I was in charge of hosting a fall company event for my work and I chose the Dripping Springs…read morePumpkin Festival. What intrigued me was that there were so many activities occurring at once for all ages. The company work event was not just for the adults, but also for kids and elders. Entry fee was $15 for ages 4 and up. $0 for babies 0-3, and $0 for elders 65 and older. The entry fee was reasonable for all of the activities that the festival had to offer but some activities had an additional fee. There was a little train ride, a petting zoo, and numerous vendors selling clothes, jewelry, etc. My team loved the food and drink options, my favorite was Pecos Petes! They sold a massive mug/cup for $25 and allowed refills all day. Pecos Petes had a selection of root beers, teas, and lemonade. The cup was a very cute memento as the back of it had the Dripping Springs pumpkin festival on it. There were swings and a talented bubble artist who kept the kids entertained for hours! The pumpkin festival was filled with numerous photo-ops for families and friends. My favorite was the horseshoe toss along with the lasso toss! Overall, we had a great company party, it was nice to be in such a festive environment. I am glad that parts of the festival had trees and tents to provide shade as it got pretty hot out there. A downside was the parking. On the website, they do stress that the parking is an issue and they even offer coupon codes for ride shares, so at least they are trying to make the public aware.

Very impressed with the pumpkin festival!…read more We have three kids that range from 4yrs to 8yr and 10yrs. While our youngest was on the rides and swings, our older boys could play patch pong and football next by. There were so many activities for all ages. They even had this kernel pit where they could all play. My son who is on the spectrum loved it. There is also a throwing ax spot that also has soccer balls so they loved kicking those too on the bull's eye. Then there was a feeding birds and feeding goats section. So much to do and we didn't even do it all. There was also a craft market and food trucks. Such a nice setup. And later in the day there is music and shows which we missed. There are a bunch of spots to take photos with skeletons and lots of pumpkins and gourds to buy at reasonable prices. You pay $15 to enter and parking is free. Then you pay for certain things like train ride, face painting and animal feed which our youngest wanted. All in all a great experience and our kids said they loved it - unprompted.

What a charming little town Marble Falls is. The drive out to Sweet Berry Farm alone sets the tone…read morewith all the rolling hills and beautiful scenery. Even though we had chilly weather and a little rain, it didn't stop us one bit. We ended up picking close to seven pounds of fresh strawberries and they were so tasty and juicy. The whole experience of walking row by row and picking the perfect berry was so much fun. There's even a helpful little sign explaining how to pick the strawberries properly so they last longer. *Pro tip, leave a bit of the stem on the strawberry as you pick them, they stay fresh longer. We learned that after the fact, but we'll definitely do it right next time. The farm is huge, around 152 acres of expansive land, which was very green, open, and peaceful. It wasn't crowded at all the day we went, which made it even more enjoyable. The kids had a blast. They have a cute little train ride, a fun bouncing area, and plenty of space for the kiddies to run around. The goats were a big highlight for us. You can buy feed for 25 cents a tiny cup, and we went through four pretty quickly - you might want to grab more upfront because they close at 5 and we didn't get a chance to go back for more goat feed. The setup around the goat area was really nice and whimsical, and there's just so much open space to explore and walk and get fresh air. They also have a small gift shop with ice cream and little goodies, which was a nice touch after being out in the fields. Overall, it was such a peaceful, fun, and memorable day. Beautiful views, great atmosphere, and a perfect mix of activities for both kids and adults. We'll absolutely be back. Easily a five star experience.

It's an annual tradition for my daughters and I to go strawberry picking at Sweet Berry Farms. We…read morekept up with our tradition, braved the heat and visited this past weekend. Love that they don't charge entry fees! They provide you with a box for the berries and charge $3.75 per pound. My girls and I had so much fun picking the berries and eating them after! We also love the farm's homemade strawberry popsicles and ice cream - absolutely delicious. They also offer pick your own flowers, a bouncy area, a barrel train ride, and various arts and crafts activities for kids. There are also baby goats to feed! Fun for the whole family and an awesome day trip.

Great family adventure. Many opportunities to take photos. Train ride is awesome for kids. Hay…read moreride is for the whole family. The last Saturday is a fall festival which includes a cake walk.

