Fall 2026 guide to Sacramento-area pumpkin patches and corn mazes
Check out where you can get your fall fix in and around the Sacramento area.
The fall season brings the return of pumpkin patches and corn mazes to Northern California.
Many pumpkin patches and corn mazes kick off the season starting the last weekend of September or by early October and are open through Halloween.
Below are some you can visit that are located in and around the Sacramento area.
COOL PATCH PUMPKINS – DIXON
Dixon’s Cool Patch Pumpkins off Interstate 80 is open for the fall season.
Every year, its corn maze changes. In the past, the maze has set a world record for its size. This year’s maze is dedicated to the founding fathers.
Anyone looking to buy tickets to the corn maze must be 18 years or older, and all minors in the maze must be accompanied by an adult.
Cool Patch Pumpkins also offers a pumpkin patch, a hay castle, hayrides, a “corn bath” where you can play in a giant pool of corn, and food and drinks.
HOURS: Open daily through Halloween, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.LOCATION: 6150 Dixon Avenue West, Dixon, California, 95620 PRICE: Admission is free, but some activities require payment. The cost for the corn maze is $25 per person. Children 5 and under are free.
For more details, visit their website.
FOG WILLOW FARMS – WILTON/ELK GROVE
Fog Willow Farms in Wilton along the banks of the Cosumnes River near Elk Grove welcomes tens of thousands of schoolchildren each year, according to its owner.
Pumpkin season begins on Sept. 26.
People can expect pig races, hay rides, family mining, frozen treats, petting zoos, kettle corn, lemonade and barbecue (on weekends).
HOURS: Monday-Friday from 12-6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.LOCATION: 11011 Cecatra Drive, Wilton, California, 95693PRICE: Admission is $12 per person. Children 2 and under are free.
For more information, visit their website.
DELL’OSSO FAMILY FARMS – LATHROP
Lathrop’s popular Dell’Osso Family Farms boast several activities, including the corn maze, haunted castle, Dell’Osso Express Train, slides, a pumpkin treehouse, blasters, mini golf, animal zoo, pedal cars, an obstacle course, a thrill hill and hayrides.
HOURS: The farm is open daily from Oct. 2 until Halloween.Weekdays: gates open at noon and last entry is at 7 p.m.Weekends: gates open at 10 a.m. and last entry is at 7 p.m. Halloween hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.LOCATION: 501 Manthey Road, Lathrop, California, 95330COST: Monday through Thursday: $24.95 per personFriday: $29.95 per personSaturday and Sunday: $34.95 per personChildren under 2 years old are freeThere is an additional cost for gem mining, pumpkin blasters, carousel, pony rides and pumpkin painting.
For more information, visit their website.
BISHOP’S PUMPKIN FARM – WHEATLAND
Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm has three different corn mazes depending on individual skill levels. You can also take a free hay ride into the pumpkin field.
Visitors can also climb aboard the BPF Line, take a “sunflower stroll,” visit a petting zoo or ride a carousel and other attractions.
Admission to the pumpkin farm is free most days, but some activities require a different number of tickets. There is a parking fee on some days.
HOURS: Farm hours vary depending on the month and day of the week.LOCATION: 1415 Pumpkin Lane, Wheatland, California, 95692COST: Admission to the farm is free, but some attractions require payment.
The farm is open through Nov. 15. For more details, visit their website.
DAVE’S PUMPKIN PATCH – WEST SACRAMENTO
Vierra Farms, the home of Dave’s Pumpkin Patch in West Sacramento, offers several family-friendly activities enjoyable for all ages. Visitors can wander through the pumpkin patch, get lost in a 10-acre corn maze, ride a pony or try their “jumping pillow.”
HOURS: Sunday through Thursday, open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.LOCATION: 3010 Burrows Avenue, West Sacramento, CaliforniaCOST: To enjoy food or pick pumpkins, no admission is required. All other activities require tickets that cost $12 from Monday through Friday and $20 on the weekend. Grandparents get in for $17. There are also seasonal pass specials. Ages 2 and under are free.
The pumpkin patch is open through Halloween.
Visit their website for more information.
DUTCH HOLLOW FARMS – MODESTO
Dutch Hollow Farms in Modesto has dozens of fall attractions including the mazes in 12 acres of corn, a pumpkin patch, petting zoo and “critter barn,” zip lines, wagon ride, apple cannon, gem mining and pony rides.
Opening Day for the fall pumpkin season at Dutch Hollow Farms is Oct. 2. The season runs through Nov. 1.
HOURS: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hours will also be extended towards the end of October. They ask to visit their Facebook for updates.LOCATION: 2500 Santa Fe Ave, Modesto, California, 95357COST: A Farm Day Pass for those 3 and older is $15 on weekdays or $20 Friday-Sunday. A pass for seniors or members of the military costs $10 on weekdays and $12 on weekends. You can get a pumpkin season pass for $40, or $25 for seniors and members of the military. The pumpkin patch is a free attraction, while the day pass covers many more attractions. The apple cannons, gem mining and pony rides are also available for an additional fee.
For more details, visit their website.
APPLE HILL – EL DORADO COUNTY
We all know that Apple Hill is a popular spot to find everything apple, but many farms also have great pumpkin patches.
Here’s a full list of nearly a dozen farms in Apple Hill that sell pumpkins.
KEEMA’S PUMPKIN FARM – ELK GROVE
“Come enjoy the country,” is Keema’s Pumpkin Farm’s slogan. The family-oriented pumpkin farm in Elk Grove has been in the family for over 100 years.
