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As the air gets cooler and neighborhood decorations take on a distinctive orange and yellow hue, locals all over the Bay Area are gearing up for their annual pumpkin patch visit.
There are several family-friendly patches scattered across the Peninsula and South Bay where children and adults alike can browse through hundreds of hearty orange pumpkins and pick the right gourd just in time for Halloween. Multiple patches and farms even have non-pumpkin-related activities, including corn mazes, haunted houses, train rides and petting zoos.
Many farms, like Pastorino Farm and Andreotti Family Farm on the Coastside, have been operated by the same family for generations. They have decades of knowledge about how to craft the friendliest and most interactive attractions. Others, including ABC Tree Farms, operate several suburban patch locations, making it an accessible option for locals.
Take a stroll through these pumpkin patches embracing the autumn spirit in Silicon Valley.
Aanya, left, and her mother, Pratiksha Somaia, right, walk through a corn maze at Webb Ranch in Portola Valley on Oct. 1, 2024. Photo by Magali Gauthier. 
Dust is kicked up around a tractor during a hayride at Webb Ranch in Portola Valley on Oct. 1, 2024. Photo by Magali Gauthier. 
Cali McNealy helps her daughter Soleil, left, put a pumpkin in a wheelbarrow at Webb Ranch in Portola Valley on Oct.1, 2024. The family plans to donate the pumpkins to patients at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. Photo by Magali Gauthier.
Webb Ranch
Pumpkins are the star of the show in the fall at Webb Ranch. The farm has organic carving pumpkins, baking pumpkins and gourds in specialty colors. There are also other kid-friendly activities like bounce houses, a farm obstacle course, a corn maze, tractor hay rides, a petting zoo and a reptile zoo.
Food trucks may be on-site on weekends, and Webb Ranch organic produce is available for purchase while supplies last. Outside food is allowed, but pets are not. School groups and other organized groups can visit by appointment.
The ranch has been owned and operated by the Webb family since 1922. Every year, the third- and fourth-generation owners deck out the patch with cozy fall decorations to usher in the season.
Webb Ranch, 2718 Alpine Road, Portola Valley; Instagram: @webbranchinc. Open daily through Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; activities close at 5 p.m. A weekday activity pass is $5-$15 each; weekend activity pass is $10-$35 each; children 2 and under free. Reservations are required for weekend activity passes before 3:30 p.m. Visit their website for activity pass details or to make reservations.
Arata’s Pumpkin Farm
A haunted barn, a petting zoo and a 2-acre, minotaur-themed hay maze? Arata’s Pumpkin Farm has it all. Families can shop around for pumpkins around the property, then stroll over to partake in the various activities. The farm also offers hayrides, train and pony rides and picnic areas for visitors.
The farm claims to be one of the oldest sustainable pumpkin farms in San Mateo County and has been around since 1932. Visitors can buy VIP passes or season passes to get convenient parking spots and attraction access. The farm also hosts parties and school programs.
Arata’s Pumpkin Farm, 185 Verde Road, Half Moon Bay; 650-726-7548, Instagram: @arataspumpkinfarm. Open in October Sunday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Friday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Activity prices vary; for details or to make reservations, visit the farm’s website.
Susan Houser, left, helps pick out pumpkins for her daughter Hannah Miller at Farmer John’s Pumpkin Farm in Half Moon Bay on Oct. 2, 2025. Photo by Seeger Gray. 
San Francisco resident Owen Wing pulls a wagon of pumpkins to buy at Farmer John’s Pumpkin Farm in Half Moon Bay on Oct. 2, 2025. Wing said he plans to have a pumpkin-carving party with his roommates. Photo by Seeger Gray. 
A 2-year-old with her family from Redwood City examines pumpkins at Farmer John’s Pumpkin Farm in Half Moon Bay on Oct. 2, 2025. Photo by Seeger Gray.
Farmer John’s Pumpkin Farm
Farmer John’s provides a fun and relaxed family atmosphere at its pumpkin patch. There are numerous pumpkin varieties for visitors to browse and choose from, including mini pumpkins, Atlantic Giants and many more.
Patrons flock to the 30-year-old farm for its iconic tipi, vintage tractor rides and hayrides. The farm also regularly offers local food trucks and face painting on weekends. Pets are welcome, and there are no entry or parking fees.
Farmer John’s also has an event space that can be booked for parties and educational field trips, where children can learn about the life cycle of a pumpkin and the different varieties of pumpkins. Locals Danny Lopes and Danny Bretao, also known as “The Dannys,” have owned the farm since 2021.
Farmer John’s Pumpkin Farm, 850 Cabrillo Highway North, Half Moon Bay; 650-730-9258, Instagram: @farmerjohnspumpkinfarmhmb. Open daily through Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
ABC Tree Farms
Come fall time, ABC Tree Farms’ pumpkin patches can be found throughout the Bay Area, with nearby locations including San Mateo, Santa Clara, Burlingame and Daly City. The third-generation, family-owned and operated business started over 70 years ago and operates seasonal pumpkin patches and Christmas tree retail locations throughout the Bay Area.
Depending on the location, pumpkin patches also offer outdoor inflatable parks, water slides, face painting and paintball. ABC Tree Farms’ patches can also host birthday parties and groups for events. While families can visit the patches in person, ABC offers pumpkin deliveries and discounts for bulk purchases.
ABC Tree Farms, 1863 S. Norfolk St., San Mateo; open from 2-8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 3 Serramonte Center, Daly City; open from 2-9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 1800 El Camino Real, Burlingame; open from 2-9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 3712 El Camino Real, Santa Clara (entrance on Halford Avenue); open from 2-8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Locations open through Oct. 31. Instagram: @abctreefarmsfun. Activity prices vary; check their website for details.
