The cool-weather season is a short one here in Texas, so make the most of it! Between farmers markets and pumpkin patches, there’s so much to do around our great state, from Houston to San Antonio, so check out these fun fall activities!
Pumpkin Picking at Old Time Christmas Tree Farm
7632 Spring Cypress Road, Spring
Bring the whole family out for a festive weekend at one of Houston’s top pumpkin patches! For just $10 per person, enjoy a wide variety of pickable pumpkins, eight attractions including a hayride and petting zoo, food, and more!
Graff 7A Ranch
911 US Hwy 90 East, Hondo
Want to get lost and have a blast? While Graff 7A Ranch has a variety of fall festivities to enjoy like their pumpkin patch and “MatterCorn”—a slide down the tallest “mountain” in Medina County—the attraction we can’t wait to explore is their 7-acre, 12-foot corn maze! Navigating it during the day can be a little tricky, but it’s a different mood entirely after dark on Friday and Saturday nights in the fall.
Sweet Eats Fruit Farm
14400 E. State Hwy 29, Georgetown
So many fun fall activities are available to folks in Central Texas at Sweet Eats! Wander through the Texas-sized pumpkin patch filled with over 40 different varieties of pumpkins while enjoying the food trucks, live music, and 30+ attractions, including pony rides, jump pads, and more! Explore 4.5 acres of a carefully carved, corn-themed maze that goes pitch-black with only a flashlight to guide you Friday and Saturday nights every weekend in October!
New Braunfels Farmers Market
186 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels
When it comes to seasonal produce, you can’t get any fresher than the farmers market! Stock up on fall fruits and veggies and unique goods from over 60 participating local farmers, ranchers, growers, and artisans.
Urban Harvest
2752 Buffalo Speedway, Houston
Urban Harvest not only works with over 140 community gardens across Houston, but they also host one of Texas’ largest farmers markets, supporting more than 70 local Houston vendors.
The State Fair of Texas
3921 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas
One of the most iconic fairs in the world runs from September 30th to October 23rd. Adding to the annual offering of more than 100 free attractions, 70 Midway rides, and endless activities across the fairgrounds, don’t even get us started on the food at the 2022 State Fair of Texas. From deep-fried goodness to unique drinks, this year’s new food list is what everyone will be talking about—and tasting!
Texas Wine Month Passport
Locations Vary
Did you know that October is Texas Wine Month? Join us in celebrating with the Texas Wine Month Passport event from October 1–31 in the picturesque Texas Hill Country, receiving complimentary tastings, exclusive discounts and discovering award-winning wines at 45+ unique Hill Country wineries. Savor all that Texas Wine Country has to offer this October for 1 day or all 31 days on this fantastic self-guided tour!
Nice set of ideas for the fall, but it would help if you posted a listing of wineries in and around Fredericksburg that can be visited.