The fall season is just around the corner, and with it comes the perfect weather to get outside and have fun at some of the best fall events happening around the Austin area.
Uhland Fall Fest
Formerly the Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival, officials relocated the event to a 15-acre property in Kyle. The festival offers over 50 ways to celebrate fall, including fun zones, live music, photo opportunities, food and drinks, a pumpkin patch, and more.
  • Weekends through Oct. 27, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • $20 (admission, ages 4-64), free (ages 0-3, 65+), $95 (season pass)
  • 2400 Cotton Gin Road, Uhland
  • www.uhlandfallfest.com
The Indian Springs Pumpkin Patch happens now through Oct. 27 in Manchaca. (Courtesy Indian Springs Pumpkin Ranch)
The Indian Springs Pumpkin Patch is open Sept. 28-Oct. 27 in Manchaca. (Courtesy Indian Springs Pumpkin Ranch)
Indian Springs Ranch Pumpkin Patch
The festival includes a 2-acre pumpkin patch, a 2,000-pound kids corn sensory pit, spider web climbing, face painting, balloon art, jumping pillow, meet-and-greet with exotic animals, food and craft vendors, and photo opportunities.
Mama Mary's Farm & Pumpkin Patch is open through Nov. 3 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in Creedmore. (Courtesy Mama Mary's Farms)
Mama Mary's Farm & Pumpkin Patch is open Sept. 28-Nov. 3 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in Creedmore. (Courtesy Mama Mary's Farms)
Mama Mary’s Farm & Pumpkin Patch
Mama Mary and her team will offer fall-themed activities, such as a pumpkin patch, photo ops, hay and barrel train rides, ziplining, rubber duck races, apple cannon gun shooting, kiddie hay maze, outdoor bowling, crafts, food vendors, and more. A new feature this year includes a 1.4-mile scarecrow maze.
  • Sept. 28-Nov. 3, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • $17-$21 (weekends), $10-$12 (weekdays)
  • Mama Mary’s Farm, 5701 Williamson Road, Creedmore
  • www.mamamarysfarm.com
The Sweet Eats Fall Festival is open through Nov. 8 in Georgetown. (Courtesy Sweet Eats Farms Adventure Farm & Petting Zoo)
The Sweet Eats Fall Festival is open through Nov. 8 in Georgetown. (Courtesy Sweet Eats Farms Adventure Farm & Petting Zoo)
Sweet Eats Fall Festival
The 15-acre farm will be filled with activities like a 4.5-acre flashlight corn maze, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, wagon and pony rides, pig races, food trucks and more—all included with general admission.
  • Through Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. (Sundays-Thursdays), 9 a.m.-10 p.m. (Fridays-Saturdays)
  • $21.49 (admission, online), $33.95 (admission, gate), times vary
  • 14400 E. Hwy. 29, Georgetown
  • www.sweeteats.com
The Community Gardens Pumpkin Patch is set for Oct. 5-Nov. 3 in Bastrop. (CI Staff)
The Community Gardens Pumpkin Patch is set for Oct. 5-Nov. 3 in Bastrop. (Community Impact staff)
Community Gardens Pumpkin Patch

Children can choose their pumpkins while enjoying train rides, bounce houses, slides, playscapes and pumpkin painting. While the patch is open daily, the full activities are only available on weekends.
  • Oct. 5-Nov. 3, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • $5-15 (admission), free (children 2 and younger)
  • Community Gardens, 1067 Hwy. 71 W., Bastrop
  • www.cgbastrop.com
The Evergreen Farms Pumpkin Hunt is open Oct. 12-27 in Elgin. (Courtesy Evergreen Farms)
The Evergreen Farms Pumpkin Hunt is open Oct. 12-27 in Elgin. (Courtesy Evergreen Farms)
Evergreen Farms Pumpkin Hunt
Attendees can take a free wagon ride to the Christmas tree fields, where miniature pumpkins will be hidden—each ticket allows for two pumpkins. Other activities include pumpkin launching, train rides, foam axe-throwing, fishing pond, zip lines, mazes, bounce houses and more.
  • Oct. 12-27 (Saturdays-Sundays), noon-5 p.m. (Saturdays), 1-5 p.m. (Sundays)
  • Free (admission, parking), ($3.50, each activity)
  • Evergreen Farms, 242 Monkey Road, Elgin
  • www.evergreen-farms.com
The SoCo Pumpkin Patch is open Oct. 14-31 in South Austin. (Courtesy Christ Luthern Church Austin)
The SoCo Pumpkin Patch is open Oct. 14-31 in South Austin. (Courtesy Christ Lutheran Church Austin)
SoCo Pumpkin Patch
Benefitting Water to Thrive, an Austin-based nonprofit that builds wells to provide clean water in rural Africa, Christ Lutheran Church Austin's pumpkin patch will be filled with pumpkins of all shapes in sizes for purchase.
  • Oct. 14-31, 11 a.m.-dusk (weekdays), 10 a.m.-dusk (Saturdays), noon-dusk (Sundays)
  • Free (admission)
  • Christ’s Workshop, 212 E. Monroe St., Austin
  • www.christaustin.org
The Emerson Academy Fall Festival is set for Oct. 19 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. in Round Rock. (Courtesy Emerson Academy)
The Emerson Academy Fall Festival is set for Oct. 19 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Round Rock. (Courtesy Emerson Academy)
Emerson Academy Fall Festival
In its 17th year, the nonprofit child development center will offer activities like a pumpkin patch, carnival games, a cakewalk, inflatable bounce houses, raffles, food and craft vendors, and a DJ. Proceeds will benefit the center’s mission to support children of all abilities with preschool and after-school programs.
  • Oct. 19, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
  • Free (admission), $15 (activities)
  • Emerson Academy, 1 Valley View Drive, Round Rock
  • Instagram: emerson.cdc