Autumn is here, and it’s time for the quintessential fall activity of visiting the pumpkin patch. If you’re wondering which pumpkin patch in Vancouver, Washington is the best, we’ve got a complete guide to help you decide which one(s) to visit.
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1. Vancouver Pumpkin Patch at Velvet Acres Gardens (Vancouver)
18905 Ne 83rd Street, Vancouver, Washington
At the Vancouver Pumpkin Patch, you’ll find plenty of pumpkins in all shapes and sizes, just right for carving or decorating your home. Velvet Acres Gardens is a family-owned farm with a garden store including artisan crafts, foods and fall decor for sale.
We visited on a rainy weekend, and while there was plenty of mud, we still had a great time. The boys loved the lawn games and racing gourds!
Then they wandered through the corn maze with a few slips along the way.
We took the hayride out to the huge pumpkin patch to find our perfect pumpkins. The gorgeous views and dried velvetleaf plants interspersed between the pumpkin rows made for a beautiful autumn afternoon.
Velvet Acres Gardens is also a convenient place for U-pick fresh seasonal produce, since it’s located on the outer edge of Vancouver’s Metro area.
Admission: weekdays $10; weekends $12 for anyone age 2 and up. Admission includes entry to the patch, hay ride, petting zoo, corn maze, apple cannon and one free pumpkin of any size.
Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 11 AM – 6 PM.
Activites: Hayride, petting zoo, corn maze, U-pick produce, and a variety of pumpkins and gourds.
https://vancouverpumpkinpatch.com
2. Bi-Zi Farms Pumpkin Patch and Harvest Festival (Vancouver)
9504 NE 119th St, Vancouver, Washington
Bi-Zi Farms is a fantastic choice for a family day out at a pumpkin patch with fun activities for all ages. Enjoy a wagon ride out to the pumpkin patch to find the perfect pumpkin for carving or decorating. Your admission fee includes one free pumpkin, any size that you can carry!
Kids will love the hay bale maze, corn play area, hay pyramid, pedal tractor driving, calf roping station and pumpkin cannons. The whole family can adventure through the corn maze, hopefully without getting lost). Then warm up with your free hot drink or sample some fresh pressed apple cider.
On Fridays and Saturdays, check out the nighttime corn maze for a spookier experience (through October). Live music, face painting, farm fresh produce, and great food make Bi-Zi Farms an ideal way to enjoy the harvest season with your family.
Admission: $16.95 ages 3 and up; $14.95 for ages 62+ or military; nighttime corn maze only (Fridays and Saturdays) $9. Admission fee includes wagon ride, one free pumpkin, pumpkin launcher (2 launches), corn maze, farm animal access, hot drink, live music, and access to children’s activities.
Hours: Thursday 1-6 pm, Friday 1-10 pm, Saturday 10 am-10 pm, Sunday 10 am-6 pm
Activities: wagon ride, pumpkin patch, corn maze, pumpkin launcher, hay maze, hay pyramid, farm animals, other children’s activities.
3. Get To-Gather Farm (Washougal)
1913 SE 303rd Ave, Washougal, Washington
Get To-Gather Farm offers organically grown produce and other delicious food items in its farm stand, as well as fun harvest activities in the fall. Bring the family out to find the perfect pumpkin, enjoy a hayride and feed the chickens and goats.
In 2024, Get To-Gather Farm is hosting Haunted Hayrides on select Saturday nights. Participants can take a ride around the farm as Farmer John shares spooky stories about the farm, then explore the Haunted Zen garden – if they dare!
Admission: FREE. Hayrides are $5 and only available on weekends.
Activites: pumpkin patch, farm stand, petting and feeding goats and chickens, hayrides.
Hours: Thursday (October only) 4-7 PM; Friday-Sunday, 10 AM – 4 PM
https://gettogatherfarm.com/home-page-4305
4. Whalen Oaks Farm (Woodland)
636 Whalen Rd, Woodland, Washington
Whalen Oaks Farm offers a charming harvest feel that’s perfect for family Halloween/ fall photos. With over 60 varieties of pumpkins, gourds and squashes available for purchase, and lots of fun activities to enjoy, The Patch at Whalen Oaks Farm will supply all the autumn vibes you’re hoping for!
