Nothing says it’s Fall like going to a Pumpkin Patch! Whether you simply want to pick out that perfect pumpkin to carve or make a day of it by enjoying the other attractions, there are many wonderful patches in the Sacramento area. We’ve enjoyed Dave’s Pumpkin Patch and the Silverbend Pumpkin Patch with our kids in past years. This year we are looking forward to checking out The Pumpkin Farm or Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm. They have great pictures on their websites, lots of attractions and look like a ton of fun. We will also try to get to Fog Willow Pumpkin Farm. It looks like it could be the best value around. Don’t forget to bring your camera, there are so many great photo opportunities at pumpkin patches!
Here are all the pumpkin patches I have found in the Sacramento area. Most open October 1st and stay open through the 31st.
CITRUS HEIGHTS
The Pumpkin Farm
7736 Old Auburn Road, Citrus Heights, CA
(916) 726-1137
Hayrides, pony rides, haunted barn, petting zoo, jumping castle, tower slides, go-kart train rides, scarecrows, and giant pumpkins.
DAVIS
Impossible Acres
26565 Road 97D, Davis, CA
530-750-0451
Pick-your-own pumpkin. Animal barn with goats, ponies, chickens. Hay maze, free tractor rides on weekends.
ELK GROVE
Keema Family Pumpkin Patch
6532 Point Pleasant Road, Elk Grove, CA
(916) 684-2334
Petting Zoo, Pumpkins, Hay Pyramid, Corn Maze
Phillips Farms / Michael David Vineyards
4580 West Highway 12, Lodi, CA
(209) 368-7384 or (209) 368-5801
Pumpkin patch-already gathered from the field and petting zoo.
NATOMAS
Bastiao Farms Goblin Gardens Pumpkin Patch
3845 El Centro Road, Sacramento, CA
(916) 925-2947
Hay pyramid, largest corn maze in Sacramento County, hay maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, antique tractors, slide, blow-up inflatables, produce and kiddie cars.
SACRAMENTO
Roemer Pumpkin Patch
6851 Hedge Road, Sacramento
(916) 381-4331
Free parking, free admission, free hayrides (wkds only), free hay pyramid, and a free hay maze, free wagons to pull pumpkins in. 5 acre corn maze (wkds only) – $5.00 admission fee, Kids 5 and under free.
WEST SACRAMENTO
Dave’s Pumpkin Patch
3010 Burrows Ave
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 849-9450
Hay rides, pony rides, bounce house, hay maze, pumpkins.
WHEATLAND
Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm
1415 Pumpkin Lane, Wheatland, CA
(530) 633-2568
Petting Zoo, Train, Hayride, Play areas – slides, swings, tree house; Shops, Bake Shop, Apple Cider machine, Corn Maze, Coyote Mountain – special slides & pan for gold.
WILTON
Fog Willow Pumpkin Farm
11011 Cecatra Drive, Wilton, CA
(916) 687-4547
Barrel train, hay rides, petting zoo, pony rides, crafts, haystack and barbecue during the weekends.
Written by Keilah Woodard
My love for exploring and creating experiences with my three kids led to the founding of SacramentoSidetracks.com in 2009. I realized that Sacramento has so much to offer and I was excited to share my findings with other parents. Besides simply having fun, these are the other positive side effects of taking my kids on outings that I’ve discovered: we have quality time together away from the distractions at home, we cultivate our curiosity, learn new things, conversations are triggered by what we see and do, we connect and bond as a family, and we create new memories. Ready to get sidetracked, too? Let me be your guide!
