Where to Find Pumpkins in Marin County

By Karisma Wilson,

September 26, 2024

Marin’s agricultural community is in peak harvest season, with golden hillsides and swelling pumpkin patches as the fall months have arrived. 

With that in mind, we wanted to bring you the latest on where to get out on the land, enjoy the season’s harvest, partake in spooky fall events, and pick up your home’s decorative-gourd-season decor. 

Get out in nature to appreciate the the labors from months (and years) of land stewardship and tending by Marin’s agriculturalists.

Keep in mind that hours, fees, and event details may change, so please confirm with each of the vendors and event hosts below before venturing out for a day of fun on the land.

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Pumpkin Patches in Marin

Nicasio Valley Pumpkin Patch
Opens September 28
Nicasio

Grossi Family Farm Pumpkin Patch
Opens September 28
Novato

Honor System Pumpkin Patch
Opens October 1 
Larkspur

Ian’s Pumpkin Patch
Opens September 21
Mill Valley

Pumpkin Patches Near Marin

Mickelson Pumpkin Patch
Opens September 21
Petaluma

Petaluma Pumpkin Patch and Amazing Corn Maze
Opens September 20
Petaluma 

Pronzini Farms Christmas Trees and Pumpkin Patch
Opens September 28
Petaluma

Girl holding two apples under an apple tree.
U-pick apple season at Chileno Valley Ranch!

Farm Activities, Harvest, and Spooky Events (by date)

Guided Cheese Tasting at Nicasio Valley
Every Saturday
Nicasio 

U-Pick Apples at Chileno Valley Farms
Opens September 1, reservations required (they typically open new reservations on Mondays)
Petaluma

Family Farm Days at Slide Ranch
September 27
Muir Beach

Farm Tour with Goats and Sheep at Toluma Farms
October 6
Tomales 

Halloween Costume Swap
October 3

Mill Valley

Belvedere Halloween Carnival
October 27
Tiburon

Trick or Treat 4th Street and Pet Costume Contest
October 26
San Rafael

Halloween Sausalito
October 31
Sausalito

Fairfax Halloween Parade
October 31

Fairfax


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