Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival

October 2nd-3rd, 10 AM to 5 PM

9950 Elk Grove-Florin Road

Free Admission, $10 Parking, for more information visit YourCSD.com


DOCO Carnival Block Party

Sunday, October 10th, Noon to 4 PM

Free fun for all ages! Interactive games, prizes, music, food, performers and more!

$5 Parking in the DOCO West Parking Garage 11am-5pm.

DOCOSacramento.com

Bishops Pumpkin Farm

1415 Pumpkin Lane, Wheatland, CA 95692

One of our Fall Favorite activities.  They have a petting zoo, carrousel, hay rides, zip line, movie nights and so much more!  They have yummy food for sale and all your fall favorites, caramel apples, pies and so much more!

Admission is free, you must purchase tickets for the activities. There are Value days and Free Parking Days, visit their website for all the details.

BishopsPumpkinFarm.com/



Dell'Osso Family Farms

Opens October 2-October 31st

Monday-Friday Noon to 7 PM and Weekends 10 AM to 7 PM

501 Manthey Road, Lathrop, CA 95330

Corn Maze, Carrousel, Mini Golf, Pumpkin Patch, Food and more!

General Admission $16.95 (Mon-Thurs) $24.95 (Fri-Sun)

Children 2 & Under Free and Parking is Free

General Admission Wristbands include: Corn Maze, Haunted Castle, Dell'Osso Express Train, Hay Ride, Goat Walk, Duck Races, Tire Pyramid, Animal Zoo, Lawn Games, Mini Golf, Pillow Jumping, Pirate Show, Pig Races and more for a full list visit the website.

PumpkinMaze.com/


Dave's Pumpkin Patch

Pumpkins, Corn Maze, Hay Ride, Tractor Trains, Jumping Pillow and farm. Hot Apple Cider Donuts, Smoked Tri-Tip, Specialty Coffees and more!

Special Events (Ticketed Events)

Friday, October 8th - Dave's Pumpkin Harvest Hoedown Concert 

Saturday, October 9th - Family Campout

VierraFarms.com

Cool Patch Pumpkins

Open now through October 31st 9 AM to 8 PM (weather permitting)

Pumpkins, Hay Maze, Hay Rides, Pedal Cars and More.

6150 Dixon Avenue West, Dixon, CA 95620

CoolPatchPumpkins.com


Rickey Ranch Pumpkin Farm

October 1-31st - 10 AM to Dusk

6950 Cavitt Stallman Road, Granite Bay 95746

Farm-Grown Pumpkins, Hayrides, Skeleton on Old Farm Equipment

RickeyRanchPumpkinFarm.com


Apple Hill 

There are too many farms to list, you definitely need to visit a variety, they each are unique. You can see a map of all the Farms here AppleHill.com.

We love and most often frequent High Hill Ranch, DelFino Farms, Boa Vista and Larsen Apple Barn.  There are so many farms to explore, check out the map here AppleHill.com/. We have already taken two trips up to Apple Hill in September and plan on visiting again in October.  


Zittel Farms

Pumpkins, Fresh Produce, and more.

6781 Oak Ave, Folsom, CA 95630

ZittelFarms.com


Keema's Pumpkin Farm

Opens October 1st

Free Parking, Pumpkin Patch, Hay Rides, Hay Pyramid, Farm Animals, Corn Maze, Food Vendors and more.

KeemasPumpkinFarm.com


Bobby Dazzlers Pumpkin Patch

Petting Zoo, Face Painting, Play Zone and more.

23300 Country Road 99 D, Woodland CA 95695

Weekdays 2-7 PM | Weekends 10 AM - 7 PM

DazzlerFarms.com/

I hope you and your family will take some time to enjoy Fall Fun and explore some of the nearby Pumpkin Patches.  Be sure to check on-line, or call ahead to confirm operating hours. Anytime you can go on a weekday, you will have less crowds and often prices on certain things like parking or admission are lower on weekdays.   

Visiting a pumpkin patch or local farm during Fall is a wonderful tradition to have as a family.  My boys will sometimes complain about going because they know I am going to take 1,000 pictures, and as they are getting older we have been quite a bit.  I remind them that they always end up having a great time and are happy once they get there.  I try and get out of my box and visit a farm or pumpkin patch we haven't been to even if I have to drive a little farther.  Our kiddos are growing up so fast and in this technology focused world we live in, it is nice to remind them of the simple joys like a good old fashioned hay ride.  

If you need another great reason to go, visiting these nearby pumpkin patches or farms is a great way to support our local farmers and family owned businesses.  Go pick a day you can visit soon, because October will fly by, put it on your calendar now and ENJOY!