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Northern California's Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, Hay Rides and More
 Where you can find a pumpkin patch, corn maze, safe trick-or-treating, hayrides and other Fall and Halloween fun near you! Many corn mazes and hayrides are still open in November! Be sure to scroll down the page, some are big! ! Click here to see what a trip to a pumpkin patch or corn maze is like!  Want to make the worlds best pumpkin pie, from a fresh pumpkin?
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This page provides a detailed list of Northern California's pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hay rides and other Halloween farm stuff!!   Click here to see the listings of pumpkin patches, corn mazes and farms in Northern California or just scroll down the page! 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.  All should 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 all information, they don't always report changes to me!

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On our Pick-your-own website, we also have pages with our own simple instructions on canning, freezing and drying  many other fruits and vegetables, such as  how to make jam, apple butter, applesauce, spaghetti sauce, salsa, pickles, ketchup or freezing corn  (these links open new pages, just close them to return here).   Be sure to come back at Christmas if you are looking for a cut-your-own Christmas tree farm!   Look at the bottom of the page for links to resources on home canning, picking tips, recipes, etc..

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Northern California's Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, Hay Rides and More, by County

Remember: ALWAYS call (or follow the link to the farm's own website, if the name is a blue link) to confirm the information before you go! They may close, run out or change events, times, etc. without notifying me!

Butte County

  • Book Family Farm - They say their pumpkin patch will be closed until further notice on see this page on their website
    Pumpkin patch, wildlife tours, on & off site horse-drawn carriage rides, concerts, special events, festivals, petting zoo, field trips, farm parties and weddings.
    8977 Hwy 99, Durham, CA, 95938. Phone: 530-893-3139. Phone: 530-342-4375. Email: bookfamily@hotmail.com. Directions: 10 miles South of Chico on Hwy 99, approx 90 miles North of Sacramento. Click for MapQuest Directions. Open: September - Dec 7 days a week.  (UPDATED: September 21, 2010) (UPDATED: October 01, 2009)
  • Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Patch
    September 25 - Nov 1, 2004 (sorry - I haven't found any more current information). Directions: 10 miles South of Chico on Hwy 99, approx 90 miles North of Sacramento. Possibly try (530) 898-5699 - that is identified as a corn maze there.
  • Harvest Hill - pumpkins
    141 Mt. Ida Rd., Oroville, CA 95966. Phone: 530-534-9705.
    A visitor writes on October 09, 2008: "It was lovely. Close to home and delivers a nice product for the area. Small but still fun. They have homemade crafts for sale and hot apple cider. Not sure about much else. A cute little farm. " (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: October 09, 2008)
  • Johnson Farm - pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field,
    113 Higgins Avenue, Gridley, CA 95948. Phone: 530-846-5871. Email: johnsonupickfarm@yahoo.com. Open: Saturday and Wednesday, from 8 am to 3 pm, mid - May thru October. Directions: From Yuba City go 3 miles north of Live Oak, right on Turner Ave, and immediate left on Meyers. From Chico go 2 miles south of Gridley, left on Evans-Reimer, then right on Meyers. From Oroville go right on East Gridley Road, left on Larkin, just past Mazanita school go right on Higgins Avenue. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. We are a small family farm. Mark Johnson has his masters in organic weed control and is always striving to grow produce using sustainable farming methods.  (UPDATED: September 25, 2011) No Pick-your-own apples in 2011,
  • Max's Miracle Ranch - Follows organic practices, pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, train rides, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, haunted rides, Pumpkin Weigh-Off, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, events at your location (call for info)
    3476 Smith Avenue, Biggs, CA 95917. Phone: 530 354-7168. Alternate Phone: 530 868-1026. Fax: 530 868-1026. Email: stevewilliamsb@aol.com. Open: Pumpkin Patch and Harvest festival opens September 25,2010 through November 1,2010 open ever day 9am to 6pm; The harvest festival and pumpkin patch will re-open September 25,2010 and run through Noveber 1,2010 . Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Pumpkin updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Highway 99, From Yuba City, 20 minutes north on Highway 99, turn left onto West Rio Bonito, Right onto Smith Avenue 1/3 mile to parking. From Chico, 20 minutes south turn right onto West Rio Bonito turn right onto Smith Avenue 1/3 mile to Parking -. Click here for a map and directions. Cherries and Apricots June-July, Peaches and Nectarines July-August, Plums, squash, Tomatoes, Corn, Melons and Berries July-August Pumpkins and Apples, Nuts September-October. We follow organic practices, but are not seeking certification. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. Max's Miracle Ranch is a very special place with a family atmosphere, where you can spend the day riding on our vintage logging train, playing with farm animals, picking your own fruit and vegetables, enjoying story time or having a picnic. Our new attraction this year is "Gold Panning" where you might just strike it rich with a nugget or two. School/Group field trips are available. (UPDATED: September 03, 2010) (ADDED: August 25, 2008)

