2023 Powell River, Comox Valley, Sunshine Coast areas of British Columbia Pumpkin Patches And More.org

Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other Halloween activities in Powell River, Comox Valley, Sunshine Coast areas of British Columbia? Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in Powell River, Comox Valley, Sunshine Coast areas of British Columbia, sorted by county. 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. Most 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 the info, they don't always report changes to me!

And if you know of one I missed and want to add it or correct the information, please let me know! If you are looking for pumpkin weigh-offs and the US and world's largest pumpkins, see this page! Want to do a fundraiser selling pumpkins? See this page! There are affiliate links on this page. Read our disclosure policy to learn more.

New for this year, see our Top Ten list of best pumpkins to make pumpkin pies and for baking and cooking. Also, our Master List of 100 Varieties of Pumpkins for every purpose. Then see this page for our easy pumpkin pie from a real pumpkin recipe.

New! We just went live with our latest website, FunFactoryTours.com - As they name implies, you can find a fun factory tour, including chocolate, automobiles, historical forts and sites, famous buildings, active Federal facilities like dams, a mint, NASA, even fun geology: like fossils and volcanic areas They're fun, inexpensive and educational! And for road trips and camping, see RoadTrippingAndCamping.com

Updates for November 2023

Most pumpkin patches and corn mazes usually open by mid September, some earlier! You may also like a local zombie event or Zombie Paintball!. The world's best pumpkin pie recipe is here, and the pie crust recipe is here! And we have home canning, preserving, drying and freezing directions. You can access many pumpkin and other recipes and other resources from the drop down menus at the top of the page or the site search.  If you are looking for pick your own apples with pumpkins and often also fun activities, see this page.

NOTE: Many farms went out of business in the past 2 years and others are dropping their websites and switching to Facebook pages thus breaking all links to them. If a link is broken please click the "click here to report a broken link or blank page" so we can find the replacement link! Thanks!

After Halloween, find a Christmas tree at a local Christmas tree farm (and enjoy a bonfire, smore, hot chocolate and free hayrides, and often Santa visits! And next Spring, you'll want to take your children to a free Easter egg hunt - see our companion website to find a local Easter Egg hunt. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me! And Find a a local farm market here

Pumpkin Patch Listings, by county

Click on Resources above, if you need a county map

Comox Valley

• Coastal Black Estate Winery - pumpkin patch, corn maze, haybale maze, farm animals, bonfires, restrooms, pumpkin patch in the field, petting zoo, tastings
  2186 Endall Road, Black Creek, BC V9J 1G8. Phone: 250-337-8325. Email: [email protected]. Open: Saturdays & Sundays from October 12th - 27th (including Thanksgiving Monday), 10 AM to 4 PM (Rain or Shine). Directions: 2 km down Endall Road on the left until you see our sign. Please do not go by house numbers. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/ MasterCard. Small hay maze for children to run through. Small petting zoo with a pig, a turkey, some goats, 2 baby water buffalos, and a ram. Even a fire in the pumpkin patch that you can sit around!! Pick Your Own Pumpkin right from their acre and a half Pumpkin Patch. Wander through a Hay Bale Maze, play some Festive Fall Games, and have memorable photos taken in the Pumpkin Photo Booth. Admission is FREE. Carving Pumpkins vary in price based upon the size you select. Coastal Black is also the home and production facility of Big D's Bees Honey, established by Daniel Ludwig in 2007. Dan and Justine Ludwig utilize their 600 colonies of honeybees to pollinate the pumpkins, blackberries, raspberries and blueberries on their family farm. School and Group Tours to our Pumpkin Patch will be available weekdays in October. Children will learn about how pumpkins are grown and the important work done by honeybees on the farm. Each child in the class will be able to pick their own pumpkin from the Pumpkin Patch and carry it home with them. Delicious Hot Apple Cider and Hot Chocolate made with their own Big D's Bees Coco Honey, and experience a warm and special family tradition in the pumpkin patch. Washroom Facilities On Site. (UPDATED: January 25, 2018)
  A visitor writes on October 28, 2013: "Thoroughly enjoyed it. Open spaces, crisp air, fun kids' activities, delicious wines and meads."
• Shamrock Farm - Uses natural growing practices, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, kiddie (mini) corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, we also have pie pumpkins, haunted house, Trick-or-treating event, farm market, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
  2276 Anderton Road, Comox, BC V9M4B2. Phone: 250-339-1671. Email: [email protected]. Open: October 1 to October 31 (including Thanksgiving Monday); from 10 am to 5 pm; Spooktacular evening events are listed on our Facebook page. Picking updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. . We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Cheque. Click here for our Facebook page. Celebrate Fall on a family run pumpkin farm. Pumpkins are our speci alty. Over two dozen varieties are growing in the fields, from white, red and pink to deep green and bright blue. Decorative gourds and mini one pound ornamental pumpkins to hefty 100-pounders. - U-pick pumpkins, Giant Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkin Barn, Farm Animals, Kids Corn/Hay Maze, Hay Rides (weekends only 11 am to 4pm), Spooktacular Evening Events, Pumpkin Contests, Sweet Treats & Tricks, Hot drinks & pumpkin pie, birthday parties, school tours. Free admission.

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Halloween Costumes

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Here's the quick list to related farms for PYO, Honey, Pumpkins, Christmas trees, etc.:

• Local pick your own farms for apples, strawberries, raspberries, corn, tomatoes, etcr
• Farm markets and roadside stands
• Local Honey Finder
• Children's consignment sales
• Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
• Road trip and camping tips, tricks and How-to's
• Venues: Farms, Wineries, Orchards for your event, wedding or party
• Easter egg hunts
• Fruit and vegetable festivals
• Winery tours and wine tastings
• Horse rides, stables, lessons, trails
• Maple Syrup farms and sugarworks
• Bed and Breakfasts on Farms, Wineries, Ranches and Orchards
• Pumpkin patches
• Corn mazes
• Zombie Paintball venues
• Christmas Tree Farms and lots
• Environmental resources
• Consumer fraud information
• Wholesale food sources
• Resources for Farmers

 

 

Find Related Information and Resources Here!

• Farm markets and roadside stands
• Pick Your Own fruits and vegetable farms
• Home canning supplies at the best prices on the internet!
• Local fruit and vegetable festivals
• Christmas Tree Farms & lots
• Easter egg hunts
• Local honey finder
• Locally raised Meat, Milk and Eggs
• Environmental information and resources
• Consumer fraud and scams information
• Farms For Your Event for birthday parties, weddings, receptions, business meetings, retreats, etc.
• Maple Syrup Farms, sugarworks, maple syrup festivals
• Horse Rides And More
• Winery Tours And Tastings
• Farm Bed And Breakfasts
• Wholesale Food Sources 
• Pumpkin patches (THIS website, you're already here)
• Corn mazes