Pumpkin Patches In Palo Alto: Your Guide To Fall Family Fun

Fall is here, and a trip to the pumpkin patch is the perfect way to celebrate. From picking out pumpkins and wandering corn mazes to sipping hot cider, these local spots in and around Palo Alto offer a little something for everyone. It’s a chance to enjoy the crisp air, make memories and dive headfirst into the season.

Here’s a look at some favorite pumpkin patches in the Palo Alto area. Many of these spots do require tickets or reservations, so make sure to confirm details before heading out.

Webb Ranch

Address: 2718 Alpine Rd, Portola Valley, CA 94028
Phone: n/a for pumpkin patch; email: Atlee@WebbRanchInc.com
Details: Pumpkin patch is open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. every day from September 26 through October 31, 2025 (activities close at 5 p.m.). Webb Ranch offers pumpkin picking, seasonal produce and family-friendly farm photo ops; reservations are required for some weekend activities. Activities include bounce houses, a corn maze, tractor hay rides, and more! Walk-ins are welcome during the weekdays; reservations are required for weekends.

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Queen’s Pumpkin Patch

Address: 12985 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070
Phone: (408) 898-8896
Details: Open daily from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. through October 31, 2025. Queen’s Pumpkin Patch offers a petting zoo, hay rides, home-grown pumpkins and a sunflower patch. Tickets are required, with pumpkins and different activities priced individually.

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Lemos Farm

Address: 12320 San Mateo Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Phone: (650) 726-2342
Details: Runs through November 16, 2025, Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Activities at the pumpkin patch include pony rides, train rides, a haunted house and a petting zoo. Families can also enjoy themed photo ops and food vendors. Pre-purchased tickets are recommended, as at-the-door tickets are limited and based on farm capacity.

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Farmer John's Pumpkin Farm

Address: 850 N Cabrillo Hwy, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Phone: (650) 730-9258
Details: Open daily from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. during pumpkin season, ending on October 31, 2025. No general admission fee or reservations required; pumpkins priced individually. Pets are welcome.

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Arata’s Pumpkin Farm

Address: 185 Verde Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Phone: (650) 726-7548
Details: Open daily through October 31, 2025 (9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Sunday - Thursday; 9 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday). In addition to pumpkin picking, families can enjoy a massive hay maze, haunted barn, pony rides and more! Admission varies by activity; see attractions page for reservation recommendations and evening hours.

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Pastorino Farms

Address: 12391 San Mateo Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Phone: (650) 726-6440
Details: Open daily through October 31 from 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. With a wide variety of pumpkins and farm stand produce, guests can enjoy farm activities, seasonal decorations and festive family fun. Attractions open (weather permitting) in October from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., including a hay ride, train rides, pony ride and a petting zoo; haunted house and face painting available on weekends (see website for pricing).

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Happy pumpkin picking — here’s to crisp days, colorful fields and fall memories close to home!