October is a month of hay rides, candy apples, and hunting for the perfect pumpkin. What better way than to head to a local pumpkin patch where acres of pumpkins and many memories await? Discover some of the best Portland-area attractions below!
The Pumpkin Patch – Sauvie Island
The Pumpkin Patch is located on Sauvie Island. Take a hay ride out to the fields to grab your pumpkin before heading on over to the Big Red Animal Barn to make some new furry friends or browse through the Pumpkin Patch Market full of fresh finds. Don’t forget to let the kids enjoy the giant hay pyramid or take a ride on the Cow Train before taking a tour through The Maize, Portland’s original cornfield maze.
Check them out at: http://portlandmaze.com/
Bella Organic Farm – Sauvie Island
If you’re looking for an organic pumpkin you should head to Bella Organic. Not only can you pick-up an organic pumpkin, but you can also feel good about helping the environment. Bella Organic runs on solar energy, as well! With free hay rides, a Cow Train, a Grain Train, duck races, and both a regular corn maze and a haunted corn maze, there is plenty for your family to enjoy.
Check them out at: http://bellaorganic.com/
Fazio Farms – NE Portland
For a wide variety of pumpkins including white, wee-bee little’s, 2 types of pie pumpkins, & possibly even gourd pumpkins, you’ll want to add Fazio Farms to your list. They even have a corn maze for those who want to make an adventure out of the trip.
Check them out at: http://www.faziofarms.com/
Kruger’s Farm Market – Sauvie Island
Kruger’s has something for everyone including a great pumpkin patch, caramel apples, roasted corn, pie, and hot cider served daily from 11a-6p. They also have free hay rides and farm animals. If you head out on the weekend, there’s an even larger food selection and pony rides to add tot he mix. If you have time after picking out your pumpkin and checking out their tasty treats, you can check out their corn maze, haunted corn maze, or the Corn Maze Cabaret after dark.
Check them out at: http://www.krugersfarmmarket.com/
The Plumper Pumpkin Patch – NW Old Cornelius Pass Road
For 65 acres of fun for the whole family, The Plumper Pumpkin Patch is a fun place to be for a good pumpkin search. Most of their numerous activities are aimed at entertaining the younger ones, but there are some things for adults to do, as well. Face painting, games, a super hay slide, and grain jump are all aimed at giving your family a wonderful day.
Check them out at: http://plumperpumpkins.com/
Olson Farms – Damascus
Pumpkins are a great reason to head out to Damascus for the fresh fall air. Something unique about Olson Farms is their apple slingshot, which will be returning this year! Free hay rides and a caterpillar barrel train are also sure to entertain for those of you looking for something on the East side.
Check them out at: http://www.olson-farms.com/
Baggenstos Farm Store – Sherwood
If you’re looking for a pumpkin patch in SW, you won’t want to miss Baggenstos Farm Store. With well-priced pumpkins, free hay rides, a hay maze, farm animals, a play structure, and much more, there should be plenty to keep the family entertained for an afternoon of pumping hunting. Great food, pumpkin bowling, and a maze that stays open until after dark are all reasons to make the short trekT
Check them out at: http://www.baggenstosfarms.com/
Lee Farms – Tualatin
Boasting twelve different varieties of pumpkins, it should be easy to find something for everyone. This farm also specializes in fall produce and apples that can be found in the marketplace. A corn maze, hay rides, barrel wagon rides, pony rides, and pedal carts will get you around the farm to check out the farm animals, bounce pillow, face painting, and slide.
Check them out at: http://www.leefarmsoregon.com/
Wooden Shoe Pumpkin Fest – Woodburn
The Pumpkin Fest offers tulip planting for the Tulip Fest that takes place in Spring, duck races, a tube slide, pedal trykes, a hay pile, spider web, horse swing, and more! There’s even a pumpkin cannon for those who want a little more excitement in their pumpkin hunt. This seems like a wonderful way to spend a day.
Check them out at: http://www.woodenshoe.com/events/pumpkin-fest/
Bushue’s Family Farm – Boring
Hay rides, train rides, farm animals, playground, and even an indoor adventure park are all reasons to spend some time searching for a pumpkin at Bushue’s Family Farm. You can even make a dirt baby or spend time enjoying some home-prepared food in their picnic area.
Check them out at: http://bushuefarming.com/
Please keep in mind that each pumpkin patch will have its own prices, activities, and rules on pets. Please visit each website to decide where you and your family would like to visit.
