2019 Lane County Pumpkin Patch Guide
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="no" equal_height_columns="no" menu_anchor="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id="" background_color="" background_image="" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" parallax_speed="0.3" video_mp4="" video_webm="" video_ogv="" video_url="" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" overlay_color="" video_preview_image="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" padding_top="" padding_bottom="" padding_left="" padding_right=""][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding_top="" padding_right="" padding_bottom="" padding_left="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="no" min_height="" hover_type="none" link=""][fusion_text columns="" column_min_width="" column_spacing="" rule_style="default" rule_size="" rule_color="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id=""]The rainy mornings and 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!Taking your family out to one of the local farms for a day of pumpkin picking, hay riding, 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!
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 children’s hay bale 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: Every weekend of the month enjoy hayrides, Children’s hay maze, fresh apple cider, piles of pumpkins, and cow barrel rides, corn maze, hay maze, and an apple blaster where you can sling shot apples at targets!
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
Groundwork Organics
October Hours: 9:00am – 6:00pm, Thursday – Sunday
Location: 91360 River Road, Junction City, 97448
Contact: (541) 654-4941, groundworkorganics.com
Hentze Family Farm
October Hours: 10:00am – 5:00pm daily
Family Fun: A tractor-drawn hay wagon takes you through the woods and to the pumpkin patch!
Special Events: Octoberfest Weekend (October 12th and 13th).
Location: 30045 Hentze Lane, Junction City, 97448
Contact: 541-998-8944, hentzefamilyfarm.com , facebook.com/hentzefamilyfarm
Herrick Farms
October Hours: 9:00am – 6:00pm daily
Family Fun: Pumpkin patch rides (small fee).
Location: 88088 Millican Rd, Springfield, 97478
Contact: (541) 741-1046, facebook.com/Herrick-Farms
Johnson Family Farms
October Hours: 10:00am – 6:00pm* Monday – Saturday
11:00am – 4:00pm* Sunday
*U-Pick closes one hour earlier
Family Fun: Walt’s Wild Wagon Ride throughout the week, throw pumpkins at scarecrows and targets ($6/person). Free indoor hay maze and pumpkins to take home.
Location: 89733 Armitage Rd, Eugene, 97408
Contact: 541-343-9594, johnsonfarmseugene.com
Northern Lights Christmas Tree Farm
October Hours: 10:00am – 5:00pm Tuesday – Thursday
10:00am – 10:00pm Friday and Saturday
10:00am – 5:00pm Sunday
Closed Mondays
Family Fun: Colonial Harvest Days Oct. 1 –Oct 31! Take a trip with Pilgrim Bob on a hayride to the pumpkin patch for a fun and educational ride, learn about sailing on the Mayflower in the life-size “Hayflower” ship, walk through the Harry Potter (mildly) Haunted Maze, sunflower labyrinth, and more!
Cost: $10 Adults (12+), $7.50 children (4-11), Ages 3 and under free.
Special Events: Pie eating contest at 2:00pm each weekend
Location: 36777 Wheeler Road, Pleasant Hill, 97455
Contact: 541-746-5161, northernlightschristmastreefarm.com
Shady Oaks Plants and Produce
October Hours: 10:00am – 5:30pm daily
Special Events: Family movie nights, craft classes, and more (all involve a small fee).
Location: 77380 Highway 99, Cottage Grove, 97424
Contact: (541) 942-5004, facebook.com/ShadyOaksPlantsandProduce
Thistledown Farm
October Hours: 9:00am – 6:00pm daily
Family Fun: Lane County’s largest pumpkin patch! Tractor drawn hay wagon (weekdays) or horse drawn hay wagon (weekends) available to take your family to the patch, or feel free to walk down for no charge to pick your perfect pumpkin! Farm animals, kid’s corn maze and a hay maze are great for kids of all ages!
Cost: Wagon rides are $4 per person (age 1 and up)
Location: 91455 River Road Junction City, 97448
Contact: 541-689-2019, thistledownfarm.net
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.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]