Fall is here, and that means a visit to some of the best Bay Area Pumpkin Patches is in order!

There are lots of places to find your perfect pumpkin all over the Bay Area, as pumpkin patches come in many types: a pile at the market, a classic patch, a carnival atmosphere, or a full day on the farm.

But the family fun doesn’t stop there: Some pumpkin patches come with a plethora of colorful autumn activities such as corn and hay mazes, hayrides, scarecrows, petting zoos and more, that will turn your pumpkin shopping trip into a whole day of entertainment.

Check out our list below with our list of must-visit pumpkin patches to take some family photos, and see who can pick out the best pumpkin to carve or paint!

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The Best Pumpkin Patches in the East Bay

Alameda Point Pumpkin Patch, Alameda

The Alameda Point Pumpkin Patch has everything you need for family fun. From local, valley-grown pumpkins to a petting zoo, bouncy houses and a four-story ship slide, this pumpkin patch is packed with activities for all ages.

📍 2453 Hancock St. Alameda
🗓 Sept. 29 – Oct. 31
🕓 Daily: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
🎟 $10 for adults, $22 for kids, *free for kids under 2. Various prices for additional activities.
🌐  speerfamilyfarms.com

ABC Tree Farms Pumpkin Patch, Fremont

This pumpkin patch offers tons of inflatable fun for children ages 2-12. Besides the giant inflatable fun, there are lots of different varieties of pumpkins to choose from and a wonderfully decorated “memory zone” to take pictures of your little ones.

📍 4020 Fremont Hub, Fremont
🗓 Sept 24 – Oct. 31
🕓 Monday – Friday 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM *hours may vary*
🎟 Free Admission
🌐 abctreefarms.net

• Inflatable Amusement Wristband Price
  • $17 for 30 minutes per child
  • $21 for 60 minutes per child
  • $30.00 for all day pass (Sold on a limited basis. Not available the last two weekends in October)
• Paint Ball Range: $5 per 8 oz cup, $10 per 16 oz cup and $20 for bucket 

Joan’s Farm & Pumpkin Patch, Livermore

Fall family fun awaits at Joan’s Farm. You can explore a variety of pumpkins big and small, try your hand at pumpkin bowling, conquer a hay bale maze, meet a few friendly goats, and more! It’s perfect for families.

📍 4351 Mines Rd. Livermore
🗓 Sept. 30 – Oct. 29 (closed Mondays, except October 9)
🕓 Daily: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (activities close at 5:45)
🎟 Free Admission, various prices for additional activities.
🌐 joansfarm.com

G&M Farms, Livermore

G&M Farms offers a whole lot of autumn-time fun that goes beyond picking your perfect pumpkin from their field or festive farm stand. There’s also a 6-acre corn maze and, on weekends: pony rides, pedal carts, a cow train, jumping pillows, and a brand-new hayride.

The Corn Maze will be Haunted Saturday October 21, 2023, and Saturday October 28, 2023
Haunting begins at dark (approx. 7:00PM).  They close at 9:00PM on Haunt nights.

📍 487 East Airway Blvd. Livermore
🗓 Oct 1 – Oct. 29
🕓 Wednesday – Sunday: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
*Hayride, pedal carts, cow train, jump pillows and pony rides are only open on weekends*
🎟 Free Admission, various prices for additional activities.
🌐 gmfarms.com

SMITH FAMILY FARM, BRENTWOOD

Smith Family Farm offers excellent pumpkin picking opportunities each year, as well as U-Pick for other seasonal produce. Be sure to check out the observation beehive, an herb garden where you can make your own bouquet to take home, a hay ride, and a seasonal fruit and vegetable stand. Fall weekends usually bring special events including live music, cooking demos, cornhole tournaments, an antique tractor expo, and more.

📍 4350 Sellers Ave, Brentwood
🗓 Sept. 30 – Oct. 31
🕓 Daily: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🎟 $13.50, cash only, and includes all activities plus a pumpkin of any size.
🌐 Website: Smith Family Farm

G&S Farms Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze, Brentwood

Pick pumpkins right off-the vine, get lost in their corn maze or enjoy other seasonal activities like their pumpkin-chuckin’ cannons or corn kernel sensory pool! Make the most of your fall with a visit to G&S Farms pumpkin U-Pick!

📍 2490 Sellers Ave. Brentwood
🗓 Sept. 30 – Oct. 30
🕓 Daily: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🌐 gsfarms.net

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The Best Pumpkin Patches in the South Bay & Peninsula

ABC Tree Farms Pumpkin Patch, Santa Clara

This pumpkin patch offers tons of inflatable fun for children ages 2-12. Besides the giant inflatable fun, there are lots of different varieties of pumpkins to choose from and a wonderfully decorated “memory zone” to take pictures of your little ones.

📍 3590 Benton St, Santa Clara
🗓 Oct. 4 – Oct. 31
🕓 Monday – Friday 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM *hours may vary*
🎟 Free Admission
🌐 abctreefarms.net

• Inflatable Amusement Wristband Price
  • $17 for 30 minutes per child
  • $21 for 60 minutes per child
  • $30.00 for all day pass (Sold on a limited basis. Not available the last two weekends in October)
• Paint Ball Range: $5 per 8 oz cup, $10 per 16 oz cup and $20 for bucket 

Spina Farms Pumpkin Patch, Morgan Hill

There’s so much to do here! After you’ve chosen your pumpkin, visit the petting zoo to get up close and personal with some friendly animals, or ride the Spina Pumpkin Express Train for a tour of the patch! There’s a full Hay Ride Adventure, Corn Maze, and Pumpkin Blasters too!

This is one of the best pumpkin patches in San Jose that kids and families must visit this fall season

📍 225 Laguna Ave. Morgan Hill
🗓 Oct. 1 – Oct. 31
🕓 Daily: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
🎟 Free Admission; various prices for additional activities.
🌐 spinafarmspumpkinpatch.com

Lemos Farm, Half Moon Bay

This just might be the grandest of all the area pumpkin patches. Why? Lemos Farm has a nice mix of fun for all ages in the form of a great selection of pumpkins, bounce houses, goat yoga, pony rides, and a haunted train ride. Insider Tip: the haunted attractions have two scare zones: one for the younger ones and one for adults and older children. 

📍 12320 San Mateo Rd. Half Moon Bay
🗓 Oct. 1 – Oct. 31
🕓 Daily: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
🎟 Costs vary by attraction but you also have the option of purchasing unlimited-access passes for $15 adults, $25-$30 kids 
🌐 lemosfarm.com

Arata’s Pumpkin Farm, Half Moon Bay

Get lost in the Minotaur’s Labyrinth hay maze, brave the haunted barn, explore the cornfield and pumpkin river, ride a pony, pet a goat, hop on a hayride … the options are almost endless here. 

📍 185 Verde Rd. Half Moon Bay
🗓 Sept. 3 – Oct. 31
🕓 Daily: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
🎟 Individual activities vary from $5 to $15, all-access packages are $45
🌐 aratapumpkinfarm.com

For more of our favorite Bay Area spots, explore our local guide!