People were very friendly, they had a train ride, and lots of places to take pictures! The event…read morewas free, so nice!!!

Today was our first visit here and it will be the last. The animals were cool to see, but all of…read morethem looked sick. They were either not moving, or lying down. We paid $80 for four of us, and you don't really get anything for that price. You have to pay for balloon animals and face painting, which I think should be included in your ticket. My daughter loved the pillow jump, but the lady working there was horrible. She screamed at everyone constantly to "get in line," and then if kids were jumping too hard or didn't stop jumping when she said so, she'd scream at them. She really ruined what should've been a fun time. The other staff wasn't nice either. In the end, I could've taken my daughter to a park for free and gotten the same experience without having to shell out $80. This place just seemed super greedy and zero customer service skills. They treated everyone like they weren't welcome.

Exotic Animals + Pumpkin Patch = Great Time!…read more Went to Indian Springs Ranch for the 1st time on Saturday 10/26/2024 to check out the pumpkin patch they put on and it's definitely worth checking out! Why you ask?! Well, it's also an exotic animal ranch! Yes, folks they have llamas, camel, buffalo & other animals that you feed (see videos/pics included w/ this review) It really was a fun experience and not just for the kiddos but also for us adults. Here are a few other helpful tidbits: - - - plenty of parking onsite - - - very shaded w/ lots of huge trees that provide relief from our Texas heat - - - onsite Moms Room for breastfeeding and/or changing baby diaper - - - food trailers onsite - - - pumpkin patch has lots of gourd-geuos photo backdrops! Hope this info helps! Rebecca

Let me tell something! I am giving this place 5 stars to support the local business. However, out…read moreof all patches we have been at so far this one the least attractive. If they only would charge for kids entry, that would be wonderful. This place is for kids up to 10 years old and mostly for toddlers and little kids. My 11 years old was not impressed and 3 year old was having fun. I was bored, nothing for adults. Would I go back? Probably not. The weather was perfect for pumpkin patch, the lady up front was very friendly. Some kids were rough and parents were not present.

Year 2 for us here, and unfortunately, it was slightly worse than before. Let me quickly break down…read morewhy: - Hella expensive for what's offered (which we already knew going in). - No petting zoo. - The train ride wasn't working. - Limited food options. - Pony rides are not free. - The lady running the pony rides was extremely rude. - The live music was way too loud--seriously, the volume needs to be toned down. Despite all that, there were a few things the kiddos enjoyed: - The bounce house. - The corn patch was a hit. - Pumpkin painting (free with a ticket). - Watching some animals behind the fence (but no, this wasn't a petting zoo). - The $8, 2-minute pony ride. At the end of the day, the kiddo had a blast, and that's what matters most. However, the total cost--$30 for tickets (3 tickets), $8 for the pony ride, $8 for a gross agua fresca, and $10 for 2 pumpkins--comes out to $56. To be honest, that's pretty disgusting for what you actually get here.

We had the best time at hill Country Pumpkins. My 2 year old was all smiles and we took super cute…read morepics at their pumpkin wall. Definitely check them out!

I cannot say enough about my experience here. Our family visited this past week and found a great…read morefirst experience for my two year old grandson. We were greeted by a friendly staff member who let us know that snacks and all drinks were complimentary. They had an amazing photo booth and a large variety of pumpkins from $3.00 to very large ones for $45. They also had a decorating station if you wanted to paint your purchase. They also had a bouncy house play area for the younger kids. High quality, friendly experience. I highly recommend Hill Country Pumpkins to anyone wishing for a great family experience.

This place is so cute! I came here in the fall to get pumpkins for our office. They had so many…read morevarieties to choose from, and all at a very good price. Everyone there was super friendly, and I can't wait to go back!

From the owner: Holiday & Harvest is central Texas's home for the holidays from an annual Pumpkin Patch and…read moreChristmas Tree lot, Holiday & Harvest offers holiday-specific events year-round. Visit us and pick a pumpkin, come enjoy Santa, smores, drive-in movies and more. Located in Bee Cave. Christmas Tree delivery and pickup available in Austin, Westlake and Dripping Springs. Check out our Holiday Events and merchandise. Holiday & Harvest partners with Austin Sunshine Camps to help create unique camp experiences in the heart of Austin, TX at Zilker Park and Lake Travis. Holiday & Harvest is proud to serve central Texas with family-friendly holiday events, merchandise and Christmas Trees.

