Fall is here! And that means cozy sweaters, apple picking, and pumpkin patches. If you’re in the Albany, Oregon area, there are several super fun pumpkin patches to bring your kids to. Whether you’re looking for the perfect pumpkin to carve or just want to soak up the fall atmosphere, here are five great pumpkin patches to visit near Albany, Oregon.
This fun little patch in North Albany opens September 30 and runs through the end of October. It’s run by the Blunck family and is geared toward younger kids (ages 1-11). There are several free activities, and the pumpkins are reasonably priced.
If you’re looking for a no-frills patch to purchase a pumpkin, Kenagy’s is the spot. You can purchase pumpkins, gourds, squash, and decorative corn. The money goes to a good cause-all proceeds from pumpkin sales are donated to Jackson Street Youth Services and ABC House.
This cute patch has hay rides, a corn maze, and other fun activities for kids. You can buy a pumpkin to carve and a yummy donut and cider to snack on.
The melon shack has over 6 acres of pumpkins! Their activities include a huge slide, hay ride, kid train, and corn maze. At night, the corn maze is haunted, so bring your bigger kids if they love being scared!
Greens Bridge Gardens is fun for kids of all ages. There’s a great little free area for toddlers in the greenhouse, and tickets or wristbands can be purchased for the larger attractions, including the giant slide and corn maze. My kids especially love the little petting zoo area. Be sure to get some of their yummy cider and farm-grown produce while you’re there!
Before you head out to any of these pumpkin patches, be sure to check their websites or social media pages for updated hours, admission fees, and any special events they may have during the fall season. Remember to dress appropriately for the weather, wear shoes or boots that can get dirty (we’ve forgotten that more than once!), and bring something to put the pumpkins on in the car to keep it clean. I hope you and your family have as much fun as we do visiting these pumpkin patches in and around Albany, Oregon. We love finding the perfect pumpkins, drinking cider, and playing at the patches. It’s one of our favorite fall traditions.
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