Del Norte County

  • Brock Land and Cattle - pumpkin patch, hayrides ,
    1690 Morehead Rd., Fort Dick, CA 95531. Phone: 707-464-4286. Open: 10am-6pm. Directions: Call for directions. Payment: . Free hay rides on weekends (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: October 29, 2010)

Glenn County

  • Country Pumpkins - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, haunted corn maze, kiddie (mini) corn maze, Honey from hives on the farm, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, face painting, petting zoo, farm animals
    7152 Highway 32, Orland, CA 95963. Email: pumpkins@digitalpath.net. Open: see our website for current hours. Directions: located 4 miles east of orland on the north side of state highway 32, between orland and chico. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. daily corn maze benefits local 4-H clubs. we have over 25 varieties of colored pumpkins and gourds, local honey, almonds, walnuts, and pistacios. play area for kids includes a hay pyramid, corn box, and slide. critter corral is an antique wood barn with chickens, rabbits, sheep, goats, and a baby calf for the kids to enjoy. plenty of free parking. (UPDATED: October 05, 2011)
    A visitor writes on October 13, 2008: "An Orland tradition, the corn maze and pumpkin patch have been around for years. The whole operation is run by a local family and they work with the community. The pumpkins and corn maze are grown every year with help from the local 4-H division and the are even special fund raising events that benefit 4-H and Orland High School. They offer a large selection of heirloom pumpkins, specialty gourds and some delectable varieties perfect for pie. If your looking to make the perfect jack-o-lantern you can pick your pumpkin yourself or pick from the piles they've already selected. If your missing that special touch to your fall decorations they have dried corn stalks available. As if all thats not enough they even sell local honey.
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Humboldt County

  • Christie's Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, corn maze, haunted corn maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, birthday parties, school tours
    2870 Glendale Drive, Blue Lake, CA 95525. Phone: 707-668-5135. Fax: 707-668-1943. Email: sherry1231@suddenlink.net. Directions: Hwy 101 North to Hiway 299 east-right on Blue Lake exit, left under freeway, follow signs to big red barn. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in October. Open: Monday through Friday 12:00 pm to 5:30 pm Saturday and Sunday 9:30 to 6:00; Night Mazes 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm call for dates. Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze open October1st through October 31st. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: October 22, 2008)
  • Loving Earth Gardens - follows organic practices, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, horse-drawn hay rides, Pick-your-own apples, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, school tours
    2950 Janes Road across from mad river hospital/school, Arcata, CA 95521. Phone: 707-825-9298. Email: drawsmurd@excite.com. Directions: take 101north to janes/giuntoli exit in Arcata, turn west and follow road to farm, (large eastbound curve, driveway 1st on right) And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in April through November. Open: 7days 8-6 We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, only. lots of berries and root veggies! CSA available!
    A visitor writes on October 11, 2009: "Nothing going on at this farm except the growing of weeds. More of a crash pad than a farm, I'm sad to say."
  • North Coast Co-op - follows organic practices, pumpkin patch
    Bayside, CA. Phone: 822-2575, 826-8667. School tours in October to a farm to pick a pumpkin to take home. The short tour teaches about organic farms and the importance of farming to the local economy.
  • Warren Creek Farms - Certified Organic, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
    1171 Mad River Road, Arcata, CA 95521. Phone: 7078226017. Alternate Phone: 7074966280. Email: giuntolifarms@suddenlink.net. Open: Same as market hours except for night mazes October 23, 30 and 31; Gates close at 10pm on these nights. Directions: From 101, take the Giuntoli Lane exit. Go West and take the frontage road on the right (Heindon Road), to Miller Lane to Mad River Road. Follow the signs to the County boat ramp and Mad River beach. We are the first ranch on the right past the old Canal School. This is also part of the Hammond trail. Click here for a map and directions. Daily in October, weekdays 1pm to 5pm, weekends 9 to dark; Entry fee for maze 4 and 5 dollars depending on age; No fee to enter farm, pumpkins by the pound; Food and drink available on weekends; Call (707)496 6280 for group pricing for maze entry. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Check, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers. (UPDATED: September 20, 2010)

