‘Tis the season of all things pumpkin from the colorful pumpkin displays in front of local markets to the ubiquitous Pumpkin Latte found at your favorite coffee shop. But what about a pumpkin cannon that catapults the season’s favorite orange gourds as far as 400 feet away or a pumpkin pyramid? You can find all things pumpkin both edible and fun at many of the pumpkin patches located within a short driving distance from Lake Oswego.

Here are some spots to check out:

FIALA FARMS. You won’t have to travel too far to hunt for pumpkins at Fiala Farms.  Located in West Linn, it’s the closest pumpkin patch to Lake Oswego. And it comes with a five-acre corn maze that’s designed to challenge you. Expect it to take at least 35 to 40 minutes. Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission to corn maze is $7/adults; $5/ages 6-12; Free for kids 5 and under. 21231 SW Johnson Road, West Linn. 971.777.3727.

LEE FARMS.  Located in Tualatin, Lee Farms is also close by. The Fall Harvest Pumpkin Patch Festival is underway through October 31 with lots of activities for kids to enjoy. Admission to the farm is $15 for ages 1 and older with access to hayrides, corn maze, kid activities and animal viewing pen. By purchasing an activities wristband for $29.99, you can enjoy those activities as well as unlimited time on: hay maze, super mega slide, bounce pillow, jump pad, barrel wagon rides and tricycle rides. Guaranteed to wear your kids out! Tickets can be purchased online except for the peak weekends of October 5/6 and 12/13 when they need to be purchased onsite. $25/person from ages 1-64; $20 for Seniors 65+ with ID. Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday. 21975 SW 65^th Avenue, Tualatin. 503.638.1869.

FROG POND FARM. This location has plenty to get you in the autumn vibe with a variety of farm activities and attractions like bounce houses, games, and slides in addition to the pumpkin patch and close to 80 animals on site. The farm is open seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $15/person for ages 2 and older. Season passes can also be purchased online. 2995 SW Advance Road, Wilsonville. 503.475.5997.

YESTERYEAR FARMS. Their pumpkin patch is holiday outdoor décor central with a wide variety of pumpkins as well as cornstalks, mums, hay, crates and more. Enjoy four miles of trails throughout their 10-acre maze, competing with friends/family to win a game inspired by Clue and finish it off with a game of trivia about the maze while you enjoy apple cider donuts. 26801 SW Stafford Rd., Wilsonville. General store and pumpkin patch hours are Thursday through Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Corn Maze hours are 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; while Night Corn Maze hours are 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Maze ticket prices vary by age and time of day. Check online.

PAPA’S PUMPKIN PATCH. Looking for a simpler pumpkin patch experience? Head over to Wachlin Farms, home to close to 50 acres of pumpkins and squash as well as fall décor and goodies. And the farm lays claim to one of the only pumpkin patches that is pet friendly so the whole family can join in the fun. Hours: Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 20345 SW Scholls Sherwood Road.

THE PUMPKIN PATCH. The lineup of fall activities include: the The Animal Barn (free), The Corn Maize ($10 for adults 13 and up, $8 for children 6-12 and free for kids 5 and under. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday), Pumpkin Picking Hayrides ($2 operating daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.), The Cow Train (operating on weekends in October from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at $5 per person), Specialty Food Booths (weekends in October from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.).  15611 NW Gillihan Road, Portland. 503.621.3874:

TOPAZ FARM. If you’re feeling like “corn mazes—been there, done that,” then try the Sunflower or sorghum mazes (great for kids) at Topaz.  Here’s what you’ll find on admission-free weekdays: a market, bar, grill, pre-picked pumpkins, farm animals, hay pyramid, playgrounds, tire swing, and sunflower maze ($8). Paid Weekend activities ($12 per person ages 2+) include hay rides, sorghum and sunflower mazes, cow train ($5), mini-diggers ($5) ,u-cut flower, u-pick pumpkin field, duck races, tractor trikes, horseshoes and cornhole. Hours: Wednesday through Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 17100 NW Sauvie Island Road. 503.621.3489.

BELLA ORGANIC PUMPKIN PATCH AND WINERY. The corn maze comes both regular and haunted depending on whether you catch it by day or by night. Should take you about an hour to complete. Tickets are between $10 and $12 for the regular maze; $30-$45 for the haunted experience on Friday and Saturday nights from 7;00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Enjoy free hayrides to the pumpkin patch. Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on October 31. 16205 NW Gillihan Road. 503.621.9545.

PLUMPER PUMPKIN PATCH. If you want to wear your kids out, this is the place. Activities included in the $16 online admission price ($18 walk up) are the corn maze, playgrounds, animals, walking loops, hobbit house, hay pyramid and access to the pumpkin patch. Pony rides, face painting, and pumpkin and apple cannons are extra. Check online as some activities are only available on weekends. Reserve your time slot online. Season passes are available for $31. Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. 11435 NW Old Cornelius Pass Road. 503.645.9561.

FIR POINT FARMS. Weekends is when this place kicks into high gear with Harvest Festival activities including a corn maze, pumpkin painting, paint ball gallery, bounce houses, hay rides, pumpkin patch, petting zoo. Free admission includes petting zoo, tetherball, volleyball, badminton and cornhole. There are separate fees for other activities like the corn maze, hay wagon, cow train, bounce house, mini pumpkin painting or you can purchase an all-day wristband for $28. Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 14601 Arndt Road, Aurora. 503.678.2455.

BAUMAN FARMS. This family farm turns into a fun zone for its annual Harvest Festival complete with 40 acres of pumpkins to choose from as well as over 30 activities including mazes, animal barn, obstacle course, apple cannon, giant slide, hayrides, pumpkin hill, and new this year – a ropes course and treasure hunt. Admission price varies depending on the day and the number of activities you choose (15-30). Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday through October 30. 12989 Howell Prairie Road, NE, Gervais. 503.792.3524.

WEST COAST GIANT PUMPKIN REGATTA. Picture costumed characters paddling 1,000 pound pumpkins in a lake and you begin to get the idea behind the West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta held right in Tualatin around the lake at Tualatin Commons. This fun event includes pumpkin races, pumpkin bowling, pumpkin golf, pumpkin tick tac toe, pumpkin checkers, pumpkin decorating, a kids’ costume contest and more! Sunday, October 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Lake of the Commons, 8325 SW Nyberg St. in Tualatin.

And don’t forget to check out Lakewood’s Annual Costume Sale for one-of-a-kind finds to make this year’s Halloween costume memorable! Friday, October 18 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 19 from noon to 7:30 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room, 368 S. State Street.

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