Nothing screams Fall more than a good old pumpkin patch! I get so excited when I start seeing them getting set up the end of September. There is something about pumpkin patches that gets me so giddy. Perhaps its the feeling of being a kid again and to see that same excitement in my kids eyes makes me so happy. Or maybe its the reminder that you can find pleasures in the simplest things in life.
Whatever it is, it gives me the warm and fuzzies and I like.
Fall is in full swing although the weather doesn’t seem to get that concept here in the Bay Area. It was a whopping 85 degrees today (Sunday) and on Saturday the thermometer in my car read 95 degrees at one point! Despite the heat, we went to check out an event in San Jose called Pumpkins In The Park. It was located in the big grassy area outside of the Childrens Museum so there was plenty of room for the kids to run around. Upon arrival, Andy Z was on the main stage. If you’ve never heard of Andy Z, he’s like the Bruno Mars of children’s music. Haha! The kids just love this guy and he is quite entertaining. He does shows all over the Bay Area and he has a pretty big fan base.
In addition to Andy Z, there were other performances by local entertainers throughout the day. Gabe had fun playing the festival games and jumping around in the jumpy castles. They had a huge pumpkin patch area too which was great for photo ops and a large arts and crafts section designated for decorating your pumpkin. We also saw several food trucks but didn’t stick around to eat there because it was just too hot.
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- Hole in one baby!
The weather is supposed to cool down in the next few days so I hope to take the kids to more pumpkin patches around the Bay Area.
I found several that are worth checking out throughout the rest of the month.
- Speer Family Farms Pumpkin Patch
Where: 2153 Ferry Point Alameda, CA
When: October 1-31
Times: 10am-10pm
Cost: FREE
Website: http://speerfamilyfarms.com/ - Perry Family Pumpkin Patch
Where: J.E. Perry Farms 34600 Ardenwood Blvd. Fremont, CA
When: Oct 1-31
Times: Mon-Fri 10-7, Sat-Sun 9-7
Cost: Mon-Fri FREE, Sat-Sun $1
Website: http://perryfarmsorganic.com/pumpkin-patch/ - G & M Farms
Where: 487 East Airway Livermore, CA
When: Oct 1-31
Times: Mon-Fri 2-6, Sat-Sun 10-6
Cost: FREE Admission (Corn Maze admission is an additional cost)
Website: http://gmfarms.com/mazeandpatch.php - Cool Patch Pumpkins
Where:6585 Milkfarm Rd. Dixon, CA
When: Sept 17-Nov 1
Times: 9-8 daily
Cost: $12 corn maze, $5 fun zone, $3 hay ride
Website: http://coolpatchpumpkins.com/ - Clancy’s Pumpkin Patch
Where: 1620 7th Ave. San Francisco, CA
When: Oct 1-31
Times: 9-9 daily
Admission: Free
Website: www.clancystrees.com - Uesugi Farms Pumpkin Park
Where: 14485 Monterey Rd. San Martin, CA
When: Oct 1-31
Times: Mon-Thurs 9-7, Fri-Sat 9-9, Sun 9-8
Admission: Free (parking is $5 on weekends)
Website: www.morganhillpumpkins.com
What are your favorite pumpkin patches in the Bay Area? Leave me a comment below!
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