Sep 22, 2025
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Fall in the Piney Woods

Fall in the Piney Woods

Fall in the Piney Woods

Sheridan

ETX Expert

🎃 Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes & Farm Fun

🎃 Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes & Farm Fun

  • Plantation Pines Hayrides & Pumpkins (Tyler, TX) – Classic pumpkin patch, hayrides, photo ops, and fall farm fun.

  • First Christian Church Pumpkin Patch (Tyler, TX) – 4202 S. Broadway Ave.

    • Hours: Sundays 12:00–6:30 PM | Weekdays 12:30–6:30 PM | Saturdays 10:00–6:30 PM

  • Lanes Chapel Pumpkin Patch (Tyler, TX) – 8720 Old Jacksonville Highway. Open until October 31st, featuring fun games and rides for kids.

    • Hours: Monday–Friday 10:00 AM–6:00 PM | Saturday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM | Sunday 12:00–6:00 PM

  • Texas State Railroad Corn Maze (Rusk, TX) – 6-acre corn maze, hayrides, and a train ride to the pumpkin patch.

  • Great Harvest Farm (Anderson County, TX) – Hay maze, farm animals, food trucks, and slides for kids.

  • Covered C Tree Farm (Crockett, TX) – Pumpkin picking and a cozy, relaxed fall outing.

  • YesterLand Farm (Canton, TX) – Pumpkin patch, flower fields, carnival rides, and festive night events.

🍂 Festivals & Community Celebrations

  • East Texas State Fair (Tyler, TX) September 19 - 28 – Livestock shows, carnival rides, fair food, Rodeo, and live entertainment.

  • Texas Rose Festival & Tyler Rose Garden (Tyler, TX) October 16-19 – Parades, pageantry, and strolling the nation’s largest rose garden.

  • Mineola Fall Festival (Mineola, TX) – Small-town charm with hayrides, food trucks, and live music.

  • Piney Park Fall Festival (Marshall, TX) – Spooky trails, pumpkin patch, barrel train rides, slides, and food trucks.

  • Parktober Camping at Tyler State Park (Tyler, TX) 5:00p to 7:00p, Sat, October 25, 2025 —A Halloween-themed camping event featuring trick-or-treating, site decorating, costume contests, and spooky ranger stories.

🌲 Outdoor Adventures & Scenic Drives

  • Davey Dogwood Park (Palestine, TX) – Scenic fall drives and trails through wooded hills.

  • Pineywoods Autumn Trail (Athens–Palestine loop, 145 miles) – One of Texas’ best routes for leaf-peeping and backroad exploring.

  • Hiking Trails across East Texas – Crisp fall hikes beneath colorful foliage in the Piney Woods.

  • Stargazing Nights – Clear skies make fall the perfect season to stargaze away from city lights.

✨ Unique Fall Experiences

  • Rose City Airfest (Tyler, TX) October 4-5, 2025 – Thrilling airshow performances with festival energy.

  • Bonfires & Hayrides – Many farms host evening bonfires, s’mores, and family gatherings.

  • Friday Night Football (Across East Texas) – A Texas fall tradition under the lights.

For a list of ETX Fall Events: Click Here

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