Queen’s Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes are available at Queen’s Pumpkin Patch. Other activities include a petting zoo, tractor and hayrides, a corn maze, pony rides, pumpkin slingshots, a climbing wall, gold mining and bumper boats.
In operation since 1984, Queen’s Pumpkin Farm advertises itself as a place with “No bounce houses, no scary Halloween characters.” It’s part of Cuny Farms, which specializes in Christmas trees and pumpkins with five locations in Northern California.
Queen’s Pumpkin Patch, 12985 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga; 408-252-9820, Instagram: @queenspumpkinpatch. Open daily through Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is $9.30 each, season admission pass is $26.90 each and prices vary for activities; see website for details and tickets.
Rancho Siempre Verde
Head to Rancho Siempre Verde in Pescadero for a chance to pick pumpkins, fresh flowers and apples at its weekend Farm Festival. Visitors can enjoy making fall wreaths, playing on the farm’s big slide and swing set and riding on a tractor. Families can even picnic while admiring a view of the ocean.
All profits from the farm’s Fall Festival help the farm grow and donate organic vegetables to Bay Area food pantries. Admission covers one car with up to six guests, and dogs are also welcome. The farm also holds a Christmas Tree Winter Festival with a tree u-cut starting in November.
Rancho Siempre Verde, 2250 Cabrillo Highway, Pescadero; 659-224-9103, Instagram: @rancho.siempre.verde. Open Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $115 per car online, $125 per car in person and includes the choice of five pumpkins, a bag of farm-grown apples, a bouquet of pick-your-own farm flowers and activities. Wreath-making supplies, premade wreaths and extra flowers or produce are available for purchase.
Pastorino Farms
Decorated like a colorful Old West farm, Pastorino Farms is a Half Moon Bay hub for autumn activities. Guests can stroll around and admire the pumpkins throughout the farm grounds. There are also opportunities to purchase gifts and food, and activities include train, pony and hayrides, a petting zoo and a giant slide and jump house for kids. The farm also has a haunted house and face painting on October weekends, and it offers field trips, educational tours and event space.
Pastorino Farms opened in 1957, serving as a year-round retail nursery for plants, cut flowers and gifts. First-generation owner Hank Pastorino started the patch in 1971 and built the festive seasonal displays that can be seen around the patch today.
Pastorino Farms, 12391 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay; 650-726-6440, Instagram: @pastorinospumpkinfarm. Open daily through Oct. 31 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Ride and attraction prices range from $5-$15 each.
Andreotti Family Farms
Hearty orange pumpkins can be picked alongside stunning sunflowers at Andreotti Family Farms. Visitors can also hop on a hayride or walk through the farm’s corn maze. Closer to Halloween time, the farm holds Fright Nights where thrill-seekers can navigate through the maze with eerie embellishments around every corner.
The Coastside farm is approaching 100 years old and has been managed by three generations of Andreottis. The family focuses on sustainably growing its organic vegetables and sells them at its farm stand on weekends. The farm is also open for tours and private events.
Andreotti Family Farms, 800 Cabrillo Highway North, Half Moon Bay; 650-720-0428, Instagram: @andreottifamilyfarmsoffical. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; sunflower season runs through Nov. 23. Corn maze admission is $13.44 each, hayrides are $8.27 each, sunflower field admission only is $13.44 and picking up to six sunflowers is $19.65 each, $11.37 per child ages 4-10; children 3 and under don’t require tickets.
From left to right: 4-year-old Alyna Arevalo, 9-year-old Tim Maltsev, and 9-year-old Julian Arevalo sit and enjoy ice cream at Lemos Farm in Half Moon Bay on Oct. 2, 2025. Photo by Seeger Gray. Alyna and Julian’s mother Gina Arevalo said she takes them to Lemos Farm every year. 
Pumpkins on display at Lemos Farm in Half Moon Bay on Oct. 2, 2025. Photo by Seeger Gray. 
Pumpkins on display at Lemos Farm in Half Moon Bay on Oct. 2, 2025. Photo by Seeger Gray.
Lemos Farm
October time means it’s a Halloween palooza at Lemos Farms, where the grounds are outfitted with spooky decor, colorful signs, robust pumpkins and other fall vegetables. Customers can sink their teeth into pumpkin-based foods like ice cream, pie and award-winning bread. Other attractions include pony, train and hayrides, a haunted house, gem mining, a petting zoo, a slide and jumpers.
Known for its painted horse statue outside the farm’s entrance off Highway 92, Lemos Farm also hosts birthday parties, private events and experiences, field trips and goat yoga. Besides pumpkins, the farm grows Christmas trees, corn and hay and raises livestock.
Lemos Farm, 12320 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay; 650-726-2342, Instagram: @lemosfarmhmb. Open daily in October from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekends only in November through Nov. 16. Admission is $17.99-$19.99 for adults, $29.99-$37.99 for kids. Prepaid tickets are recommended as walk-in tickets are limited based on capacity levels.
Bob’s Pumpkin Farm
If you prefer picking pumpkins away from a crowd, Bob’s Pumpkin Farm is an ideal place to go. Located off Highway 1 in Half Moon Bay, guests can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere while choosing from a wide variety of pumpkins and other gourds. The farm also features a clear view of the ocean and hosts a small petting zoo. Parking and admission are free, and leashed dogs are welcomed on-site.
Bob’s Pumpkin Farm, 2900 Cabrillo Highway South, Half Moon Bay; 650-726-4567. Open daily in October from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
