Marble Falls, take highway 1431 west to FM 1980 (Tobeyville Road), then 1.2 miles to farm. Texas-shaped Corn Field Maize. Both farms have lots of Pumpkins every October.
Caldwell County
Coryell County
Falls County
Fayette County
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The Jersey Barnyard - pumpkin patch-pick in the field,
pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, straw or hay bale
maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, gift shop, snacks and refreshment
stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties,
school tours
3117 highway 159, La Grange, TX 78945. Phone: 800-382-2880. Fax: 979-249-3110. Email: barnyard@fais.net. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Open: all year, Monday to Friday, 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday 9 am to 6 pm, Sunday 1 pm to 6 pm; Closed major holidays. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Pumpkins: September 24 through November or until sold out Haymaze open year around. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. We are a 100 yr old working dairy farm. Guided and self guided tours available daily. Easter Egg hunt and Spring Festival the Saturday of Easter weekend. (ADDED: September 24, 2008)
Hays County
- Wimberly Field - Halloween Festivities
Tuesday, October 31st, 6 to 8 PM Hallowe'en at the Fire Station
512-847-3536
111 Green Acres Drive
The Wimberley Volunteer Fire Department invites kids to come check out the fire trucks and trick or treat for Halloween candy at the fire station. CLICK FOR MORE»10-31-06 DeerCreek Halloween 
Tuesday, October 31st, 6:30 to 7:30 PM Trick or Treating at Deer Creek of Wimberley
512-847-5540
555 Ranch Road 3237
For all little ghosties and goblins 12 years old and under, Deer Creek of Wimberley is treating with an optional Haunted House. Have a safe Hallowe'en and come to Deer Creek at 6:30 for fun and treats. CLICK FOR MORE»10-31-06 Halloween on Square 
Tuesday, October 31st, 4 to 6 PM Halloween on the Square
512-842-2281 or 512-842-1100
Wimberley Square
The Wimberley Merchants Association is hosting a safe Halloween event in downtown Wimberley. Participating WMA merchants will host the event from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 31, 2005. Happy Halloween!!! CLICK FOR MORE»
Lampasas County
Lee County
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Sweet
Berry Farm
at Lexington, LLC -
pumpkins, haymaze, hayrides, petting zoo,
1628 East FM 696, Lexington, Texas 78947, TX. Phone: 979-773-2200. Email: sweetberry@bluebon.net. or Contact Us. Directions to: Marble Falls or Lexington. Be sure to get Discount coupons. They have pick your own strawberries and blackberries in season, new potatoes, tomatoes, pumpkins and a corn field maze in Fall. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday -- 8:30 am to 5:30pm, Sunday -- 1pm to 5pm, Closed Wednesday's. We have tons of Pumpkins, squash and gourds to choose from along with activities such as: Stuff u'r own scarecrow, Hayfield Maze (Marble Falls only), Hayrides, Pumpkin Painting, animals to pet, homemade Ice Cream and much much more.
The Hayfield Mazes - May through June and late September through November
Pumpkins - late September through October
Links: Fresh News at: Marble Falls or Lexington. Harvest Schedule and Hours, Cost and Prices, Hayfield Mazes: 'Texas' and 'America'.
Limestone County
Milam County
- Star Farmers Market
- pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already
gathered from the field, corn maze, child-sized haybale maze,
tractor-pulled hay rides, prepicked produce, farm market, gift shop,
snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday
parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your
location (call for info)
701 East Highway 79, Rockdale, TX 76567. Phone: 512 446 3078. Fax: 512 446 3078. Email: tech@thelongandshortofit.com. Directions: We are .3 mile east from Rockdale, Texas on us 79. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November. Open: Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday i2 pm to 6 pm. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Call to set up special group outings. (ADDED: December 31, 2008)
McLennan County
Robertson County
Travis County
Williamson County
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