Looking for a great pumpkin patch in Salem Oregon or nearby? We gotcha covered!
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Finding the perfect pumpkin is one of those harvest season traditions that our whole family looks forward to each year. I also love to buy different varieties of pumpkins and squash to set out around the house for autumn decor. Halloween season wouldn’t be the same without some gorgeous orange pumpkins!
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Many local farms in the Pacific Northwest host some sort of annual pumpkin patch or harvest festival. If you’re new to the Willamette Valley, you’ll soon discover that everyone has their favorite pumpkin patch to visit for fresh produce, apple cider donuts, and pumpkin pies.
Here’s our roundup of the best pumpkin patches in or near Salem, Oregon.
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We update this post with current information regularly throughout the 2024 season.
Pumpkin Patches in Salem, Oregon
EZ Orchards (Salem) – 2024 INFO
5504 Hazelgreen Rd NE, Salem, OR 97305
EZ Orchards is a historic farm located just outside Salem. The farm market is open year-round and sells all kinds of fresh produce, as well as various gourmet foods and fresh donuts. The donut flavors vary by day of the week, so be sure to check the website for the current selection.
The raspberry donuts we got were so fresh, they were still warm!
There’s a picnic area and a play area outside the market too. This creates a perfect setup for customers to enjoy their ice cream or strawberry shortcake (early summer).
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EZ Orchards grows several apple varieties and produces hard apple cider in the French style, as well as an apple dessert wine. This is a wonderful place to visit any time of the year with the whole family!
The HarvestFest at E.Z. Orchards is family-friendly and focused on education. Their goal is to be a resource for the local community, and many school groups enjoy a farm tour in the fall.
- Dates: September 28-October 30, 2024
- Admission: $5 per person weekday AM (no hayrides); $7 per person weekday PM (hayrides included); $12 per person on weekends (ages 2 and under FREE). Friday 10/11 and 10/25 open all day with hayrides available due to school holidays.
- Activities: Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze, Hayrides, Petting Zoo, Face Painting, other outdoor games, playground, some live music on weekends.
- Pumpkin pricing: 45 cents/ lb. up to 100 lbs., 41 cents/lb. over 100 lbs.
- Open 7 days a week in October, Mon-Fri: 9 am-6 pm, Sat: 10 am- 5 pm, Sun: 11 am- 5pm
- NO PETS (except service animals)
https://www.ezorchards.com/harvest-festival
Fordyce Farms (Salem) – 2024 INFO
7023 Sunnyview Rd NE, Salem, OR 97305
Fordyce Farms is a U-Pick farm that is particularly known for its berries. The farm store also sells locally handcrafted goods and baked goods.
There’s a good-sized outdoor play structure, as well as some tables and chairs available outside for picnics.
- Admission: Free
- Weekday Activities: U-pick pumpkin patch and apples, playground, Hay Fort, Indoor Hay Maze, Coloring station, Corn Maze (ages 5 & under free, all ages $5.25), Farm Store with Fall Decor, Bakery, Milkshakes, Ice Cream, Apple Cider Donuts, Produce, & Gift Shop
- Open Monday-Saturday 9 am-6pm
- Check Facebook page for updates and information: https://www.facebook.com/fordycefarminc/
Powerland Heritage Park (Brooks)- 2024 INFO
3995 Brooklake Rd NE, Salem, OR, 97303
The Powerland Heritage Park is a fantastic pumpkin patch experience for families that enjoy trains and other antique vehicles and equipment.
Each year Powerland Heritage Park offers an immersive Halloween adventure where visitors undertake a quest on the historic trolley – for 2024 the theme is Saving Neverland – a Pirate Adventure. The adventure is a non-scary Halloween activity for all ages.
- Admission: $14 for children ages 2-12, $18 for kids age 12 up to adults.
- Dates: Weekends in October
- Attractions: admission price includes trolley rides, steam traction engine wagon rides, scavenger hunt, covered pumpkin patch and pumpkin decorating, additional kids activities.
https://www.facebook.com/AntiquePowerland/
Beilke Family Farm (Brooks) – 2024 INFO
4925 Rockdale St NE, Brooks, OR 97305
Beilke Family Farm is a U-Pick farm that specializes in apples. Their apple orchard is 10 acres of dwarf apple trees that includes 18 varieties of apples that are within easy reach of kids and adults. Our son loved tasting several different apples off the trees before choosing which ones to take home!
