The Ultimate Guide of Pumpkin Patches in Bay Area
The Autumn Season is finally here!
For kids,
Halloween is full of the sweet of candy corns,
crisp of apples,
aroma of pumpkins,
spice of cinnamon sticks...
more importantly,
they like the thrills and excitements that Halloween has brought them.
Dear Parents,
Are you ready to bring your kids to choose some pumpkins to decorate your house?
There are plenty of pumpkin patches in the Bay Area... No matter you want to walk in the Hay Maze, to enjoy the Hay Ride and Pony Ride, or make a Jack'o' Lantern, to have fun playing the Pumpkin Blaster, in our article we will provide you an ultimate guide for your pumpkin adventure!
1. How to pick the right pumpkin?
- If the pumpkin is for carving use, you probably should print out the image that you want to carve, then bring the image to the pumpkin patch, which would help you find the right pumpkin fast.
- See if the pumpkin could stand still on the ground, because you want your pumpkin standing still after you have done your beautiful artwork on it!
- The fresh pumpkins ALWAYS have super green rattan.
- Avoid bumpy and rough surface.
2. How do I take PERFECT photos in the patch?
THE TIME:
Early morning or late afternoon time. The light is soft and dim, creating the romantic and dreamy feelings.
TRY TO:
wear bright and light colored clothes, and try denim to swag out the country style~
TAKE PHOTOS:
from the bird eye's view
AVOID:
weekend peaks if you really want perfect photos, because there would be a lot less people appeared in the background.
OKEY DOKEY!
HERE WE GO!
1. Nicasio Valley Organic Farms | Marin, CA
Nicasio Organic Farm is 35 minutes from the north of San Francisco. The farm is the rare organic pumpkin patch in the Bay Area.
There are live concerts, Hay Ride, Little Train Ride, Hay Maze, Jumpy House, Rock Climbing. They also have a small Zoo! There are also local well-known food truck and BBQs.
Opening hours: October 1 ~ 31, 10 AM ~ 6PM
Garden Activities:
Face Painting,
BBQ food truck,
live music,
Corn maze,
Hay rides,
Farm activities with animals,
Rock Climbing,
and Jumpy houses.
Price: children's entertainment is ranging from $ 1 - $ 6,
pumpkin is also based on weight pricing.
Parking: Free
Address: 5300 Nicasio Valley Road Nicasio, CA 94946
Note:
Credit Cards (Visa / Master) can use some of the activities, but Children Activities, Pony Rides, Train Rides, BBQ, Ice Cream are cash only. (There are ATM machines in the park)
Most children's entertainment is only available on weekends!
The Farm also offers Birthday Party service~
People can go to the Nicasio Cheese Store nearby to pickup some fresh organic cheese as well!
2.McClelland's Organic Farm | Petaluma, CA
McClenlland's Farm is 1 hour's drive from north of San Francisco. The farm is a family owned, which produces organic milk and feeds organic chicken. This year is opened for to the public for entertainment in October. Admission is free and allows you to visit the milking process, small farms, hay maze, pumpkin seeds / seed sandboxes, and tire swings. Of course, there are some paid items: small train rides, the haunted house, slides, the most important is the "pumpkin cannon" (pumpkin blaster), this project is simply irresistible! Children's farm tour, become the parents' rejuvenation trip.
Opening hours: October 1 ~ 31 every Saturday and Sunday 10 PM ~ 5PM
Park activities:
Visit the milking process,
Visit the small farms,
Hay maze,
Pumpkin seed bunker/seed sand box,
tire swings,
mini-train,
haunted house,
trampoline,
Slides,
"pumpkin cannon" (pumpkin blaster)
Price: admission is free, you can visit the process of milking, small farms, straw maze (hay maze), pumpkin seeds bunker / corn sand bunker (seed sand box), tire swings (tire swings) are free. Other activities can be purchased through: $ 6 / adult, $ 10/4 to 13-year-old children, (4 years old children free of charge). Pumpkin cannons $ 10/8 counts.Address: 6475 Bodega Ave., Petaluma, Ca. 707-664-0452
Note: McClelland's dairy products are also very famous, make sure to pickup some dairy produces when you go home.
3. Clancy's Pumpkin Patch | San Francisco, CA
Clancy's is in the city of San Francisco, which is convenient for people who is living in SF. Although it is in the city center, the Clancy's pumpkin market is not ambiguous; it contains plenty of activities: mini maze, small tractor rides(Hay ride). But since the area is relatively small, every little space is carefully arranged: Scary Scarecrows and other lovely props are decorated in the field, so that the process of picking up pumpkin maximize the fun. Recommended for families under 2 years of age.
Opening hours: October 1 ~ 31 every day 9 AM ~ 9PM
Garden activities:
Pumpkin Picking,
Hay Maze,
Hay Ride
Price: Pumpkin prices will be higher compares to other farms, but I heard that the variety of pumpkins are a lot more than the other farms. They also accept credit card.
Parking: Free parking is available, and there is a bus stop too.
Address: 1620 7th Ave. San Francisco, CA 94122
Note:
this site start selling high-rated Christmas trees in November.
