Best Albany Area Pumpkin Fields

ALBANY, CA — Heading out to a pumpkin patch to pick the biggest pumpkin isn’t just about finding the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern. It’s a chance to head out with the family in a cherished autumn tradition full of exciting activities.

Many pumpkin patches offer free activities like hayrides, corn mazes and games for the kids. Picking your own pumpkin also is a good way to benefit the local farmers who grow them.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin patch is relatively safe; mask and social distancing guidelines and hours of operation may change. Before you go, it’s best to call ahead to the field or check its website.

Here are some of the top pumpkin patches in the Albany area to visit in 2021:

• Clayton Valley Pumpkin Farm & Christmas Trees
• Emerald Forest Christmas Trees & Great Pumpkin Patch
• Glass Pumpkin Harvest
• Moore Pumpkin Patch and Christmas Trees
• Moreland Pumpkin Patch
• Nicasio Valley Pumpkin Patch
• Piedmont Avenue Pumpkin Patch
• Pomeroy Pumpkin Patch
• Shadelands Ranch Pumpkin Patch
• Speer Family Farms Pumpkin Patch