2024 San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties, California Pumpkin Patches And More.org

Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other Halloween activities in San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties, California? Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties, California, 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 October 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

San Joaquin County

• Arya Farm Produce - Pumpkin Patch, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables,
  21459 S Reeve Rd, Tracy, CA 95304. Phone: 209-835-9850. Email: [email protected]. Open: Since 2013, we’ve offered our homegrown and locally-grown pumpkins every fall, making this one of many traditions here at Arya. They also have u-pick pomegranates from late October thru January and a pumpkin patch in October.
• Dave's Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, train rides, corn maze, haunted corn maze, kiddie (mini) corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, corn cannon, pig races, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, Jumping pillow,
  3010 Burrows Ave, West Sacramento, CA 95619. Phone: 916-849-9450. Email: [email protected]. Open: Pumpkin Patch opens September 29 am to October 31st, Monday to Friday 10 am to Dusk, Saturday/Sunday from 10 am to 9 pm; Haunted Corn Maze opens October 5 from dusk until Midnight. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: May 19, 2017, JBS)
• Dell'Osso Farms - pumpkins, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, train rides, haunted corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, corn cannon, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, horse-drawn hay rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo
  26 West Stewart Road, Lathrop, CA 95330. Phone: 209-982-0833. Email us at: [email protected] . Directions: Click here for directions and for a map to Dell Osso farm, Click here. Open: Daily from 10 am to 8 pm, from late September through October 31. Worlds Largest Corn maze. We have the only pumpkin blaster in the world. Shoot 4 inch pumpkins over 200 yards. Dell' Osso has a haunted hay ride through a special corn maze. Come and pick your own pumpkin. We have a haunted house, train ride, pony rides, jumpers, fun for the whole family. Payment: Cash, only. (UPDATED: May 19, 2017, JBS)
  A visitor writes on October 20, 2008: "Always have a great time. "
• Linden Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins, gourds, squash,
  17617 East Hwy 26, Linden, CA 95236. Open: see their page.  (ADDED: September 29, 2024, JBS)
• Pumpkinmaze at Dell'Osso Farms - corn maze, haunted corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, corn cannon, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, horse-drawn hay rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo
  501 S. Manthey Road, Lathrop, CA 95330. Phone: 209-982-0833. Email us at: [email protected]. And for a map to our farm, Click here. Open: 10 AM to 8 PM. Worlds Largest Corn maze, Open from October 2 through October 31. We have the only pumpkin blaster in the world. Shoot 4 inch pumpkins over 200 yards. There is a haunted hay ride through a special corn maze. Come and pick your own pumpkin. We have a haunted house, train ride, pony rides, jumpers, fun for the whole family. Payment: Cash, only.(UPDATED: May 19, 2017, JBS)
• Phillips Farms / Michael David Vineyards - pumpkin patch, farm animals
  4580 W. Highway 12, Lodi, CA. Phone: 209-368-7384 or (209) 368-5801. Email: [email protected]. Directions: 1 mile east of Hwy 5 on Hwy 12. Open: Daily from 8 am to 5 pm. Also, Wines, fresh fruits, vegetables, bakery, café. Pumpkin patch in October. . We offer free admission on Monday through Thursday. We also have pumpkin patch Trail (not a maze, though). We have games and many pumpkin varieties.
• The Country Pumpkin - Certified Organic, pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field where they grow, pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn, corn maze, kiddie (mini) corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, U-pick and already picked, farm market, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, mining for gems, petting zoo, farm animals, events at your location (call for info)
  19300 E highway 88, Clements, CA 95227. Email: [email protected]. Open: seasonally from mid-September to the end of October, Wednesday and Thursday from 11 am to 6 pm, Friday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, AndroidPay, ApplePay. . Family owned and operated Organic Pumpkin Patch. Lots to do for adults and kids alike, come out to the country and see us.  (UPDATED: September 6, 2023, JBS) (UPDATED: July 08, 2022)

