CORN MAZES & PUMPKIN PATCHES IN & AROUND SAN ANTONIO
*credit to SA Current
Sweet Berry Farm
1801 FM1980, Marble Falls, (830) 798-1462, sweetberryfarm.com
If you’re up for a road trip, you may want to make plans to head to Marble
Falls. There you’ll find the pumpkin patch, open daily (except Wednesdays). The
seasonal patch also offers lots of other activities throughout the month, such
as pumpkin painting, scarecrow stuffing, a barrel train, horse rides, hayrides
and mazes. Be warned: activities are billed separately.
Milberger's Nursery
3920 N Loop 1604 E, (210) 497-3760, milbergernursery.com
This local nursery is getting in on the seasonal fun. Stacks of hay bales and
piles of pumpkins will be on-site, all leading up to the nursery’s annual
Halloween event. The hay maze is already open, as is the pumpkin patch. The
Terror Train is available for rides through the nursery and will be available
through the Halloween Spook-tacular during the last weekend in October.
First United Methodist Church
710 N Austin St, Seguin, (830) 379-4112, fumcseguin.com
You’ll be able to purchase your pumpkin of choice at this generous patch.
Additionally, children can enjoy story time in the patch during select times on
weekdays. The patch opens September 28 and will be open daily through
Halloween.
Barton Hill Farms
1115 FM 969, Bastrop, (855) 969-1115, bartonhillfarms.com
If you don’t mind the drive to Bastrop, this farm is the perfect reason to give
yourself a quick getaway. Take part in the fall festival on weekends from
September 28 through November 3. Barton Hill Farms offers both a pumpkin patch
and corn maze, as well as games and food vendors. Lots of memories are waiting
to be made here.
The AgriCultural
102 City Park Road, Boerne, (830) 249-6007, theagricultural.org
Throughout October, folks can head to Boerne for the brand new patch at the
AgriCultural Museum. Complete with antique trackers, pumpkin mazes and fun
games, the attraction will be open daily 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Every day will be
free except on October 13.
Cross Plants and Produce
705 N Old Hwy 81, Kyle, (512) 262-7513, crossplantsandproduce.com
Treat yourself to a day trip out to Kyle for this pumpkin patch. You’re more
than welcome to take endless photos of your little ones in the patch, after
which you can ride the Spooky Express Kiddie Train (on weekends), explore the
hay tunnel and paint a pumpkin Just remember to stop at Buc-ee’s on the way
home.
Good News Pumpkin Patch
11020 Old Corpus Christi Hwy, (210) 633-0551, facebook.com/GoodNewsPumpkinPatch
From September 29 to Halloween, San Antonians can stop by this super convenient
patch. It’s open daily, so there will be plenty of opportunities to get in your
fall fun without going too far. There’s also movie nights throughout the
pumpkins’ stay, and there’s something for everyone!
Bulverde United Methodist Church
28300 US-281, (830) 980-7745, bulverdeumc.org
If you’re in northern San Antonio, you won’t have to go too far to visit this
pumpkin patch. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. throughout October, there will
be special activities each Saturday, including crafts, a Trike-a-thon, costume
day, games and even a fall festival.
Universal City
2150 Universal City Blvd, universalcitytexas.com
Open from October 3 through Halloween from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., this nearby
pumpkin patch will bring lots of fun. There will be food vendors and activities
on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as special events throughout the month. Make
sure to check out the Fall Fair on October 12 and the Family Fun Fright Night
on October 26!
Rocky Creek Maze
784 Co Road 251, Moulton, (361) 287-2828, rockycreekmaze.com
Take a day trip Moulton for some spooky fun. On Friday and Saturday nights –
from October 11 to October 26 – you can visit the haunted trail, complete with
ghosts and ghouls. After Halloween, the trail is much calmer with carriages,
camels and more throughout the maze on November 2 and 3.
South Texas Maize
911 US-90, Hondo, (830) 741-3968, graff7aranch.com
Drive out to Hondo and explore the wonder that is South Texas Maize. Open on
weekends now through November 30, admission grants you access to the seven-acre
maze, hayride, slide mountain and lots of fun games. Be prepared to spend the
whole day here, and be thankful that there’s lots of yummy food available
on-site.
Traders Village
9333 SW Loop 410, (210) 623-8383, tradersvillage.com
The neighborhood flea market will welcome visitors to roam around its corn maze
– appropriately named Corny Maze. Open weekends in October and November, you’ll
be able to choose from three mazes within the 10-acre maze, differing in
difficulty. There will also be a petting zoo, concessions and, of course, the
flea market.