There are plenty of pumpkin patches in the Bay Area... No matter you want to walk in the Hay Maze, to enjoy the Hay Ride and Pony Ride, or make a Jack'o' Lantern, to have fun playing the Pumpkin Blaster, in our article we will provide you an ultimate guide for your pumpkin adventure!
1. How to pick the right pumpkin?
- If the pumpkin is for carving use, you probably should print out the image that you want to carve, then bring the image to the pumpkin patch, which would help you find the right pumpkin fast.
- See if the pumpkin could stand still on the ground, because you want your pumpkin standing still after you have done your beautiful artwork on it!
- The fresh pumpkins ALWAYS have super green rattan.
- Avoid bumpy and rough surface.
2. How do I take PERFECT photos in the patch?
THE TIME:
Early morning or late afternoon time. The light is soft and dim, creating the romantic and dreamy feelings.
TRY TO:
wear bright and light colored clothes, and try denim to swag out the country style~
TAKE PHOTOS:
from the bird eye's view
AVOID:
weekend peaks if you really want perfect photos, because there would be a lot less people appeared in the background.
OKEY DOKEY!
HERE WE GO!
1. Nicasio Valley Organic Farms | Marin, CA
Nicasio Organic Farm is 35 minutes from the north of San Francisco. The farm is the rare organic pumpkin patch in the Bay Area.
There are live concerts, Hay Ride, Little Train Ride, Hay Maze, Jumpy House, Rock Climbing. They also have a small Zoo! There are also local well-known food truck and BBQs.
Opening hours: October 1 ~ 31, 10 AM ~ 6PM
Garden Activities:
Face Painting,
BBQ food truck,
live music,
Corn maze,
Hay rides,
Farm activities with animals,
Rock Climbing,
and Jumpy houses.
Price: children's entertainment is ranging from $ 1 - $ 6,
pumpkin is also based on weight pricing.
Parking: Free
Address: 5300 Nicasio Valley Road Nicasio, CA 94946
Note:
Credit Cards (Visa / Master) can use some of the activities, but Children Activities, Pony Rides, Train Rides, BBQ, Ice Cream are cash only. (There are ATM machines in the park)
Most children's entertainment is only available on weekends!
The Farm also offers Birthday Party service~
People can go to the Nicasio Cheese Store nearby to pickup some fresh organic cheese as well!
2.McClelland's Organic Farm | Petaluma, CA
McClenlland's Farm is 1 hour's drive from north of San Francisco. The farm is a family owned, which produces organic milk and feeds organic chicken. This year is opened for to the public for entertainment in October. Admission is free and allows you to visit the milking process, small farms, hay maze, pumpkin seeds / seed sandboxes, and tire swings. Of course, there are some paid items: small train rides, the haunted house, slides, the most important is the "pumpkin cannon" (pumpkin blaster), this project is simply irresistible! Children's farm tour, become the parents' rejuvenation trip.
Opening hours: October 1 ~ 31 every Saturday and Sunday 10 PM ~ 5PM
Park activities:
Visit the milking process,
Visit the small farms,
Hay maze,
Pumpkin seed bunker/seed sand box,
tire swings,
mini-train,
haunted house,
trampoline,
Slides,
"pumpkin cannon" (pumpkin blaster)
Price: admission is free, you can visit the process of milking, small farms, straw maze (hay maze), pumpkin seeds bunker / corn sand bunker (seed sand box), tire swings (tire swings) are free. Other activities can be purchased through: $ 6 / adult, $ 10/4 to 13-year-old children, (4 years old children free of charge). Pumpkin cannons $ 10/8 counts.Address: 6475 Bodega Ave., Petaluma, Ca. 707-664-0452
Note: McClelland's dairy products are also very famous, make sure to pickup some dairy produces when you go home.
3. Clancy's Pumpkin Patch | San Francisco, CA
Clancy's is in the city of San Francisco, which is convenient for people who is living in SF. Although it is in the city center, the Clancy's pumpkin market is not ambiguous; it contains plenty of activities: mini maze, small tractor rides(Hay ride). But since the area is relatively small, every little space is carefully arranged: Scary Scarecrows and other lovely props are decorated in the field, so that the process of picking up pumpkin maximize the fun. Recommended for families under 2 years of age.
Opening hours: October 1 ~ 31 every day 9 AM ~ 9PM
Garden activities:
Pumpkin Picking,
Hay Maze,
Hay Ride
Price: Pumpkin prices will be higher compares to other farms, but I heard that the variety of pumpkins are a lot more than the other farms. They also accept credit card.
Parking: Free parking is available, and there is a bus stop too.
Address: 1620 7th Ave. San Francisco, CA 94122
Note:
this site start selling high-rated Christmas trees in November.
4. The Clayton Valley Pumpkin Farm | Clayton, CA
The Clayton Valley Pumpkin Farm is designed to appeal to kids: LITTLE
CARVER'S BARNYARD, Farm Zoo, BBQ on weekends, and Witty Quiz with a special designed child graffiti paper.