Bielke Family Farm has a field of pumpkins, squashes and gourds available for U-Pick. Our kids loved wandering the pumpkin patch to find their favorite pumpkin to take home.
Prices are reasonable, and once you’ve decided on your pumpkins, you can also enjoy the sunflower maze and other U-pick vegetables and fruit.
This is a great place for families looking for a U-Pick pumpkin patch without a lot of extra bells and whistles. There are plenty of great photo opportunities as well.
- Admission: FREE
- Activities: U-Pick pumpkins, apples, vegetables, fruits and flowers; sunflower maze, wood photo cutouts, some farm equipment to explore.
- Open: 7 days a week from mid August to November.
- Hours: Mon-Sat 8 am- 6pm; Sunday 11 am-6 pm
http://www.beilkefamilyfarm.com
@dinkumtribe We had a great time at Beilke Family Farm! Running through the sunflower maze, picking out the biggest, prettiest pumpkins, then tasting different apples and choosing the best varieties to take home. Admission is free, only pay for your produce. #pumpkinpatch #salemoregon #halloween2024 #appleorchard ♬ Candy Dream – chill kawaii girl
Pumpkin Patches within 1 hour drive of Salem
Fir Point Farms (Aurora) – 2024 INFO
14601 Arndt Rd, Aurora, OR 97002
Fir Point Farms has so much to offer, it’s worth stopping by even when it’s not pumpkin season! Their bakery and cafe serves lunch, and there’s plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.
Pets are welcome as long as they remain outside the food service area. Kids will love visiting the farm animals, too.
The Country Market at Fir Point Farms carries a wide variety of local gourmet foods. However its most unique feature is the row of presidential pumpkins along the top of the wall!
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- Admission: Free
- Activities (some free, others require a fee): U-pick pumpkin patch, corn maze, hay wagon ride, mini pumpkin painting, “polka dot express cow train” (barrel train), bounce houses, paintball shooting gallery, Noah’s Ark, Nature trail, Nut House, CornHole Toss, Petting zoo, Beer Garden.
- Wristband for activities available Saturdays and Sundays – $28
- Open September 28 -October 27th (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays, OPEN: Wednesdays-Sundays 10 am-5 pm).
https://www.firpointfarms.com/harvest-festival-1
Pumpkin Run at the Flower Farmer (Canby) – 2024 INFO
2512 N Holly, Canby, OR 97013
The Flower Farmer is a family-owned farm that also includes a miniature railroad, called the Phoenix and Holly. In the fall, the engine becomes a giant jack-o-lantern during the annual harvest festival, called the Pumpkin Run. The railroad runs throughout the farm, stopping by to visit the farm animals, the giant hay pyramid, and the pumpkin patch.
We stopped by here one afternoon and the boys spent a good half hour exploring the hay pyramid both inside and out. We’d never seen such a huge hay bale pyramid, and going inside to find your way through the maze made it extra fun!
The Flower Farmer also has a farm market stand and some food trucks offering refreshments. There’s space to picnic as well. If your family likes spooky events, check out the Boo train, which runs at night on selected weekends during the pumpkin run.
- Dates: October 1-31st, 10 am-6 pm
- Admission: free. Train rides are $10 for adults (age 13 and up), $7.50 for kids ages 2-12
- Activities: pumpkin train, pumpkin patch, farm animals, huge hay pyramid, farm stand.
https://flowerfarmer.com/index.htm
Bauman Farms (Gervais) – 2024 INFO
12989 Howell Prairie Rd NE, Gervais, OR 97026
We heard about Bauman’s Farm when our girls went there for a fall youth group event. Even though it was pouring rain the day they went, this popular destination was jam-packed with people. Our girls still had a fantastic day, despite the mud and crowds.
Bauman Farms has a huge selection of plants and garden supplies, as well as home decor and gift items.
There’s a bakery, coffee bar, fresh apple cider bar, fresh produce market, and lunch items for sale year-round. And that’s only inside the buildings!
