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, on the Peninsula and in the 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.
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SAN FRANCISCO
October 1- 31, 9am-9pm daily
1620 7th Ave., San Francisco
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.
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.
THE PENINSULA
October 1- 31, daily
266-550 Serramonte Blvd, Daly City
Make your pumpkin patch visit an efficient one by going to this parking lot pop-up patch in the Serramonte Shopping Center between the Target and the Dick’s Sporting Goods.
St. Raymond’s Pumpkin Festival
October 14 (3:30-9:00) & 15 (12:00-6:00)
1211 Arbor Road, Menlo Park
650-322-2312
This is the 7th annual festival at St. Raymond’s and will have Pony rides, a climbing wall, bounce houses, a trampoline, face painting, and, of course, pumpkins.
Webb Ranch Farmers Market Pumpkin Patch
Sept. 25 – Oct. 31, 9am – dusk, daily
2720 Alpine Rd., Portola Valley
650-854-3134
This family farm has been in operation since 1922 and grows organic pumpkins on over 30 acres at the Webb Ranch Farm. During the week, come for the pumpkins. On the weekends, stay for the haunted house, hayrides, jumpy house, train rides, face painting, petting zoo, pumpkin sling shot, and WoW Bubbles.
These pop-up pumpkin patches have a variety of locations on the Peninsula and in the South Bay. All will have lots of pumpkins to pick as well as bounce houses, giant slides and obstacle courses for children ages 2 – 12.
Sept. 24 – Oct. 31, 10am-9pm, Mon – Fri, 10am-10pm, Sat & Sun.
San Carlos:
800 Block of El Camino Real at Arroyo Street (opening Sept. 30)
San Mateo:
1863 S. Norfolk St
4140 S. El Camino Real
October 1-31 (except Oct. 3), 9 am -5 pm
12320 San Mateo Rd. (Hwy 92), Half Moon Bay
650-726-2342
This well known farm is open throughout the year, offering pony rides, hayrides and a petting zoo. When autumn rolls around, it turns into a festive pumpkin patch with a haunted house and haunted train ride. Bonus for the parents: La Nebbia Winery is right across the street.
Mon.-Fri., 9 am-7 pm, Sat. & Sun., 9 am- 8 pm
185 Verde Rd., Half Moon Bay
650-726-7548
Arata’s farm is famous for its two acre hay maze as well as other unique attractions like a Tahitian hut exhibit, a haunted barn and a playground with miniature hay maze for the kids. Pack a lunch and picnic on the grounds before picking your perfect pumpkin.
Sept. 15 – Oct. 31, Mon. – Fri. 9:30 am -5:30 am, Sat. & Sun. 9:30 am -6 pm
850 North Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay
650-726-4980
Come here for a relaxing, picturesque setting, free of hokey decorations and attractions, but featuring a giant pumpkin display, Native American Teepee and a vintage tractor. They grow over 60 varieties of pumpkins and squash including the Atlantic Giant, which weighs between 250 and 500 pounds. Dogs are welcome, too!
SOUTH BAY
Sept. 24 – Oct. 31, Sun.-Thur., 9am-6pm. Fri.-Sat., 9am-7pm
Santa Teresa Boulevard and Bailey Avenue, San Jose
408-463-0125
Explore sunflower fields on an old-fashioned hayride adventure or tour the pumpkin patch aboard the Spina Pumpkin Express train. Enjoy pony rides, a petting zoo and a picnic area.
October 1-31, opens at 9 am every day; closing times vary between 5-9 pm. Check website for daily hours.
14485 Monterey Rd., San Martin
408-778-7225
This is more than a pumpkin patch. It’s a full day of family fun. Check the website for the schedule of entertainers and enjoy unique attractions like the cow train, carousel, honeybee exhibit, and pumpkin blasters that shoot mini pumpkins at 90 mph.
These pop-up pumpkin patches have a variety of locations on the Peninsula and in the South Bay. All will have lots of pumpkins to pick as well as bounce houses, giant slides and obstacle courses for children ages 2 – 12.
Sept. 24 – Oct. 31, 10am-9pm, Mon – Fri, 10am-10pm, Sat & Sun.
Sunnyvale:
803 W El Camino Real at Pastoria
Santa Clara:
2380 Monroe St. at San Tomas Expressway
3590 Benton St. at Lawrence Expressway
San Jose:
2501 Tully Rd. at East Capitol Expressway
1832 Hillsdale Ave. at Camden Ave.
444 N Capitol Ave.
605 Blossom Hill Rd.
2310 Canoas Garden Ave. at Curtner Ave.
Thanks for this post! I’ve always been going to Lemos Farm but I think this year I’m going to switch things up for my family.