El Paso families look forward to the fall season and getting lost in corn mazes and picking pumpkins.
El Paso area has three main corn mazes for family fun: La Union Maze, Mesilla Corn Maze in Mesilla,
N.M., and El Paso Farm Land on Nuevo Hueco Tanks Road.
This year, La Union Corn Maze opened at the end of September, and the other two mazes open in October.
Here is what to know about El Paso area corn mazes.
La Union Maze
La Union Maze is open Friday through Sunday in October and through Nov. 8. Hours are 5 to 9 p.m. on Fridays, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.
Fall Break hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 8 and 15, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays, Oct. 9 and 16.
This year’s 13-acre corn maze celebrates New Mexico agriculture and the farmers, ranchers, crops, traditions, and communities that make the state unique.
Highlights this season will include a Haunted Pallet Maze, open every Friday and Saturday night in October. General admission tickets start at $13.50 and $7.50 for ages 2-5.
During opening weekend, teachers, military members and veterans, and first responders will receive 50% off admission. For more information:launionmaze.com
Mesilla Valley Corn Maze to open season Oct. 3
The 2026 season of the Mesilla Valley Maze will be Saturdays and Sundays from Oct. 3-23 at 3855 W. Picacho Ave. in Las Cruces. Hours will be 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days. Last entry at 5:30 p.m.
The maze offers plenty of fun activities for the whole family. Aside from the maze, there are slides, tricycle riding, hayrides, giant slides, duck races and a country store. Families can buy food from a variety of vendors or bring in their own lunch.
There are plenty of picnic tables to take a break. Community partner GECU is sponsoring several events this year, including end-of-season fireworks, maps, animal corral, and pig races.
General admission is $19 plus fees; children 12 and under are $16 plus fees, and those 2 and under are free. $2 military discount with ID. Skip the line and buy tickets online: mesillavalleymaze.com
El Paso's corn maze to open in October
The El Paso Farm Land maze will be open from 1 to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, starting Saturday, Oct. 3, at 1100 Nuevo Tanks Blvd. The weekends open will be Oct. 3-4, Oct. 10-11, Oct. 17-18, and Oct. 24-25.
The farmland offers a pumpkin patch, rides, food and games. General tickets, sold at the maze, are $12.95 plus tax for individuals 12 and up, $9.95 plus tax for children 3-11, and free for children 0-2. Active military, teachers and seniors get a $1 off admission with ID. There is also an unlimited ride ticket for ages 3 and up, priced at $14.95 (excluding pony rides, which are offered by a separate vendor).
Some activities may have a separate fee. The ticket booth will be cashless this year. Vendors may still accept cash.
Upcoming pumpkin patches in the El Paso area
Charlie Clark Nissan El Paso will have its annual Fall Festival with carnival games, a pumpkin patch, food trucks and a DJ from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at 6451 S. Desert Blvd.
Ramirez Pecan Farm, 13709 N Loop Drive in Clint, will have its Pumpkin Patch and painting in the orchard, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 17-18.
There will be pumpkins from a local farmer, a pumpkin decorating contest, homemade arts and crafts for sale and entertainment by Los Del 915.
Jumbo Park Texas is hosting its Fall Fun from Friday, Oct. 2 through Nov. 1 at 11180 Rojas Drive. The Fall Fest features a pumpkin patch, a petting zoo, and hay rides. Information at www.jumboparktexas.com
María Cortés González may be reached at 915-546-6150; mcortes@elpasotimes.com; @eptmaria.bsky.social on Bluesky, and @eptmariacg on TikTok.
This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: El Paso's fall corn maze season is here: Where to go, what to pay