Outside there are several seating areas, a barn and petting zoo, a giant play area, and a tire pyramid. These are all open during the rest of the year, not just in the fall.
Please note that if you want to enjoy the playground activities with your kids, a minimum $20 purchase at the farm store is required.
DON’T MISS THIS! The last 3 years, Bauman Farms has hosted a GIANT PUMPKIN DROP at the opening of their Harvest Festival. It’s epic, and we hope to see it firsthand this year! The drop for 2025 will be on October 5 at 1 pm.
The Harvest Festival includes even more activities (listed below). There are also several themed weekends for 2024, including a Sunflower Saturday, Bauman’s Cider Trail and a Cider Festival.
You can spend a full, fun day enjoying Bauman Farms.
- Dates: September 21 – October 30 2024
- Admission: $20 for weekday activities ($15 for seniors), $30 for weekend activities ($25 for seniors). Age 2 and under free with paying adult
- Activities (not all available on weekdays): Animal Petting zoo, Apple cannon, Barnyard bridge, Bauman Cidery, Bug Train (barrel train), Corn Maze, Dark Maze, Cider demo, giant slides, Gopher holes, Hayride, Jumping Pillows (bounce houses), Kids Zone, Little Tykes Zone, Nut House, Obstacle Course, Playground, Rope Maze, Tire Pyramid, Pumpkin Hill, Cider, donuts, other baked goods.
- Wristband for activities available
- Open Tuesday-Sunday 9-5 (closed Mondays). Not all activities available on weekdays
Detering Orchards (Harrisburg) – 2024 INFO
30946 Wyatt Drive, Harrisburg, OR 97446
Detering Orchards is another great destination even when it’s not pumpkin season. U-pick products, as well as pre-picked options, make it a good spot to get your in-season fruits and veggies, and you can enjoy a cool brew in the Saloon after a hot day of picking produce.
Year-round activities include a fenced playground, petting zoo, a mechanical bull, the Cider Barn, Treasure Mining, and a cow barrel train. There’s plenty to keep kids of all ages busy at Detering Orchards!
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- Admission: free
- Activities (fee required for some): U-Pick, kids playground, mechanical bull rides, animal corral, the Cider Barn, treasure mining, Cow Barrel train rides, wagon rides, apple blaster, corn maze, hay maze.
- Open 7 days a week June-December
https://www.deteringorchards.com/activities/other-activities/
Bose Family Farm (Albany) -2024 INFO
357 Cyrus Road NE, Albany OR
Bose Family Farm’s claim to fame is the huge corn maze – in 2021 it was a wolf’s head! Here was the design for the 6-acre corn maze in 2022.
They have previously offered an entry for a prize drawing if you find all 6 of the scarecrows – the prize was half a hog! My teens would love the maze, but little kids may find it a bit overwhelming.
There are various harvest decor items for sale, as well as their U-Pick pumpkin patch with over 35 varieties of pumpkins for sale. Pumpkin pricing ranges from 50 cents to $20.
- Dates: September 27 – November 2, 2024
- Admission: $5 per person, kids 5 and under FREE
- Activities (fee required for some): U-pick, corn maze, pumpkin patch, tractor hay rides ($2 per person, ages 5 and under FREE). NOTE: tractor rides are available at limited times.
- Open Thursday & Friday from 12-6 pm; Saturday & Sunday 9 am-6 pm
French Prairie Gardens (St. Paul) – 2024 INFO
17673 French Prairie Road NE, St. Paul, OR 97137
French Prairie Gardens is a huge family operation with activities and events going on throughout the growing season. The Pohlschnieder family works together in various capacities to run the farm according to their differing interests.
The site includes a bakery, garden center, farm market, and facilities for the many agri-tourism events they host. We highly recommend the Cookie Monster milkshake if you have a sweet tooth!
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French Prairie Gardens also has a sunflower festival in September before the Pumpkin Patch event in October. The dates for 2024 are September 14-29.
The sunflower festival is followed by the famous Pigtucky Derby pig races each weekend in October. It’s hard to think of an activity that’s missing from this incredible annual harvest festival!
