Find a local pumpkin patch here!

Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other Halloween activities in Metro Vancouver and Richmond, British Columbia? Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in Metro Vancouver and Richmond, British Columbia, sorted by county. Some are farms, where you take a hay ride out into the field, others are elaborate farm stands with mountains of pumpkins and other activities and some are simple roadside stands. Most have loads of pumpkins to choose from. To really make it fun for your kids, look for those that have the extra activities, like a corn maze, spook house, or hayride. There is usually a small fee for the mazes (of course, the more elaborate mazes tend to charge more. Hayrides are often free. ALWAYS call before you go to confirm the info, they don't always report changes to me!

And if you know of one I missed and want to add it or correct the information, please let me know! If you are looking for pumpkin weigh-offs and the US and world's largest pumpkins, see this page! Want to do a fundraiser selling pumpkins? See this page! There are affiliate links on this page. Read our disclosure policy to learn more.

New for this year, see our Top Ten list of best pumpkins to make pumpkin pies and for baking and cooking. Also, our Master List of 100 Varieties of Pumpkins for every purpose. Then see this page for our easy pumpkin pie from a real pumpkin recipe.

New! We just went live with our latest website, FunFactoryTours.com - As they name implies, you can find a fun factory tour, including chocolate, automobiles, historical forts and sites, famous buildings, active Federal facilities like dams, a mint, NASA, even fun geology: like fossils and volcanic areas They're fun, inexpensive and educational! And for road trips and camping, see RoadTrippingAndCamping.com

Updates for March 2024

Most pumpkin patches and corn mazes usually open by mid September, some earlier! You may also like a local zombie event or Zombie Paintball!. The world's best pumpkin pie recipe is here, and the pie crust recipe is here! And we have home canning, preserving, drying and freezing directions. You can access many pumpkin and other recipes and other resources from the drop down menus at the top of the page or the site search.  If you are looking for pick your own apples with pumpkins and often also fun activities, see this page.

NOTE: Many farms went out of business in the past 2 years and others are dropping their websites and switching to Facebook pages thus breaking all links to them. If a link is broken please click the "click here to report a broken link or blank page" so we can find the replacement link! Thanks!

After Halloween, find a Christmas tree at a local Christmas tree farm (and enjoy a bonfire, smore, hot chocolate and free hayrides, and often Santa visits! And next Spring, you'll want to take your children to a free Easter egg hunt - see our companion website to find a local Easter Egg hunt. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me! And Find a a local farm market here

Pumpkin Patch Listings, by county

Click on Resources above, if you need a county map

Metro Vancouver

  • Loutet Farm - Uses natural growing practices, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, we also have pie pumpkins, Pumpkin Weigh-Off, Honey from hives on the farm, restrooms, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    East 14th Street & Rufus Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7L 2N2. Phone: 604-987-8138. Email: [email protected]. Open: Fall festival on Saturday October 19th 2013, 10 am to 2 pm; farm gate sales every Wednesday 4-6 pm and Saturday 10 am to 12 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page.
  • Southlands Farm - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, goat walk, we also have pie pumpkins, Fresh eggs, farm market, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
    6767 Balaclava Street At W.51st Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6N0A7. Phone: 604-261-1295. Email: [email protected]. Open: All October 9 am to 6:30 pm. Directions: from downtown Vancouver - follow Granville street South to 49th. Travel West on 49th to Balaclava. Turn South on Balaclava. stop and park at W. 51st Avenue. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Cheque, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. We recommend purchasing your tickets online in advance. Explore a magical farming oasis in the city. Relax, hang out. Meet the goats, sheep, chickens and horses. Pick a pumpkin from our Old Apple Orchard and sit by the campfire. Some of our pumpkins are grown on site and some we pick up from our friend's farm (Westham Island Herb Farm). Most Pumpkins have already been harvested and are spread around the orchard for easy choosing. Please feel free to pitch in! Pick up a rake or manure fork and help us in our daily tasks. Just ask a Farmer what needs doing. Times
    3:30 pm to 7 pm Weekdays
    9 am to 5 pm Weekends
    Open during the month of October only
    YES we are open Thanksgiving Monday 9 am to 5pm

Richmond Area

  • G J Farm - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field,
    11300 Number 4 Road, Richmond, BC V7A 2Z8. Phone: 604-272-4033. Email: [email protected]. Open: Daily during Fall season, 9 am to 6 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Turn south from Steveston Highway, it will be first white shop to your left, signs will be posted for G J Farm. Click here for a map and directions. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. German Yellow Potatoes in 50 pound sacks, cabbage for sauerkraut, Pink Romano beans.
  • The Pumpkin Patch at Richmond Farms - pumpkin patch, sunflowers, corn maze, hayrides, farm animals
    12900 Steveston Highway, Richmond, BC. Phone: 604-274-0522. Richmond Country Farms has been family-owned and operated for over 40 years! The market is a unique and lively place to shop. The vibrant agricultural heritage of Richmond, B.C., has helped make our Farm Market a popular attraction for local shoppers and visitors alike! During the growing season, we provide our customers with our own grown corn, strawberries, brussel sprouts, potatoes, broccoli, kale, watermelon, blueberries, pumpkins, and multiple varieties of squash- we can assure our shoppers of the very best local produce at the very best prices. We are proud to be one of the very first farm-to-table markets in Richmond, having opened for our first season in 1978. We practically invented the 10-mile diet! Enjoy the Sunflower Festival as a walk-through experience. Located at the east end of the farm, just 100 meters south of Country Vines Winery, you will enter through the red barn ticket hut and stroll down a path to a magical 20-acre field of over 90 different types of Sunflowers, Dahlias, Gladiolas and Wild Flowers. To create distance for your safety and enjoyment we have many points of exit and pathways to make social distancing easier.
    A visitor writes on October 29, 2011: "Lots of entertainment and a good bang for the buck! "


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