Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes Near San Antonio (2026)
Updated by Mom's Guide SA
Quick answer
Most pumpkin patches near San Antonio run from late September through Nov. 1, 2026. Owl Creek Farm on the far West Side is $10, with a hayride and petting zoo. Traders Village's corn maze runs through Nov. 8. For a full farm day, try Devine Acres, BellCreek Acres or South Texas Maize in Hondo. Several church patches are free.
- Season
- Late September to early November
- Prices
- Free to $21 a person at most farms
- Drive
- About 5 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes
Quick picks
- Trader's Village San Antonio
Closest corn maze, about 20 minutes from downtown. The CORNy Maze comes with a petting zoo, pumpkin painting and duck races. Parking is $6.
- Owl Creek Farm
Hayride and petting zoo for $10 on the far West Side, about 25 minutes away. Kids 2 and under are free. Go before 8 p.m. with little kids.
- Devine Acres
Best full farm day: a hayride, pumpkin patch, flower field, goat races and live music in Devine, about 40 minutes southwest. $18.95 plus tax and fees online.
- Graff 7A Ranch (South Texas Maize)
Best corn maze: an 8-acre maze in Hondo, about 50 minutes west. $21 plus tax for ages 3 and up, sold at the gate.
- Circle N Maze
Corn maze, petting zoo and pumpkin patch in La Vernia, about 35 minutes east. $12 for ages 3 and up, at the gate.
- BellCreek Acres
Wagon ride to the pumpkin field, a petting zoo and a zip line near LaCoste, about 30 minutes west. Open Saturdays and Sundays.
- Winding Branch Ranch
Best free patch, and good for toddlers: an animal rescue ranch in Bulverde, about 35 minutes north. You need a free timed ticket, and they can sell out.
- Sundrop Springs
Farm animals, baby goats and hayrides in New Braunfels, about 50 minutes away. Ages 3 to 10 from $11. Skip Sundrop Screams at night with little kids.
Pumpkin patches in San Antonio
Farms within about 35 minutes of downtown. For trick-or-treat and Zoo Boo, see our Halloween guide.
| Farm | Town and drive | 2026 dates | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traders Village CORNy Maze | San Antonio, about 20 min | Sept. 18 to Nov. 8 | Thu and Fri 6 to 9:30 p.m. Sat and Sun 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. | See the site for maze prices. Parking is $6. |
| Owl Creek Farm | Far West Side, about 25 min | Open now. Last day not posted | Wed 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fri 4 p.m. to midnight. Sat 9 a.m. to midnight. Sun 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. | $10, 2 and under free. Pony rides $6. |
| Winding Branch Ranch | Bulverde, about 35 min | Sept. 25 to Nov. 1, plus Mon., Oct. 12 | Wed and Thu 3 to 6 p.m. Fri to Sun 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Free with a timed ticket. Tickets can sell out. |
| Bulverde Pumpkin Patch | Bulverde, about 35 min | Oct. 1 to 31 | Mon to Thu 3 to 7 p.m. Fri to Sun 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. | See the farm's site for prices. |
Free and church pumpkin patches
City and church patches close to home. Where a patch doesn't post its admission, the table says so.
| Patch | Area | 2026 dates | Hours | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower of the Americas | Downtown (Hemisfair), about 5 min | Oct. 5 to Nov. 15 | During Tower hours | Free |
| Alamo Heights United Methodist Church | 825 E. Basse Rd., about 10 min | From Oct. 10 | Daily 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Free |
| Windcrest United Methodist Church | 8101 Midcrown Dr., about 15 min | Not posted | Daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Free |
| Northwest Hills Global Methodist Church | 7575 Tezel Rd., about 25 min | Oct. 4 to 31 | Sun to Thu noon to 8 p.m. Fri noon to 9 p.m. Sat 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Not posted |
| Helotes Hills United Methodist Church | 13222 Bandera Rd., Helotes, about 30 min | Oct. 4 to Nov. 1, or until pumpkins sell out | Not posted | Free. Pumpkins from $1 |
| Bracken Church | 20377 FM 2252, about 25 min | From Oct. 10 | Mon to Fri 4 to 6 p.m. Sat and Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Not posted |
| Universal City Pumpkin Patch | 2160 Universal City Blvd., about 25 min | Oct. 2 to 30 | Mon to Thu 4 to 8 p.m. Fri to Sun 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Free. Leashed pets OK |
| Palomino Pumpkin Patch at Palo Alto College | South Side | Sat., Oct. 17 | 8 a.m. to noon | Not posted |
Corn mazes near San Antonio
Two more mazes, Jenschke Orchards and Sweet Berry Farm, are farther out. They're under Worth the longer drive.
