Best Pumpkin Patches Around Pleasanton

PLEASANTON, CA — Heading out to a pumpkin field 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 ritual full of exciting activities.

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

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin farm is fairly 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 fields in the Pleasanton area to visit in 2021:

• Joan’s Farm & Pumpkin Patch
• Moore Pumpkin Patch
• Moreland Pumpkin Patch
• Arya Farm Produce
• Clayton Valley Pumpkin Farm & Christmas Trees
• Smith Family Farms
• Speer Family Farms Pumpkin Patch
• Three Nunns Farm