Where to Find Pumpkins in Marin County
By Matt Dolkas,
Senior Manager, Marketing
September 30, 2025
Pumpkin season has arrived in Marin County. Whether you’re after the perfect jack-o’-lantern, decorative gourds for the porch, or a fun day out with the family at a working farm, we’ve rounded up all the places to find pumpkins this fall.
From organic patches in West Marin to quick stops in town, here’s where to get your pumpkins and enjoy some seasonal fun on the land. Keep in mind that hours, fees, and event details may change, so please confirm with each farm before heading out.
Pumpkin Patches in Marin County
Opened September 27, 2025
3666 Novato Boulevard, Novato, CA 94947 (Across from Stafford Lake Bike Park)
Hours: Wed-Fri 12-5:30pm | Sat-Sun 10am-5:30pm
Admission: $5 weekends (ages 2+) | Weekdays free
A family-owned Novato operation that’s become a neighborhood favorite for its welcoming atmosphere and traditional pumpkin patch experience. The farm hosts school field trips Wednesday through Friday (starting as early as 9am—contact the family for pricing and scheduling), making it a popular destination for local students to learn about agriculture firsthand.
Dogs are welcome but must stay leashed around farm animals. The farm asks that outside food not be brought in on weekends for parties to support their vendors, though snacks for kids are always fine. Weekday visitors and field trips are welcome to bring their own food.
Opened September 26, 2025
5300 Nicasio Valley Road, Nicasio, CA 94946
(415) 662-9100
Hours: Daily through November 2 | Weekdays 10am-4pm, Weekends 10am-6pm
Admission: Free entry, cash only for activities and pumpkins
Celebrating their 30th anniversary this year, Nicasio Valley Pumpkin Patch offers certified organic pumpkins and one of the most authentic farm experiences in the county. Set in the heart of West Marin’s agricultural landscape, this MALT-protected property has been welcoming families for three decades.
Free tractor-pulled hayrides on weekends, a petting zoo with farm animals, hay mazes, pony rides, and a mini train that loops around the property keep visitors entertained. On-site food vendors include Hank’s Pizza Oven and Big Jim’s BBQ. Come in costume for their “secret costume contest” and you might win a free pumpkin. Guided cheese tastings happen every Saturday, giving visitors a chance to learn about Marin’s artisan cheese production.
Pumpkin Patches Near Marin
Opened September 19, 2025 for their 33rd season
Highway 101, Petaluma (just north of Petaluma)
Hours: Sun-Thu: 10am-7pm, Fri & Sat 10am-10pm
This is where you want to go if you’re after a serious corn maze. Reader’s Digest rated it one of the top 9 in the world, and for good reason. Fourth-generation Petaluma farmer Jim Groverman grows about 50 different varieties of pumpkins, squash, and gourds sustainably, and you can pick them right from the vine.
The maze is the main attraction, but there’s also a smaller Night Maze, pony rides on weekends, face painting, farm animals (sheep, goats, cattle, chickens), and food vendors on-site. It’s become a popular spot for everything from birthday parties to proposals over its three decades in operation.
Opened September 20, 2025
5495 Redwood Highway South, Petaluma
Hours: Daily through Halloween, until 8pm or later
A high-energy option with plenty to do: an enormous hay maze, grain train rides, apple cannon, mini paintball, and a giant jump zone. They carry a wide variety of specialty pumpkins including some funky-looking ones you won’t find elsewhere. New this year is a shaded beer garden for the adults in your group.
Opened September 27, 2025
3795 Adobe Road, Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-3871
Acres of u-pick pumpkin fields with games, farm animals, a Haunted Village tour, and food from the Cowgirl Cafe plus fresh kettle corn. Run by the same Pronzini family that operates Christmas tree lots in Marin during the holidays, so they know how to put on a seasonal event.
What to Know Before You Go
Bring cash. Many farms operate on cash only or strongly prefer it, especially for activities and food.
Check the weather. Marin’s microclimates mean it can be foggy and cool in Nicasio while sunny and warm in Novato. Layers are your friend.
Arrive early on weekends. Popular spots like Nicasio Valley fill up quickly. Getting there before 11am usually guarantees easier parking and a less crowded experience.
Respect the land. These are working farms. Stay on designated paths, follow posted rules, and keep an eye on kids around farm animals.
Why Visit MALT-Protected Farms?
Several of these pumpkin patches—including Nicasio Valley Pumpkin Patch—operate on land protected by MALT’s agricultural conservation easements. Since 1980, MALT has protected more than 59,000 acres of agricultural land in Marin County, ensuring these farms and ranches remain in food production for future generations.
When you visit these farms, you’re directly supporting the preservation of Marin’s agricultural heritage and the working landscape that makes this place what it is. Every pumpkin purchased, every hayride ticket, every cheese tasting helps keep family farms economically viable during their most important season.
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