| Farm | Town and drive | 2026 dates | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Texas Maize at Graff 7A Ranch | Hondo, about 50 min | Opened Sept. 26. Last day not posted | Fri 6 to 9 p.m. (Oct. and Nov.). Sat 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sun noon to 5 p.m. | $21 plus tax, ages 3 and up. Sold at the gate only. |
| Circle N Maze | La Vernia, about 35 min | Oct. 2 to Nov. 1 | Fri 6 to 9 p.m. Sat noon to 9 p.m. Sun noon to 5 p.m. | $12, ages 3 and up. Sold at the gate only. |
| Traders Village CORNy Maze | San Antonio, about 20 min | Sept. 18 to Nov. 8 | Thu and Fri 6 to 9:30 p.m. Sat and Sun 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. | See the site for maze prices. Parking is $6. |
- South Texas Maize has an 8-acre maze, a hayride, big slides, a zipline and Kiddie Korral for little kids.
- Circle N's maze isn't lit, so bring a flashlight after dark.
Full farm days about an hour away
Bigger farms with hayrides, animals and play areas. Plan on a few hours.
| Farm | Town and drive | 2026 dates | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devine Acres Farm | Devine, about 40 min | Sat and Sun, Sept. 26 to Nov. 1, plus Mon., Oct. 12 | Posted at the farm each day | $18.95 plus tax and fees online. $24.95 bundle. 2 and under free. |
| BellCreek Acres | LaCoste, about 30 min | Sat and Sun, Sept. 26 to Nov. 1 | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | See the farm's site for prices. |
| Sundrop Springs Fall Festival | New Braunfels, about 50 min | Opened Sept. 26. Last day not posted | See the farm's site for hours | Ages 11 and up from $16. Ages 3 to 10 from $11. 2 and under free. $4 more on some October days. |
| Braune Farms | Seguin, about 50 min | Oct. 10 and 11, 17 and 18, 24 and 25, and 31, plus Mon., Oct. 12 | Sat 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 12, 1 to 6 p.m. | $5, ages 2 and up |
| Pipe Creek Pumpkin Patch | Pipe Creek, about 55 min | Oct. 10 and 11, 17 and 18, 24 and 25, and 31 | 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The gate closes at 5 p.m. | $9, 2 and under free |
| Sovereignty Ranch Harvest Festival | Bandera, about 65 min | Oct. 6 to Nov. 1 | Tue to Thu 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fri to Sun 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Free entry. Wristbands $15, or $25 with farm rides. |
- Devine Acres has a hayride, pumpkin patch, flower field, live music and goat races at noon, 3 and 5 p.m. Tickets are for one date.
- Pipe Creek Pumpkin Patch is geared to kids 10 and under.
- Braune Farms is a real pumpkin field, with a hayride and a corn crib.
Worth the longer drive
These farms are 75 minutes or more from downtown, so plan a full day.
| Farm | Town and drive | 2026 dates | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenschke Orchards Corn Maze | Fredericksburg, about 80 min | Open now. Last day not posted | Wed to Sun 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fields close at 4:30 p.m. | See the farm's site for prices. |
| Uhland Fall Fest | Uhland, about 75 min | Sat and Sun, Sept. 26 to Nov. 1 | 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. | $20 for one day, $27.50 for more than one, online only. 5 and under free. |
| Sweet Berry Farm | Marble Falls, about 1 hr 45 min | Mid-September through late November | Thu to Sun 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Tue and Wed. | No entry fee. You pay per activity. Pumpkins are $0.65 a pound. |
- Jenschke Orchards allows leashed pets outside.
- Uhland Fall Fest's ticket covers the petting zoo. No pets.
Pumpkin patches for toddlers
Small, calm patches with daytime hours work best for little kids.
Pipe Creek Christmas Tree Farm
Pipe Creek Pumpkin Patch is built for kids 10 and under, with a hayride, sandbox and farm animals.
Pipe Creek
Winding Branch Ranch
Free, with rescued animals and pumpkins. Get a free timed ticket first.
Bulverde
Owl Creek Farm
Go in the daytime for the hayride and petting zoo, and leave before the Haunted Trails open at 8 p.m.
San Antonio
Graff 7A Ranch (South Texas Maize)
Kiddie Korral is made for little kids, next to the big corn maze.
Hondo
- Bring a carrier or a stroller with big wheels. Fields and gravel paths are hard on small wheels.