Braune Farms Fresh Produce
1300 Link Road, Seguin, (830) 643-9974braunefarmsfreshproduce.com
Every weekend in October starting on the 12th means you can head out to Braune
Farms for some fall fun. Open from noon to 4 p.m., you’ll enjoy a hayride to
the pumpkin patch as well as other activities like face painting, tube sliding
and lots of games.
Circle N Maze
558 County Road 345, La Vernia, (210) 326-1741, circlenmaze.com
Located in La Vernia, you won’t have to go too far to enjoy the seasonal fun at
this Daddy Shark-themed corn maze. The eight-acre maze is accompanied by a mini
maze for little ones to enjoy roaming about. Aside form the mazes, there’s also
a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, vendors, food trucks and lots of games. Make sure
to visit, the maze will be open weekends October 4-27.
Owl Creek Farm
12355 Military Dr W, (210) 616-6585, owlcreekfarmsa.com
Beginning September 28, you’ll be able to get in on the pumpkin madness at this
area farm. In addition to the pumpkin patch, you can also make memories with
pony rides, hay rides, a petting zoo and lots of games.
Helotes Hills United Methodist Church
13222 Bandera Road, Helotes, (210) 695-3761, hhumc.com
Beginning October 12, you can swing by this area church for a pumpkin patch
with all shapes and sizes. Proceeds go to various local charities and the
church, so be sure to support. There’s also special events on the weekends,
including a Trunk or Treat event.
Bracken United Methodist Church
20377 FM 2252, (830) 606-6717, brackenumc.org
Now open, this semi-local pumpkin patch will welcome visitors daily through
October. There will also be special events like a movie screening in the patch
as well as multiple market days within the patch. Now that sounds like fall in
a nutshell.
Devine Acres Farm
944 FM 2200, Devine, (830) 665-9730, devineacresfarm.com
Starting September 28, all the fun can be found south of San Antonio in Devine.
Fall Family Fun weekends kick off that Saturday and will reoccur through
October 27. From pumpkin painting and hay rides to fishing and a petting zoo,
this fall attraction has a lot to offer.
The Pumpkin Patch San Antonio
8756 State Highway 151, facebook.com/thepumpkinpatchsanantonio
For lots of country, seasonal fun without leaving San Antonio, this may be your
best bet. From noon to 6 p.m. on weekends beginning October 5 through October
27, you can roam around the pumpkin patch and make your outing complete with a
petting zoo, pony rides, games, a ferris wheel, slides, bounce houses and other
kid-friendly fun. What more could you ask for?!
Tower of the Americas
739 E César E. Chávez Blvd, (210) 223-3101, facebook.com
From October 11 through November 8, locals and tourists alike can stop by the
Tower of the Americas for some pumpkin happenings. The patch is completely free
and open to the public 7 to 11 p.m., though pumpkins are available for
purchase.
Northwest Hills United Methodist Church
7575 Tezel Road, (210) 681-3751, nwhills.org
Open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. October 5 to Halloween, this local spot allows you
to score pumpkins all of your own. Be prepared to take lots of pics in the
patch and of your prize, and make plans to attend the movie night (Coco on
Friday, October 18 at 7 p.m.) and Trunk or Treat (Saturday, October 26 at 4
p.m.) all dressed up in your costume.
Love Creek Orchards
14024 TX-16, Medina, (830) 200-0302, lovecreekorchards.com
Head on over to Love Creek Orchards for some feel-good fun. Open every
Saturday, Sunday and Monday in October from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., admission is $6
per person age 2 and older. In addition to pumpkin painting, there’s also farm
animals, hayrides, hay mazes, scarecrow building and apple orchard tours.
TLF Pumpkin Patch
1602 Thousand Oaks, (210) 494-1606, facebook.com/tlfpumpkinpatch
Join the festivities at Family Night on October 7, which marks the beginning of
pumpkin patch season. There’s also themed offerings on the weekends, such as a
barrel train, face painting, zip lining, bounce houses and lots of games.
Windcrest United Methodist Church
8101 Midcrown Dr, Windcrest, (210) 654-0404, windcrestumc.org
Open daily now through Halloween from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., this area church will
bring lots of activities centering around its pumpkin patch. The details are
still be worked out, but folks should expect family-friendly fun.
