The Pumpkin Farm, Fog Willow, Kids Inc. at Apple Hill, Dave’s Pumpkin Patch

Besides picking out a special pumpkin to take home, most of these patches have a variety of attractions such as hayrides, corn mazes and petting zoos that make for a complete day’s outing. Don’t forget to bring your camera and take advantage of great photo opportunities

DIXON

Cool Patch Pumpkins
6586 Milk Farm Road, Dixon
(530) 746-8725
Open 9/24 – 10/31
Hours: Daily 9am – 8pm 
World Famous Corn Maze – changes ever year, must be 18+ or accompanied by an adult (check out more info here)

Silveyville Pumpkin Farm
6248 Silveyville Road, Dixon
(707) 678-1823
Open 10/1 – 10/31
Hours: M/W/F 12pm – 6pm, Sat-Sun 10am – 6pm

ELK GROVE

Keema Family Pumpkin Patch
6532 Point Pleasant Road, Elk Grove
(916) 684-2334
Open 9/24 – 10/31
Hours: Tues – Fri 11am – 6pm, Sat & Sun 10am – 6pm
Fields of pumpkins, Corn Maze, Hay Rides to the pumpkin fields, farm animals, photo opps.

FOLSOM

Zittel Farms 
6781 Oak Ave, Folsom
(916) 989-2633
Open 9/24 – 10/31
Hours: Weekdays 9am – 5pm, Weekends 9am – 6pm

LATHROP

Dell’ Osso Family Farm
501 S. Manthey Road, Lathrop
(209) 982-0833
Open 10/1 – 10/31
Hours: Mon – Fri 12pm – 8pm, Weekend 10am – 8pm
Corn Maze, Haunted Castle, Dell’Osso Express Train, NEW Hillside Slide, NEW Tiny Town, Hay Ride, Goat Walk, Duck Races, Tire Pyramid, Dell’Osso Speedway, Animal Zoo, Ball Shoot Arena, Tire Play Area, Lawn Games, Mini Golf, Low Obstacle Course, Kiddie Play Land, Spinning Pumpkins,
Pillow Jumping, Children’s Interactive Parade, Pig Races & Entertainment

SACRAMENTO

Roemer Pumpkin Patch
6851 Hedge Road, Sacramento
(916) 381-4331
Open 10/1 – 10/31
Hours: Tues – Fri 10am – 5pm, Sat – Sun 9am – 5pm

Uncle Ray’s Pumpkin Patch
5610 Garden Hwy, Sacramento (Natomas)
916-997-8573
Open 10/1 – 10/31
Hours: Daily 10:00am-6:00pm

WEST SACRAMENTO

Dave’s Pumpkin Patch 
3010 Burrows Ave
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 849-9450
Open 9/24 – 10/31
Hours: Sun – Thurs 10am – 7pm, Fri – Sat 10am – 9pm

WHEATLAND

Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm
1415 Pumpkin Lane, Wheatland
(530) 633-2568
Open 9/10 – 10/31
Hours: Varied – see website

WILTON

Fog Willow Pumpkin Farm
11011 Cecatra Drive, Wilton
(916) 687-4547
Open Wed 10/1 – 10/31
Hours: Mon – Fri 11am – 6pm, Sat – Sun 9:30am – 6pm

 

Please remember this information is always subject to change, so double check before you go.

Apple Hill

A fall tradition for many Sacramento families is a visit to Apple Hill! This group of more than 50 ranches is located just an hour from Sacramento. There is a map of the ranches/farms below that you can print out and use as a guide. They are open all year round, but the best time to go is in the fall. October tends to be more crowded, but the changing colors of the leaves makes it so beautiful! October is also the best time for picking apples. November is still a good time to go as it has cooled off and it is more comfortable than the sometimes hot October days.

With so many ranches to choose from, it is important to take a look at the activities available and check out the map before you go with your kids!  Having it planned out will make all the difference and enable you to have a full day of fun.

