El Paso-Area Pumpkin Patches for Those Who Don’t Want to Go to a Corn Maze

Now that autumn is officially here and the seasonal decorations are going up perhaps you are on the hunt for pumpkins to carve, paint, or use as front door décor.

For those looking to bring a gourd or two home without having to negotiate the crush of people at one of the three area corn mazes, here are a few area alternatives.

Sure, the supermarkets have them and I get the whole convenience thing, but where’s the fun in that?

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Beth El Pumpkin Patch

6440 Montana

Photo backdrops, pumpkin painting, live music, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” on weekends, and profits that are used to do the Lord’s work.

Open through October 31. Tuesday – Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sundays 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Licon Dairy

11951 Glorietta Rd, San Elizario, Tx

Pick out pumpkins and make a day out of it at the iconic Lower Valley Farm. There's a petting zoo, fishing pond, peddle boats, and a saloon and grill. And, of course, their legen-dairy farm fresh, hand made asadero cheese.

Open daily 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Outlaw Saloon & Grill opens at 11 a.m.

Vista Ysleta United Methodist Church

11860 Rojas

“Buy pumpkins, take pictures, and celebrate fall and family.”

Open through October 15. Monday - Friday 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sundays 12:15 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Ramirez Pecan Farm Pumpkin Patch

13709 N Loop Dr, Clint, Tx

Locally sourced, "reasonably priced" pumpkins are available through the end of the month. You can also stock up on baked goods such as pecan pies, and farm fresh pecans.

Farm hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.