2019 Fall Guide to Pumpkin Patches in San Francisco and Nearby

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Pumpkin patches near san francisco

Nothing says, “Autumn is here,” like going pumpkin picking with your family, so here’s your guide to the best pumpkin patches in San Francisco, Marin, the East Bay, and the Peninsula and South Bay. Remember to bring cash with you to pay for your pumpkins and buy tickets to the attractions. While many places accept credit cards, others are cash only.

Don’t forget to check out our community calendar of events happening around the city in October, and you can even add your own public events to the calendar. Plus, we’ve mapped out the trick-or-treating hot spots around the city.

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Visit our sister site Mid Peninsula Moms Blog for the most up to date info. on pumpkin patches to the south.

Peninsula | South Bay

SAN FRANCISCO

Clancy’s Pumpkin Patch

October 1- 31, 9am-9pm daily

NEW LOCATION for 2019: 2101 Sloat Blvd, San Francisco (next to the SF Zoo)

415-753-2689

For when you want to give your kids the pumpkin patch experience, but don’t feel like leaving the city, Clancy’s, in the Inner Sunset, is the place to go.  It was the city’s first pumpkin patch in 1979, and they’re still going strong. Pick out your family pumpkins and try out the hayride around the patch. Free parking makes this spot extra convenient.

Pomeroy Pumpkin Patch

October 1 – 31, 10am-5pm, Mon.-Sat.

207 Skyline Blvd., San Francisco

415-665-4100

The Pomeroy Recreation and Rehabilitation Center will have pumpkins, snacks, games and activities, including a haunted house. All proceeds benefit people with Developmental Disabilities and all activities are wheelchair accessible.

Halloween Hoopla

October 27, 12:00 – 2:00 PM

Yerba Buena Gardens

The Halloween Hoopla features interactive performances and games for kids under 10 and their adults and the return of the Yerba Buena Pumpkin Patch! The program features live music, performances and craft activities. Compete in the annual Mummy Wrap and more games. Remember to bring your camera for the Hoopla Photo Booth! The program culminates in the eagerly awaited Halloween Costume Parade, where everyone is welcome to show off their Halloween finery. 

MARIN

Nicasio Valley Farms Pumpkin Patch

September 28 – 31, 10am-6pm, weekends and 10am-4pm, weekdays

5300 Nicasio Valley Road (1/4 mile north of Nicasio square), Nicasio

415-662-9100

After you pick out your certified organic pumpkins stay for the hay rides, farm animals, pony rides, bounce house, and giant inflatable slide. Tasty treats, including a farm stand and Big Jim’s award-winning BBQ and ice cream will be for sale on the weekends, as will special musical performances. Read more about why Nicasio Valley Pumpkin Patch is worth the drive!

Organic Pumpkin Patch at Marin Country Mart

October 1 – 31, open daily

October 26, Halloween Festival from 9am-2pm

2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur

415-461-5715

Two pumpkin patch locations will be set up throughout October. One is in front of Three Twins Ice Cream, and the other is near the Marin Country Mart Trading Post. Bring cash for your pumpkins. You’ll buy your pumpkins on the honor system, putting your money in the payment boxes located at each patch. 

Godmothers of Timothy Murphy School Pumpkin Patch

October 5 – 27, 10am – 5pm, Wed. – Sun.

St. Vincent’s Field, San Rafael

(415) 785-3264

The annual pumpkin patch at St. Vincent’s (Marinwood) is back with bounce houses, face painting, a hay pile and other activities. Bring lunch to picnic or buy something at their snack shack.  

Ian’s Lazy Days Pumpkin Patch at Terra Kids Outdoor 

October 1- 31, open daily

690 Redwood Highway, Mill Valley

You can’t miss spotting the pumpkin patch and bounce house that pops up at the Terra Kids play structure store every October as you drive up 101N. 

Kevin’s Strawberry Villa Pumpkin Patch

October 1 – 31, open daily

100 Shoreline Highway, Mill Valley 

The inflatable space shuttle slide is the big attraction at this annual pumpkin patch. 

EAST BAY

Speer Family Farms

Sept. 20 – Oct. 31, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

2171 Monarch St, Alameda

510-705-2352

This family owned and operated pumpkin patch sources all of its pumpkins from local farmers. They also have fun attractions ranging from a 4 story ship slide, petting zoo, jumpy houses, kid play areas, mazes for your family’s enjoyment. The patch was previously set up in Emeryville and has moved to Alameda.

Clayton Valley Pumpkin Farm

October 1 – 31, 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM daily

1060 Pine Lane, Clayton

925-672-5198

Clayton offers a full day of family fun. The Pumpkin Playland contains a giant tunnel of straw, 3 giant pots filled with lima beans, a Farmer’s Phonebooth, “Ball Return,” and more! Little Carver’s Barnyard is a play area with the popular Duck Races (use an old-fashioned water pump to push your duck from one side to the other), Ball Launcher, bowling, and the Barn Ball Toss. There’s also face painting, farm animals, train rides, food and drinks, and contests! 

G & M Farms

Now – October 31

Weekdays: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM; Sat. & Sun 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

487 East Airway Blvd, Livermore

925-447-FARM

Enjoy G&M Farms huge Pumpkin Patch with pumpkins of all sizes – the kids can pick their own! There’s fresh produce, decorative gourds and Indian corn. Your little ones will love G&M’s farm animals and the free straw bale maze and corn box. Weekends feature Pony Rides, Pedal Carts, and The Barnyard Blasters! Plus don’t forget to ride G & M Farms famous Cow Train!

J.E. Perry Farms in Ardenwood Park

At the time of publishing, we could not confirm whether Perry Farms was holding special Halloween activities this year, but since they have been a staple of pumpkin picking for years, we didn’t want to leave them off the list – just in case. The following information is from 2017. Please contact them before visiting.

October 1 – 31, Weekdays: 12:00 – 7:00 PM, Sat & Sun: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont 

510-791-0340

J.E. Perry Farms is a working vegetable farm and pumpkins are one of many crops grown on the farm this time of year. Come out and see a real working farm and search for the perfect pumpkin. Learn about all the different crops we are growing, and have fun in the maze and tire patch, take photos with fun character cut-outs, and climb on the great hay pyramid.

The Peninsula & South Bay

Click here for pumpkin patches on the Peninsula and in the South Bay.

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