Lassen County

  • Wemple's Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins, winter squash, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides, petting zoo
    450-525 Wemple Lane, Milford , CA 96121. Phone: 530-253-2514. Email us at: wemplespumpkins@frontiernet.net. Directions: Highway 395 to Wemple Lane And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in October. Open: October 1-31, 9am-5pm Open October 1-31 Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Dried Gourds, Decorative corn.

Mendocino County

  • Gowan's Oak Tree - pumpkins, pumpkin patch, wagon rides, Winter squash, gourds.
    6600 Hwy 128, Philo, CA, 95466. Phone: (707) 895-3353 or (707) 895-2964. Email: otiespinoza@pacific.net. Directions: Coming from Hwy 101: San Francisco to Cloverdale. Hwy 128 thru Boonville 8 miles. Coming from Eureka: Hwy 101 - Ukiah to Hwy 253 to Boonville, right turn. Open: Mar - Dec 8:30 am to 5:30pm daily; June - Nov 8am-6pm daily. Also prepicked apples, apple cider, peaches, pears, plums, vegetables.
    First weekend in April Apple Blossom Festival. Wagon rides thru orchards. U-pick pumpkins in October with wagon rides to pumpkin patch.

Modoc County

  • Do you know of any pumpkin patches, corn mazes, or other special Halloween events in this county? Please tell me about them - Click here to write to me!

Plumas County

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Shasta County

  • Hawes Ranch @ Farms Supply - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, corn maze, haunted corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, horse-drawn hay rides, haunted house, haunted rides, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, pony rides, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    21923 Dersch Road, Andeson, CA 96007. Phone: 530-949-9997. Alternate Phone: 530-365-8488. Fax: 530-365-6313. Email: ghawes@hawesfarms.com. Open: September 25 pm to October 31, 2010; Fridays 4 pm to 10pm, - Saturdays 10am to 10pm, - Sundays noon til dusk; Special October Hours; Last 3 Wednesdays AND Thursdays in October, we open 4pm til dusk; Weekday Specials: Monday - Tuesday 1 pm to 6pm; Wednesdays, Thursday and Friday 1 pm to 4pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Pumpkin updates: Click here for updates. Directions: We invite you to come out and treat yourselves to a day of fun on the farm! We are in California — located right along the Sacramento River between Anderson and Palo Cedro, where the old Deschutes Railroad used to run years ago. Click here for a map and directions. Plan to visit to the Farm! Farm Attractions: Daytime Corn Maze, Access to the Pumpkin Patch-Zip Line, Barnyard Jump-Cow Train Rides- Grain Train-Farm Animals-Express Railroad Train-Pig Races-Pizza Farm-Pony Rides-Duck Races and more!. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. (UPDATED: September 21, 2010)
  • Nash Ranch Pumpkin Patch - flowers, pumpkins, winter squash, Other fruit or veg, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, train rides, corn maze, haunted corn maze, haunted house, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo
    10925 Old Oregon Trail, Redding, CA 96003. Phone: 530-241-0763. Email us at: nashranch03@sbcglobal.net. Directions: We are located 1 mile South of Shasta College and about 4 miles north of Hwy 44 on Old Oregon Trail in Redding. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in October. Open: Daily from 10am to 5:30 and Friday and Saturday nights for the Haunted Corn Maze until 10PM, Starting October 3rd and ending November 1 with a haunted corn maze Halloween night; New Haunted house open Friday and Saturdays nights, dusk until 11:00PM - No entry fee!!! . Payment: Cash, Check. The antique tractor club will be having tractor pulls on the 15th and we will be showing fright night movies starting Friday nights at 7:00 for the brave hearted before they enter the corn maze starting the 14th. Bring your flashlights and lawn chairs for the night maze. If your friends get lost it could be a long wait. (UPDATED: October 02, 2008)

