Fall is in the air, making it a perfect time for a trip to a local pumpkin patch. We suggest grabbing a fall-themed beverage at a local coffee shop and heading out to one of these eight local farms for some autumnal festivities.

Uhland Fall Fest , 39 Dairy Rd., Uhland| Saturday, Oct. 19-Sunday, Oct. 27

Immerse yourself in an autumn paradise with 15 acres of fall festivities, including a pumpkin patch, food, live music, and attractions at this inaugural event.

Indian Springs Ranch, 403 Elm View Way, Manchaca | Now-Sunday, Oct. 27

Kids will love seeing exotic animals and playing on a giant “spider web” at this pumpkin patch, which also has face painting and vendors on the weekends.

Crowe’s Nest Farm, 10300 Taylor Lane, Manor | Every weekend in October

More than 250 animals call this farm home, and its fall festival features a pumpkin patch and owl, hawk, and snake shows.

Mama Mary’s Farm, 5701 Williamson Rd., Creedmoor | Now-Sunday, Nov. 3

Hay rides, apple cannon guns, a tractor tire playground, and a human hamster wheel are just a few of the activities offered at this fall fest.

Pumpkin Nights, Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr., Austin | Now-Thursday, Oct. 31

Okay, so you can’t exactly pick the pumpkins at this patch, but you can wander through immersive, artful displays of fantastical settings made from 7,500 pumpkins.

Explore an enchanted forest, pumpkin passage, pirate cove, and forbidden city at Pumpkin Nights. | Photo by @rubythevixen

Texas Pumpkin Fest, 8760 FM 2243, Leander | Now-Thursday, Oct. 31
Wrecking ball challenges, magic shows, a mechanical bull, and “pumpkin smash’n” take center stage at this festival, where kids can also enjoy a Ferris wheel, giant pumpkin spinner, and pirate ship.

Elgin Christmas Tree Farm, 120 Natures Way, Elgin | Every weekend in October

Enjoy carnival food and snap photos while browsing a variety of pumpkins.

Sweet Eats Fruit Farm, 14400 E. State Hwy. 29, Georgetown | Now-Friday, Nov. 8

This farm’s fall festival includes a pumpkin patch, train ride, corn maze, and petting zoo.

Psst — find more local pumpkin patches on our interactive map below.