This was our first time going to this Pumpkin Fest. We had previously gone to the one in front of…read morethe Leander Humane Society. This one is much bigger with rides for the kiddos, plenty of photo opportunities, food trucks, live music, a small petting zoo, a train ride, and wait for it a beer garden. Our crew went on Halloween day and we were surprised at the lack of crowds. We were able to park close to the entrance and we never waited to go on any of the rides. The rides had seen better days but our granddaughter had a blast on the tea cup, train, and slide rides, and that's all that matters. We snacked at the Jamaican food truck and their jerk chicken & shrimp plates were very good. The beer garden provided us with a Sam Adams Octoberfest beer which was a perfect accompaniment on a beautiful fall afternoon. Upon leaving all the kiddos received a gratis small pumpkin. There were plenty of other larger pumpkins for sale. I can see how this would be an expensive day if you have a couple of kiddos. The entrance fee is $15 pp and the rides average $6.00 pp so it does add up. Take note for next year First Responders, Military and Veterans admitted free every Friday.

This year's edition of Texas Pumpkin Fest was a definite step up from last years. Tickets were $15…read moreper person and include a multitude of activities from a small haunted house to various photo ops and even some rides. Parking is free but this place can get packed quick so plan accordingly. There are many different food options throughout the grounds as well and good shade coverage, something they added more of this year. We felt like their shops offering was smaller this year but we're not completely sure on that. There are additional things you can do if you buy tokens for them such as: a petting zoo, train ride, and pumpkin smashing. We bought some tokens for pumpkin smashing and it was definitely worth it. The bigger the pumpkin, the more tokens it cost so we maxed it out and got some very large ones and let it rip. It was a lot of fun and we recommend this activity to anyone who goes. Lastly, we searched for and selected our perfect pumpkins for carving, which also were decently priced and healthy/good shaped. This is an extremely fun place to go on a cool fall morning with family or friends and is worth the drive out to Leander no matter where you are in Austin, highly recommended.

Very pleased with the presentation given by the folks at Crowes Nest Farm to educate the folks in…read moreour area about wildlife and helping the children ace their state mandated tests! All the animals are rescued and kept their for their own health and safety that run off of donations, sponsors, and special events to keep afloat. My favorites are the birds of prey! Definitely recommend for the experience, knowledge to be gained!

Great fun for the whole family. Every weekend in October is full of special activities!!…read moreOpportunities for fun, food and learning.

Is it weird that I'm suddenly obsessed with soil? If it is, I don't wanna be right…read more I recently became interested in planting stuff, but everything would grow like those wretched lil' mer-people in Ursala's cave (Little Mermaid reference). Through various conversations, I realized that my soil was as devoid of nutrients as Kim K is of charisma and talent. I decided to seek out help at Far South Wholesale nursery (I'll write a review on them later 'cuz they rock too). Unfortunately, they didn't have what I needed. They suggested I check out Garden-ville and I'm so glad they did! Any soil you need, they have. They are informative, helpful, kind, efficient, and will even tell you some hilarious puns if you let them. They take the time to explain and educate that you wish your primary physician would. I learned, in detail and with orderly steps, what I needed to do to make my lawn and garden beds healthy again. Did I mention they have two beautiful cats??? And the soil....I'm considering buying a truck just so I can purchase their stuff in bulk. It's beautiful. It's alive. It smells like nature. The prices are shockingly good too. I used to purchase crap soil off amazon or from Home depot at 2-3x the cost and half the quality. NO MORE MY FRIENDS. I'm ride or die for Garden-ville.

This looks like a small shop, but they have so much!…read more BIG trees are available. All kinds soil mixes are sold, both in wholesale amounts, and even retail. Their mulch is made on-site, so there is no middle man. In fact, I believe that everything is packaged on- site. They have a complex of over a thousand acres, so it's deceiving when you see the small shop. Plus, this place has been in business since the 1970's, and is family owned.