The Patch is a great place to enjoy locally sourced food and vendors, as well as grab your pumpkins to take home. Enjoy a hayride out to the u-pick field to find your ideal pumpkin. Then wander through the corn mazes or the hay maze, and get lots of photos with all the props throughout the farm.
Admission: FREE. Some activities have fees, and you can purchase a wristband to participate in multiple activities.
Activities: U-pick and pre-picked pumpkins, hayride, corn mazes, hay maze, hay pyramid, pumpkin bowling, photo ops.
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 11-6; Saturday 10-6; Sunday 12-6
https://www.whalenoaksfarm.com/the-patch
5. Walton Farm (Camas)
1617 NE 267th Ave, Camas, Washington
Walton’s Farms in Camas, Washington is a fantastic choice for a family day out at the pumpkin patch. With a huge corn maze, a barrel train, and pumpkins galore, you’re sure to make lots of beautiful memories with your family and friends.
Admission: $13 per person ages 3-54, kids 2 and under free, seniors 55+ $11. Admission includes a pumpkin, corn maze and barrel train ride.
Activities: Farm stand, pumpkin patch, photo ops, corn maze, barrel train rides.
Hours: Thursday and Friday 3-5pm, Saturday and Sunday 10-5.
http://waltonsfarms.com/about_us
6. Gather and Feast Farm (La Center)
2706 NE 369th St., La Center, Washington
Gather and Feast Farm is a no-frills pumpkin patch experience that’s perfect for families who want to enjoy a day at the farm without the crowds. The farm store is self-service, and offers maps for self-guided tours.
Be sure to grab bags of apples (from the farm stand) to feed the many farm animals that call this place home, including peacocks, chickens, goats and Highland cows.
Gather and Feast Farm offers a pumpkin recycling program as well. Bring your pumpkins that you’re finished with to the farm and smash them for the animals to enjoy. Just make sure the pumpkins are free of paints, toothpicks and other non-pumpkin items before feeding them to the animals!
Admission: FREE
Activities: pumpkin patch, farm stand, farm animal feeding
Hours: Every day during October, 10 am -7pm
https://www.gatherandfeastfarm.com/pumpkin-patch
7. Pumpkin Lane at Pomeroy Farm (Yacolt)
20902 NE Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt, Washington
Pumpkin Lane at Pomeroy Farm is a must-visit pumpkin patch about 40 minutes away from Vancouver in Yacolt. This living history farm offers a variety of activities for the whole family to enjoy, from traditional pumpkin picking and hayrides, to unique pumpkin displays and historic demonstrations.
Take a hayride along Pumpkin Lane, where you’ll see dozens of “pumpkin people” scenes. Watch blacksmithing demonstrations and tour the historic log house (Saturday only). Enjoy local food vendors and music, visit the farm animals, and take some fun photos before bringing home a pumpkin to remember the day.
Adults can come back at night for Pumpkin Lane After Dark. Explore Pumpkin Lane and find your pumpkin in the patch, then enjoy a glass of wine and s’mores while listening to live music. Tickets are $38 and include a hayride, a beverage token, and a s’mores kit.
Admission: $7 adults, $5 for kids ages 3-11, kids 2 and under free
Activities: pumpkin patch, hayride, Pumpkin Lane displays, blacksmithing demos, log house tour, farm animals, photo ops
Hours: Saturdays and Sundays in October, 10 am- 5pm
https://pomeroyfarm.org/pumpkin-lane/
Sauvie Island Pumpkin Patches (Oregon)
Just across the Columbia River from Vancouver (via Portland), Sauvie Island is a popular destination for wildlife, hiking and of course, fresh farm produce. Here are three Sauvie Island pumpkin patches worth checking out.
