By Amanda Marquez

What better way to get ready for fall than to go to a pumpkin patch? Kick off the fall season by attending one of these local pumpkin patches around the area. There’s so much to do and it is a great way to bond with family and friends.

Mesilla Valley Maze

Address: 3855 W Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88007

Hours: Opens Oct. 1-30 Saturdays and Sundays from 11a.m. -7 p.m.

Prices: Adults $12

Children Under 12 years of age $10

Less than 2 years get in free

This corn maze is filled with so much fun. With gem mining, hayrides, pumpkin picking, and so much more you’ll want to go back for some more.

El Paso’s Cornmaze

Address: 1100 OLD HUECO TANKS RD., 79927

Hours: Opens Sep 24-Nov 24 from 12 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays

Prices: Ages 12 and up 10.95 plus tax

Ages 3-11 8.95 plus tax

Under the age of 2 get in free

Educational games during your cornmaze trail and food trucks for your busy day, El Paso’s Cornmaze brings so much to offer for this fall season.

La Union

Address: 1101 NM-28, Anthony, NM 88021

Hours: Opens Oct 1-30

Prices: Ages 6 and older $12

2-5 years $6

Ages less than 2 and over 76 get in free

La Union brings 13 acres of a maze, cow rides, and pig races for enjoyment of their guests. This diversity of this patch is what makes this patch and your visit unique.