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Vancouver and Fraser Valley Pumpkin Patches

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Farms with pumpkin patches in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley are great family-friendly places to visit in the fall in the lead up to Halloween.

Some of our favourite pumpkin patches are in the Fraser Valley. They include ones at Fantasy Farms and Greendale Acres in Chilliwack and at Maan Farms and Taves Family Farms in Abbotsford. There are other great ones too. Continue reading for details!

 


This article contains information about pumpkin patches at the following farms:

Fantasy Farms | Chilliwack Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch | Maan Farms | Taves Family Farms Applebarn | Willow View Farms | Harrison Pumpkin Festival | Bose and Sons Family Farm | Rondriso Farms | Hazelmere Pumpkin Patch | Port Kells Nurseries | Aldor Acres Family Farm | Eagle Acres Dairy Farm | Westham Island Herb Farm | Richmond Country Farms | Southlands Heritage Farms | Laity Pumpkin Patches


 

Halloween Activities for Kids

 

Vancouver Pumpkin Patches

Visiting a pumpkin patch is a great fun-for-all-ages activity in Vancouver in the fall. Many of the pumpkin patches listed in this article offer activities for people of all ages. Enjoy activities like choosing your perfect pumpkin, petting cute animals, exploring corn mazes and more. Check out our list of the best pumpkin patches to visit in Metro Vancouver below.

(Note: Pumpkin patch prices, hours, activities and other details are subject to change. See official websites for the latest details.)

 

Petey's Pumpkin Patch

 

Chilliwack Pumpkin Patches

A great place to find pumpkins and kid-friendly fun is at Peteys Pumpkin Patch at Fantasy Farms.

 

Peteys Pumpkin Patch

Located at 9423 Gibson Road, Fantasy Farms is home to the famous Peteys Pumpkin Patch in the fall. It’s a great place for kids! In a typical year the farm features a pumpkin patch, train rides, a petting zoo and both indoor and outdoor play areas (which are great if the weather is not so nice).

Admission to Peteys Pumpkin Patch in 2023 was $12 for adults and $10 for seniors. Children under the age of 2, however, entered for free. A family pass for two adults and two kids cost $40 this past year. Pumpkins generally ranged in price from $2 up to about $25 or so.

In 2023 the pumpkin patch ran every day from Saturday, September 30th, until Tuesday, October 31st. It was open from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm on weekends and select Mondays and Fridays. The attraction ran from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm on most other weekdays in October.

Fantasy Farms is one of our favourite farms in the Fraser Valley. The farm has one of the best haunted attractions (Reapers Maze of Terror) in the Lower Mainland and great family-friendly events at Christmas and Easter too. Fantasy Farms also hosts the Chilliwack Garlic Festival most summers.

To get to Fantasy Farms from Vancouver, head east along the Trans-Canada Highway and take the Priest Road exit. Other interesting places to visit in the area include Bridal Veil Falls and Harrison Hot Springs which are less than 15 and 30 minutes away respectively.

See our article about Fantasy Farms for more details. More information about this event can also be found at the Peteys Pumpkin Patch website.

 

Chilliwack Corn Maze and Pumpkin Farm
Chilliwack Corn Maze and Pumpkin Farm

 

Chilliwack Corn Maze and Pumpkin Farm

The Chilliwack Corn Maze is set on over 12 acres and features new designs each year. In 2022 the design featured a T. Rex and a chicken, all made in partnership with Science World. 2023 was the 25th anniversary of the corn maze which had a special commemorative design.

In addition to its famous corn maze, the attraction also features a pumpkin patch. There are activities for folks of all ages – especially young families – including a concession stand, pedal carts, tractor rides, farm animals, a giant jumping pillow, duck races and various other kids’ activities.

Located at 41905 West Yale Road, the Chilliwack Corn Maze was open daily or near-daily from mid-August to the end of October in 2023. In October, from Mondays to Fridays each week, hours were from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm. On Saturdays the attraction opened at 9:00 am and closed at 9:00 pm, and on Sundays it was open from 9:00 am until 6:00 pm. The place is just a short drive from the #1 Highway and right across the street from the Chilliwack Golf Club.

For the corn maze, admission in 2023 cost $16 with those ages 75 and up free. Admission to the pumpkin patch itself is usually free!

For more information click Chilliwack Corn Maze.

 

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Fall at the Farm at Maan Farms

 

Pumpkin Patches in Abbotsford

There are a couple of popular places to find fields of pumpkins in Abbotsford. These include Maan Farms and Taves Family Farm.

