A south-valley farm unique for picking both pumpkins and chili peppers, with 13 listed activities and unusual Friday-night hours — but 2026 season dates are estimated, not confirmed, and there is no website to rely on for current details.
Admission includes two activity tickets; daytime activities Sat/Sun only
La Union Maze stands out for one reason: you can pick chili peppers here alongside pumpkins. That is a genuine differentiator in the New Mexico farm calendar. The south-valley location (south of Las Cruces, near La Union) and the dual-crop focus make this farm worth the detour if you are interested in regional agriculture or home-canning supplies.
Chili peppers are to New Mexico what pumpkins are to autumn in most states. The ability to pick your own, bring them home, and roast or can them is valuable for families with that interest. Confirm availability when you call; pepper season and pumpkin season do not perfectly overlap, and availability depends on the growing year and the farm’s harvest schedule.
The farm lists 13 attractions: corn maze, pumpkin patch, pick-your-own chili peppers, hayrides, farm animals, corn cannon, cow train, mini mazes, tricycles, tube slide, goat walk, and a scout pumpkin patch. Admission includes two activity tickets that you use for hayrides, pedal carts, corn cannons, or cow train during daytime (Saturday/Sunday only). The rest of the activities may be included or separate; calling ahead clarifies the structure.
This is one of the few farms in New Mexico that operates Friday evenings (5pm–10pm). If you work a regular week and want a farm outing after dinner or a casual Friday-night family activity, this is an option. The trade-off is the shortened window; you cannot do the full farm experience in five hours (5pm–10pm) the way you can in ten (11am–10pm Saturday). Saturday and Sunday give you daytime access, which means you can do hayrides and the full activity list. Plan accordingly based on your schedule.
La Union is a small community south of Las Cruces, in Doña Ana County. It is not a major population center, so this is more of a destination farm than a neighborhood attraction. If you are in the Las Cruces area (Mesilla Valley Maze is nearby as well), it is doable. If you are coming from Albuquerque, it is a 90-minute drive; confirm the chili pepper or chili-loving aspect is worth the trip before committing.
No website means all details come from a phone call. Call (877) 810-7887 or (915) 549-0974 to confirm 2026 dates, hours, admission, and whether chili peppers are available during your planned visit.
If you are interested in picking chili peppers, this is a must-visit farm. If you are just hunting a pumpkin patch, Mesilla Valley Maze nearby offers more published information and higher certainty. For families with a regional-crops interest or a serious home-canning practice, La Union is worth the phone call and the drive.
Late September to early November (estimated based on typical fall season; exact 2026 dates not confirmed). Hours: Friday 5pm–10pm, Saturday 11am–10pm, Sunday 12pm–6pm. If you can swing a Saturday or early Sunday, the full daytime window lets you do more. Friday evenings are for a shorter, more focused visit after work or dinner plans.
Three to five hours for the core activities. The Friday night window (5pm–10pm) is tight if you want the full experience; Saturday/Sunday gives more breathing room.
Limited information. South-valley farms often draw neighborhood and local crowds rather than metro-wide visitors, so mid-season weekends are likely manageable without festival-scale congestion.
Not published. Assume field or lot parking, standard for farms.
Not published. Call (877) 810-7887 or (915) 549-0974.
You cannot call ahead. The farm has no website and you will need to use phone numbers (877-810-7887 or 915-549-0974) to confirm 2026 operating dates, hours, and admission. If that sounds like friction, skip this one. Also skip if you are arriving Friday evening expecting a full farm experience; Friday hours (5–10pm) are limited.
Late September to early November (estimated based on typical patterns), but exact 2026 dates are not confirmed. Hours: Friday 5pm–10pm, Saturday 11am–10pm, Sunday 12pm–6pm. Call (877) 810-7887 or (915) 549-0974 to confirm opening and closing dates.
Yes. This farm is unique in offering pick-your-own chili peppers alongside pumpkins. Confirm that peppers are in season and available during your planned visit.
Admission includes two activity tickets. You can choose from hayrides, pedal carts, corn cannons, or cow train during daytime hours (Sat/Sun only). Other activities on the list (corn maze, pumpkin and pepper picking, farm animals, mini mazes, tricycles, tube slide, goat walk, scout pumpkin patch) may be separate or included depending on the pricing structure. Call to ask.
Many farms use Friday evenings as a secondary operating slot for after-work visits, often with reduced staffing. Saturday and Sunday are full-day operations.
2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. In past seasons it has run: Friday 5pm-10pm; Saturday 11am-10pm; Sunday 12pm-6pm. Check with the farm before driving out.
Admission pricing was not published when we last checked. Admission includes two activity tickets; daytime activities Sat/Sun only
We track 8 patches in New Mexico, 1 of which are free to walk into. The farm has not published a gate price, so it cannot be compared on cost — call before you budget.
What sets it apart locally: it has u-pick fields, rides and play structures, which most New Mexico patches on our list do not.
One caveat worth repeating: this farm had not published its 2026 dates when we last checked, while 3 of the 8 patches we track in New Mexico had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.
There is 1 other patch we track in Doña Ana County. All New Mexico patches →
Map pin is set to the town centre. Navigate to the street address above, not the pin.
Checked August 2026.