Fall Activities to Celebrate All Things Autumnal in Austin

September 15, 2022
| 07:00 AM

Even in the middle of Texas, we anticipate our short autumn season. Fall activities come but only once a year and we love to partake! Whether you’re excited about the upcoming Halloween season and finding the perfect pumpkin, or look forward to trying top-tier wines and ciders of the season, our fall activities guide has you covered! See all that Austin has to offer when it comes to enjoying those autumnal hues, tastes, and smells.

Fall Activities to Celebrate All Things Autumnal in Austin

Texas Pumpkin Festival

Get ready for another season of ringing in festive, fall activities with the Texas Pumpkin Festival in Leander, TX. This month-long event is a staple for Austin’s fall activities! Texas Pumpkin Fest features a huge pumpkin patch and hosts various activities for the whole family. Join in on hayrides, corn maze, smashing pumpkins, and burlap bag races. Feast your senses on delicious seasonal food and to ring in October, be dazzled by magicians. There are different events throughout each week, so you will have something different each time you attend!

Hours & Location

Tuesday through Sunday 10 AM – 7 PM

October 8th – October 30th

📍10930 East Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander, Texas 78641

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Fredericksburg Fall Wine Festival

Back by popular demand, this fall favorite is sure to make you thirsty. The Fredericksburg Fall Wine Festival is one of Austin’s favorite fall activities. Historical Fredericksburg is just over an hour outside of Austin and is a popular destination for wine tasting! The Fredericksburg Fall Wine Fest hosts a myriad of events from grape stomping, wine tasting (duh!), live music, and amazing food pairings. Take your friends or family for a delectable afternoon of vino. Salud!

Hours & Location

Saturday, October 15 2022

4:00 PM-8:00 PM

📍7905 Old San Antonio Road
Fredericksburg, TX 78624

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Indian Springs Ranch Pumpkin Patch

This is the first year that Indian Springs Ranch will be hosting a Pumpkin Patch! We recently went and this place was breathtakingly beautiful and we were in shock at the animals living on the property! The father and son that own and run the farm are the sweetest humans you will ever meet. You will be able to see their largest exotic animals at the hay bail area. There will also include activities such as fall-themed photo-ops, a jumping pillow, a gravel play pit, and food and craft vendors! We can’t wait to see all the fun posts from the farm, you will not regret heading out to Manchaca.

Hours & Location

September 30th – October 30th, 2022

Wednesday – Friday: $5 + Tax Per Person Open 2pm – 6pm

Saturday – Sunday: $12 + Tax Per Person Open 10am – 6pm

*To buy tickets: CC & Cash Accepted at the entrance

2 and under are always free

📍403 Elm View Way Manchaca, Tx 78652

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Sweet Berry Farm

The Sweet Berry Farm is opening back up! After a long summer hiatus, the Sweet Berry Farm is preparing for its full swing of fall activities. In its 21^st year of bringing joy to all ages, the Sweet Berry Farm hosts many autumnal events and flavors for you to savor. The farm is known for fresh-cut Zinnias and other seasonal flowers. Take a challenge with the Barnyard Maze or enjoy various rides on the Barrel Train or Scarecrow Island Hayride. Book your visit for birthdays, field trips, or just for a fun outing!

Hours & Location

September 17th through November 6th

Harvest Hours:
Mondays: 8:30-5:30
Tuesdays: 8:30-5:30
Wednesdays: CLOSED
Thursdays: 8:30-5:30
Fridays: 8:30-5:30
Saturdays: 8:30-5:30
Sundays: 11:00-5:00

1801 FM 1980
Marble Falls, Texas 78654

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Sweet Eats Adventure Farm

This larger-than-life farm features beautiful varieties of sunflowers, pumpkins, and corn at the Sweet Eats Farm! This lovely compilation of fall is one of the best fall activities for Austinites and visitors to attend. An expansive 4.5 acres of the corn maze is married with an equally enormous 2 acreage of pumpkin patch featuring pumpkins, fireworks, wagon rides, various food trucks, live music, and over 30 different autumnal-inspired activities for everyone!

Hours & Location

September 10th, 2022 – November 20th, 2022

Sept & Nov | Everyday | 9am – 6pm

October | Sun – Thursday | 9 am-8 pm

October | Fri & Sat | 9am-10pm

📍14400 E. State Highway 29
Georgetown, TX. 78626-2515

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