- Admission: Tuesday & Wednesday = $15.99 (ages 2+); Thursday-Sunday = $25.99-$29.99 (ages 2+)
- Activities: varies by date – check website for special events. Includes: pumpkin patch, Pigtucky Derby pig races, corn maze, sunflower maze, rope maze, obstacle course, tube slide, farm ninja course, pig barrel train ride, tire swing, hand pump duck races, and more.
- Open Tuesday-Sunday October 5-27, 2024. Hours vary by day.
- NO PETS (except service animals)
Lee Farms (Tualatin) – 2024 INFO
21975 SW 65th Ave, Tualatin, OR 97062
For families with young kids, Lee Farms is the place to have a full day of fun! Besides the traditional pumpkins to choose from, kids can also jump on huge bounce pads, ride a giant slide, swing on an extra-large swing, play on multiple play structures and more.
Farm animals are interspersed throughout, and there’s also a super colorful barrel wagon train to ride for the younger ones. There are so many photo ops, it won’t be difficult to find the perfect spot for your fall family photo shoot.
Lee Farms also has a store and bakery that is open year-round with fresh baked goods and farm fresh produce.
@dinkumtribe I didn’t know I needed a gourd house until I saw this! 🤩 Pumpkins make me happy, and this house was so cheerful and fun that I couldn’t help but smile. #pumpkinpatch #gourd #pumpkin #pumpkinseason ♬ Dragonfly Keeper – Phildel
Lee Farms hosts Oregon’s Largest Sunflower festival in August before their pumpkin patch opening. Pumpkins, hay bales, corn stalks, and other fall produce items are available to decorate for autumn.
- September 21- October 31
- General Admission (everyone over 1 year old): $24.95. Seniors: $19.95 with ID
- Activities: Hay ride, corn maze, play area, animal viewing pens, hay maze, slide, bounce pillow, jump pad, barrel wagon rides, tricycle rides
- Open hours Tuesday-Saturday, 9 am-6 pm, Sunday 9 am-5 pm. Closed Mondays.
- NO PETS (except service animals)
- Tickets can be purchased in advance online
https://www.leefarmsoregon.com
@dinkumtribe For families with young kids, Lee Farms is the place to have a full day of fun! Besides the traditional pumpkins to choose from, kids can also jump on huge bounce pads, ride a giant slide, swing on an extra-large swing, play on multiple play structures and more. Farm animals are interspersed throughout, and there’s also a super colorful barrel wagon train to ride for the younger ones. There are so many photo ops, it won’t be difficult to find the perfect spot for your fall family photo shoot. #pumpkinpatch #harvestfestival #halloweenishere #oregonfarm ♬ Check Out (What I Got) – Danger Twins
Heiser Farms Pumpkin Patch (Dayton) – 2024 INFO
Heiser Farms is an affordable option for a pumpkin patch, particularly since they offer family group admission. With lots of activities available for all ages, it looks like a great destination for your fall fun!
- Open September 30th-October 29th on Saturdays and Sundays
- Hours: 10 am-5 pm
- Attractions: hay maze and corn maze (additional fee), petting zoo, pedal tractors, Hay pyramid and slide, Farmerville, pumpkins for sale, Grand Island Railroad, Water ducky races, inflated giant pumpkin, fire engine rides, petting Zoo, pumpkin cannon and more
- Admission: $8 per person over age 2. Family/ Group pricing available for 7 people or more
- Attraction wristband: $20
https://www.heiserfarms.com/pricing
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Yesteryear Pumpkin Patch and Christmas Trees (Wilsonville) – 2024 INFO
26801 SW Stafford Rd, Wilsonville, OR 97070
Yesteryear Farms takes the cake for sheer Halloween spirit! From the moment you enter through their wall of pumpkins (dozens of crates stacked in a wall with a different pumpkin variety in each one), you can’t help but feel that it’s truly spooky season.
Photo ops and activities abound at this fun pumpkin patch. Explore the corn maze and sunflower maze, then choose a pumpkin from the patch. Enjoy food from one of the many food trucks on site in their picnic area decorated with adorable hanging pumpkins and hay bales.