 

Maan Farms Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze

Famous for both its kid-friendly corn mazes and more serious haunted ones, Maan Farms also has a pumpkin patch and other fall activities available on-site. The farm is located at 790 McKenzie Road which is about 10 minutes east of the Abbotsford International Airport and a short drive from the Abbotsford Costco.

Maan Farms is one of our favourite places to take young children in autumn. On the farm there is a pumpkin patch, bouncy pillow, pedal cart racetrack, play fort with tire swings, zipline, petting zoo, wagon rides, market store and more.

The farm also had three haunted experiences for older folks who liked scary things in 2023. There was one family-friendly corn maze suitable for younger ones as well.

In 2023 the pumpkin patch and the rest of Fall at the Farm opened on September 17th and ran until October 31st. This past year, instead of having a field of pumpkins, Maan Farms had a really cool Pumpkin Forest!

General admission to the pumpkin patch and kids’ play areas in 2023 was $18 on weekdays and $21 on weekends for most people. Kids under age three entered for free. The corn maze for kids was included, but the Haunted Attractions were separate and cost extra.

For more information about the farm, the pumpkin patch and corn maze, see our article about the Maan Farm Pumpkin Patch or visit the maanfarms.com website.

 

Maan Farms Pumpkins in the Forest
Pumpkin Forest at Maan Farms

 

Taves Family Farms Applebarn

Taves Applebarn is located at 333 Gladwin Road which is just a five-minute drive from Maan Farms.

At Taves there are many activities available including a corn maze, pumpkin patch, u-pick apple orchard, hay rides, pedal carts, jumping pillows, petting zoo, country store and various other kids’ activities.

In 2023 the Applebarn was open from about 9:00 am to 5:30 pm from September 25th until Halloween. When purchased in advance, Super Fun Passes cost between about $20 and $25 per person most years. The cheapest day to go is Wednesday each week.

(Note: Admission to the Applebarn includes most or all activities listed above.)

See our Taves Farm Pumpkin Patch article for more details.

 

Pumpkin Carriage at Taves Farm
Taves Farms Applebarn

 

Willow View Farms

At 288 McCallum Road, Willow View Farms is a great place for u-pick produce. In October the farm’s main products are pumpkins and apples which can be picked straight from the field or from the apple orchard. Willow View Farms also has an animal barn that’s open in September and October.

Willow View Farms is located in the southern part of Abbotsford, about a five-minute drive from the Sumas border crossing. It is also about a five-minute drive from both Taves Farm and Maan Farms.

Admission is free to the farm. You just pay for the produce you pick and buy.

In the fall of 2023 the farm was open from Tuesday to Sunday most weeks. Hours were from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm from Tuesday to Saturday, and from 11:00 am to 5:30 pm on Sunday.

The venue is a “farm,” not an attraction. Don’t expect there to be kids’ play structures or anything similar.

Click Willow View Farms for more information.

 

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Pumpkin Patches at Harrison Hot Springs

New for 2023, the Harrison Pumpkin Festival took place at Onos Farms.

 

Harrison Pumpkin Festival at Onos Farms

The Harrison Pumpkin Festival is a new event that happened in 2023. It took place at the same location as the Harrison Sunflower Festival at 5309 Lougheed Highway in Agassiz. The farm is just a short distance from Harrison Hot Springs.

The inaugural Harrison Pumpkin Festival ran on select dates between September 29th and October 29th in 2023. It was open from Thursday to Sunday each week, plus on Monday, October 9th. Admission cost $15 for everyone ages three and above and included all-you-could-carry pumpkins. That meant you could take home as many pumpkins as you could carry in your arms for no additional cost.

For more details see our article about the Harrison Pumpkin Festival.

 

Harrison Pumpkin Festival

 

Surrey Pumpkin Patches

There are a number of farms with pumpkin patches in Surrey. They include Bose Farms and Rondriso Farms.

 

Bose and Sons Family Farm

Bose Farms features both a pumpkin patch and a corn maze for visitors to enjoy. The farm is located at 5948-156th Street which is at the corner of 64th Avenue and 156th Street.

Admission to the pumpkin patch is usually free with the purchase of a pumpkin while the corn maze costs around $7.50 for general admission, $6 for seniors and free for kids ages 4 and under. There are also family packs available for families of four for a discounted rate of $25.

The corn maze takes up to about an hour to get through and includes trivia questions that lead you to the next point. Later in the season there is also the night corn maze where flashlights or headlamps are recommended.

