Embrace the Autumn Breeze and Enjoy the Patches!
To make things easier for you, we have put together our top picks of
this year’s pumpkin patches, u-pick farms and ranches, and corn mazes in the San Francisco Bay Area. Take your pick and make your rounds. Have fun!
Don’t forget to check out our community calendar of events happening around the Bay in the Fall, and you can even add your own public events to the calendar.
Let’s Give ‘Em Pumpkin to Talk About at Thanksgiving Dinner!
Clancy’s Pumpkin Patches
Large selection of pumpkins, cornstalks, hay bales, and fun decor for pictures with kids and family
September 25 – October 31 | 2101 Sloat Blvd, San Francisco CA
Monday – Thursday 9 AM – 7:30 PM, Friday and Saturday 9 AM – 9 PM
September 27 – October 31 | 1620 7th Ave, San Francisco CA
9 AM – 9 PM Daily
Free Admission, Free Parking at both locations!
Well-behaved dogs are always welcome but MUST be on a leash.
October 18 – October 27 | (map)
4 PM – 9 PM
Get ready for an unforgettable fall adventure at our brand-new location at Sports Basement Presidio! 🎃✨ Swing by to pick out your perfect pumpkin and support Bay Area youth and our community while you’re at it. Dive into the autumn magic with dazzling string lights, classic Halloween movies, and lively music that will get everyone in the festive spirit.
The Great Pumpkin Patch
Farm Animals, Hay Mazes, Hay Pit Picnic Areas, Educational Boards to Learn About Agriculture
317 Sloat Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94132
A family farm full of fun for the entire family that’s well worth the drive! Plan your visit and come see us today!
DATE | September 28 – October 31
LOCATION | 5157 Stony Point Road, Santa Rosa, California 95407 Map It
PHONE | (707) 582-3276
OPENING HOURS |
Monday – Thursday 11 AM – 7 PM
Friday 11 AM – 9 PM
Saturday 9 AM – 9 PM
Sunday 9 AM – 8 PM
Halloween Hours 10/31 9 AM – 6 PM
ENTRY | Admission Fees Required, Bring Cash
ACTIVITIES | Cow Trains, Pumpkin Blasters, Hay Rides, Petting Zoo, Inflatable slide, bounce house, corn maze, etc. They also have a number of private vendors available!
Nicasio Valley Farm
Farm Animals, Hay Mazes, Hay Pit Picnic Areas, Educational Boards to Learn About Agriculture
September 28 – October 31 | 5300 Nicasio Valley Rd, Nicasio, CA 94946
Monday – Friday 10 AM – 4 PM, Saturday & Sunday 10 AM – 6 PM
No Admission Fees, Cash Only, ATM Available
Every Day Activities: Farm Animals Hay Mazes Hay Pit Picnic Areas, Educational Boards to Learn About Agriculture
Special Activities: Weekends 10/5/2024 – 10/26/2024 Live Music, Petting Zoo, Hay Rides, etc.
Petaluma Pumpkin Patch
Straw Mountain (over 500 straw hay bales to climb), Farm Animals, Little Kids Maze, and Corn Kernal Sandbox
September 20 – October 31 | 450 Stony Point Rd, Petaluma, CA 94952
Sunday – Thursday 10 AM – 6PM, Friday – Saturday 10 AM – 10 PM
Free Parking, Free General Admission, Bring Cash
Charged Activities: Farm Animals, Corn Mazes, Pony Rides, Fun Slides, Rubber Duck Races, and more
The Great Peter Pumpkin Patch
Corn Maze, Hay Wagon Ride, Cow Milking Demonstrations on Weekends, Live Music on Weekends
September 30 – October 31 | 4235 Spring Hill Rd. Petaluma, CA 94952
Daily 9 AM – 6 PM
Free Parking, Free General Admission, Bring Cash, ATM Available, Dogs Allowed on Leash
Charged Activities: Pick your own pumpkin, BBQ and Baked Goods on Weekends, Homemade Ice Cream, and Organic Cheeses
Swank Farms
Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Trail of Lights, Terror in the Corn, Farm Activities, Spookly Maze, Pumpkin Slingshot, and many more attractions. Enjoy full bar, Farm-to-Table Carnival food and shopping from 40+ artisanal brands and other newly-added activities.