I took my teen daughters with me to Yesteryear Farms and we were all enchanted. We spent so much time exploring the beautiful fall, Halloween and Thanksgiving decor in the gift shop – it was hard to stay on budget! We heard from the salesperson that the Christmas gift shop is even better, so we’re already making plans to return.
@dinkumtribe If you’re looking to get into the Halloween spirit, Yesteryear Farms nails it! This is opening weekend, and the pumpkin patch, corn maze, food trucks and Halloween merch is ready to get you in the Halloween mood! #halloweenishere #pumpkinpatch #familyfun #oregoncheck ♬ The Pumpkin's Song (Menu Theme) – Oskar Schuster
- Admission: free
- Activities: pumpkin patch, 8-acre corn maze, hay maze, hay tower, fall character appearances (such as Jack Skellington and the Sanderson sisters), food and beverage trailer serving popcorn and drinks, food trucks and more.
- NEW FOR 2024 – Fall movie nights on Fridays. See the website for movie schedule.
- Dates: September-October Thursdays & Sundays, 9:30 am – 7 pm; Fridays and Saturdays 9:30 am – 9 pm
https://www.yesteryeartreefarm.com
Frog Pond Farm (Wilsonville) – 2024 Info
2995 SW Advance Road, Wilsonville, OR 97070
Frog Pond Farm offers family friendly fun with friendly llamas to boot! There are multiple bounce houses for different ages, and more than 80 different farm animals.
With plenty of playgrounds , games and more, Frog Pond Farm is a great way to celebrate the season.
- Admission: $15 per person over age 2; Bounce house admission $7
- Activities: Animal feeding (additional fee), playgrounds, bounce houses, pumpkin patch, various shows on weekends.
- Dates: September 20-October 27
https://www.thefrogpondfarm.com/pumpkin-patch
On The Edge Farm (Dallas) – 2024 Info
On The Edge Farm is a new, family-owned farm between Rickreall and Dallas. Established in 2023, they have farm animals and pumpkins in a beautiful setting overlooking a pond. This is the perfect place to visit if you want an authentic farm experience and few crowds.
There’s a fun play zone for kids, and a covered area that’s available to rent for birthday parties. We loved the huge variety of pumpkins and the fun photo ops with farm animals (Highland cows, longhorns, llamas and more).
- Admission: $5 ages 12 and up, $3 ages 6-11; 5 and under free
- Open: Tuesdays-Sundays (closed Monday)
- Hours: 9-5 Tuesday-Friday, 9-6 on Saturdays and Sundays
- Pumpkin prices based on size ranging from $5-$40; decorative porch packages also available (several pumpkins and a bale of straw)
https://www.facebook.com/ontheedgefarm/
@dinkumtribe On The Edge Farm is a new, family-owned farm between Rickreall and Dallas. Established in 2023, they have farm animals and pumpkins in a beautiful setting overlooking a pond. This is the perfect place to visit if you want an authentic farm experience and few crowds. There’s a fun play zone for kids, and a covered area that’s available to rent for birthday parties. We loved the huge variety of pumpkins and the fun photo ops with farm animals (Highland cows, longhorns, llamas and more). You can read more about other great Salem area pumpkin patches on our site (swipe left). #pumpkinseason #pumpkinpatch #oregonfarm ♬ Autumn Leaves – Timothy Cole
Looking for another pumpkin patch in Salem Oregon?
Here’s some other farms hosting pumpkin patches near Salem in 2024.
Green Gable Pumpkin Patch (Philomath) – 2024 INFO
24689 Grange Hall Road, Philomath, OR 97370
Green Gable Pumpkin Patch is ideal for families looking for a non-scary, autumn feel with no Halloween vibes. They grow over 200 varieties of pumpkins, squash and gourds so there’s plenty to choose from. Green Gable also has a corn maze and a Cinderella carriage for photo ops.
- Admission: FREE. Only pay for pumpkins, food or corn maze admission
- Dates: open September 21 – October 31
- Attractions: U-pick pumpkin patch, corn maze with scavenger hunt, Cinderella carriage, gift shop
https://www.greengable.com/pumpkin-patch
Thistledown Farm (Junction City) – 2024 info
91455 River Road, Junction City, OR 97448
Thistledown Farm has a nice farm market stand, yummy apple cider donuts, and offers free wagon rides out to the pumpkin patch Fridays through Sundays starting October 6. Group wagon ride pricing available on weekdays (Mondays-Thursdays), reservations are required.
