October in South Texas may not always bring sweater weather, but it does bring pumpkins, hayrides, corn mazes, farm festivals, and plenty of reasons to take a drive into the Hill Country.

One of the advantages of living around Garden Ridge, Schertz, Cibolo, New Braunfels, and Northeast San Antonio is how many different fall experiences are within a reasonable drive. You can spend an hour at a neighborhood pumpkin patch, make an afternoon of it in Bulverde or Pipe Creek, or turn the day into a full fall outing at a working ranch or destination farm.

For 2026, several farms and pumpkin patches have already published their fall schedules. Here are some of the best options to consider.

At a Glance

Schedules can change because of weather, crop conditions, and farm operations. Check the individual venue before making a longer drive.

Where can you find a real corn maze near San Antonio?

If getting genuinely lost among tall rows of crops is part of your fall plan, two destinations deserve to be near the top of the list.

South Texas Maize at Graff 7A Ranch in Hondo

South Texas Maize is one of the strongest options for anyone specifically searching for a corn maze near San Antonio.

The family-owned Graff 7A Ranch operates an 8-acre corn maze along with hayrides, slides, a zipline, food, entertainment, and other fall attractions. The pumpkin patch opens October 2 and includes roughly three acres of pumpkins. Graff 7A Ranch

The 2026 maze also has a unique theme. This year's design celebrates America's 250th birthday with imagery incorporating the Liberty Bell, Statue of Liberty, American flag, fireworks, and an eagle. Graff 7A Ranch

For 2026, regular weekend hours are listed as Friday evenings during October and November, Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. General admission is currently listed at $21 plus tax for ages three and older. Tickets are purchased at the ranch rather than online. Graff 7A Ranch

One particularly useful difference is the evening experience. Friday and Saturday visits can include cooler temperatures, lights, campfires, and nighttime trips through the maze. Graff 7A Ranch

Best fit
Anyone who wants the corn maze to be the main attraction rather than a small add-on to a pumpkin patch.

Location
911 US Highway 90 East, Hondo.

Sweet Berry Farm in Marble Falls

Sweet Berry Farm makes more sense as a Hill Country day trip, but it offers one of the most interesting maze combinations in the region.

Instead of just one maze, the farm has three levels.

The Texas Maze covers about four acres and uses the outline of Texas. The 2026 theme is "ABC's of Texas, Part 1." There is also a medium-difficulty Barnyard Maze and a shorter Candy Corn Maze designed with younger visitors in mind. Sweet Berry Farm

Other fall activities include hayrides, pumpkin painting, flowers, barrel train rides, goats, scarecrow activities, and pumpkins. One unusual feature is that Sweet Berry Farm does not charge a general admission or parking fee. Visitors pay for the activities they choose. Sweet Berry Farm

For pumpkin shoppers, most pumpkins are priced by weight, currently listed at 65 cents per pound, with many jack-o'-lantern pumpkins falling roughly between $4 and $13. Sweet Berry Farm

The farm recommends arriving early. It also warns that October weekends, especially the two weekends immediately before Halloween, can get very busy. Sweet Berry Farm

Best fit
People who want a scenic Hill Country outing with several maze options and the ability to choose activities individually.

Location
1801 FM 1980, Marble Falls.

Which pumpkin patches are closest to the Garden Ridge and Northeast San Antonio area?

You do not have to drive all the way to Hondo or Marble Falls for a good October outing.

Several options are much closer to Garden Ridge, Schertz, Cibolo, and New Braunfels.

Bulverde Pumpkin Patch

The Bulverde Pumpkin Patch is especially convenient for people coming from Garden Ridge, Spring Branch, North San Antonio, or western New Braunfels.

The 2026 season runs October 1 through October 31 at 3800 West Ammann Road. The patch highlights Texas-grown pumpkins, games, photo opportunities, vendors, and its distinctive monster-truck-style school bus ride. Bulverde Pumpkin Patch

The current 2026 listing reports admission at $30 per vehicle, which makes this one worth considering for families traveling together rather than paying per person. San Antonio Express-News

Best fit
Garden Ridge and North San Antonio residents who want a Hill Country atmosphere without making a long day trip.

Bracken Pumpkin Patch

For Garden Ridge residents, few options are more local.

Bracken Church at 20377 FM 2252 continues its longstanding Pumpkin Patch Fall Fest tradition. The church describes the event as a fall tradition that has been running for 24 years. Bracken Church

Because it is so close to Garden Ridge, Selma, Schertz, and Northeast San Antonio, this is the type of patch that can work especially well when you want a simple local October stop rather than an all-day farm festival.

Check Bracken Church's current event information before visiting because detailed public operating hours were not yet posted in the source reviewed for this guide.

