Best Pumpkin Patches in the Bay Area for Families: 2026 Guide
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Pumpkin season is one of our favorite times of year in the Bay Area. From huge corn mazes and hayrides to simple family-run farms where you can grab a wagon and search for the perfect pumpkin, there are so many fun places to celebrate fall.
Whether you’re looking for a pumpkin patch close to home, planning a day trip to Half Moon Bay, or want to make a full fall weekend out of Apple Hill, here are some of the best pumpkin patches in the Bay Area and Northern California for families.
Important: Opening dates, activities, ticket prices and hours can change because of weather and crop conditions. Always check the farm’s website or social media before making the drive.
East Bay Pumpkin Patches
Three Nunns Farm | Brentwood
Three Nunns is a great choice if you want more of an authentic working-farm experience. The fifth-generation family farm grows a huge variety of produce throughout the year, including peaches, cherries, nectarines, pomegranates, watermelons and pumpkins. The farm has more than 40 acres to explore, free parking and wagons available for visitors.
Best for: U-pick fans and families who want a relaxed farm experience.
Website: Three Nunns Farm
G&M Farms
G&M Farms | Livermore
G&M Farms is one of our favorite options when you want more than just pumpkin picking. In addition to its large pumpkin patch, families can explore the corn maze, visit farm animals and play in the free straw-bale maze and corn box. Weekend activities include a hayride, pedal carts and the popular Cow Train, while jumping pillows are available Wednesday through Sunday. Pumpkin patch admission is free.
2026 season: October 2 through October 31.
Best for: Kids who want lots of activities.
Website: G&M Farms
Smith Family Farm
Smith Family Farm | Brentwood
Smith Family Farm has been a Brentwood fall tradition for more than 40 years. Their Pumpkin Harvest feels like a full fall festival with live entertainment, barnyard animals, gardens, a children’s corn maze, games, seasonal photo spots and special events. Admission includes the activities as well as one pumpkin from the patch per person.
2026 Pumpkin Harvest: September 26 through November 1.
Best for: A traditional all-day fall farm experience.
Website: Smith Family Farm
Joan’s Farm & Pumpkin Patch | Livermore
Joan’s has been welcoming families since 1990 and has the classic country pumpkin-patch feel. Kids can feed animals, explore the maze, try pumpkin bowling, ride the Little Blue Train, play on inflatables and check out the Old West Town and old farm equipment. Admission to the farm is free, with activities available individually or with a wristband.
2026 season: October 2 through October 31.
Best for: Younger kids and families looking for lots of affordable activities.
Website: Joan's Farm & Pumpkin Patch
South Bay Pumpkin Patches
Spina Farms Pumpkin Patch | Morgan Hill
Spina Farms is one of the biggest names in South Bay pumpkin patches. Admission is free and the farm has plenty to keep kids busy, including hayrides, a corn maze, pumpkin blasters, rides, food vendors and seasonal attractions. You can easily spend several hours here.
2026 season: September 17 through November 2.
Best for: Families wanting a bigger pumpkin-patch experience with rides and attractions.
Website: Spina Farms Pumpkin Patch
J&P Cosentino Family Farm | San Jose
This one is especially unique because J&P Cosentino is one of the last working orchards remaining in San Jose. The family has farmed here since 1945 and grows an impressive variety of peaches, plums, nectarines, apricots, apples, pears and other produce. Their farmstand is worth visiting throughout the year, with pumpkins and other seasonal products appearing during the fall.
Best for: Supporting a historic, family-run San Jose farm and enjoying a quieter experience.
Website: J&P Cosentino Family Farm
Queens Pumpkin Patch | Saratoga
Queens Pumpkin Patch is more like a mini fall amusement park. Along with pumpkins and gourds, families can find a corn maze, hayrides, petting zoo, pony rides, cow train, pumpkin slingshot, climbing wall, hamster balls, electric boats and other activities.
Opening: October 1.
Best for: Families with kids who want lots to do after picking pumpkins.
