Marin and Sonoma Pumpkin Patches 2022

September 20, 2022

Fall is almost here, and for those seeking that true Halloween pumpkin patch experience, here's our annual guide to pumpkin patches in Marin and Sonoma counties.

Some favorite pumpkin patches, like the Tolay Fall Festival, have been canceled again this year. (We've listed the canceled pumpkin patches at the end of the article.) We'll keep this page updated with any news or changes.

Marin County Pumpkin Patches

Nicasio Valley Pumpkin Patch — Nicasio

5300 Nicasio Valley Road (1/4 mile north of Nicasio square)
Nicasio 94946
(415) 662-9100
www.nicasiovalleypumpkinpatch.net
Open daily September 24–October 31, 10 am–6 pm weekends, 10 am–4 pm weekdays

The Nicasio Valley Pumpkin Patch (formerly called the Nicasio Valley Farms Pumpkin Patch) offers certified organic pumpkins, farm animals, hay mazes, hay pit, hay rides on weekends, Big Jim's BBQ and more. Come in costume! Winners of their "secret costume contest" will get a free pumpkin. Read our review of Nicasio Valley Pumpkin Patch.

Grossi Family Farm Pumpkin Patch — Novato

3666 Novato Boulevard
Novato 94947
(707) 888-5607
grossifamilyfarm.com
Open October 1–31, Wednesday–Friday, 11 am–5 pm, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–6 pm

Grossi Family Farm Pumpkin Patch offers a farm experience for the whole family. Pick your own pumpkins and gourds, have a picnic. make friends at the petting zoo, explore the toddler hay maze, climb the hay pyramid, and try out the mini pumpkin slingshot (3 for $10). Food truck available on weekends. Free admission and parking. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

Honor System Pumpkin Patch at Marin Country Mart — Larkspur

2257 Larkspur Landing Circle
Larkspur 94939
(415) 461-5715
marincountrymart.com
Open in October, all day every day

A variety of locally grown pumpkins are available at the Marin Country Mart Pumpkin Patch, in small, medium, and large sizes. This is an honor system pumpkin patch: there is a payment box at the patch, and prices are set as a flat rate by size.

Sonoma County Pumpkin Patches

Pronzini Farms Pumpkin Patch — Petaluma

3795 Adobe Road,
Petaluma 94952
(707) 778-3871
www.pronzinifarms.com
September 24–October 31
Monday–Thursday, 11 am–6 pm; Friday–Sunday, 10 am–6:30 pm; Halloween (Saturday, October 31), 11 am–4 pm

The Pronzini Farms Pumpkin Patch in Petaluma offers acres of fun in the fall. Pick pumpkins, play games, visit farm animals, tour the Haunted Village, and more. Choose from a wide variety of pumpkins in their u-pick field. Enjoy BBQ from the Cowgirl Cafe, and fresh popped kettle corn. It's run by the same Pronzini family that operates Christmas tree lots in Marin during the holidays. Read about our visit to Pronzini Pumpkin Patch.

Petaluma Pumpkin Patch and Amazing Corn Maze

550 Stony Point Rd
Petaluma 94952
www.petalumapumpkinpatch.com
Opens Friday, September 23
Sunday–Thursday, 10 am–6 pm
Friday and Saturday, 10 am–10 pm

This is the big pumpkin patch you see off of Highway 101 on your way out of Petaluma. Over 50 varieties of pumpkins, squash, and gourds, as well as a 4-acre A'Mazing Corn Maze and second-story viewing platforms, a little kids' corn maze, farm animals, and pony rides. Admission to the corn maze is free for kids 5 and under, and $8 for everyone else. On Friday and Saturday nights from 6 to 10 pm it becomes the Night Maze (last entry at 9:30 pm), and admission goes up to $12 per person. Read about our visit to Petaluma Pumpkin Patch.

Mickelson Pumpkin Patch — Petaluma

5495 Redwood Highway
Petaluma 94952
(707) 490-8088
www.mickelsonpumpkinpatch.com
September 23–October 30, Sunday–Thursday, 9 am–8 pm; Friday & Saturday, 9 am–10 pm

Mickelson Pumpkin Patch, just past the Marin-Sonoma county line off Highway 101, offers a wide variety of pumpkins, squash, and gourds as well as activites like a hay maze and pyramid, tractor rides, paintball gallery, apple cannon, and more. They also have food vendors and even craft beer available. Take exit 472A to get there. Read about our visit here.

Green String Farm — Petaluma

3571 Old Adobe Road
Petaluma 94954
(707) 778-7500
www.greenstringfarm.com

In addition to its awesome organic farmstand, Green String Farm has a small pumpkin patch with tons of pumpkins ($1 per pound) and decorative gourds (2 for $3). While you'e there, you can shop for amazing produce, grass-fed beef, cheese, eggs, olive oil, and much more.

Santa Rosa Pumpkin Patch

5157 Stony Point Road (at Rohnert Park Expressway)
Santa Rosa
(707) 331-6653
santarosapumpkinpatch.com
Open daily starting Saturday, October 1
Monday–Thursday 11 am–6 pm, Friday 11 am–10 pm, Saturday 9 am–10 pm, Sunday 9 am–8 pm, Halloween 9 am–6 pm

Santa Rosa Pumpkin Patch offers 10 acres of pumpkins and their huge 8-acre corn maze this year. Read our review of Santa Rosa Pumpkin Patch.

Muelrath Ranches Pumpkin Patch — Santa Rosa

3800 Walker Avenue
Santa Rosa 95407
(707) 228-3085
www.muelrathspumpkins.com
Open daily September 30–October 31, 10 am–6 pm daily

Muelrath Ranches offers 20 varieties of pumpkins and other farm products as well as attractions like hay rides, a pumpkin slingshot, a pumpkin cannon, a toddler corn maze, farm animals, and more. Water, soda, and cider available for purchase.

Pasture Pumpkin Patch at Larson Winery–Sonoma

23355 Millerick Road
Sonoma CA 95476
(707) 938-3031
www.larsonfamilywinery.com
Open now Thursday–Sunday, 11 am–5 pm

Beginning Saturday October 1^st, our back pasture will once again turn into a Pumpkin Patch, perfect for pickin’ and photo ops. Pumpkins will be available to purchase for all Larson guests during tasting room hours, Thursday-Sunday from 11am-5pm through October, or until the pumpkins run out!