Fall days in New Mexico
Pumpkin patches
& harvest outings
Pick a pumpkin. Ride out to the fields. Leave time for a maze and a little more play.
More than a pumpkin stop
Make a day of the patch.
These outings pair pumpkins with enough to explore: corn mazes, wagon rides, farm games, animal areas or harvest events. The selection includes working farms and a substantial seasonal event site, with each setting explained below.
Admission and pumpkin purchases are often separate. Check the details before choosing between a quick shopping visit and an afternoon of attractions.
Find your fall outing
Open a place for pumpkins, activities and visit details.
MoriartyMcCall’s Pumpkin PatchCorn maze · Hayrides · Animal areas
A full farm day with plenty beyond the patch.
McCall’s combines pumpkin picking with a large collection of farm attractions. It suits families who want to make the pumpkin trip the main outing of the day.
The pumpkins
Pumpkin picking is listed as a separately charged activity. Check the current ticket description for the pumpkin purchase arrangements.
More to do
A 15-acre corn maze, hayrides, pedal karts, jumping pillows, an animal barn, Goat Bridges and Bunnyville are among the advertised attractions. Some activities have extra charges.
Plan your visit
Visit during the daytime fall season; consult the current calendar for public dates and ticket options. The nighttime Haunted Farm is a separate event.
Location 2 McCall Lane, Moriarty.
Visit McCall’s Pumpkin PatchLas CrucesMesilla Valley MazeCorn maze · Hayrides · Pumpkin Junction
Choose a farm outing or a pumpkin-shopping stop.
Mesilla Valley Maze offers a substantial fall attraction with a corn maze, hayrides, slides and games. Its Pumpkin Junction also gives families a way to shop for pumpkins without buying attraction admission.
The pumpkins
Pumpkin Junction advertises more than 35 varieties and no admission charge to shop. Pumpkin purchases are separate from the paid farm activities.
More to do
General admission includes the corn maze, hayrides, giant slides, corn barn and play areas. Gem mining, face painting, duck racing and rope making are listed as ticketed extras.
Plan your visit
The published 2026 public season is weekends October 3–25. Check current entry and last-hayride times before arriving late in the day.
Location 3855 W. Picacho Avenue, Las Cruces.
Visit Mesilla Valley MazeLa UnionLa Union MazeCorn maze · Pumpkin wagon · Farm games
A large maze with a wagon trip to the pumpkins.
La Union Maze combines a 13-acre maze with a pumpkin patch and a broad range of outdoor attractions. It is a substantial farm outing for families in southern New Mexico.
The pumpkins
Take the wagon to the patch for carving and baking pumpkins, sold separately. The pumpkin wagon operates during daylight and stops at sunset.
More to do
Cow trains, jumping pillows, slides, pedal cars, farm-animal viewing and scheduled pig races add to the maze experience. Check height requirements for individual attractions.
Plan your visit
Confirm this season’s dates and ticket choices on the official website. The venue is cashless and asks visitors to complete waivers. Plan the pumpkin ride before evening activities.
Location La Union, southern Doña Ana County. Use the official site’s directions for the farm entrance.
Visit La Union MazeArtesiaHeirloom AcresCorn maze · Vine picking · Grain Train
Pick a pumpkin on a working family farm.
Established as a visitor attraction in 2019 on longstanding family farmland, Heirloom Acres pairs pumpkins with an eight-acre corn maze. It offers a short route for younger children and a longer maze challenge.
The pumpkins
Pumpkins are grown on the farm and may be cut from the vine or selected from displays. General admission is required for patch entry; pumpkins cost extra.
More to do
The Grain Train, jumping pillow, children’s Bee Line and yard games are included with general admission. Corn cannon use, concessions and reserved campfires cost separately.
Plan your visit
The 2026 season runs October 3–31 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with different hours by day. Check the current schedule and reserve a campfire separately if wanted.
Location 1706 E. Main Street, Artesia.
Visit Heirloom AcresRio RanchoGalloping Goat Pumpkin PatchSeasonal attraction · Games · Petting zoo
An event-site pumpkin outing with room to play.
Galloping Goat sets up at the Rio Rancho Events Center with pumpkins and a substantial collection of fall activities. This is a seasonal event-site attraction, rather than a farm-field picking experience.
The pumpkins
Plan to choose pumpkins at the attraction. General admission does not include a pumpkin purchase; check current selection and pricing.
More to do
A giant corn pit, duck races, miniature golf and other games are advertised. The petting zoo and paintball carry additional fees.
Plan your visit
The posted 2026 dates are September 26–27 and October 1–31, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Payments are cashless. Weather can interrupt opening or individual activities.
Location 3001 Civic Center Circle NE, Rio Rancho; upper southwest parking lot at the Events Center.
Visit Galloping Goat Pumpkin PatchAlbuquerqueBig Jim FarmsPumpkins · Flower picking · Harvest events
A harvest visit with a distinctly local flavor.
Big Jim Farms brings pumpkins together with seasonal flower and green-chile picking in Albuquerque’s North Valley. Its fall events may also include live music and face painting.
The pumpkins
The farm describes a pumpkin patch from mid-September through October, with pumpkins priced by size. Confirm current availability and picking arrangements.
More to do
Seasonal flowers, chile picking and roasting, farm animals and harvest events give families options beyond pumpkins. Crop availability and event activities depend on the date.
Plan your visit
The official visit page describes free entry and payment for what you pick. Confirm the current autumn schedule and any separately charged workshops or event activities.
Location Albuquerque’s North Valley. Confirm the autumn entrance directly with the farm; seasonal events may use different locations.
Visit Big Jim FarmsOfficial venue information checked October 1, 2026. Confirm current hours, crop availability, ticket prices and weather notices before traveling.
Before heading to the patch
A little planning leaves more time to play.
Put the ride first
Wagon trips and pumpkin picking may finish before the rest of the attraction closes. Check the last departure before heading into a long maze.
Count the whole cost
Allow for admission, pumpkins, food and optional activities. An entry ticket does not always include everything pictured on the website.
Choose a manageable maze
Ask about a short route for younger children. Bring water and take a break before starting if everyone has already been running around.
Prepare for the ground
Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes. Ask about stroller routes, wagon access and uneven paths if those affect your visit.
After the pumpkins come home
Keep a few easy outings in mind.
The pumpkin trip may be the big fall plan, but it need not fill every weekend. Save a few farm visits and family outing ideas for a quieter day when everyone wants to get out for a little while.
If the farm animals held your children’s attention longer than the maze, learn more about alpacas together before arranging a visit. A few familiar facts can give a child something to notice and ask about when they arrive.
For an autumn road trip or a visit to relatives, look through farm outings by state and choose something near your existing route. Keeping the extra drive short leaves more room for the visit itself.