Other features at the farm include the pumpkin patch, fire pits, hay rides, a small market and a concession stand. Whenever the pumpkin patch or corn maze are open, produce is available for purchase at the market.

In 2021, the corn maze at Bose Farms was cancelled because of COVID-19. It doesn’t look like it opened in 2022. As of early October in 2023, it didn’t appear to be operating this past year either.

See our article about the Bose Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch for more details.

 

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Rondriso Farms

This farm is a small-scale family operation committed to sustainable farming. It offers hay rides out to the pumpkin patch, cows and chickens to look at, and a general store to pick up fresh produce. The farm’s wagon rides take place on weekends.

The pumpkin patch opened on October 1st in 2023 and ran until the end of the month. Hours of operation on weekdays were from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Weekend and holiday hours were from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm.

Rondriso Farms is located at 8390-172nd Street which is about a two-minute drive north of the Surrey Golf Club and Fraser Highway.

For more information click Rondriso Farms.

 

Rondriso Farms Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkins at Rondriso Farms

 

Hazelmere Pumpkin Patch

Hazelmere Pumpkin Patch celebrated its 23rd year in 2023. The pumpkin patch is located at 1958-184th Street in South Surrey. It was open daily in October from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm on weekdays and from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on weekends and holidays. The official opening for this past year was on the weekend of September 23rd and 24th.

Admission to Hazelmere in 2023 cost $10 on weekends and $7.50 on weekdays for everyone except for kids under 2 who entered for free. With the cost of admission folks had access to the pumpkin patch, wagon rides, petting zoo, mini corn maze for kids and the children’s play areas.

See our Hazelmere Pumpkin Patch article for more information.

 

Bose Farms Pumpkin Patch

 

Port Kells Nurseries

Primarily a plant nursery, Port Kells also has a pumpkin patch in October. In 2023, from October 1st until the 31st the nursery was open daily from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Folks can typically enjoy the pumpkin patch, outdoor cedar maze, face painting, gift shop and children’s play centre with a giant sand box.

Admission to the Port Kells pumpkin patch was free in 2023. Access to the outdoor play areas and cedar maze were also open.

Port Kells Nurseries is located at 18370-88th Avenue which is south of Barnston Island and the Trans-Canada Highway about halfway between Tynehead Regional Park and 200 Street in Langley.

Check out the Port Kells Nurseries website for more details.

 

Port Kells Pumpkin Field
Pumpkin at the Port Kells Nursery

 

Langley Pumpkin Patches

Popular pumpkin patches in Langley include Aldor Acres and Eagle Acres.

 

Aldor Acres Family Farm

Aldor Acres is a family-run farm located at 8301-252nd Street which is just a short drive east of Fort Langley. It’s a very large farm that has lots of parking.

The pumpkin patch here costs about $15 for general admission. Pumpkins cost extra. Aldor Acres was open for the fall 2023 season from September 23rd until October 31st from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily.

There are many activities for people of all ages at the farm. Within the main area is usually a petting zoo, market store and sunflower maze. There are also interactive educational displays with historical farming equipment scattered around the main area.

A fun thing to do at Aldor Acres is to feed the animals with goodies that can be purchased at the farm. The farm also now requires folks to BYOB (bring your own bag) for pumpkin picking.

See our article about Aldor Acres Farm to learn more.

 

Aldor Acres Wagon Ride Guide
Aldor Acres in Langley

 

Eagle Acres Dairy Farm

Similar to Aldor Acres, Eagle Acres is a cash-only farm with an ATM on-site. The farm is located at 8796-240th Street which is less than a five-minute drive from Fort Langley.

Included in the admission price most years is a hay ride to the pumpkin patch, a tour of the dairy barn, a small petting zoo and visits with the farm animals.

In 2023, the farm offered a SaFarmi experience on select dates in August. Visiting the pumpkin patch in 2023 cost $14 for adults and $12 for children. The patch was open most days throughout the month of October.

For more information see our article about the Eagle Acres Dairy Farm.

 

Eagle Acres Pumpkin Patch Pumpkin
Eagle Acres Pumpkin Patch in Langley

 

Delta Pumpkin Patches

Westham Island is where you’ll find a pumpkin patch to explore in Delta.

 

Westham Island Herb Farm

A smaller farm located at 4690 Kirkland Road in Ladner, Westham Island Herb Farm features a pumpkin patch, a carved pumpkin display close to Halloween and a small shop to purchase local produce.

Admission was free in 2023 and the farm was open every day from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm this past season.

Click the Westham Island Herb Farm website to learn more.