Website: Queens Pumpkin Patch
Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Patches
Half Moon Bay is probably the ultimate Bay Area pumpkin-patch destination. You can visit multiple farms in one day and combine your pumpkin picking with lunch, the beach or a walk around downtown Half Moon Bay.
Farmer John’s Pumpkin Farm | Half Moon Bay
Farmer John’s is a great option if you want a more relaxed pumpkin-picking experience. The working farm grows an impressive variety of pumpkins, including giant varieties, and doesn’t charge admission or parking. Another bonus for dog owners: the farm is pet friendly.
Opening: September 4.
Best for: Pumpkin selection, photos and families who don’t need lots of rides.
Website: Farmer John's Pumpkin Farm
Arata’s
Arata’s Pumpkin Farm | Half Moon Bay
Arata’s has been growing pumpkins since 1932, making it the oldest sustainable pumpkin farm in San Mateo County. The biggest attraction is its famous two-acre Minotaur’s Labyrinth hay maze, but you’ll also find a cornfield, haunted barn, hayrides, train rides, pony rides, a petting zoo and plenty of pumpkins.
Best for: Older kids, maze lovers and families looking for a full afternoon of activities.
Website: Arata's Pumpkin Farm
Lemos Farm
Lemos Farm | Half Moon Bay
Lemos Farm is especially great for families with younger kids. The working farm has pony rides, train rides, hayrides, a petting zoo, bounce houses and seasonal Halloween attractions. In the fall, the entire farm transforms with pumpkins, decorations, seasonal treats and photo opportunities.
2026 Pumpkin Patch: September 5 through November 15. October is typically the busiest part of the season, so advance tickets are a good idea.
Best for: Toddlers and elementary-age kids.
Website: Lemos Farm
Bob’s Vegetable Stand & Pumpkin Farm | Half Moon Bay
Bob’s is perfect if you want to skip the bigger attractions and focus on actually picking pumpkins. Grab a wheelbarrow and explore a large field filled with pumpkins, gourds and varieties that work well for both decorating and cooking. Parking and admission have traditionally been free, and there is a small animal area for kids.
Best for: A simple, low-key pumpkin patch without the amusement-park feel.
More information: Bob's Pumpkin Farm information
Andreotti Family Farms | Half Moon Bay
The Andreotti family has been farming the Half Moon Bay coast since 1926. Their fall setup is especially pretty, with pumpkins, gourds, antique trucks and tractors, a cornfield and their famous sunflower field. The farm has also offered corn-maze and hayride experiences during the fall.
Pumpkin patch opening: October 1.
Best for: Fall photos, sunflowers and a classic Half Moon Bay farm experience.
Website: Andreotti Family Farms
San Francisco & Peninsula Pumpkin Patches
Clancy’s Pumpkin Patch | San Francisco
Clancy’s has been part of San Francisco fall traditions for decades and opened the city’s first pumpkin patch in 1979. You’ll find pumpkins in tons of colors, shapes and sizes along with gourds, corn stalks, straw bales and other fall decorations. It’s an easy choice for families who want the pumpkin-patch experience without leaving San Francisco.
2026 season: October 2 through October 31 at 1620 7th Avenue.
Best for: San Francisco families and a quick pumpkin outing.
Website: Clancy's Pumpkins & Christmas Trees
Webb Ranch
Webb Ranch | Portola Valley
Webb Ranch has been family owned since 1922 and is one of those hidden Peninsula spots that feels surprisingly rural considering how close it is to Silicon Valley. The ranch grows certified-organic produce, including pumpkins, berries, tomatoes, stone fruit and sweet corn. During pumpkin season, families can shop for pumpkins and enjoy seasonal farm activities.
Best for: Peninsula families and anyone looking for a more traditional farm atmosphere.
Website: Webb Ranch
Pumpkin Patches Worth the Drive
Cool Patch Pumpkins | Dixon
This is the place to go if your family loves corn mazes. Cool Patch is home to the famous massive corn maze that has previously earned Guinness World Record recognition. There is also a U-pick pumpkin patch, giant corn bath, hayrides, hay castle, playhouses and seasonal food. The farm recommends allowing around 1.5 to 2 hours just for the maze.
