Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice
Love pumpkin or hate pumpkin, it is absolutely unavoidable in the fall. From lattes flavored with pumpkin spice to adorable jack-o-lanterns adorning front porches everywhere, pumpkins and fall go hand in hand. It may just be time to embrace this fall staple.
Austin, Texas, is a great spot to visit in the fall to get in the mood for hayrides, bonfires, and, of course, pumpkins. Texas’ capital has plenty of fun pumpkin farms where you can spend time with the ones you love, posing for photos, enjoying fall food and generally soaking up the cooler weather and exciting ambience of the ber months. If you are ready to embrace fall 2024, which officially starts on Sunday, September 22, you’ll want to check out these awesome Austin-area pumpkin farms.
Austin-area pumpkin farms for fall 2024
- Uhland Fall Festival– So much more than just a pumpkin patch, Uhland Fall Festival is truly a fall celebration you won’t want to miss. Located 25 miles south of Austin, Uhland Fall Festival (previously known as Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival) takes place for five weekends during September and October and includes fun for the entire family. Enjoy live music, kid zones, fall-inspired games, immersive art, a corn maze and so much more. Admission is $20 per person.
- The Robinson Family Farm– Located in Temple, this family farm hosts a fall festival that is fun for the whole family. Come for the biergarten and pumpkins, stay for the photo opps, delicious desserts, farm animals and so much more. The fall festival brings together many exciting elements that will appeal to the kid in everybody. Tickets are sold online only and cost $20 each. The farm is open weekends only for fall fest.
- Sweet Eats Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch– Come for the 4.5-acre corn maze with a special design for the fall season, stay for all the fun at this north Austin pumpkin farm. Enjoy pony rides, a petting zoo, apple slingshots, food trucks, live music- the list goes on! Plan to spend a full day soaking up all this unique spot has to offer, and don’t forget to buy pumpkins for $0.79 per pound before you leave! Admission is $16 per person.
- Sweet Berry Farm Harvest of Fall Fun– This pumpkin patch is free to explore- parking is free, too!- and guests just pay for the activities they want to do and the things they want to buy. This is central Texas’ largest pumpkin patch at 152 acres! Located in Marble Falls, guests to this pumpkin patch can participate in activities such as hayrides, pumpkin painting, various mazes and lots more.
- Indian Springs Ranch Pumpkin Patch– Exotic animals are just one of the attractions you can find when you visit this pumpkin patch in Manchaca. Admission is $17 per person, and that includes a wide array of fun activities that will make you want to be a kid again. From the kids spider web to the giant corn pit and the kids jumping pillow to the barnyard twister, there is something to delight kids of all ages at this fall hotspot. Go on the weekends to soak up the full array of activities offered here or visit during the week to avoid the crowds and save a few dollars on admission.
Happy Fall, y’all!
Austin-area lodging
Looking for a comfortable spot to stay while you soak up fall fun in the Austin area? Don’t worry-we’ve got you covered! Check out Austin Lone Star RV, a Sun RV community. Located in south Austin, Austin Lone Star has a gorgeous swimming pool, a fitness area, a covered pavilion, a picnic area and loads more amenities to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Get ready to enjoy all that Austin has to offer this fall at this relaxing resort that will feel like a home away from home.
