Napa, Sonoma, and Beyond - A Fall Guide to Pumpkin Patches 2024
While the heat waves of the season may still be rolling through the Napa Valley, fall is definitely in the air. Rather you’re a fall equinox loyalist soaking up these last days of summer or pumpkin-spiced-everything enthusiast lighting your apple scented candles, we’ve got all your must-see pumpkin patches and corn mazes from valley-to-sea … and beyond.
Here is a list of our favorite festive locations that highlight family friendly activities for all ages ranging from U-pick pumpkin patches to corn and hay mazes, pig races to pumpkin contests, and more! And because we love any excuse to pack up the car and find an adventure, we’ve included some exciting events from Sacramento all the way down to Half Moon Bay - perfect for a day trip full of happy naps on the drive home.
Now, get out there and have some family-friendly fun. Happy pumpkin pickin’!
Napa County & Sonoma County
Stanly Lane Pumpkin Patch: 3100 Golden Gate Drive, Napa. Opens September 28th, 2024. This local family-owned and ran pumpkin patch has been a decades long South Napa fixture bringing the delight of diverse pumpkin and gourd selection to our valley. Make sure you stop in to support this treasured local business this season, and say hello to Mace the pig while you’re there!
Madrona Family Farms: 2366 Madrona Ave, Saint Helena. Opens October 5th, 2024 from 11AM - 6PM. Support your wonderful community at the Madrona Family Farm’s pumpkin patch in St. Helena!
Pronzini Farms Pumpkin Patch: 3795 Adobe Rd., Petaluma. Open for the season September 28th, 2024. Attractions include live music Saturdays and Sundays, train, tractor rides, slides, jump zone and more. Visit the website here
Mickelson Pumpkin Patch: 5495 Redwood Highway South, Petaluma. Open for the season September 21, 2024. Attractions include train, hay maze, jump zone and more. Visit the website here
Petaluma Pumpkin Patch: 450 Stony Point Road, Petaluma. Opens September 20, 2024. Attractions include corn maze, pony rides, slides, face painting, farm animals and more. Visit the website here
Santa Rosa Pumpkin Patch & A’mazing Corn Maze: 5157 Stony Point Road, Santa Rosa. Opens September 28, 2024. Attractions include petting zoo, games, jump zone, slides, corn maze, train, zip line and more. Visit the website here
The Farmstand at Gambonini Family Ranch: 7325 Old Lakeville Road No. 3, Petaluma. A wonderful and vast country-style field ripe with pumpkins and gourds galore. There aren’t big rides here, but there are an abundance of beautiful flowers and farm products like local honey and fresh eggs. Visit the website here
Muelrath Ranches Pumpkin Patch: 3800 Walker Avenue, Santa Rosa. Sustainably grown and pesticide-free. Attractions include toddler corn maze, hay rides, haunted dungeon, pumpkin canon and more. Visit the website here
Preston Farm and Winery: 9282 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg. Come pick a Jack-o-Lantern, decorate gourd, delicious butternut or dusty hued and warty squash until Halloween! No reservations necessary. The patch is opened from 10am - 4pm everyday. Visit the website here
Larson Family Winery Pumpkin Patch: 23355 Millerick Road, Sonoma. A full functioning winery and vibrant patch including pumpkins, gourds, and flint corn available for purchase. Visit the website here
PaPa’s Pumpkin Patch: 13110 Occidental Road, Sebastopol. Opens September 10, 2024. Pick your pumpkin straight from the vine at this family run patch nestled beneath the redwoods. Visit the website here
Grandma’s Pumpkin Patch: 17740 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg. A tradition for 18 years boasting a huge selection of pumpkins, as well as featuring a petting zoo, farm animals, hay stack and Handmade With Love: a unique country boutique offering hand crafted goods and wares. Contact for more information 707-431-8058
And Beyond …
Cool Patch Pumpkins: 6150 Dixon Ave West, Dixon. Attractions include Mini hay maze, hay ride, corn bath, and a world record corn maze (seriously, they made the Guinness Book of World Records!). Visit the website here
Half Moon Bay 52nd Art & Pumpkin Festival: Main Street, Half Moon Bay. Festivities kick off October 14 with The Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh Off and leading into the October 19-20 celebration of the 52nd Annual Art & Pumpkin festival. Visit the website here
Arata’s Pumpkin Farm: 185 Verde Road, Half Moon Bay. Attractions include Minotaur’s Labyrinth hay maze, haunted barn, train ride, pony rides, petting zoo and more. Visit the website here
Lemos Farm: 12320 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay. Open year round. Attractions include train, pony rides, petting zoo, jump zone, goat yoga, haunted house and more. Visit the website here
Dave’s Pumpkin Patch: 3010 Burrows Ave, West Sacramento. Attractions include jumping pillow, pig races, corn box, pony rides, hay pyramid, kiddie hay maze, farm animals, Disney Princesses and more. Visit the website here
Pumpkin Patch Festival at Western Railway Museum: 5848 State Highway 12 Suisun City. Open Weekends in October 12-27. Attractions include train rides, giant hay fort, zip line and more. Visit the website here
Nicasio Valley Pumpkin Patch: 5300 Nicasio Valley Road, Nicasio. Opens September 28, 2024. Attractions include certified organic pumpkins, farm animals, mazes, hay rides and a “secret costume contest!” Visit the website here
Grossi Family Farm Pumpkin Patch: 3666 Novato Boulevard. Opens September 28, 2024. Attractions include picnic area, petting zoo, toddler hay maze and more. Visit the website here
If you’re looking for more options in the Sacramento area, check out our friends at PumpkinPatchesAndMore.org for a comprehensive list of pumpkin patches throughout YOLO County.
Hungry for more? If you find yourself in Napa and looking for a sweet treat after all those pumpkins are picked, stop by one of our favorite ice cream shops for a quick pick-me-up. With evolving seasonal menus, we’re sure you’ll find something delicious every time! Follow us on Instagram for weekly event reminders and highlights.
Do you know about a pumpkin patch that didn’t make the list? We’d love to feature it! Email us at playlocal.kids@gmail.com.