During the month of October, pumpkin patches spring up throughout Marin and Sonoma counties. Whether you just need that perfect pumpkin for the front porch or want to go out for a full day of fun, you¹ll find a wide variety of patches that offer a tremendous array of goodies and activities, in addition to the popular rotund squash.

In the mood for organic pumpkins, gourds, squash, apples and vegetables, or­ even organic ice cream for those warm October days? Visit West Marin’s Nicasio Valley Farms Pumpkin Patch.

If you want the experience of a real working farm, head to Peter’s Pumpkin Patch at Spring Hill Cheese Farm in Petaluma, where you can pick your own pumpkin, dig for potatoes, taste their freshly made cheese, pet farm animals, milk a cow, navigate the hay maze, and enjoy delicious homemade pumpkin ice cream.

 

Also in Petaluma, the Pumpkin Fairy Godmother descends upon the Adobe Pumpkin Farm each weekend to sprinkle magic fairy dust, tell enchanting stories and visit with children. This working farm also includes a haunted manor, antique tractor display and many gift shops, including a Christmas Shoppe to get you ready for the next season.

Those looking for a challenging hike might try the 4-acre corn maze at the Petaluma Pumpkin Patch. Although known for its maze, which is personally designed anew each year by Farmer Jim and is also open at night for the truly adventurous, this patch also offers pumpkins, gourds, squash, activities, and special events.

From pumpkins to baked goods to hay rides and petting zoos, October is a great month to get out and enjoy our wonderful North Bay fall weather.

For a list of pumpkin patches in Marin and Sonoma counties, check out the annual roster of pumpkin patches on the Marin Mommies blog.

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Posted by:  Frank Howard Allen Realtors