 

Truck Bed of Pumpkins

 

Richmond Pumpkin Patches

The main place to find pumpkins in this part of the Lower Mainland is at Richmond Country Farms.

 

Richmond Country Farms

Richmond Country Farms is a family-friendly farm located at 12900 Steveston Highway. It’s easily accessible by Highway 99, close to Watermania and a convenient place to stop on your way to Tsawwassen (for the ferries) or Steveston Village if coming from Vancouver.

The farm has many activities for all to enjoy. For kids, there is a pumpkin patch, wagon rides, live entertainment and an animal farm. For adults there is the produce market (which is very highly rated) and a winery with a wine-tasting bar.

In 2023, admission to Richmond Country Farms included one pumpkin per person and a wagon ride. Tickets cost $15 on weekdays and $18 on holidays and weekends.

Click Richmond Pumpkin Patch for more details.

 

Richmond Country Farms Pumpkin Patch
Richmond Country Farms

 

Pumpkin Patches in Maple Ridge

In Maple Ridge there are two pumpkin patch venues of the same name but, to our understanding, are run by different members of the same family.

 

Laity Pumpkin Patch (North and South)

There are two locations for Laity Pumpkin Patch: the North location is at 21145-128th Avenue and the South location is just across the street at 12725 Laity Street. It takes less than two minutes to drive between the two locations and about five minutes to walk.

The original Laity Farm is now referred to as the North location. It is mainly designed for younger children, and is recommended for kids under 7 years of age. There are many activities designed for smaller children here including a pumpkin patch, hay rides, a kids’ play centre, a mini corn maze for the little ones and various other activities.

The newer South location is almost directly across the street from the North location. This area is designed for kids age 4 and over, and features many of the same activities available at the other location. At the South location there is also a pumpkin town, a family games area, an obstacle course, visits with the farm animals and more.

In 2023, admission to each location was about $10 per person on most weekdays and $13 per person on weekends. Kids ages 2 and under entered for free with a paying adult.

For more information see our article about the Laity Pumpkin Patch.

 

Pumpkins at Laity Farm in Maple Ridge
Laity Farm Pumpkin Patch (South)

 

Pumpkin Patches in the City of Vancouver

Within the City of Vancouver there aren’t many places to see fields full of pumpkins. There is, however, Southlands Heritage Farms.

 

Southlands Heritage Farms

Located close to the Kerrisdale neighbourhood of Vancouver at 6767 Balaclava Street, Southlands is a smaller family-run farm. The farm has a tiny pumpkin patch, pony rides and farm animals. Folk can even help pitch in with tasks to get an authentic farm experience. As a “pumpkin patch” it’s small and best suited for just very young kids.

In 2023 admission cost $13 on weekdays and $15 on weekends and came with one free pumpkin each. The Southlands pumpkin patch was only open from Wednesdays to Sundays in October, with different hours on weekdays and weekends. It was open from 3:30 pm to dusk on weekdays and from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm on weekends.

Click Southlands Heritage Farms for more information.

 

Maan Farms Pumpkin Patch

 

Tips & Advice

Below are some suggestions to help you make the most of your pumpkin patch experiences.

 

Suggestions for Before You Go

TIP #1: If you can, combine your trip to a pumpkin patch with a visit to other places of interest in the area. A lot of the farms listed above are close to additional pumpkin patches and other great attractions.

TIP #2: All of the farms listed above take cash; however, not all places take debit or credit. It’s best to come prepared with more than one payment option just in case.

TIP #3: If you are planning on buying a pumpkin, make sure to bring supplies to either clean the pumpkin or protect your car. Since the pumpkins are fresh from the field they usually come coated with dust, dirt or other material from outside.

TIP #4: Dress appropriately! As all of the venues listed above are operational farms, they can get quite dirty and dusty, not to mention muddy after it rains. We recommend wearing boots and casual clothes (so leave the fancy footwear at home). As well, it is always smart to bring a jacket in case it gets cold or wet.

 

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Other Things to Consider

TIP #1: Try to buy your pumpkin near the end of your visit so you don’t have to worry about carrying it around or taking multiple trips to your car and back.

TIP #2: Each of the venues listed above is different and great in its own way. Some venues are very simple, others are extensive attractions with lots of extra things to do, and most are great for families with young children. Read the descriptions and check out the official venue websites to see which will be a good match for you and your group.

TIP #3: If you visit a pumpkin patch in the Fraser Valley don’t forget to fill up with gas. Prices in Chilliwack and Abbotsford are typically quite a bit cheaper than other parts of the Lower Mainland.

 

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