- Admission: FREE
- Activities: U-pick, wagon ride to the pumpkin patch (Friday, Saturday and Sunday only) bakery goods, cider.
- Open 7 days a week
https://www.facebook.com/thistledownfarmOregon
Vince Woods Farm (Salem) – CLOSED as of 2024
6435 62nd Ave NE, Salem, OR 97305
NOTE: As per Facebook page announcement, Vince Woods Farms is not growing pumpkins for the 2024 season. Vince Woods is retiring.
Vince Woods Farm offers simple seasonal activities like pumpkin picking and a corn maze in a family-friendly setting. You can buy your farm fresh fall decor here, such as wheat bundles, hay bales, and lots of gourds and pumpkins.
Vince Woods Farms is a great place to enjoy the fun of choosing a pumpkin from the “pumpkin forest,” without a ton of extras. The corn maze is simple but fun, especially for younger kids, and the pumpkin prices are some of the lowest around.
@dinkumtribe Fun at the pumpkin patch! @dinkumtribe @dinkumtribe @dinkumtribe #pumpkinseason #pumpkinpatchwithfamily #pumpkinpatches #pumpkinpatchfamily #pickingapumpkin #pumpkinsfordays #pumpkinfarm #oregonfarmer #oregonfarmers #oregonfarming #salemismopo #oregonlife #adhdfamilytravel #familytravelcreator #familytraveltiktoker #oregonfamily #pnwfamily #pnwfamilies #oregonfamilies #familytravelvlog #familytravelblog #familytravelblogger #familytravelvlogger #familytravelinfluencer #travelwithkids ♬ Monsters, Inc – Gustav Lundgren & Unit
- Admission: Free
- Activities: U-pick, corn maze ($1.00 for ages 3 and up), shop
- Open October 1 – October 31 from 10 am- 6 pm
Check the Facebook Page for the most up-to-date information.
Greens Bridge Gardens (Jefferson) – 2024 Info
3730 Jefferson Scio Road, Jefferson, OR 97352
Greens Bridge Gardens offers far more than just farm fresh produce at their farm market as well as U-pick produce. You can easily spend several hours here exploring the various harvest and farm activities. Most of the activities are geared towards younger kids, but even my teen daughter found plenty of fun things to do.
Take a walk out to the pumpkin fields to find the perfect pumpkin. You’ll want to borrow one of the free wheelbarrows if you plan to pick one of the giant pumpkins. If you’d rather not walk, grab a ride out on the hayride, or just select your pumpkin from the huge pile near the market.
Older kids and teens will enjoy the corn maze, tall hay maze, and hamster wheels. The younger set can try the duck races, giant slides or the covered hay maze and play area. Buy a wristband to get access to all the activities, or just get tokens for specific activities.
- Admission: free. Wristbands are for $14+, single tickets are $3.
- Activities (some require tickets or an all-access wristband): hay mazes, corn maze, hamster wheels, duck races, hayride, covered play area, giant hay towers and slides, farm animals.
- Open until October 31st
https://www.facebook.com/greensbridgegardens
These farms may be having harvest festivals (based on previous year’s information), but had limited information available at the time of publication. We’ll update you as we hear more.
Davis Family Farm (Corvallis)
1480 NE Hwy 20 Corvallis, OR 97330
https://www.facebook.com/DavisFamilyFarms/
What to Know Before you Go to a Pumpkin Patch in Salem Oregon
Check the website
Always check the websites to confirm current open hours and upcoming events! These pumpkin patches are all working farms. Poor weather, or high demand, may cause the harvest events to end early.
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Call ahead for specific items
Call ahead if you want a specific kind of produce, pumpkin, or item. The phone number listed on the website or Facebook page will give you the quickest answer to your farm question, and you might save yourself a trip by checking ahead.
Sometimes demand exceeds supply, especially towards the end of the season – some pumpkin patches closed a week early in 2021 because they sold out of pumpkins.
