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
