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2022 Pumpkin Patches, Hay Rides, Corn Mazes and Apple Hill

September 19, 2022

Do you love Fall as much as I do? You’ll never pressed for fun family things to do with this list. It can something as simple as a visit to the local pumpkin patch or adventurous as a Halloween train ride. With tidings of cooler temps and cozy sweaters also comes an influx of autumn-inspired events across the Folsom - El Dorado Hills communities, all dedicated to celebrating the season. Whether you frequent a pumpkin patch close to Folsom / El Dorado Hills or want to branch out, we've rounded up the best fall activities happening across Folsom / El Dorado Hills and other close communities. No matter which location you choose, prepare to immerse yourself in yummy foods, traditions, and amazing family memories.


Amador Flower Farm (Plymouth, CA)

Our pumpkin patch and corn maze are open daily in October from 9am to 4pm with no admission fee. A large variety of pumpkins for sale. Take a free tram ride tour every weekend in October, (weather permitting). Bring the kids and a camera! 

October 1st – 31st

Dave's Pumpkin Patch  (West Sacramento, CA)

Enjoy hayrides, tractor rides, princess shows, hay pyramid, tri - tip, turkey legs, apple cider doughnuts and a lot more!!

Opens on September 24. 10AM - 7PM Sun-Thurs and 10AM - 9PM Fri and Sat. 

Bastiao Farms Goblin Gardens (Sacramento, CA)

Sacramento are pumpkin patch offering rides, games, crafts and many more.

Opening Soon

Bishop's Pumpkin Farm (Wheatland, CA)

Train rides, carousel, hay maze, zip line, petting zoo, puppet show, hayrides and a lot more fun for your family!

September 10th through November 6th

Pumpkin Maze (Lathrop, CA)

Bring the family to their 26th Annual Pumpkin Maze! Corn Maze, Haunted Castle, Dell’Osso Express Train, Hay Ride, Goat Walk, Duck Races, Tire Pyramid, Dell’Osso Speedway, Animal Zoo, Ball Shoot Arena, Tire Play Area, Lawn Games, Mini Golf, Low Obstacle Course, Kiddie Play Land, Spinning Pumpkins, Pillow Jumping, Children’s Interactive Pirate Show, Pig Races & Entertainment.

Oct 1 - Oct 31. Mon-Fri 12-7 & Sat - Sun 10-7

24 Carrot Farm (Placerville, CA)

Sept-Nov, Thurs - Sun 10am-5pm

Argyres Orchard (Camino, CA)

Pick your own apples and Concord grapes

September 24 (est) until fruit is gone!

Bodhaine’s At Drew Bean Farms (Camino, CA)

The 2021 Season brought new owners and a fresh new look - Now it is 2022, go check them out and say "HI" 

Sept 3 – Dec 19 Daily, 10am – 5pm

Fudge Factory Farm (Camino, CA)

Sept – Oct, 7 days a week 9-5

GoldBug Farms (Camino, CA)

Daily 10:00am – 5:00pm

Harris Family Farm (Camino, CA)

Seasonally they have you-pick berries, apples, & pumpkins

Thur – Sun 9:00am – 4:30pm

Pine-O-Mine Ranch (Camino, CA)

Home of apple picking, pumpkins, apple cider shakes and much more

Sept 1-Dec 31 7 days a week, 10am – 6pm

Sloan Winters Mountain Orchard & Garden (Camino, CA)

Come enjoy a picnic, our majestic view and educational hayride tours

Sept. 3rd thru Nov.  Sat-Sun 10-4

Smokey Ridge Farm (Camino, CA)

Fri-Sun, 9-5

Amador Flower Farm (Plymouth, CA)

Offering free tram ride tours of the farm on weekends throughout October

9am – 4pm DAILY

Zittel Farms (Folsom, CA)

Zittel Farms offers a quaint and picturesque farm and pumpkin patch right here in Folsom. Zittel Farms has been a Folsom favorite since 1976 and our pumpkin patch offers lots of good farm style fun for the family.

End of Sept. - October 31 Tuesday-Friday 10AM to 5PM & Saturday-Sunday 10AM to 6PM. Closed on Mondays.

Rickey Ranch Pumpkin Farm (Granite Bay, CA)

Climbing on hay pyramid, horse ride, vintage tractors, hayride pulled by a tractor, check out pigs, chickens, goats and sheep.  Find all the skeletons on old farm equipment and great photo ops.  

Oct 1 - Oct 31.  10:00 a.m. to Dusk

Davis Ranch L.L.C. (Sloughhouse, CA)

The Home of Sloughhouse Sweet Corn

Open Daily

Fog Willow Farms (Wilton, CA)

Fog Willow is not a farm that you will find mazes, cannons, and scary creatures. Fog Willow is a friendly, safe, exciting "Edu-Tainment" farm where you can celebrate all that is agriculture, all that is family and all that is fun.

Oct 1 - Oct 31


Abel's Apple Acres (Placerville, CA)

Daily 8-5:30 through Nov 30

Apple Pantry Farm (Camino, CA)

Thur – Sun, 10:00am – 4:00pm

Apple Ridge Farms (Camino, CA)

Aug 28 – Dec 5, Mon-Fri 10-5 & Sat-Sun 9-6

Bill’s Apples & Felice’s Dolls (Camino, CA)

Sept 25 – Nov 21  Mon-Fri, 10-4 and Sat-Sun, 9-4

Denver Dan's (Camino, CA)

Sept 3 – Dec 15 Daily 9-5

Grandpa's Cellar (Camino, CA)

Thur-Mon 9:30-4:00

Harris Family Farm (Camino, CA)

Thur – Sun 9:00am – 4:30pm

Hidden Star Camino (Camino, CA)

Daily, 9am-5pm

High Hill Ranch (Camino, CA)

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Larsen Apple Barn & Bakeshop (Camino, CA)

Sept 3 through Nov 28 Sun – Fri, 9 to 5 (closed Saturdays)
O’Halloran’s Apple Trail Ranch (Camino, CA)

Sept 3– Dec 11 Mon-Thur 10-5, Fri-Sun 9-5

Rainbow Orchards (Camino, CA)

9-5, Sept 3-5 and Sept 9-Nov 5; 9-4 Nov 6 – Nov 27 (closed Thanksgiving), Dec 3,4



Coming Soon!!!



We do our best to ensure that all event information is accurate. However, sometimes dates and times get changed or an event may be canceled and we are not made aware of it. It is always best to check the event website, Facebook page listing, or call ahead to be sure of final event details before going.