Tips and extra info:

• My number one tip for you is to either go early in the day on the weekend or go on a weekday if at all possible
• Download this map of the Apple Hill farms
• Apple Hill put together a list of Kids Activities for your visit
• Check out our review of Apple Hill and see the 3 different farms we visited…and loved
• Download this free official Apple Hill app – it is user-friendly and will help you navigate the Apple Hill Farms, local dining, recreational areas, stay-over options, events, and more.
• Activities & Events in Apple Hill for October & November

Fall Hiking

See the changes colors of nature on these  family-friendly nature trails and hikes.

Cosumnes River Preserve Nature Trails – Galt

Effie Yeaw Nature Trails – Carmichael

Gibson Ranch Trail – Elverta

Hagan Park Wooded Trail next to the American River – Rancho Cordova

Hidden Falls Hike – Auburn

Miners Ravine Trail – Roseville

Nimbus Fish Hatchery  River Trail – Gold River

Quarry Trail – Auburn

The Oak Nature Trail – Folsom

UC Davis Arboretum – Davis

Zen Garden Hike – inside Black Chasm Cavern Park

Fall Festivals & Activities

October – November

Giant Pumpkin Festival
When: Saturday, October 1 – Sunday, October 2
Where: Elk Grove Regional Park
What: Giant pumpkin weigh-off, pumpkin regatta, kids zone, live entertainment, and more.
Cost: FREE; parking $10.00

Nature Fest
When: Sunday, October 9; 10am-3pm
Where: Effie Yeaw Nature Center
What: Live animal presentations, kids activities, guided nature walks, food, and more.
Cost: $7.00 per adult, $3.00 kids free, 2 and under free

Auburn Community Festival
When: Saturday, October 15; 9:30am – 4pm
Where: Recreation Park, Auburn
What: Costume contest and parade, live music, food, kids area and more.
Cost: FREE

Floating Pumpkin Patch
When: Sunday, October 23; 1pm – 4pm
Where: Mike Shellito Indoor Pool, Roseville
What: Hunt for your pumpkin in the pool this year! Once you pick your pumpkin, you can decorate it at our pumpkin decorating station. The pool is open for recreational swim throughout the event. There are games, bounce houses and story times. Costumes are encouraged.
Cost: $10.00 admission, under age 2 free; $15.00 admission & pumpkin (Advance registration required)

Pumpkin Splash Patch
When: Saturday, October 22; 1-3pm
Where: El Dorado Hills Community Pool
What: Children 3 to 10 years of age should come wearing their swimsuits for this holiday hunt. Participants will hunt for their perfect pumpkin in the heated pool, decorate it and take it home. In addition, there will be open swim and the Marshall Medical inflatatable will be available. Price includes a pumpkin, decorating supplies, swim pass for the day and a special Trick-or-Treat goodie bag.
Cost: $18.00 per kid; pre-registration required

Pumpkins and Planes
When: Saturday, October 29; 10am – 2pm
Where: Aerospace Museum
What: Celebrate Halloween early with Amelia Bearhart and friends on Saturday, October 29th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in our huge outdoor Air Park. Fly on by for trick-or-treating, music, Halloween-themed activities, and games for the whole family! Don’t forget your boarding pass for our haunted aircraft!
Cost: $15 general admission; kids 3 and under free; suggested donation of $1 per person to tour the haunted aircraft.

Sacramento Harvest Festival
When: November 18-20; 10am – 6pm
Where: Cal Expo
What: Holiday shopping, showcasing hundreds of vendors, exciting entertainment, unique food inspiration for Thanksgiving, and more. The show also features demonstrating artists, live on-stage performance acts, great musical bands, strolling entertainers, as well as a KidZone area with arts, crafts, and activities for the little ones throughout the event!
Cost: Adults $9.00, Kids 12 & under FREE

Run to Feed the Hungry
When: Thursday, November 24; 8:15am
Where: J Street just west of Sacramento State campus entrance
What: Annual 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk on Thanksgiving morning to support Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. This Sacramento tradition is not only the largest run in Sacramento, but also the largest Thanksgiving Day fun run in the country.
Cost: Adults $35.00-45.00, Youth $20.00

