If you haven’t already visited to one of the local pumpkin patches to pick up a pumpkin, this week is your last chance to find a perfect Jack O’Lantern. Even if you’ve already had a carving party, you might want to pick a prime pumpkin for your porch.
Here’s a few Pumpkin Patches around the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island that will help you get your great gourd.
Southlands Heritage Farm: 6767 Balaclava Street, Vancouver, BC
The closest pumpkin patch to downtown Vancouver
Admission: by Donation
Pumpkins: $5 per pumpkin
Reservations: not required for families, groups requested to book ahead.
The Applebarn Pumpkin Farm at Taves Family Farms: 333 Gladwin Road, Abbotsford, BC
U-Pick Pumpkin Patch, Pony Rides, Hayrides, Corn Gun and Pumpkin Cannon plus many more activities for the whole family.
Admission: Free
Pumpkin Cannon: $5 per shot/pumpkin
Corn Gun: $3 per three shots/ears
Pony Ride: $6 per person
Hayride: $3 per person
Applebarn Pass: one pass for all activities
Richmond Country Farms: 12900 Steveston Highway, Richmond BC
Farm market, plus costumed entertainers, music, hayrides, Halloween decorated Pumpkin Patch.
Admission: $9 weekdays / $12 weekends
Pumpkins: admission includes kids-size pumpkin, others available from farm stand
Pumpkin Fest at Galey Farm: 4150 Blenkinsop Road, Victoria BC
Hayrides, Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Petting Farm, Haunted House, Crazy Train and more day and night fun and entertainment.
Admission: Adult $12 (single attraction) – $18 (combo ticket) / Child $8 – $13 / Family, 2 adults + 2 children – $48
McNab’s Corn Maze & Produce Farm: 4613 Yellow Point Road, Ladysmith, BC
Seven acres Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Hayrides, Produce Stand and more ‘family fun in the country
Admission: Adult $8 / Child $5 / Family, 2 adults + up to 4 children – $26