Stanislaus County

• Dutch Hollow Farms - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, school trips, winter squash, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties, picnic area, face painting, hayrides, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
  4524 Milnes Road, Modesto, CA 95357. Phone: 209-287-6010. Email: [email protected]. Open: Daily from 9 am to 9 pm. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: From Highway 99, take Salida/Kiernan exit head east about 6 miles(after McHenry Avenue Kiernan turns into Claribel Rd) and turn left on Oakdale Rd, make immediate U-turn on Freddy lane. Farm is on the N/W corner of Oakdale/Claribel Road. Click here for a map and directions. Corn Maze (Angry Birds) open October 3, U-pick pumpkins open October 1; Hay Rides, Farm Animals, photo areas. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Hay rides, photo areas and a 10 acre corn maze. Not to mention A-Z in pumpkins of all shapes and sizes as well as colors. We even offer educational field trips. (UPDATED: February 5, 2022) (UPDATED: August 21, 2008)
• Fantozzi Farms Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn, corn maze, haunted corn maze, pig races, cow train / barrel train rides, Zombie paintball, corn cannon, goat walk, tractor-pulled hay rides, Trick-or-treating event, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, jumping pillow, pedal kart track, petting zoo, farm animals, group reservations
  2665 Sperry Avenue, Patterson, CA 95363. Phone: (209) 892-2015. Alternate Phone: (209) 402-0839. Fax: 209-892-2015. Email: [email protected]. Open: every October ; Fridays 4 pm to 10 pm, Saturdays from 10 am to 10 pm Sundays from 10 am to 8 pm Open weekdays for school field trips and group events. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Also,  huge pipe slides, corn seed pit, archery, corn hole board game, Punching Pumpkins game, and more! We also offer school field trips during the weekdays, 9 am to 4 pm. A field trip to our farm is a fun and educational experience for children of all ages!. (UPDATED: August 23, 2023)
• R.A.M. Farms, Inc - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, we also have pie pumpkins,
  716 N. Daubenberger Road, Turlock, CA 95380. Phone: (209) 668-2425. Alternate Phone: (209) 649-7078. Email: [email protected]. Open: September 20 to October 31 Sunday through Thursday from 10 am to 7 pm Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 10 pm See website for current hours. Directions: From Highway 99, take Fulkerth exit. Head East on Fulkerth to Golden State Boulevard. Turn left on East Canal Drive and head East until Canal Drive ends at North Daubenberger Road. Click here for a map and directions. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. With over 40 varieties, we offer the best selection of pumpkins, heirlooms, gourds, and winter squash. Our 20 acre corn maze is open for Freaky Flashlight Nights on Friday and Saturday nights. Hay maze, peddle tractors, snack bar, movies under the stars, pumpkin bowling, field trips, and birthday parties. Our U-pick sunflowers and zinnias and produce stand our open daily July through September. Honor box available. (UPDATED: July 22, 2019)
• The Country Pumpkin - Certified Organic, pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field where they grow, pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn, corn maze, kiddie (mini) corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, U-pick and already picked, farm market, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, mining for gems, petting zoo, farm animals, events at your location (call for info)
  19300 E highway 88, Clements, CA 95227. Phone: 209-467-8320. Email: [email protected]. Open: seasonally mid-mn,September 14, 2021 - October 30, 2021 2022 Wednesday and Thursday 11 am to 6 pm Friday to Sunday 10 am to 6 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, AndroidPay, ApplePay. Click here for our Instagram page. Family owned and operated Organic Pumpkin Patch. Lots to do for adults and kids alike, come out to the country and see us. The Country Pumpkin facebook page. (ADDED: July 08, 2022)

Halloween Costumes

Here are some of the most popular Halloween costumes for children this year. For more choices, see our Halloween costumes pages.

• Inflatable Riding Dinosaur Costume for Adults - everyone LOVES this costume. It's a hit where ever you go!
• Harry Potter Costume Kids Plush Robe - With a hood, one for each house, Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, Hogwarts
• Wizard Robe Cloak Halloween costume for Kids
• Girl's Sparkle Princess Costume - In pink, for small girls
• Sew your own Halloween Costumes with Patterns from the Singer Sewing Reference Library
• Pizza Costume for Kids - A giant slice of pizza Halloween Costume for Children and Teens
• Easy Halloween Costumes for Children - Miniature patterns for 3 to 12 year old children, just enlarge and use
  

 

 

Find Related Information and Resources Here!

Here's the quick list to related farms for PYO, Honey, Pumpkins, Christmas trees, etc.:

You may find these websites useful!

• Local pick your own farms for apples, strawberries, raspberries, corn, tomatoes, etcr
• Farm markets and roadside stands
• Local Honey Finder
• Children's consignment sales
• Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
• Christmas Tree Farms and lots
• Road tripping and camping tips, tricks and How-to's
• Fun Factory Tours
• Venues for you event: Farms, Wineries, Orchards for your event, wedding or party
• Easter egg hunts
• Festivals: Fruit and vegetable festivals
• Winery tours and wine tastings
• Horses: rides, stables, lessons, trails
• Maple Syrup farms and sugarworks
• Bed and Breakfasts on Farms, Wineries, Ranches and Orchards
• Zombie Paintball venues
• Environmental resources
• Consumer fraud information
• Wholesale food sources
• Resources for Farmers
• Pumpkin patches
• Corn mazes