The Alley on Bitters
The Alley on Bitters, 555 W Bitters Road, Hill Country Village, (210)
494-3226, facebook.com
Open from October 5 to Halloween from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the pumpkin patch
transforms the area with hundreds of pumpkins on display. There will also be
cookie-decorating courtesy of the Bread Box as well as crafts. Get ready to
take lots of pictures!
Pipe Creek
805 Phils Road, Pipe Creek, pipecreekpumpkinpatch.com
Open every weekend in October from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Pipe Creek is a
wholesome option for folks who don’t mind driving outside of the city but not
going too far. For $6 per person, you can enjoy a hayride, haystack, scarecrow
dressing, farm animals and more! Children 10 and under can enjoy all of the
pumpkin patches. If you buy a pumpkin, you can paint it on-site.
HAUNTED HOUSES & GHOST TOURS IN &
AROUND SAN ANTONIO
Victoria's Black Swan Inn
1006
Holbrook Rd, (210) 323-8424, victoriasblackswaninn.com
Though used as an event space, Victoria’s Black Swan Inn is actually considered
to be in the top 10 haunted places in the country. This inn gives you a few
options to explore: a paranormal investigation, ghost tour or a “slumber not
party.” We won’t spoil it for you, but trust us when we say this is a haunted
spot not to be missed.
Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours
204
Alamo Plaza Suite #T, (210) 638-1338, sistersgrimmghosttour.com
Getting spooky has never had so many options. Sisters Grimm lets you explore
all things ghosts in a variety of ways: part of the haunted history walk, a
dinner tour, or the ghost bus tour. However you decide to explore the haunted
sites in SA, know that Sisters Grimm really know their stuff. They even have a
gift shop!
Paranormal Activity Ghost Tour
138
Waxwood Ln, (210) 999-1478, bestsanantonioghosttours.com
Did you know that San Antonio is hella haunted? Well if you don’t, and if you
love spooky shit, be sure to grab tickets to one of these tours. “Based on fact
instead of fiction,” Paranormal Activity Ghost Tour is all about ghost hunting
and has been references on national shows.
13th Floor Haunted House
1203
E Commerce St, (210) 910-6450, 13thfloorsanantonio.com
Voted the best haunted house (with the chain having locations in other U.S.
cities) last year, 13th Floor is an essential if you want some frights without
leaving town. This year’s themes include “The Cellar” and “Dead-end District,”
so use your imagination to figure out just how you’ll get spooked here.
Bad Wolf Ghost Tours
Around
San Antonio, (805) 757-0512, badwolfghosttours.com
Skip the usual tours and go to one that really appeals to you – a haunted pub
crawl! If you don’t feel like getting boozy, don’t fret. Other options include
the Secret Society ghost tour and the San Antonio ghost walk.
Howl-O-Scream San Antonio
10500
Sea World Dr, (210) 520-4732, seaworld.com
SeaWorld is bringing all the frights with Howl-O-Scream. You’ll get to choose
from Dark Side of the Gardens, Karver’s Kradle, Unearthed: Scarlett’s Revenge,
and the new Zombie Horde. Beware of scare zones throughout the park, too.
Ripley’s Haunted Adventure
329
Alamo Plaza, (210) 226-2828, ripleys.com
Featuring live actors and special effects, this downtown spot brings the
screams coming as you make your way through this creepily renovated mansion. Be
sure to go with someone you can hide behind.
Scream Hollow
149
Split Rail Ln, Smithville, (512) 710-8267, screamhollow.com
You’ll get four haunted houses in one – well really, set up in 18 buildings
across 20 acres. Located to the northeast ofSan Antonio, Scream Hollow has attractions
such as Mansion of Terror, Wicked Darkness (which is a maze!), Zombie City: The
Factory, and The Slaughterhouse. Yup, this is definitely one set to spook you.
Alamo City Ghost Tours
115
Main Plaza, (210) 336-7831, alamocityghosttours.com
Prepare to play ghostbuster as you’ll get to test the area with an EMF
detector. Beginning at the Alamo, you’ll make your way to a cemetery to get
plenty of spooks with a whooping side of history.
Old Town Spring Ghost Walk
419
Gentry St, Spring, (281) 410-1300, oldtownspringghostwalk.com
Follow the lantern (and the tour guide holding it) and you’ll be able to
explore the haunted sites in Spring, Texas. You’ll learn all about the town’s
darker past and the spirits that never left.
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