‘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 with both pre-picked and u-pick pumpkins available. And it comes with a five-acre corn maze that’s designed to challenge you as well as a scavenger hunt aspect built in. Expect it to take at least 35 to 40 minutes. Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sunday. Admission to corn maze is $9/adults; $6/ages 6-12 and is good for the season; 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 varies depending on the day of the week and the activity level you choose which include: hay maze, super mega slide, bounce pillow, jump pad, barrel wagon rides, hayrides, pumpkin patch, and tricycle rides. Guaranteed to wear your kids out! Tickets can be purchased online. Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday; 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday. 21975 SW 65th 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 a bounce park, llamas, yard 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 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday through Sunday. There are different admission prices for weekdays and weekends and can be purchased online. 2995 SW Advance Road, Wilsonville. 503.475.5997.
YESTERYEAR FARMS. There are all kinds of corn maze options here including a day maze as well as a night one on the weekends. Their 10-acre professionally designed corn maze offers different experiences: crime scene investigation or monster mystery. Using their state-of-the-art GPS maze map, you can track your progress as you solve clues, discover checkpoints and navigate your adventure. Ticket prices vary depending on whether you choose one or two maze experiences and whether you attend during the day or at night. Purchase tickets online or on-site. 26801 SW Stafford Rd., Wilsonville. General store and pumpkin patch hours are Thursday and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 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.
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: Monday through Friday 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), Hayrides ($2/person), The Cow and Bee Train (operating on weekends in October from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at $5 per person), 25 acres of pumpkins for picking and Specialty Food Booths (weekends in October from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.). There is no admission or parking fee. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 15611 NW Gillihan Road, Portland. 503.621.3874:
TOPAZ FARM. Admission is staggered here with the hopes of providing a less crowded experience. Weekend tickets are purchased for 30-minute arrival windows and include hay rides, family-friendly activities, flower lane and butterfly maze and access to the pumpkin patch. Weekdays are free but activities are limited. Check online for hours. 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; $35-$55 for the haunted experience on Friday and Saturday nights from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Enjoy free hayrides to the pumpkin patch. Pumpkin patch Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily. On October 30 they are hosting an epic costume party and contest with free admission to enter and bonfires and fees only for activities. Be aware that cash is required for activities, tickets and outside booths. 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 $17 online admission price ($19 walk up) are the corn maze, pig races, animal petting slides, yard games and ball zone. 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. $33. 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. Activities are $7 each or you can purchase an all-day activity wristband for $28. During the week, Wednesday through Friday, the activity fee is $7 and is limited to the kid’s zone, petting zoo and corn maze. Hours: 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. Time your visit right and you can also enjoy the Cider Tasting Festival as well (October 24-25). Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday through October 31. 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 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Lake of the Commons, 8325 SW Nyberg St. in Tualatin.
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