Halloween Celebrations

Spooky Halloween River Cruise
When: October Weekends
Where: Leaves from Old Sacramento L Street Dock
What: One-hour cruise on the Sacramento River, Halloween coloring/activity sheets for kids, music, face painting.
Cost: $20.00 per person

Halloween Fright Fest at Six Flags
When: Fridays – Sundays, September 24 – October 31
Where: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Vallejo
What: Enjoy frightful fun and spine-tingling adventures. Watch as the park transforms from “Thrills by Day” to “Fright by Night.” Seasonally-themed shows, attractions and lots of kid-friendly activities during the daylight hours. There’s traditional trick-or-treating in Looney Tunes Seaport, an elaborate pumpkin patch with cookie decorating and a pint-sized hay maze. When the clock strikes 6:00 p.m., the sun goes down and the ghouls come out! Chilling new haunted maze, and scare zones that will have you looking over your shoulder (and everywhere else!) in Mt. Rotting Cemetery and Arachnid Alley.
Cost: $45.99 and up

Fairytale Town Safe and Super Halloween
When: October 15, 16, 22, 23; 5-9pm
Where: Fairytale Town
What: Enjoy 4 days of trick-or-treating and family friendly fun at the 36th annual Safe & Super Halloween! This Halloween extravaganza features treat stations, a costume parade, hands-on activities, and lots of fun.

Trick or Treat at Sacramento Children’s Museum
When: Monday, October 31; 10am-12noon
Where: Sacramento Children’s Museum, Rancho Cordova
What: Calling all boos and ghouls, join in for a fun day of trick-or-treating featuring multiple candy stations, outside play, art activities and more! SCM is hosting Trick or Treat on Halloween in 2022. Please check back for updated information.
Cost: FREE (advance registration required); They are welcoming a donation of new or gently used children’s books for their lending library.  

Halloween Musical Saw Pop-Up + Photography
When: Saturday, October 29; 9:30am & 11:00am and Sunday, October 30; 10:30am & 12:00pm
Where: Saturday – William Land Park, Sunday – Arden Park
What: Wear your Halloween costumes and join Jillian (guitar/voice) and Caroline (on musical saw) for a fun and spooky morning of Kids Music in the Park! Photographer, Valerie Leddy, will be present to capture candid photos of you and your family enjoying the event and music for you to own, print, and enjoy for years to come. Grow your child’s love for music in a welcoming social setting with other families ages 0-5 (although older children are always welcome). Classes are 45-minutes long. 
Cost: Saturday in William Land Park – $65 per household/family.
Sunday in Arden Park – $25 per household/family (no photography)
Pre-registration is required and space is limited.

Halloween Haunt
When: Saturday, October 29; 4-8pm
Where: Safetyville USA, 3909 Bradshaw Rd., Sacramento
What: Set in Safetyville USA, the unique miniature city, the event features carnival games, a costume parade, safety demonstrations and activities, and of course, Trick-or-Treat stations.
Cost: $5.00 per person, kids 3 and under FREE

Trick-or-Treat in the Historic District
When: Saturday, October 29; 1-4pm
Where: Historic District of Folsom
What: Visit Historic Folsom for some good old fashioned Trick or Treating! Fun and treats up and down the district!
1-4PM Trick or Treating with all participating merchants on Sutter Street. 1-4pm Jump Houses, Games, Prizes and more!
Cost: FREE

Wee Halloween
When: Wednesday, October 29; 11am and 2pm
Where: Crocker Art Museum
What: The Crocker kicks off a thrilling Halloween weekend for little ghosts and goblins of all ages with a fun-filled, family-friendly gallery experiences featuring festive stories, a few tricks, and the opportunity for families to take costumed portraits.
Cost: $25.00 adults and kids (Advance registration required, sells out early)

Please continue to check back throughout the season as I will be adding new events as I find out about them.

Happy Fall from my family to yours!