2021 Lane County Pumpkin Patch Guide
The changing leaves aren’t the only things reminding us that fall has arrived. Oregon is a little more on the orange side this season, as pumpkins pop up everywhere from grocery stores to road-side stands to neighborhood front porches. Although you can find great pumpkins outside of your nearest supermarket, the best way to get pumpkins with your family is picking them straight from the patch!While many farms have scaled back their usual fall fun and are implementing Covid social distancing guidelines, they still are open for business! Taking your family out to one of the local farms for a day of pumpkin picking and family bonding is a great way to get your pumpkin fix for the season while enjoying a fun, educational day outside together.We have put together a list of Lane County farms - where your family can go to get a fresh taste of farm life and welcome the fall season!
A&M Family Farms
October Hours: 9:00am – 4:30pm Thursday - SundayFamily Fun: Pumpkin patch, farm stand with meat and produce, incredible cinnamon rolls and baked goods, snack shack, photo ops, goats to feed, self guided farm tour.Location: 84735 Parkway Road, Pleasant Hill, 97455Contact: (541)214-9127, www.amfamfarms.com; facebook.com/amfamfarms
Bush’s Fern View Farms
October Hours: 9:00am – 6:00pm daily
Family Fun: October finds our farm busy with our u-pick pumpkin patch and hay maze.
Location: 90536 Territorial Hwy, Junction City, 97448
Contact: (541) 935-6362, facebook.com/BushsFernViewFarms
Detering Orchards
October Hours: 9:00am – 6:00pm* daily
*U-Pick closes one hour earlier
Family Fun: Pre-picked and u-pick pumpkin patch. Every weekend of the month enjoy Tractor Rides, Cow Train Rides, Apple Blaster, Treasure Mining, Mechanical Bull, Corn Maze, Animal Corral, and Playground!
Special Events: Apple Daze – Detering Orchards’ fall harvest celebration, every weekend in October!
Location: 30946 Wyatt Drive, Harrisburg, 97446
Contact: 541-995-6341, deteringorchards.com and facebook.com/DeteringOrchards
Groundwork Organics
October Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm Thursday – Sunday
Family Fun: Pre-picked pumpkins.
Location: 91360 River Road, Junction City, 97448
Contact: (541) 654-4941, groundworkorganics.com
Harry’s Berries and Pumpkin Patch
October Hours: 9:00am – 6:00pm Thursday - SaturdayLocation: 90876 Coburg Rd, Eugene, 97408Contact: (541) 799-6468, facebook.com/HarrysBerriesandPumpkinPatch
Hentze Family Farm
October Hours: 9:00am – 6:00pm Friday - Sunday
Family Fun: U-pick pumpkin patch opens later in October (either the weekend of the 9th or 16th, call to confirm). Picked pumpkins for sale.
Special Events: Octoberfest Weekend happens October 16th, 17th, 23rd and 24th. Tractor-drawn hay wagon rides and hay maze.
Location: 30045 Hentze Lane, Junction City, 97448
Contact: 541-998-8944, hentzefamilyfarm.com, facebook.com/hentzefamilyfarm
Herrick Farms
October Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm daily
Family Fun: Pumpkins for sale. Pumpkin patch rides on weekends, starting October 9th for $1 per person.
Location: 88088 Millican Rd, Springfield, 97478
Contact: (541) 741-1046, facebook.com/Herrick-Farms
Hollyaire Farms
October Hours: 11:00am – 5:00pm Friday - SundayFamily Fun: Pumpkin patch and produce for sale.Location: 30747 Lone Pine Dr, Junction City, 97448Contact: (541) 972-2264, facebook.com/Hollyaire-Farm-264962137504056/
Johnson Family Farms
October Hours: 10:00am – 6:00pm* Monday – Saturday
11:00am – 4:00pm* Sunday
*U-Pick closes one hour earlier
Family Fun: In October Walt’s Wild Wagon Ride runs throughout the week (from 10am-5pm) where you can throw pumpkins at scarecrows and targets ($8/person). Free indoor hay maze. Pumpkins for purchase.