Opening hours: October 1 ~ 31 every day 9 AM ~ 8PMPark Activities:
Maze,
Pumpkin Playland,
Duck race,
Farm animals,
BBQ stand,
Farm IQ Contest,
Train Ride
Price: $ 12 ~ $ 30 / person
Parking: Free
Address: 1060 Pine Lane, Clayton, CA 94517-9706
Note:
Download graffiti Color Sheet, and let the children do their art creations~ Bring their artworks to the pumpkin garden to participate in sweepstakes!
The park also has a fresh popcorn booth!
BBQ is only available on weekends.
5. Joan's Pumpkin Patch | Livermore, CA
The Patch is located in the wine country of Livemore, is more like a miniature of life in the American West. In addition to the traditional maze, tractor rides, animal farms, and pumpkins, they have the American Cowboy Museum! There are a number of Western-style model of chuck wagons in the park.
Opening hours: October 1 ~ 31 every day 9 AM ~ 6PM
Activities:
Mazes,
The Old West Town,
Hay Ride,
Farm Animals,
Gem Panning,
Antique Museum,
Pumpkins,
Corn Patches,
Gift Shop
Price: part of the free, pay separate items and then buy a ticket
Parking: Free
Address: 4351 Mines Road, Livermore, CA 94550-9525
Note:
Cash Only
6. Perry's Organic Farm | Fremont, CA
Perry's organic farm is more focused on the
agricultural interests of people. Therefore the patch is big and full of pumpkins. The pumpkin's price is cheap, too. Perry's is a beautiful organic farm in the East Bay National Park system. Perry's
organic pumpkin prices are quite considerable, although not too much
eye-catching entertainment facilities. In fact, if the children are
more likely to contact nature, maze, pumpkin cabin, then the children could enjoy themselves in the Perry's.
Opening hours: October 1 ~ 31 Monday ~ Friday 9 AM ~ 12PM; Saturday ~ Sunday 9 AM ~ 7PM
Park Activities:
Hay maze,
Hay Ride,
Tire playground,
Hay house,
pumpkin straw hut,
straw pyramid
Price: Admission fee is $ 1 / person; children under 2 years old are free of charge
Parking: Free
Address: 34600 Ardenwood Blvd, Fremont, CA 94555
Note:
Cash Only!
Weekly admission is free
The price of carving pumpkin is also very low: $ 2.5 ~ $ 20
7. Lemo's Farm | Half Moon Bay, CA
Half Moon Bay is the kingdom of pumpkins. Located in Half Moon Bay, Lemos Farm, known as "Pumpkin Capital of the World", has been famous for many years in the Bay Area. Every year in October, Lemo's is not so much a farm; it is an amusement park! Pumpkin garden comes standard with: rice maze, tractor tours, mini-trains, trampolines, small farm zoos, and Pony Ride riding. Lemos
Farm not only has one haunted house, but also set up two, one for
the children (which are lovely "ghost"), the other is for adults, full with horror. There are intense Laser Tag Live laser gun battle as wel! Adults and children are both been taken care of in Lemo's Farm.Opening hours: October 1 ~ 31 9 AM ~ 5PM (farm open time to refer to the official website)Park activities:
Haunted Houses,
Laser Tag,
Hay Ride,
Train Ride,
Pony Ride,
Playtown,
Air Jumper,
Petting Zoo
Price:
Lemos Farm tickets are divided into two categories, one is paying for each item ($ 0.5 ~ $ 8); or you can buy a ticket: $ 15 / child, $
5 / adult. I also find the Groupon for the special pass!Parking: FreeAddress: 12320 San Mateo Road Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Note:
Farm is closed on Oct. 3
8. Arata's Pumpkin Farm | Half Moon Bay, CA
Moon Bay also has a pumpkin farm that you cannot miss: Arata's. Pumpkin garden comes standard with: rice maze, tractor tours, mini-trains, trampolines, small farm zoos, and Pony Ride riding. There is a large straw maze, said the maze is designed by experts every year to challenge to physical strength and intelligence of people. There is also a distinctive sign: the iron gorilla!
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9 AM ~ 7PM; weekend 9 AM ~ 8PM
Park Activities: Rice Maze,
Tractor Tour,
Mini Train,
Trampoline,
Small Farm Zoo,
Pony Ride
Parking: Free
Address: 185 Verde Rd Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Note:
Special Group Tickets
9. Spina Farm's Pumpkin Patch | San Jose, CA
Although San
Jose's Spina Farm is not as attractive as Half Moon Bay pumpkin patches, it is suitable for small children to play! The hay
maze and facilities are designed to children's height, and the park has many props for photo taking (colorful trucks,
pumpkin board, pumpkin chairs, etc.) and the most important thing is it is close to San Jose!
Opening hours: October to Sunday 9 AM ~ 6PM; Friday ~ Saturday 9 AM ~ 7PM
Park Activities:
Rice Maze,
Tractor Tour,
Mini Train,
Trampoline,
Small Farm Zoo,
Pony Ride Rides
Price: Varied
Parking: Free
Address: 8820 Santa Teresa Blvd, San Jose, CA 95120
10. Uesugi Farms Pumpkin Park | San Martin, CA
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