By james art This story has been updated to include new details about the event.
Fall is arriving in West Texas – along with many events to celebrate the season.
South Plains residents can look forward to plenty of fall festivities in the area, from outdoor activities like pumpkin patches and a corn maze to haunted trails. Here are just some of the things to expect and do in the area. Have an event to add? Let us know via email at [email protected].
At’l Do Farms Corn Maze
At’l Do Farms has opened its giant corn maze and activities to the public and visitors can enjoy what the farm has to offer through November 9. This year the theme of the maze is “Estacado”. At’l Do Farms activities include: the corn maze, corn cannons, campfires, fairy tail trail, pumpkin patch and more.
At’l Do Farms, at 6323 FM 1294, northwest of Lubbock, is open 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 9 p.m.: 00 hours on Sunday. The farm is closed on Mondays.
General admission is $13 per person, with those ages 4 and younger admitted free. Admission with a military or college ID is $2 off, as are senior citizen tickets. Special rates are also available.
For unexpected weather closures, follow At’l Do Farms on Facebook.
For more information, to purchase tickets or make campfire reservations, visit atldofarms.com.
Pumpkin patch
The 22nd annual Pumpkin Fest at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 7702 Indiana Ave., will run Sept. 28 through Oct. 31, or while the church’s pumpkins run out. Pumpkins are grown on the Navajo Indian Reservation near the Four Corners region of New Mexico. The funds raised are used for the ministries of the local church and in the educational system of the reservation. This is a major fundraiser for the reserve and for the church. Not only will there be pumpkins for sale, but there will be Mrs. Virginia of Cumberland’s world-famous pumpkin bread, knitted hats, crocheted pumpkins and drink mixes. Check out their First Cumberland Presbyterian Church Facebook page for special events that will be happening during the event.
The timings for the correction this year are as follows:
Monday – Friday 15:30 – 19:00
Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm
Sunday from noon to 7 p.m
There will be several photo areas, with no charge to visit the patch.
Nightmare on 19th Street
If you want to get into the Halloween spirit, you can check out the haunted attractions at Nightmare on 19th Street, located at 602 East 19th St.
Nightmare on 19th features four rides along “1.25 miles of scares.” The purchase of tickets also gives access to the haunted environment, where visitors can communicate with spirits, watch horror movies and much more. The venue is open all weekends and some weekday evenings until November 2.
Llano Estacado Grape Day
Llano Estacado Winery’s Estacado Grape Day is set for noon to 6 p.m. on October 26 at the winery, located at 3426 East FM 1585 in south Lubbock County.
The event allows visitors to enjoy wine tastings, vineyard tours, live music and delicious food. General admission tickets are $45 and can be purchased in advance online or at the door. More information on purchasing tickets and a full schedule of events can be found online at the winery’s website.