Dress for the weather
Wear clothes appropriate to the weather. You are visiting a farm, so if the weather has been wet, mud is guaranteed!
Crowd control
Weekends are going to be incredibly busy at the farms, and you will be in closer contact with people. If you have low immunity or if your kids have sensory issues, it may be best to visit on a weekday when things are quieter.
On the other hand, live music and many events may only be available on weekends, so decide which is more important to you before visiting.
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Support Local Farms after Pumpkin Season
Many of these farms have additional agri-tourism events through December. It’s not uncommon for a pumpkin patch to also have Christmas trees or wreaths available in November and December. Ask at the farm, and make a plan to come back for your Christmas tree or holiday-baked goods and local craftsman gifts!
And while you’re thinking about Christmas activities, we highly recommend visiting the Silverton Christmas Market! It’s a favorite holiday event in the Salem, Oregon area.
We also have a post about 10 favorite pumpkin patches in the Vancouver, Washington area if you need more ideas.
We’d love to hear from you if you have a favorite pumpkin patch in Salem Oregon! Tell us which one you recommend and why in the comments.
© Copyright Jennifer D. Warren 2022. Updated: August 19, 2024.
Love a good pumpkin patch! And those apple cider donuts sound delish.
I might be addicted to the donuts… 😆
This is the first time I’ve heard about pumpkin patches in Salem Oregon and they all sound so cool! Great to know there are great things to do at and around these pumpkin patches as well. Such a nice activity for the whole family!
Absolutely.
I’d love to visit the US in the fall for Halloween, and of course for the the gorgeous leaves!
It’s definitely worth seeing both – we love the fall colors and farm activities here in Oregon!
As an Aussie, this is something we don’t get to see! I just love the colours!
I never realized that you don’t have pumpkin patches in Australia! The colors are definitely a highlight for me too.
You have so many great options for pumpkin patches!! I haven’t been to one in ages but I loved going with my family when I was younger. Also I’ve never heard of a raspberry donut but that sounds delicious!
They were new for us too, and I was a bit suspicious of the raspberry donuts too until we tried them.
What a helpful post for enjoying fall near Salem, Oregon! We love PNW pumpkin patches north of you and these all look like fantastic choices! Thanks for all of the tips for visiting local farms.
Ooh I’d love to hear about your favorites up there near Portland!
I love the time of year for visits to pumpkin patches. And the wide variety in pumpkin colours and sizes. A great way to find local food products around Salem. Donuts seem to be a favourite treat. Lots of options for great pumpkin patches around Salem.
Thanks for stopping by!
Wow, all these pumpkin patches near Salem look wonderful! We live in the Portland area and are always down to drive a bit for a great pumpkin patch. Thank you for sharing these! Can’t wait to eat one of those raspberry donuts!
Oregon has some beautiful pumpkin patches and farms. I’ve been to a few closer to Portland too.
Going to pumpkin patches is one of my favourite things to do in the fall time. It’s great that there are so many around Salem to visit!
Same here!
So jealous that there are so many options in Salem! I will have to visit one day… Also, I love that most of them offer other activities as well, so I could easily spend an entire day there. As I enjoy those raspberry donuts haha
I was impressed with the sheer number of options as well – pumpkin patches are far more common here in the Salem area than I expected.
One that you might also look at – Heiser’s Pumpkin Patch in Grand Island/Dayton area (about 30 mins North of Salem). Closed the past few years due to Covid, but planning to be open this year. Corn maze, petting zoo, pumpkin cannon, hay rides and lots of fun for the family.https://www.heiserfarms.com
Awesome – thanks for the recommendation!
The baked goods at Fir Point Farms are calling my name!
Mine too – I’m a sucker for fresh baked anything!
These are some great ideas for fall!! Love pumpkin patches.
Same here!
This post makes me want to go to allll the pumpkin patches this Fall. Those raspberry donuts sound AMAZING! We just moved to the PNW and have found Oregon is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing!
We are fairly recent to the PNW too, and I’m sure you’ll find so many amazing places like we have!
Salem has always been a bucket list location for me! Now I know what time of the year is perfect to visit! Pumpkin patch time! Thanks for sharing with us!
Yes, it’s definitely a magical time to visit the Salem area!