Picking pumpkins out of a crate at your nearest supermarket may be more convenient, but going to a pumpkin patch and making a family-friendly fall excursion out of it is definitely more fun.
Between Coastside farms and suburban lots dotting the Peninsula, there are plenty of places to pick out pumpkins. Many pumpkin patches offer fall-themed festivities like hayrides, haunted houses and corn mazes, plus everything from picnic areas and flower u-picks to petting zoos and more. Read Stephanie Lam’s guide to local pumpkin patches that go beyond the gourds below.
Trapped in a corn maze,
Julia Brown
Six Fifty Editor
editor@thesixfifty.com
These Peninsula pumpkin patches go beyond the gourds with family-friendly festivities
From corn mazes and petting zoos to hayrides and flower u-picks, local pumpkin patches serve as family-friendly fall activity hubs.
United Nations Association Film Festival offers ‘Messages For the Future’
This year marks the 28th annual United Nations Association Film Festival, with screenings of 60 films that relate to the association’s dedication to human rights. The festival takes place Oct. 16-26 at various Peninsula and San Francisco venues.
Redwood City couple blends cultures to launch an Indian Filipino food concept
Redwood City residents Karen and Rahul Singh are pioneering a cuisine as unlikely as their love story: Indian Filipino fusion.
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Be sure to check out our October events guide for more things to do!
Yay Birds!: Oct. 11-Nov. 8 Artist Jane Kim (co-founder of Ink Dwell) has curated a multi-artist exhibition celebrating all things avian at the Andra Norris Gallery in Burlingame.
San Carlos Art & Wine Faire: Oct. 11-12 Find art by more than 200 artists, food, wine, live entertainment and a family fun zone at the annual San Carlos Art & Wine Faire.
The B-52s and Devo: Oct. 16 New wave legends The B-52s and Devo come to Mountain View for the “Cosmic De-evolution Tour.”
United Nations Association Film Festival: Oct. 16-26 The annual film festival this year has a theme of “Messages for the Future,” with screenings in Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, Stanford and San Francisco.
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival: Oct. 18-19 The “world pumpkin capital” holds its annual celebration of the mighty autumn gourd, featuring a pumpkin parade, harvest-inspired arts and crafts, live music, pumpkin sculpting, pumpkin-flavored food and drinks and more.
Chocolate Fest: Oct. 18 Sample tasty treats from Bay Area chocolatiers and enjoy live jazz, door prizes, a silent auction and more at this annual fundraising event of the Congregational Church of the Peninsula.
Halloween at Gamble Garden: Oct. 25 Meet Eloise the opossum and other animal guests from Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo at Gamble Garden’s Halloween event, which also includes face painting, crafts, a scavenger hunt and more.
Bay Day: Oct. 25 Save The Bay celebrates its 10th annual Bay Day (rescheduled from Oct. 4) with a volunteer wetland restoration project at Menlo Park’s Bedwell Bayfront Park.
Plan Ahead:
An Evening with Joan Baez: Oct. 29 Iconic singer and activist Joan Baez will discuss her memories of the early days of Kepler’s at a fundraiser celebrating the 70th birthday of the beloved bookstore.
Laser ABBA: Nov. 1 Among the many offerings from De Anza College’s Fujitsu Planetarium is a laser show featuring hits by the Swedish supergroup such as “Dancing Queen” and “Mamma Mia” set to a dazzling light display.
The Raven at Windy Hill: Nov. 1 Learn about ravens and listen to Edgar Allan Poe’s famous poem “The Raven” while taking a leisurely walk led by Midpen docent naturalists at Windy Hill Preserve.
Dı́a de los Muertos: Nov. 2 Redwood City’s annual Dı́a de los Muertos celebration includes a speech and procession, ceremonial altars made by community members, food vendors, live entertainment, face painting and more.
Murder for Two: Through Nov. 2 A cast of just two hardworking actors bring to life (no pun intended) a zany crew of characters in this madcap musical murder mystery, staged by Hillbarn Theatre.
Holidays at the Johnston House: Nov. 8 Attendees can take a tour of the historic Johnston House; shop for gifts; partake in cider, wine and food; and listen to live music.
Nightfall at Filoli: Through Nov. 10 Glowing mushrooms, a meadow full of pumpkins, spooky scarecrows and more await visitors to Filoli after dark during its Nightfall takeover, during which folks can stroll the estate by moonlight and find seasonal fun.
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