First United Methodist Church in New Braunfels

New Braunfels also offers an easy local option.

The First United Methodist Church pumpkin patch at 572 W. San Antonio Street is scheduled for October 4 through October 31. Current published hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free. San Antonio Express-News

Best fit
Anyone combining a pumpkin stop with lunch, shopping, or an afternoon around downtown New Braunfels.

What is the best traditional Hill Country pumpkin patch?

Pipe Creek Pumpkin Patch

Pipe Creek Pumpkin Patch has a very different feel from the large festival-style attractions.

Located at the Pipe Creek Christmas Tree Farm, it is surrounded by roughly 6,000 Christmas trees and is particularly geared toward children age 10 and younger. Pipe Creek Pumpkin Patch

The 2026 dates are

• October 3 and 4
• October 10 and 11
• October 17 and 18
• October 24 and 25
• October 31

Hours are 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with the entrance gate closing at 5 p.m.

Admission is $9 per person, with children age two and under admitted free. Included activities feature a hayride, haystack, hop ball, scarecrow dressing, animals, a sandbox, duck races, photo areas, and walks through the Christmas tree farm. The barrel train and pumpkin painting cost extra. Pipe Creek Pumpkin Patch

Best fit
Families wanting a traditional Hill Country farm experience and activities geared toward younger children.

Location
805 Phils Road, Pipe Creek.

Which pumpkin patch has the most activities?

Devine Acres Farm

Devine Acres is less a simple pumpkin patch and more a full fall festival.

Its 2026 Pumpkin CountryFest runs weekends from September 26 through November 1, plus Columbus Day. The farm promotes more than 40 acres and over 50 attractions, including the pumpkin patch, Pumpkin Stroll, flower fields, hayrides, goat races, live music, farm animals, play attractions, food, and extensive fall photo displays. Devine Acres

General admission currently starts at $18.95 online before taxes and fees, with the farm listing a higher full gate price. Pumpkins, picked flowers, food, animal feed, gemstone mining, and several other activities cost extra. Devine Acres

Advance tickets are especially worth considering here because tickets are date-specific and the farm notes that advance purchase guarantees admission if a date sells out. Devine Acres

Best fit
Anyone looking for an all-day fall festival with a large selection of activities, food, photo opportunities, and entertainment.

Is there a pumpkin patch inside San Antonio?

Yes. You have several choices without leaving San Antonio.

Owl Creek Farm

Owl Creek Farm at 12355 Military Drive West offers hundreds of pumpkins along with fall photo areas, a hayride, play areas, climbing areas, a petting zoo, games, and optional activities such as pony rides and face painting. Westcreek Trail Rides I Owl Creek Farm

Current general admission is listed at $10.82 for ages three and older, with pumpkins purchased separately.

Walk-ins are welcome and advance tickets are not required. Westcreek Trail Rides I Owl Creek Farm

The farm also operates nighttime haunted trails, so families with younger children may prefer daytime hours. Westcreek Trail Rides I Owl Creek Farm

Traveling Loaves & Fishes Pumpkin Patch

Another North San Antonio option is the 2026 Traveling Loaves & Fishes Pumpkin Patch.

The event includes pumpkin sales, fall photo opportunities, games, a pumpkin toss, play activities, a small zip line, swings, balance features, and train rides. Adults and families do not need to purchase general admission, while a $5 children's activity wristband covers the open-play attractions. Traveling Loaves

Best fit
A lower-cost local outing when you want pumpkins and activities without committing an entire day.

Are there inexpensive or free pumpkin patches near San Antonio?

Yes, especially if your priority is pumpkins and pictures rather than a major farm festival.

First Methodist Church in Seguin has a pumpkin patch scheduled October 3 through October 31 with free admission. San Antonio Express-News

First United Methodist Church New Braunfels is also listed with free admission during its October 4 through October 31 season. San Antonio Express-News

Oxford United Methodist Church in San Antonio opens its patch October 1 and lists free admission, along with special October events such as hayrides, movie nights, a craft fair, petting zoo, and Trunk-n-Treat. TPR

These smaller community patches can be a good choice when the goal is simply picking out pumpkins, taking a few fall pictures, and enjoying an hour outside.

How much should you budget for a pumpkin-patch trip?

The answer varies dramatically.

A simple church pumpkin patch may have free admission and charge primarily for pumpkins. Larger destination farms can quickly become a $50 to $100-plus outing once admission, food, pumpkins, and optional activities are included.