October 4 – October 31 | 4751 Pacheco Pass Hwy, Hollister, CA 95023
10 AM – 10 PM
Charged Admission
A gorgeous array of Pumpkins, Rides, and Food all priced individually. Operated by Northern California’s premier Event Company Classic Amusement.
DATE | October 7 – 31
LOCATION | Rowell Ranch Rodeo -Intersection of Dublin Canyon Rd and Schaefer Ranch Road Hayward, California 94552, United States Map It
PHONE | (650) 544-4728
OPENING HOURS |
Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday 2 PM – 8 PM
Friday – Saturday-Sunday 10 AM – 8 PM
Closed Mondays
Open Halloween 11 AM – 6 PM
ENTRY | FREE Admission and Parking!
NOTES | Dogs Allowed on Leash, Smoke & Vape Free Environment, No Food from Outside Allowed. Wagons are available for use at no charge on a first come use basis. Most Rides average 3 tickets, (3 dollars) and discounted tickets are available depending on the number you buy.
G&M Farms
Fresh Produce, Decorative Gourds and Indian Corn, Farm Animals, Free Straw Bale Maze, and Corn Box
October 1 – October 31, 2022 | 487 East Airway Blvd. Livermore, CA 94551
Wed-Fri: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sun: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Admission Free For Pumpkin Patch, Children 5 years and under free for Corn Maze
Corn Maze: General Admission $10 | 5 years & Under FREE
Weekends: Hayride, Pedal Carts, Cow Train
Wednesday – Sunday: Jump Pillows
Joan’s Farm and Pumpkin Patch
Hay Bale Maze, Pumpkin Bowling, Little Blue Train, Feed Farm Animals, Large Inflatable Slide, Old West Town, Old Farm Equipment Museum, Picnic Areas, Hay Ride, and Corn Maze
October 4 – October 30 | 4351 Mines Rd. Livermore, CA 94550
10am – 6pm (activities close at 5:30) Closed Mondays, except Columbus Day
Cash Only, ATM Available, Portable Restrooms Available
Snack Shack: Shaved Ice, Hot Dogs, Pumpkin Pie, Sodas, Water, and Nachos
Sweets and Treats: Nuts, Candy, and Corn Nuggets
Pumpkins Priced by Size
Activities are $5 each per person or $25 for an unlimited wristband per person
Please bring your own wagon, supplies are limited on-site
Smith Family Farm
Fee Includes live music, farm animals, beehive observation, herb garden, recreation area, pumpkin house family photo area, a replica of a Native American village, and a pumpkin of any size or variety from the patch!
September 28 – October 31 | 4350 Sellers Ave. Brentwood, CA
9 AM – 5 PM Daily | $15 General Admission Fee
Pomegranate and persimmon U-Pick is also available along with other fall produce such as zucchini, tomatoes, peppers, apples, and butternut squash!
G&S Farms
Off-the-Vine Pumpkin Picking | Corn Maze | Pumpkin Cannons | Field Trips | Seasonal Activities | Pumpkin Bowling and Basketball
October 1 – 31, 2022 | 2490 Sellers Ave. Brentwood, CA
Wednesday- Friday: 2pm-6pm
Saturday + Sunday: 9am-6pm
**Closed Mondays + Tuesdays for field trips & private events
$5 admission fee for ages 2+
Pick pumpkins right off the vine, get lost in our corn maze, or enjoy our other seasonal activities like our pumpkin-chuckin’ cannons or our corn kernel sensory pool! Make the most of your fall with a visit to our pumpkin U-Pick!
Larry’s Produce
Mini Corn Maze, Corn Pit, Straw Pyramid, Many Photo Ops, and More! Depending on schedule and how busy they are they may provide Hayrides.
September 29 – October 31 | 4351 Mines Rd. Livermore, CA 94550
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday-Sunday from 9 AM – 5 PM, Closed Wednesday
All Activities are Free. They carry a wide variety of varietal pumpkins as well as other fall decorations.
