North Austin Pumpkin Patch Guide: Where To Enjoy Rest Of Fall

NORTH AUSTIN, TX — With cooler weather fast approaching, the days to safely enjoy outdoor activities are dwindling. So don’t forego your chance to partake in our favorite fall activities, like going to the pumpkin patch.

The coronavirus has forced us to make some hard changes in our life but thankfully we can still safely enjoy outdoor activities, like going to the pumpkin patch, in Texas.

While a visit to the pumpkin patch will surely look different in 2020 owing to the pandemic, you can still enjoy the outdoors at several area pumpkin patches. Many pumpkin patches, like local businesses across the country, have had to adjust their hours, activities and methods of operation.

If you plan on visiting an area pumpkin patch, remember to take all the necessary precautions and double check local health guidelines, hours and rules for nearby pumpkin patches, including whether you need to make a reservation.

You can also check out the weekend weather forecast via the National Weather Service for Austin to plan your visit.

Below is a list of some of our favorite pumpkin patches near North Austin.

ANDERSON TERRACE PUMPKIN PATCH

Address: 10930 E. Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander, Texas.

Season opening/closing dates: Sept. 26 through Oct. 31.

Attractions: Trick-or-treating event; concessions; face painting; picnic area; refreshment stand; and more.

Hours: Open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Pricing: $5 admission weekdays; $10 Sat & Sunday.

Phone: (512) 247-8978.

Website: Andersonterrace.com.

AUSTIN TEXAS FALL FESTIVAL PUMPKIN PATCH

Address: 14400 E. State Highway 29, Georgetown, Texas.

Season opening/closing dates: Sept. 19-Nov. 8

Attractions: Central Texas' biggest corn maze at 4.5 acres; live music; food trucks; petting zoo; apple slingshots; treasure mountain; jump pads; pipe races; pony rides; and much more.

Hours: Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (weather permitting); Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Pricing: General Admission $16; Flashlight Maze (general admission included) $16. Buy tickets here. Note: Pumpkins are sold per pound at $0.79 / lb. You can decorate your pumpkin onsite with paint at no extra charge, or take it home for carving. The mini pumpkins are $1.25 each or 5 for $5.

Phone: (512) 766-3276.

Website: Sweeteats.com.

BARTON HILL FARMS

Address: 1115 FM 969 in Bastrop, Texas.

Season opening/closing dates: Oct. 3 through Nov. 14.

Attractions: 3.5-acre corn maze; jumbo jumping pillows; Barnyard Ball Zone (basketball, football, baseball challenges); Fort Wilbarger (rock & rope climbing walls, slides, cable bridge, lookout tower); many fun family photo ops; Texas Hayride Trail (Spanish & Boer goats, Dorper sheep, Angus/Wagyu Cattle, Red Wattle Pigs, and Willie the Guard Dog); super slides; Charlie's Chicken Coop; miniature ponies (Lady Gaga & Independence); bee train; The Lively Sandbox (a sunken maritime schooner sandbox from 1820s Tejas); play area; 14-acre lounging lawn; corn hole; tug-o-war; human foosball; duck races; barnyard bowling; washers; tether ball; dummy steer roping; farm tic-tac-toe; bean bag toss.

Hours: Fridays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sundays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Pricing: Friday general admission is $16.95 plus tax with children under the age of 2 granted free entry. Saturday and Sunday pricing (and Columbus Day on Oct. 12) is $19.95 plus tax. Kids under 2 get in free. Preseason tickets also are on sale, offering a $3 savings by purchasing in advance (limited quantities available). Operators note they've gone cashless, and accept payment via credit, debit or mobile only. All ticket sales are by online reservation only, and no tickets are sold onsite. Buy tickets here.

Phone: (855) 969-1115

Website: Bartonhillfarms.com.

ELGIN CHRISTMAS TREE FARM

Address: 120 Natures Way, Elgin, Texas.

Season opening/closing dates: October 3 through Nov. 1.

Attractions: Crazy maze; corn maze; duck races; pumpkin photo ops; train ride; hayride; playscape; picnic area (visitors are welcome to bring their own food).

Hours: Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sunday noon to 5:30 p.m.

Pricing: $7 for everyone, from ages 2 to 99.

Phone: (512) 281-5016.

Website: Elginchristmastreefarm.com.

Note: There will be lots of pumpkins on the farm for the fall atmosphere and picture taking; however, due to COVID organizers will have limited pumpkins for sale during the 2020 season. Those with questions can email elginchristmas@sbcglobal.net.

ROBINSON FAMILY FARM

Address: 3780 White Owl Lane, Temple, Texas.

Season opening/closing dates: Sept. 19 through Nov. 1.

Attractions: Corn maze; cow train/barrel train rides; corn cannon; pie pumpkins; tractor-pulled hayrides; gift shop; concessions/refreshment stand; jumping pillow; petting zoo; and more.

Hours: Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am. to 6 pm.; Columbus Day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Pricing: General admission online is $9.95 and at the gate $12.95.

Phone: (254) 931-9564.

Website: therobinsonfamilyfarm.com.

Due to the pandemic, please double-check the rules, regulations and hours for the pumpkin patch you plan on visiting.

Editor's note: If we missed your favorite pumpkin patch, be sure to share it with readers in the comments section or email antonio.cantu@patch.com.