For example, a family of four paying current regular admission at South Texas Maize would spend about $84 before tax, pumpkins, food, or extras. Devine Acres' current online base rate of $18.95 would put four paid admissions at $75.80 before taxes, fees, food, pumpkins, and optional activities. Graff 7A Ranch

Sweet Berry Farm takes another approach. There is no admission or parking charge, so visitors can decide which individual activities they want to purchase. Sweet Berry Farm

Checking pricing before leaving home makes it easier to compare the true cost instead of just the admission price.

What should you know before heading to a Texas pumpkin patch?

October around San Antonio can still be hot.

A sunny afternoon in a corn maze can feel much different from the traditional fall pictures people have in mind. Sweet Berry Farm specifically recommends comfortable clothing, closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, and checking the weather before assuming sweater weather has arrived. Sweet Berry Farm

A few practical tips can make the day easier.

• Check the venue's website or social media the morning of your trip.
• Look for weather-related closures before driving a long distance.
• Wear shoes that can handle dirt, grass, and uneven farm terrain.
• Bring sunscreen even in October.
• Verify pet rules before bringing a dog.
• Confirm whether pumpkins are included or sold separately.
• Look closely at what general admission includes.
• Arrive near opening time when possible on peak October weekends.
• Expect the weekends immediately before Halloween to be among the busiest.

Outdoor agritourism operations are especially dependent on weather, field conditions, crop availability, and staffing.

Which pumpkin patch should you choose?

There really is not one "best" pumpkin patch for everyone.

For a serious corn maze, start with South Texas Maize.

For multiple maze options and a Hill Country drive, Sweet Berry Farm is hard to beat.

For a large all-day festival, look at Devine Acres.

For Garden Ridge residents wanting something closer, Bulverde and Bracken make considerably easier outings.

For young children and a traditional farm atmosphere, Pipe Creek deserves a look.

For an easy local pumpkin stop, New Braunfels, Seguin, and several San Antonio community patches provide less complicated options.

That variety is part of what makes fall around San Antonio and the Hill Country interesting. You can choose a completely different experience every October weekend without traveling especially far from home.

How Correa Realty Group Can Help

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best pumpkin patches near San Antonio in 2026?

Some of the strongest 2026 options include South Texas Maize in Hondo, Devine Acres Farm in Devine, Sweet Berry Farm in Marble Falls, Pipe Creek Pumpkin Patch, Bulverde Pumpkin Patch, and Owl Creek Farm in San Antonio. The best choice depends on whether you want a full-day festival, a real maze, a traditional pumpkin patch, or a quick local outing. Graff 7A Ranch

Where is the best corn maze near San Antonio?

South Texas Maize at Graff 7A Ranch is one of the most substantial options, with an 8-acre corn maze at its Hondo ranch. Sweet Berry Farm in Marble Falls also offers three maze experiences, including its four-acre Texas Maze, Barnyard Maze, and Candy Corn Maze. Graff 7A Ranch

Is there a pumpkin patch close to Garden Ridge?

Yes. Bracken Church's pumpkin patch is located on FM 2252 very close to Garden Ridge, while Bulverde Pumpkin Patch provides another nearby option to the north. New Braunfels also has several October choices. Bracken Church

How much does it cost to visit a pumpkin patch near San Antonio?

Admission ranges from free at some church and community pumpkin patches to about $20 or more per person at larger destination farms. Extras such as pumpkins, food, rides, animal feed, and premium activities may cost additional money, making it important to compare what each admission actually includes. Graff 7A Ranch

When is the best time to visit a San Antonio-area pumpkin patch?

Early October and weekday openings usually offer lighter crowds than the weekends immediately before Halloween. Morning visits can also mean cooler temperatures. Sweet Berry Farm specifically notes that the two weekends before Halloween can become especially busy and recommends arriving early. Sweet Berry Farm

Are pumpkin patches around San Antonio open after Halloween?

Some are. South Texas Maize continues into November, and its pumpkin patch remains available while pumpkin supplies last. Devine Acres' 2026 Pumpkin CountryFest ends November 1. Individual schedules vary significantly, so verify dates before making the drive. Graff 7A Ranch

Are there free pumpkin patches near San Antonio?

Yes. Several church and nonprofit pumpkin patches have free entry, including First United Methodist Church in New Braunfels and First Methodist Church in Seguin. Oxford UMC in San Antonio also lists its pumpkin patch as a free event. Pumpkins and certain activities may still carry separate charges. San Antonio Express-News

Are pumpkin patches a useful way to explore an area before moving there?

They can be one small part of getting familiar with a community. Visiting local events lets you experience driving routes, nearby towns, restaurants, parks, commercial areas, and the general geography firsthand. For actual housing decisions, property-specific research, commuting needs, taxes, insurance, HOA restrictions, schools, and market conditions should receive far more weight than recreational amenities.