Siskiyou County

  • Dunsmuir's Halloween Carnival and Fall Festival - Jack-O-Lantern carving contest, costume contest, and the annual Girl Scout Carnival
    Dunsmuir, CA. Phone: 530-235-2177. Open: on October 31 only.
  • Hunter Orchards Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins, pumpkin patch, gourds
    Shasta Valley, CA. Phone: 877-877-2948 or 926-3850. Directions: north of Gazelle. This orchard also has prepicked apples, colorful gourds and other fall produce. This is a great adventure for kids....all us for directions toll free .
  • Little Folks Produce - pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, horse-drawn hay rides, wagon rides, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), Honey from hives on the farm, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    15109 Old Hwy 99, Grenada, CA 96038. Phone: 530-436-9974. Fax: 530-436-9974. Email: leeyaatkins@sbcglobal.net. Directions: Grenada  in northern California from Redding, going north on I-5 to Grenada/Gazelle exit No#766, then go west to Old Hwy 99 then south on Old Hwy 99 about 7 miles look for the Farm signs on the Hwy, The farm will be on the west side of the Hwy. This is also the same route when traveling south bound from Oregon. Open: June 14 through October 31 from 10am through 6pm, seven days a week. Produce Stand and Country Store, Picnic and Play Ground area. Petting Zoo and Pony Rides week ends only, Sundays Horse Drawn carriage Rides by appointments only. June 14 to September 14: Pumpkin Patch, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Horse Drawn wagons, games and prizes, Country story, Gift Shop, Back Goods, Jams & Jellies and much more. Our fall crop and pumpkins patch starts September 20th.
  • Oak Hill Gardens and Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, porta-potties, picnic area, school tours
    9309 North highway 3, Fort Jones, CA 96032. Phone: 530 5981188. Alternate Phone: 530 9250035. Email: weekleyj@gmail.com. Open: Saturdays and Sundays in October from 10am to 4pm, or by special appointment. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From Yreka CA, head south on highway 3 towards Fort Jones. Oak Hill Gardens and Pumpkin patch is approx. 18 miles from Yreka in beautiful Scott Valley, nestled between Fort Jones and Etna. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Come visit our pumpkin patch in beautiful Scott Valley and choose from cornstalks and 12 varieties of pumpkins to make your fall or Halloween decor complete. (ADDED: July 31, 2011)
  • Papa's Pumpkin Patch - Pumpkins, Winter Squash, Gourds, Indian Corn
    4916 Solus Drive, Weed, CA 96094. Phone: 530-859-2756. Open: October 1st thru the 31st, from 10 am until dark seven days a week. Email: burson@snowcrest.net. Grass picnic area, restrooms. Schools welcome. Pumpkins, mini pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: August 24, 2009)
  • Weed's Halloween Fright Night Carnival - Haunted House, game & food booths
    Weed, CA. Phone: 530-938-3056. Open: on October 31 only.
  • Yreka Pumpkin (Train) Run - Halloween-themed train ride
    Yreka, CA. Phone: 530-842-4146 or 1-800-973-5277.Open: held on the final Sunday of October. Children in costume, who are accompanied by a ticket holding adult ride the train free.

Tehama County

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Trinity County

  • Young Ranch - Pumpkin Patch & Cider Press
    Weaverville, CA, 96093. Open: Saturday October 15th, from 10AM to 3PM. Directions: Location: Behind Church of Nazarene, on Oddfellows Drive. Phone: (530) 623-6101

 

 

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