fall activities

With the leaves changing, the sweaters slowing coming out of the back of the closet, and pumpkin spice invading every part of our lives, you’ve probably realized it’s fall! That means it is time for one of our absolute favorite family activities, visiting the Portland area pumpkin patches! Whether you need pumpkins for carving or you just want cute family photos, there is much more to do than wander around the pumpkin field.

In alphabetical order, here is a list of the places that we recommend!

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Bauman’s Harvest Festival

Naming this a festival isn’t an exaggeration, with more than 25 activities, you are sure to be entertained for the full day. Admission covers the cost of all activities which include: apple cannon, bounce houses, bug train, corn maze, dark maze, giant slide, jumping pillows, petting zoo and more.

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Bella Organic

All activities can either be purchased a la carte or as an all day activity bracelet. Activities include a cow train, a grain train, a hay maze and duck races, a petting zoo, corn maze and haunted maze.

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Bushue’s Family Farm

Visiting the pumpkin patch and animal farm are both free, other activities can be purchased a la carte, or as a $13 wrist band. Save $2 on Thursdays!

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Lee Farms

Tickets include access to the pumpkin patch, farm store, animal area, giant slide, jumping pillow, wagon rides, and playground.

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Plumper Pumpkins

Admission includes access to the pumpkin patch, corn maze, hay rides, petting zoo, slides, lawn games, and ball zone.

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The Pumpkin Patch

The original Portland pumpkin patch. They offer hay rides, an animal barn, cafe and coffeehouse, gift shop, produce market, and specialty food carts! There is also a corn maze for an additional cost.

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Let us know where you end up this year and what your favorite pumpkin patch is to visit!