When I think of Fall, two words come to mind….
Photo. Op.
Basically, I get in crazy mode wanting to get the perfect pictures of my kids in their cute Fall clothes, which for years has ended us up at a pumpkin patch. I know the perfect pumpkin patch picture (how’s that for alliteration?) can sometimes be cliché, but I think they always turn out great with the vibrant colors and unique backdrops. Our family loves going to local patches (regardless of this picture-crazy momma trying to get them all to pose) because we usually buy one or two for Jack-O-Lanterns as well. But really, who are we kidding…it’s all about the pictures.
So whether you’re looking for a fun little family outing, needing to pick out the ideal pumpkin for carving, or simply want to annoy your kids by taking 245.8 pictures in pumpkins, we’ve picked out the best Austin-area pumpkin patches for you to visit!
Please visit the respective links for more details on specific pumpkin patches:
1. Bethany Lutheran: Open October 11-31, 10am-7pm, 3701 W. Slaughter Ln, Austin, TX
2. Red Barn Garden Center: Fall Festival October 19 from 10am-4pm, 12881 Pond Springs Rd, Austin, TX
3. Sweet Berry Farm: Fall Harvest runs through the first weekend of November, lots of activities and food, Marble Falls
4. Manchaca United Methodist Church: Open October 5-31, Fall Festival October 19 11am-3pm, 1011 FM 1626 at Manchaca Rd, Manchaca, TX
5. Evergreen Farms: Open all weekends in October, lots of fun kids activities, Elgin
6. Elgin Christmas Tree Farm: Pumpkin Festival is the 2nd and 3rd weekends in October, many activities, Elgin
Does your family have a favorite pumpkin patch around Austin? And please tell me I’m not alone in that it’s all about the pictures!!!
Big Red Barn puts annoying stickers on every pumpkin. We like Tarrytown United Methodist Church…no stickers, pumpkin variety, awesome architecture as a backdrop.
Good to know!!! Thanks so much for the input!!! We’ll have to check out the Tarrytown one for sure! 🙂