Location: 89733 Armitage Rd, Eugene, 97408
Contact: 541-343-9594, johnsonfarmseugene.com, facebook.com/JohnsonFarmsEugene
Mahaffy Ranch
October Hours: 12-6 Monday-Thursday10-6 Friday-SundaySpecial Events: 2021 Harvest Festival includes U-Pick Pumpkin Patches, River view Hay Ride, Corn Cannon, Corn Maze, Covered Maze, Farm Animals, Cider Barn, Snack Shack and more!Cost: See ticket page for activity pricing, and food page for food pricing. Pumpkin Patches, Harvest Market, Cider Barn and Snack Shack do not require tickets for entry.Location: 10362 Hwy 241, Coos Bay, OR 97420Contact: (541) 269-3900; www.mahaffyranch.com; www.facebook.com/mahaffyranch
My Brothers' Farm
October Hours: 10:00am – 2:00pm Saturdays10:00am – 2:00pm Sunday October 17 and 24Special Events: Fall Festival Sunday October 17 and 24. Easy walk on a gravel road, members of the My Brothers’ Farm team will be there to greet you. Throw apples to the pigs, view the bison, stop by the pumpkin patch and take home a pumpkin! The farm-stand will be open for purchases. Looking forward to seeing you!Location: 84674 Cloverdale Rd, Creswell, 97426Contact: (541) 632-3071, www.mybrothersfarm.com; www.facebook.com/mybrothersfarm
Northern Lights Christmas Tree Farm
October Hours: 10:00am – 5:00pm daily
Family Fun: Autumn Harvest Days Oct. 1 –Oct 31! Family friendly corn maze (reserve tickets ahead of time here). Shop our farm store for gifts and unique decorating items. Visit the Witch's Brew for a hauntingly good drink. Local vendors with food, fresh local produce, and flowers. U-pick pumpkin patch.Cost: Corn Maze - Adults (13+) $10.00, Children (4-12) $7.50, Ages 3 and under are FREE. Purchase tickets here.
Location: 36777 Wheeler Road, Pleasant Hill, 97455
Contact: 541-746-5161, northernlightschristmastreefarm.com; facebook.com/northernlightschristmastreefarm/
Shady Oaks Plants and Produce
October Hours: 10:00am – 5:30pm Tuesday - Sunday (closed Mondays)
Family Fun: Pumpkins, hay maze and farm animals. U-pick pumpkin patch opens later in October (call farm for current information).
Location: 77380 Highway 99, Cottage Grove, 97424
Contact: (541) 942-5004, facebook.com/ShadyOaksPlantsandProduce, my-site-shadyoaks.square.site
Thistledown Farm
October Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm daily
Family Fun: Lane County’s largest pumpkin patch! The walk-up patch is open every day of the week. Horse-drawn ride to another patch available on Saturdays and Sundays (9am to 4:30pm).
Cost: Horse-drawn ride: $4.50 per person.
Location: 91455 River Road Junction City, 97448
Contact: 541-689-2019, thistledownfarm.net; facebook.com/thistledownfarmOregon
No matter which pumpkin patch you decide to explore with your family this year, you are sure to have a one-of-a-kind experience with your little ones. These local farms are a great place to teach your children about the exciting harvest season and to let them help you pick some fresh produce for the family to enjoy later. So pull on your favorite fall sweater and get outdoors with your family for an unforgettable day of fun at the farm this month!
Before you go call or check their website to confirm their hours and to find out what produce is available for u-pick. Check the LaneKids Activity Calendar for special events at the farm. Keep in mind it might be crowded on weekends and during special events.
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that when visiting pumpkin patches or orchards, people use hand sanitizer before touching pumpkins or picking fruit, wearing masks, and maintaining social distancing