The farm has a corn maze, tractor rides, farm animals and U-pick pumpkin fields for the whole family. It’s open from Sept. 25 until Nov. 1. Note: This farm is cash only.
HOURS: Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. On weekends, it’s open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. LOCATION: 6532 Point Pleasant Road, Elk Grove, California, 95757COST: Daily entrance fee is $10 for adults ages 13 and up, $8 for kids ages 2-12. The fee includes access to the corn maze, hay ride, pumpkin field, farm animals, hay pyramid and a hay maze for those ages 5 and under.
For more details, visit their website.
FOWLER RANCH – LINCOLN
Fowler Ranch in Lincoln has a pumpkin patch, brewery and a farmers’ market on Sundays.
HOURS: Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.LOCATION: 3111 Lincoln-Newcastle Highway, Lincoln, California, 95648 Sierra College Boulevard and Highway 193 intersection
The pumpkin patch opens on Sept. 26. For more details, visit their website.
LITTLE FIELD FARMS – LOOMIS
Little Field Farms in Loomis has plenty of family activities including a corn maze. There’s also a four-acre U-pick pumpkin patch and a pumpkin launcher.
Little Field Farms is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
LOCATION: 9000 Horseshoe Bar Road, Loomis, California, 95650
For more details, visit their website.
SOLSTICE FARMS – LOOMIS
Solstice Farms in Loomis has a “pumpkin patch after dark” that’s open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday-Sunday starting Oct. 1.
Expect pumpkins, fire pits, cotton candy, popcorn and cornhole. You can reserve a fire pit with s’mores. Admission is free without a reservation.
Hot cider and hot chocolate are also available for purchase.
LOCATION: 4250 Hansen Road, Loomis, California, 95650.
For more details, visit their website.
THE FLOWER FARM – LOOMIS
The Flower Farm in Loomis has a pumpkin patch that opens on Sept. 19. There’s also a gift shop, winery and cafe. Other activities include Yoga in the pumpkin patch on some days, and you can reserve a “picnic in the pumpkins” package.
HOURS: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday and Thursday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. LOCATION: 9280 Horseshoe Bar Road, Loomis, CaliforniaCOST: Entry is free
For more details, visit their website.
HORTON IRIS GARDEN – LOOMIS
You can pick a pumpkin from the field starting Sept. 26. There’s also a gift shop and u-pick flower garden.
HOURS: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. LOCATION: 7440 King Road, Loomis, CaliforniaCOST: Entry is free
For more details, visit their website.
BOBBY DAZZLER’S PUMPKIN PATCH – WOODLAND
Bobby Dazzler Farms in Woodland has tons of unique attractions including a corn bath, a cow train, a Milo Maze, face painting, bounce house, bungee jump and a huge pumpkin patch.
The farm offers free parking and admission, including to a play zone. But several attractions have to be purchased.
Bobby Dazzler’s Pumpkin Patch is open from Sept. 26 through Halloween.
HOURS: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and SundayLOCATION: 23300 County Road 99D, Woodland, California, 95695COST: Free entrance to patch. $8 for the maze
For more details, visit their website.
FANTOZZI FARMS – PATTERSON
Fantozzi Farms in Patterson opens its corn maze on Sept. 26 and its haunted corn maze on Oct. 2. The haunted corn maze is available each Friday and Saturday night in October from 7-10 p.m.
Winners of a scarecrow contest will be announced on Nov. 3.
Admission gives access to corn mazes, the pumpkin patch, and courtyard attractions like a hayride, corn seed pit, pipe slides, a jumping pillow, cornhole, live pig races and more.
HOURS: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Friday 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. LOCATION: 2665 Sperry Avenue, Patterson, California.COST: Admission costs $15 on Monday-Thursday. It’s $16 on Friday-Saturday. The haunted maze is $5.
For more details, visit their website.
DEER CREEK FARM – ROCKLIN
The Compassion Planet Pumpkin Patch at Deer Creek Farm raises money for a mentoring program for aged-out foster youth.
There’s a kids’ play area, a shopping boutique, and weekend activities like face painting.
The pumpkin patch is open from Sept. 25-Oct. 31.
HOURS: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. LOCATION: 5465 Pacific Street, Rocklin, CaliforniaCOST: Admission is free
For more details, visit their website.
ZITTEL FARMS – FOLSOM
Zittel Farms has its opening weekend on Sept. 25. Besides pumpkins, you can experience a hay ride, pony ride, a hay pyramid and a corn maze.
There are other events throughout October, including a pie contest, costume contest and pumpkin painting and carving contests.
HOURS: Opening weekend is 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. LOCATION: 6781 Oak Avenue, Folsom, CaliforniaCOST: Admission is free
For more details, visit them on social media.
R.A.M. FARMS – TURLOCK
R.A.M. Farms’ pumpkin patch in Turlock returns on Sept. 25 and its corn maze opens on Oct. 2.
Kids can play in a hay maze, sandbox, or in tractor tires.
HOURS: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Oct. 1. After Oct. 2, hours are Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.- 10 p.m. LOCATION: 716 North Daudenberger Road, Turlock, CaliforniaCOST: Kids’ activities are free with the purchase of a pumpkin
For more details, visit their website.
SONS FARM FRESH – OAKDALE
Sons Farm Fresh in Oakdale has a hay maze, corn pits and game tables. There’s also a pumpkin barn that’s a cool spot to take photos.
The pumpkin village has free admission and parking, but there are separate fees for a petting zoo, gem mining or a haunted maze.
HOURS: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. dailyLOCATION: 1936 East F Street, OakdaleCOST: Admission is free
For more details, visit their social media.
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