El Paso-area corn mazes, pumpkin patches set to open for fall season
Many El Paso families enjoy the fall tradition of going to a corn maze.
The El Paso and Las Cruces area has three main corn mazes of varying sizes that offer the traditional maze experience where kids can run around and get lost, as well as other fun family activities.
Most corn mazes choose a theme for their field each year and invite families and groups to come out for a fun day that often includes taking a ride to the pumpkin patch to pick out a pumpkin.
Anna Lyles, owner of the Mesilla Valley Maze at Lyles Farm, said they are ready for a good season.
"Our team has worked extra hard this year to get things ready for all of our friends, neighbors, and visitors. We've been doing this so long now, we have multiple generations of people visiting the maze, sharing their own childhood experiences with their kids," she said in an email.
The corn mazes will open later this month. Here is a closer look.
La Union Maze and pumpkin patch
The La Union Maze opens Sept. 23 on 45 acres of land with a 12-acre maze and pumpkin patch, more than 17 activity stations and food stands.
The maze also has a partnership with GECU, which has been part of the El Paso community for 90 years. The GECU logo will be part of the corn maze design and a special end-of-season event is in the works. The event, Nov. 4-5, will include fireworks, a pumpkin smash three times a day and a Bring your Dog to the Maze Day.
Hours will be 5 to 9 p.m. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays, and 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. General admission is $12, $6 for kids ages 2-5. There is a Haunted Maze experience for an additional $12. The maze is going cashless, so take and use credit cards to purchase tickets online.
El Paso Maze and pumpkin patch
The El Paso's Farm Land maze will open for the fall season Sept. 30 at 1100 Nuevo Tanks Blvd.
The hours will be from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 30-Oct. 1, Oct. 7-8, Oct. 14-15, Oct. 21-22, and Oct. 28-29.
The farmland offers a pumpkin patch, rides, food and games.
Tickets available at the maze are $11.95 plus tax for ages 12 and up, $8.95 plus tax for ages 3-11, and free for ages up to 2. Active military, teachers and seniors get a discounted price, $10.95 plus tax with ID.
Mesilla Valley Maze and pumpkin patch
The Mesilla Valley Maze will open for a fun-filled season beginning Sept. 30. Visitors can enjoy hayrides, giant slides, a country store, duck races and face painting.
The Maze will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 29 at 3855 W. Picacho Ave. in Las Cruces.
There will also be special events during this year's Mesilla Valley Maze: a Fall Festival with live music, contests and more Oct. 7-8, and a Pumpkin Festival with special deals on pumpkins Oct. 28-29.
General admission is $18, children under 12 are $15, and two and under are free. $2 military discount with ID. Visit www.mesillavalleymaze.com
Nichols Ranch to have Pumpkin Patch
The Nichols Ranch in La Luz will have its Pumpkin Patch from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 21-22 at 236 Cottonwood Canyon.
Admission will be free.
Beth El Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkins of all kinds are for sale at a family-friendly event open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Beth El Bible Church, 6440 Montana Ave. in East-Central El Paso.
There will be Pumpkin Festival from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 29, with free jumping balloons, candy, games, pie eating contests and more. Pumpkin sales benefit Trail Life Boys and American Heritage Girls scouting troops in El Paso. Information: 915-772-4330 and www.facebook.com/BethElBible
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María Cortés González may be reached at 915-546-6150, mcortes@elpasotimes.com and @EPTMaria on Twitter.
This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Corn maze, pumpkin patch in El Paso area, New Mexico opening fall 2023
