Fall is a beautiful time of year in Texas, with cooler temperatures and a colorful display of autumn leaves. It’s the perfect time to get out and enjoy some family fun, and there’s no shortage of activities in the charming towns of Georgetown and Liberty Hill.
Planning for play and family time is an important part of building connections with the people you love. It creates happy memories, adds variety and play is connected to feelings of safety and improved mental wellbeing. We love our communities and want to see families enjoying each other and the beauty life has to offer.
Here are some of the best fall family activities to enjoy in these Texas towns.
Pumpkin Patch Fun
What is fall without a trip to the pumpkin patch? Both Georgetown and Liberty Hill have fantastic pumpkin patches that offer a variety of activities for families. Sweet Eats Fruit Farm in Georgetown boasts a massive pumpkin patch, with over 4 acres of pumpkins to choose from. The patch offers a petting zoo, hayrides, a corn maze, a giant slide, and much more. Liberty Hill’s Barton Hill Farms offers pumpkin picking, hayrides, a corn maze, a petting zoo, live music, and delicious food.
Scenic Train Rides
Take a scenic train ride through the Austin Steam Train Association, which runs a variety of rides through the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Their trips can offer spectacular views of the fall foliage, and children will love the excitement of riding on a real train. The train offers fall themed rides everyone is sure to remember.
Fall Festivals
Both Georgetown and Liberty Hill host fall festivals that are perfect for families. Georgetown’s annual Red Poppy Festival is a celebration of the town’s official flower and includes live music, food vendors, arts and crafts, and children’s activities. Liberty Hill’s Fall Festival features a chili cook-off, pumpkin carving contest, and live music.
Outdoor Recreation
Take advantage of the cooler temperatures and enjoy some outdoor recreation. Both Georgetown and Liberty Hill have beautiful parks that offer hiking, biking, and fishing. San Gabriel Park in Georgetown is a 180-acre park that features a playground, splash pad, and plenty of space for picnicking. In Liberty Hill, Lions Foundation Park offers playgrounds, sports fields, and a splash pad.
- Visit a Winery
For a more adult-focused activity, visit one of the many wineries in the area. Georgetown’s Grape Creek Vineyards offers stunning views of the vineyards and Texas Hill Country, along with tastings of their award-winning wines. Liberty Hill’s Thirsty Mule Winery is a family-owned winery that offers tastings, tours, and live music.
Fall is a fantastic time to enjoy some family fun in the Georgetown and Liberty Hill areas. From pumpkin patches and train rides to fall festivals and outdoor recreation, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Take a little time today to plan out some family fun this fall.
Don’t miss out on the beauty and fun that fall in Texas has to offer.
-Jenna Fleming, LPC-S, NCC