- Go first thing in the morning or right after a nap, when it's cooler.
- Church and city patches are small and close to home, which helps with short attention spans.
Not too scary: what to skip after dark
Some farms turn spooky at night. For calm Halloween picks, see our Halloween guide.
Owl Creek Farm
The daytime trail is kid-friendly. The Haunted Trails open at 8 p.m. Friday to Sunday and aren't for little kids.
San Antonio
Sundrop Springs
Sundrop Screams and the haunted hayride run at night and are for ages 12 and up.
New Braunfels
Trader's Village San Antonio
The Enchanted Lights drive-thru is a light show the park calls non-scary.
San Antonio
Tips for a farm day
A few things that make the day easier. For farm animals after pumpkin season, see farms and petting zoos open all year.
- Get tickets ahead where you need them. Winding Branch Ranch needs a free timed ticket, and Devine Acres sells tickets for one date.
- South Texas Maize and Circle N sell tickets at the gate only.
- Go in the morning. It's cooler, and the lines are shorter.
- Wear closed-toe shoes. Fields can be muddy for a day or two after rain.
- Most farms don't allow pets. Circle N allows dogs only on its Dog Day, and Jenschke Orchards and the Universal City patch allow leashed pets.
- Pack water and sunscreen. Many patches have little shade.
- If it rained, check the farm's social media before you drive. Some farms close when fields or parking get muddy.
Pumpkin and farm events this week
Farm seasons and pumpkin events on our calendar for the next 7 days. Hours can change with the weather, so check the farm's site before you go.
Fall Pumpkin Patch at Tower of the Americas
Tower of the Americas
Oct 9 to Oct 15, multiple dates
Helotes Hills UMC Pumpkin Patch
Helotes Hills United Methodist Church
Oct 9 to Oct 15, multiple dates
Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Patch at Sovereignty Ranch
Sovereignty Ranch
Oct 9 to Oct 15, multiple dates
The Patch at Winding Branch Ranch
Winding Branch Ranch
Oct 9 to Oct 15, multiple dates
Universal City Pumpkin Patch
Universal City Pumpkin Patch
Oct 9 to Oct 15, multiple dates
Bulverde Pumpkin Patch
Bulverde Pumpkin Patch
Oct 9 to Oct 15, multiple dates
Northwest Hills Pumpkin Patch
Northwest Hills Global Methodist Church
Oct 9 to Oct 15, multiple dates
CORNy Maze at Traders Village
Trader's Village San Antonio
Oct 9 to Oct 15, multiple dates
Circle N Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
Circle N Maze
Oct 9 to Oct 11, multiple dates
Pumpkin CountryFest at Devine Acres
Devine Acres
Oct 10 to Oct 12, multiple dates
BellCreek Acres Pumpkin Patch
BellCreek Acres
Oct 10 to Oct 11, multiple dates
Braune Farms Pumpkin Patch
Braune Farms
Oct 10 to Oct 12, multiple dates
Questions parents ask
What's the biggest corn maze near San Antonio?
The biggest maze on our list is South Texas Maize at Graff 7A Ranch in Hondo, with 8 acres of corn. It's about 50 minutes west of downtown. Admission is $21 plus tax for ages 3 and up, sold at the gate only.
Is there a free pumpkin patch in San Antonio?
Yes. The Tower of the Americas patch downtown is free through Nov. 15, and the Universal City patch is free through Oct. 30. Alamo Heights, Windcrest and Helotes Hills United Methodist churches have free patches too. Winding Branch Ranch in Bulverde is free, but you need a ticket.
Which pumpkin patch is best for toddlers?
Pipe Creek Pumpkin Patch is built for kids 10 and under, with a hayride, sandbox and farm animals for $9. Winding Branch Ranch and the church patches are calm and small. Visit Owl Creek in the daytime, not after 8 p.m.
Which pumpkin patches have a petting zoo?
Owl Creek Farm, Traders Village, Circle N Maze, BellCreek Acres and Uhland Fall Fest all have petting zoos. At Sovereignty Ranch, the $25 wristband includes feed for the petting zoo.
When do pumpkin patches close for the season?
Most farms on this page close Nov. 1, 2026. Traders Village's corn maze runs through Nov. 8, the Tower of the Americas patch runs through Nov. 15, and Sweet Berry Farm stays open into late November. Some church patches close Oct. 31.
Are the haunted trails at Owl Creek OK for kids?
Not for little kids. The Haunted Trails open at 8 p.m. Friday to Sunday. In the daytime, Owl Creek has a kid-friendly trail, a hayride and a petting zoo.