Alameda Point Pumpkin Patch
ASSORTED SLIDES / JUMP HOUSES / PUMPKIN SHOOTER / SHIP SLIDE / NOAH’S ARK / RAINBOW SLIDE / CAROUSEL / ZORB – HUMAN HAMSTER BALLS / MINI TRAIN / PETTING ZOO / ADULT CHILL AREA + MORE!
September 27 – November 1 | 2171 MONARCH ST, ALAMEDA 94501
10AM – 9PM Monday- Friday
9AM-9PM Sat + Sunday
Ticket Pricing: $22 Kids $12 Adults
Joan’s Farm and Pumpkin Patch
Wide variety of pumpkins, and Haunted House. They do offer a “non scary” version for younger kids
September 16 – October 31 | 4414 Piedmont Ave, Oakland CA
September Hours 9 AM – 3 PM, October Hours 9 AM – 8 PM
Hours for the Haunted House are 12 – 8 PM in October. Non-scary Haunted House may open earlier. Haunted house (scary and not scary) $10.
September 28 – October 31 | 1272 Gilman Street Berkeley, CA
Open Daily (same as nursery hours) 9 AM – 5:30 PM
No Admission Fee, All Proceeds for Pumpkins go to Cornell Elementary School
There will be a bake sale on October 12 and October 19 from 11:30am–3pm at the pumpkin patch. We’re partnering with the local beer garden next door, Headlands Brewing, on October 19 from 2-5pm — 10% of all sales during that time will go to Cornell Elementary!
October 1 – October 31 | 550 Walnut Blvd. Brentwood, CA
Open Daily from 9 AM – 6 PM
ADMISSION: TRACTOR RIDE STAMP: $15 per person (AGES 2-65) $12 per person (65+, MILITARY)
SEASON PASS: $30 (AGES 2-65), $25 (65+, MILITARY)
PUMPKINS: $.75/lb
Corn Coaster Ticket: $4/TICKET each ride is 1 ticket to ride per person.
Shadelands
Petting zoo, hay ride, cow train ride, pumpkin slingshots, and bumper boats
October 1 – October 31 | 2660 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek CA
Open 9 AM – 9 PM daily
$4.00 per person admission fee, Free Parking
Silveyville Pumpkin Farm
Self guided tour of the farm/patch, bay climbing stacks, corn hole, walking animal path, visit ducks and other animals on the farm, and musical farm tunes
CLOSED | 6248 Silveyville Rd, Dixon CA
Free Admission, Free Parking
Activities (prices vary): ATV Train (weekends only), duck ride (includes feeding ducks), pumpkin village (playhouse, slides, play areas), pumpkin kingdom (games include putting, large slide, tree maze, and large straw hay bales to climb)
Arata’s Pumpkin Farm
Minotaur’s Labyrinth Hay Maze $20, Haunted Barn $15, Hayride $8, Petting Zoo $8, Pony Rides $10, Train Ride $5, Historical Barn $8, Playland playground $20
October 1 – October 31 | 185 Verde Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA
Sunday – Thursday 9 AM – 6:30 PM, Friday – Saturday 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM
This year we are offering a one of a kind way to visit the farm starting at $85.
Free Admission, Dog Friendly on Leash
* Night time attractions are only available on Friday and Saturday nights in October when the farm is open past 6pm.
Lemos Farm
Pony Rides, Train Rides, Haunted House, Farm Slide, Barn Jumpers, Pumpkin Picking, Hay Rides, Petting Zoo, Car Barn Ride, The Dig Zone, Lemos Farm Deli, Concession Stand
August 31 – November 24 | 12320 San Mateo Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA
Wednesday – Sunday in September, everyday in October, and weekends only in November
Tickets can be purchased online, or walk up (may be limited because of capacity levels)
Webb Ranch Pumpkin Patch
Bounce Houses, Haunted House, Corn Maze, Tractor Hay Rides, Farm Themed Obstacle Course, Petting Zoo (Alpacas, Goats, Pigs, Ducks, Bunnies, Sheep and Chickens 10 AM – 5 PM), Reptile Zoo (Frogs, Spiders, Snakes, Turtles, Lizards, and Insects 10 AM – 5 PM)
September 27 – October 31 | 2718 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA 94028
Open 10 AM to 6 PM Daily (ACTIVITY AREA CLOSES AT 5 PM EVERYDAY)
WEEKDAY UNLIMITED ACTIVITY PASS INCLUDES: BOUNCE HOUSES, HAUNTED HOUSE, CORN MAZE, FARM OBSTACLE COURSE
CHILD (AGES 3 – 12): $15
ADULT/TEEN (AGES 13 AND OVER): $8
ADULT W/PAID CHILD: $5
COLUMBUS DAY (OCT 14) PRICING AND ACTIVITIES SAME AS SAT/SUN INFO BELOW, RESERVATION REQUIRED.