2026 opening day: September 19.
Best for: Older kids, teens and serious corn-maze fans.
Website: Cool Patch Pumpkins
Bobby Dazzler’s Pumpkin Patch | Woodland
Bobby Dazzler’s has been family operated for more than 40 years and grows its own pumpkins. Admission, parking and the PlayZone are free, while additional attractions can include a Milo maze, cow train, petting zoo, pony rides, bounce house and face painting.
2026 season: September 26 through October 31.
Best for: Families looking for a traditional pumpkin patch with plenty of extras.
Website: Bobby Dazzler's Pumpkin Patch
Impossible Acres
Impossible Acres | Davis
Impossible Acres feels more like visiting a family farm than a giant seasonal attraction. The family has been growing food here since 1994, and in October the farm transitions into its pumpkin-patch season with pumpkins, gourds and its popular Animal Barn.
Typical pumpkin season: October 1 through October 31, weather permitting.
Best for: Younger kids and families who prefer a quieter farm outing.
Website: Impossible Acres
Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm | Wheatland
If you want to make pumpkin picking an entire day trip, Bishop’s is hard to beat. The farm began in 1973 and has grown into a huge fall destination with a U-pick pumpkin field, corn maze, train, petting zoo, carousel, rides, hayrides and tons of food, including baked goods and cider.
2026 bonus opening weekend: August 28 through August 30.
Regular 2026 fall season: September 4 through November 15. General farm admission is free, although attractions and some parking dates cost extra.
Best for: An all-day fall adventure.
Website: Bishop's Pumpkin Farm
Fog Willow Farms | Wilton
Fog Willow is designed especially with families and younger children in mind. Instead of scary Halloween attractions, the focus is on farm animals, agriculture and hands-on fun. Activities include hayrides, farm animals, play areas, pig races, crafts, treats and plenty of pumpkins.
2026 pumpkin season begins: September 26.
Best for: Families with kids 12 and under.
Website: Fog Willow Farms
Apple Hill | Placerville, Camino & Pollock Pines
Apple Hill deserves its own fall day trip. The Apple Hill Growers community includes more than 50 family farms, orchards, wineries, bake shops and other agricultural stops in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Fall brings apples, pumpkins, cider, apple cider donuts, pies, U-pick experiences and cooler mountain weather.
Official Apple Hill website and map: Apple Hill Growers Association
Some of our favorite Apple Hill stops to look into include:
24 Carrot Farm: A certified-organic farm with apples, vegetables, flowers, berries and seasonal U-pick pumpkins. 24 Carrot Farm information
Pine-O-Mine Ranch: U-pick apples, a pumpkin patch, weekend live music, petting zoo, tractor rides, food and plenty of room to hang out. Its 2026 pumpkin patch is scheduled to begin the last weekend of September. Pine-O-Mine Ranch
Boa Vista Orchards: One of the easiest Apple Hill stops for families who want cider, baked goods, produce and lunch. Boa Vista is open nearly year-round. Boa Vista Orchards
O’Halloran’s Apple Trail Ranch: Offers U-pick apples, fresh cider and a three-acre pumpkin patch that the farm says is the largest grown in the Apple Hill region. O'Halloran's Apple Trail Ranch
Delfino Farms: A beautiful third-generation farm with Joan’s Apple Bakery, farm animals, nature trails, cider, wine and gorgeous grounds. Delfino Farms
Harris Family Farm: A historic seven-generation farm with U-pick apples, pears and pumpkins, farm animals, kids activities, cider and a bake shop. Harris Family Farm information
Sloan Winters Mountain Orchard & Garden: Known for organic farming and past U-pick offerings including apples, pears, vegetables and pumpkins. Because current seasonal availability can change, check before making this your primary stop.
Goodness Orchard: Another smaller Apple Hill option that has offered organic U-pick fruit and pumpkins by appointment in previous seasons. Call ahead before visiting because availability and access can be limited.
Beyond the Bay
The Great Pumpkin Patch