8. Pumpkin Patch at Sauvie Island
“The Original Pumpkin Patch” is how this farm describes itself, and it’s easy to see why. The Pumpkin Patch offers all the traditional harvest activities and farm fun for all ages.
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Our daughters visited the Pumpkin Patch with their school group, and it was a full day event. We spent over an hour exploring the corn maze and trying to find our way out! Even with hints, it was challenging to finish.
The Big Red Barn has friendly farm animals, while the huge farm market offers over 50 kinds of produce and lots of artisan foods as well.
Don’t miss the gift shop, which is a well-curated collection of Halloween and autumn decor, merchandise and more.
We also enjoyed a hay ride out to the expansive pumpkin patch – it seemed to go on FOREVER! As we wandered through the fields, we were enchanted by the beauty of the foggy island and the sheer number of pumpkins available to choose from. It was one of my most memorable farm experiences.
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Admission: FREE. Some activities require tickets.
Activities: produce market, corn maze, animal barn, pumpkin cottage gift shop, U-pick pumpkin patch, hayride, cow train (barrel train), food booths, antique tractor display.
Hours: Open daily in October 10 am- 6 pm
https://www.thepumpkinpatch.com
9. Bella Organic Pumpkin Patch and Winery
Bella Organics checks all the boxes for a great pumpkin patch experience, and then some! They are well-known for their huge corn maze, over 7 acres of corn with nearly 3 miles of trails to wander – expect to take an hour or more to find your way out.
There’s also a traditional pumpkin patch, hay rides, a cow train, a grain train, a hay maze, duck races and a full petting zoo. With lots of food and drink options available, it’s easy to spend a full day here.
If your teens are looking for something spooky for the Halloween season, they’ll love Bella Organic’s Haunted Corn Maze! It’s a second, separate maze only open on select nights, and full of jump scares, ghouls, ghosts, zombies and all things frightening. Each night is priced differently, so check the website for options.
Admission: FREE including a hay ride out to the pumpkin patch. Other activities are individually priced, or purchase a wristband for multiple activities.
Activities: pumpkin patch, hay rides, farm animals, petting zoo, corn mazes, cow train (barrel train), grain train, hay maze, duck races, food market, farm store, face painting, photo ops and more.
Hours: Daily 9-5 September 21-27; daily 9-6 September 28-October 30; October 31 9-3
https://bellaorganic.com/pumpkin-patch/
10. Topaz Farms
17100 NW Sauvie Island Rd, Portland, OR
Topaz Farms is a charming pumpkin patch located just a short drive away from Bella Organic. This family-run farm offers a variety of squashes, pumpkins, and gourds for carving, decorating and eating (pumpkin pie, anyone?).
There’s plenty of artisan gifts, fresh produce and delicious goodies available in their large farm market.
Topaz Farms also has lots of fall activities, including a corn maze, a farm animals, a tire playground, duck races and a covered picnic area. With its family-friendly setting and welcoming atmosphere, Topaz Farms is sure to become a favorite destination for your fall adventures.
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Admission: free Wednesdays, Thursdays and most Fridays. Weekend admission pricing varies by dates, check the website before visiting for pricing.
Activities: sunflower maze, hay maze, hay rides, U-pick pumpkin patch, farm animals, lawn games, cow train, mini-tractor playground, tractor trikes, duck races, farm bar and grill, farm market, tire playground, tire swing, U-cut flowers, sunflower fields.
Hours: Open Wednesday-Sunday until October 27; 10 am- 6 pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9 am-6 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
Know before you go
- Always check the website before you visit! Pumpkin patch hours and activities can change daily and in response to inclement weather or supply.
- Weekends tend to be crowded, so choose a weekday or go early whenever possible.
- Wear comfortable clothing and shoes that can get dirty. Rain, cold temperatures, and lots of mud are common this time of year.
- Bring cash because not all pumpkin patches and activities accept credit cards.
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Vancouver, Washington has no shortage of local farms and harvest festivals to explore. From Bi-Zi Farms to Topaz Farms, you’re sure to have a fun time at any of these pumpkin patches. Share your favorite one in the comments!
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