Farmer John’s Pumpkin Patch
Activities Available 7 days a week – Pumpkins, Hayrides, Tipi, Haystacks, and Animal exhibits
September 6 – October 31 | 850 Cabrillo Hwy N, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Open 7 days a week 9 AM to 6 PM
Free Admission, No Reservations Required
If you don’t plan on purchasing pumpkins, we would ask you to please provide a donation in the donation jar at the checkout area.
Blue House Farm
They stock their farmstand with already harvested fruits, veggies, flowers, and dry goods
Strawberry u-pick through October | 950 La Honda Rd, San Gregorio, CA 94074
Saturday and Sunday 12 PM – 5 PM
Free Admission, No Reservations Required
Dell’Osso Family Farms
Corn Maze, Haunted Castle, Dell’Osso Express Train, NEW Hillside Slide, NEW Tiny Town, Hay Ride, Goat Walk, Duck Races, Tire Pyramid, Dell’Osso Speedway, Animal Zoo, Ball Shoot Arena, Tire Play Area, Lawn Games, Mini Golf, Low Obstacle Course, Kiddie Play Land, Spinning Pumpkins, Pillow Jumping, Children’s Interactive Parade, and Pig Races!
October 4 – October 31 | 501 S Manthey Rd. Lathrop, CA 95330
Monday – Friday 12:00 pm- Last entry at 7:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am – Last entry at 7:00 pm
Sun-Thurs attractions start closing at 8:00 pm and 8:30 pm on Fri & Sat.
SPECIAL HALLOWEEN HOURS
Oct. 31st – 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
*Attractions start closing at 4:00 pm
Free Parking, Children 2 and under free
Admission: Monday-Thursday $20.95 per person | Friday $25.95 per person
Saturday and Sunday $29.95 per person | Children 2 yrs and Under Free
Annual Pass – Valid 10/4/2024 – 10/31/2024 $85.00 (all ages over 2yrs) per person
Lathrop residents with proof of residency – $80.00 per person
RESERVE YOUR TICKETS ONLINE & PAY AT THE FARM. Tickets ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE at the farm (for cash or credit). *NO online ticket sales, payment is not available.
Admission Does NOT Cover: Gem Mining $10, Pumpkin Blasters $8, Carousel $5, Pony Rides $10, and Pumpkin Painting $5
Food, Merchandise, Pumpkins, and Seasonal Gifts also available!
Rodoni Farms
Photo Opportunities, Pumpkin Picking, and $5/per person Corn Maze (5 acres!)
September 28 – October 31 | 4444 Coast Road Hwy 1 Santa Cruz, CA 95060
9 AM – 6 PM Daily (Rain or Shine)
No General Admission Fee, Accepts Cash/Check/Venmo/Paypal (no credit cards), Dogs Allowed on Leash
Pumpkins and fun are what it’s all about! Come roam through the fields of pumpkins. There are so many varieties to choose from! We have hay bales, scary cutouts, and a 5 acre corn maze! We also have fresh Brussels sprouts on the stalk, artichokes, corn stalks, and gourds. **Pumpkins are priced by size, not weight.
Spina Farms Pumpkin Patch
At Spina Farms Pumpkin Patch there’s fun to be had for the whole family! Come check out the one (and only) Pumpkin Blasters and enjoy a wide range of seasonal fall activities!
9 AM – 9 PM Daily (check calendar for more accurate hours)
Park Passes available, Free Parting Monday – Thursday, $10 Parking Friday – Sunday
All rides operate from open to 1 hour before close!
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