North Bay Pumpkin Patches
October 20, 2007
Posted by andrew |
Looking for that true Halloween pumpkin patch experience? Check out list of pumpkin patches in Marin and southern Sonoma counties to find the perfect place for you and your family to pick out your pumpkins and get in the Halloween spirit. In Marin County, only the Lafranchi Pumpkin Patch offers that on-the-farm experience, but old favorites like the St. Vincent's Pumpkin Patch are open as well. To find an abundance of real-live farms offering pumpkin patches this season, head up north a short distance to rural Sonoma County.We plan to visit as many of these pumpkin patches as we can this fall season, and will post reviews as soon as we can. Have we overlooked your favorite pumpkin patch? Let us and everyone else know by leaving a comment. Admission to pumpkin patches is free unless otherwise noted.
Marin County
Lafranchi Pumpkin Patch
Nicasio Valley Farms
5300 Nicasio Valley Rd (1/4 mile north of Nicasio square)
Nicasio
(415) 662-9100
Daily, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Pumpkin picking, hay rides, farm animals, jumpy houses, farm stand, BBQ on the weekends. Tim Cain performs on Sunday October 7 and 21 at 11 a.m. Read our review of Lafranchi Pumpkin Patch.
Godmothers of Timothy Murphy School Pumpkin Patch
St. Vincent's Field, at the Marinwood/St. Vincent's exit off Hwy 101
Marinwood
(415) 785-3264
Daily, 10 a.m–5:30 p.m.
Bounce houses, hay pile, face painting, snack shack, picnic area. Groups welcome. Read our review of St. Vincent's Pumpkin Patch.
Ian's Lazy Days Pumpkin Patch
690 Redwood Highway (at Marin Backyard play structures site)
Mill Valley
Daily, 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
A pumpkin patch with bounce houses and play structures. Off Hwy 101.
Kevin's Strawberry Villa Pumpkin Patch
100 Shoreline Highway
Mill Valley
Daily, 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
A pumpkin patch with bounce houses and inflatable space shuttle slide. Off Hwy 101.
Sonoma County
Adobe Pumpkin Farm
2478 East Washington St
Petaluma
(707) 763-6416
www.adobepumpkinfarm.com
Daily, 10 a.m.–dusk
Gift shop, corn maze, pumpkin picking, farm animals, haunted house, food, coffee, flowers, and vegetables. Read our review of Adobe Pumpkin Farm
Peter Pumpkin Patch
Spring Hill Jersey Farm
4235 Spring Hill Rd (off Bodega Ave)
Petaluma
(707) 762-3446
www.springhillcheese.com
Daily, 9 a.m.–dusk
Pick your own pumpkin, dig for potatoes, hay rides, farm animals, homemade ice cream, milk a cow, hay maze, Spring Hill cheese tasting, fresh fruits and vegetables, picnic baskets. Free parking. (Editor's note: This is our favorite pumpkin patch ever!) Read our review of the Peter Pumpkin Patch.
Andersen's Organic Fruit Stand and Pumpkin Patch
4588 Bodega Ave
Petaluma
(707) 480-7206
Daily, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Pumpkins, gourds, corn maze, hay rides, and other activities for children. Free parking.
Petaluma Pumpkin Patch and Amazing Corn Maze
550 Stony Point Rd
Petaluma
www.petalumapumpkinpatch.com
Sunday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Closes 1 hour earlier after end of daylight savings time.
50 varieties of pumpkins and squash, 4-acre amazing corn maze (admission $4.00 day, $7.00 Friday and Saturday nights), farm animals, face painting, jumpy houses, weekend BBQ, covered snack area, school tours.
Peterson's Farm
636 Gossage Ave (off Petaluma Blvd N)
Petaluma
(707) 765-4582
www.petersonsfarm.com
Daily in October, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Voted Best Local Farm in 2006 by Petaluma Magazine. Pumpkins, tomatoes, honey, farm animals, picnic area, school and group tours by appointment. All farm products are pesticide and herbicide free. Read our Peterson's Farm review.
Grossi Farms
6652 Petaluma Hill Rd
Rohnert Park, across the street from Sonoma State University
(707) 664-1602
Daily, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Pumpkins, apples, apple juice and sauce. Certified organic fruits and vegetables.
The Pumpkin Grove
3399 Petaluma Hill Rd
Santa Rosa
(707) 523-3982
Daily, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Pumpkin picking, farm animals, haystacks, picnic area. No pets.
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Tolay Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch in Petaluma
Come be a part of the 2nd annual Tolay Fall Festival taking place at Tolay Lake Regional Park in Petaluma over two long weekends in October – Friday through Sunday, October 12-14 & 19-21. The Festival will again highlight our natural, agricultural and cultural heritage through recreation, farm products, food, fun, and of course, pumpkins!
Last year’s inaugural festival was a huge success, with over 12,000 attendees. This year is sure to be bigger, with an expanded children’s program and new features including an Native American Village with tule boat making demonstrations, and the “Nighttime Creatures” barn with black light marine life, reptiles, and amphibians, bats, and an elaborate life-like diorama of mammals found in the area. A scarecrow art contest with celebrity judges and big-ticket prizes will feature works from local artists.
Favorite activities will include the giant straw maze, hands-on children’s activities and pumpkins/fall decorative items for sale. Park Rangers will lead interpretive walks and hayrides, 4H members will bring farm animals, and the (continued)
Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria will once again hold demonstrations of Indian life. Regional Parks is working with the local farming community and other organizations to promote Sonoma County agriculture. The Environmental Discovery Center of Sonoma County will present ‘From Earth To You’, a hands-on area involving plants and animals, and an Eco-Village with games & activities.
This outdoor festival will be open to the public Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday/Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Attendees will be able to park on-site for $5 (free with annual park pass), and enjoy the festival for free! Tolay Lake Regional Park is located at the end of Cannon Lane, east of Petaluma off Lakeville Highway. Look for the signs! For more information, contact Regional Parks at (707) 565-2041 or www.sonoma-county.org/parks.
Thanks!
We overlooked this one. Thanks for posting!!! This used to be the Cardoza pumpkin patch, right?