Boerne - Fair Oaks Ranch | September 2025

BY ANDREW CREELMAN

Fall Events Guide

2025

Festivals

Pumpkin patches

Harvest Antique Tractor Pull Enjoy competitive and fun races at this fall celebration while taking in the sights of vintage, unique tractors from farms across the Hill Country. • Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free (admission) • The AgriCultural Museum & Arts Center, 102 City Park Road, Boerne • www.theagricultural.org/tractorpull

Bird Haus Farms Pumpkin Patch Discover this scenic Hill Country patch east of Boerne that includes a hilly hay ride, pumpkin painting, games, local food and calf roping contests.

• Weekends in October, Fridays, 3-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. • $10 (admission) • 1025 Texas Oaks, Spring Branch • www.birdhausfarms.com

Pumpkin patches

Haunted houses

Workshops

Bulverde Pumpkin Patch Enjoy this weeklong pumpkin patch featuring family games, pumpkins, tractor rides and an obstacle course. • Oct. 1-31, Monday-Thursday, 3-7 p.m.; Friday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

The Haunted Oaks Experience this haunted attraction full of scares, spooks and masked characters. • Sept. 27-Nov. 2, times vary • $20 (admission) • Rolling Oaks Mall, 6909 N. Loop 1604 E., Ste. 1128, San Antonio • www.thehauntedoaks.com Reapers Torment Haunted House Survive the Grim Reaper at this new attraction in San Antonio’s west side, hosted by a Halloween store. • Oct. 1-31, times vary • $18 (admission) • Ingram Park Mall, 6301 NW. Loop 410, San Antonio • www.reaperscollection.com House of Insanity Conquer your fears at this new haunted house at Retama Park with jump scares, monsters and more. • Oct. 9-Nov. 2, times vary • $25 (admission) • Retama Park, 1 Retama Parkway, Selma • Facebook: House of Insanity

Halloween Trick or Treat Sign Workshop Make a decorative Halloween sign for the upcoming holiday. • Oct. 23, 6-8 p.m. • $49.95 (admission) • The Downtown DIY, 206 W. Highland Drive, Boerne • www.thingstodoinboerne.com Kids Halloween Potion Class Bring the kids to craft three Halloween potions like Zombie Slime Serum or Witch’s Giggle Juice. Costumes are encouraged and all materials are included with tickets. • Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. • $34.95 (admission) • The Downtown DIY, 206 West Highland Drive, Boerne • www.thingstodoinboerne.com

• $25 per vehicle (monthly admission) • 3800 W. Ammann Road, Bulverde • www.bulverdepumpkin.com

Pipe Creek Pumpkin Patch Experience hay rides, scarecrow decorating, farm animal petting and an early look at Christmas trees and more. • Weekends in October, Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. • $6 (admission) • 805 Phils Road, Pipe Creek • Facebook: Pipe Creek Pumpkin Patch First United Methodist Church Boerne Pumpkin Patch This patch is in Boerne with live music, food trucks, games and pumpkins. • Oct. 10-26, Fridays, 3-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sundays, noon-6 p.m. • Free (admission) • The AgriCultural Museum & Arts Center,

Festivals

Emerson’s Drive: Fall Festival Discover this fall festival with a pumpkin patch floating in the pool, vendors, food, entertainment, games, raffles and more. • Oct. 19, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. • $20 (admission) • Vista Swim Academy, 529 Hwy. 46, Unit D02, Boerne • www.eventbrite.com

102 City Park Road, Boerne • Facebook: FUMC Boerne

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