Sometimes you just want to buy a pumpkin and take a photo — and these Portland-area pumpkin patches with free admission will let you do just that.

Bella Organic Farm

Get lost in Bella’s 7-acre corn maze as an epic kick start to fall and all of your favorite harvest time activities. Hop on the hay ride in October to u-pick your perfect pumpkin, ride the cow train or grain train, hangout in the petting zoo, and take a caramel apple to-go for the short car ride home (only 15 mins from downtown PDX). Visit their website to reserve space for parties/events in their private event garden which is one of the only pumpkin patches around that offers a private sprawling grassy knoll for even the largest of groups. Pop into their farm store year round to shop, visit, and stay up to date on all the seasonal happenings at Bella’s!
Dates: The corn maze is open daily, August 31-October 31, 2024. The pumpkin patch opens September 28.
Activities: Bring cash for activities, including face painting on weekends, cow train, grain train, hay maze, duck races, and petting zoo. Pets on leash welcome.
Activity Costs: Hayrides to the pumpkin patch are free. Teachers and school staff receive free admission to the corn maze this year! Entrance to the dog-friendly corn maze for everyone else is $10-$12 (ages 5 and under free). The haunted corn maze (not dog-friendly) costs $30-$45. Prices vary for activities, from $2-$5. You may buy an unlimited activity bracelet with or without the corn maze included. Face painting is priced by the vendor. The food, wine, cider, and Hopworks beer are all incredible, so budget for that if you can.
Address:16205 NW Gillihan Rd., Portland

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Columbia Farms

This quiet, quaint u-pick farm is the perfect place for a budget-friendly pumpkin patch experience. There are no carnival-like activities, so you won’t have to say no to anything!
Dates: When the pumpkins are ripe — check here for updates.
Activities: Picking your perfect pumpkin!
Activities Cost: Just the price of your pumpkin.
Address:16511 NW Gillihan Rd., Portland

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The Pumpkin Patch 

This family farm has been going strong since 1967, and this year’s corn maize theme celebrates the 75th Anniversary of Charles Schulz’ Peanuts comic strip. Let the Great Pumpkin Watch begin!
Dates: The corn maze opens August 31, 2024; October festivities kick off September 28.
Activities: Check out the huge corn maze and pumpkin patch, plus enjoy other farm fun — like hayrides, a barn with lots of different animals, fresh donuts, produce, gift shop, Patio Cafe and more.
Activities Cost: Maize tickets are $8-$10, free for ages 5 and under.
Address:16511 NW Gillihan Rd., Portland

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Fazio Farms

Visit a corn maze in the city at Fazio Farms! You won’t have to drive far for this pumpkin patch experience near the Portland International Airport, and if you have a napper at home, this matters.
Dates: October
Activities: Wander through the corn maze, visit the goats, take a hayride tour, and enjoy more festive fun at this family farm.
Activities Cost: The corn maze is typically around $5, and pumpkins are priced by size. Debit/Credit only.
Address: 8433 NE Fazio Way, Portland

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Bauman Farms 

Bauman Farms host special events all fall, including the Giant Pumpkin Drop on Saturday, October 5, this year. Pets on leash welcome.
Dates: September 21-October 30
Activities: Enjoy more than 30 family fun activities, including a large pumpkin patch, apple cannon, bug train, corn maze, dark maze, jumping pillow, petting zoo and traditional treats like popcorn and donuts.
Activities cost: It’s free to visit the pumpkin patch. For the harvest festival, admission is $30/person ages 3+, with over thirty activities included (so less than $1/activity). Family rewards weekend is September 21-22.
Address: 12989 Howell Prairie Rd., Gervais

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Bushue’s Family Farm and Nursery

The pig train at Bushue’s is bright pink and sure to be a hit! Their mini corn maze is perfect for the youngest pumpkin patch visitors.
Dates: Opening September 28-October 27, 2024.
Activities: Enjoy the play area, pig train ride, DIY Dirt Baby Kit, hayride, corn trail, farm animals, and pumpkin field. Fresh donuts, caramel apple slices, and apple cider available for purchase. You may bring food onto the farm.
Activities Cost: The corn trail and visiting the farm animals are both free. All other activities are paid, approximately $5/activity. On “Thrifty Thursdays” you get $2 off all activities.
Address: 9880 SE Revenue Rd., Boring

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Mt. View Orchards

Another stop on the Hood River Fruit Loop, Mt. View has an unbeatable view, and you must eat the handmade pizza while you’re there. Pups on leashes are welcome.
Dates: The pumpkin patch typically opens mid-September.
Activities: You’ll find harvest games, farm animals and tractor wagon rides at this Hood River pumpkin patch.
Activities Cost: Fresh cider donuts are $1 each, available weekends in September-October.
Address: 6670 Trout Creek Ridge Rd., Mt. Hood

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Oregon Heritage Farms

If you’re looking for an affordable pumpkin patch visit, Oregon Heritage Farms is a charming spot. Dogs are allowed on leash in outdoor areas, but not the apple orchard or farm store.
Dates: September-October
Activities: Order from one of the food stalls, enjoy apple cider donuts and slushies, visit farm animals, shoot an apple from a slingshot, or enjoy a picnic while you visit the pumpkin patch. There are even more free activities, including duck races and a small bounce house shaped like an apple. Tractor rides may be available.
Activities Cost: Most activities are free. The cost of the apple slingshot is two apples for $1, benefitting the local HilHi baseball team.
Address: 22801 SW Scholls Ferry Road, Hillsboro

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Smith Berry Barn

This farm and garden market has grown grass between the rows of their pumpkin patch, to make boots optional on this fun outing.
Dates: Late September-October
Activities: Their play area will delight the younger crowd, and you can feed the farm animals (don’t forget to bring quarters). Fall treats available, including house-baked pumpkin chocolate chip cookies and hand-dipped honeycrisp caramel apples. Grownups and kids alike will love the pumpkin pie milkshakes!
Activities Cost: Bring quarters to feed the farm animals, and as much as you’re willing to spend for the milkshakes and other treats!
Address: 24500 SW Scholls Ferry Road, Hillsboro

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Peters Pumpkin Patch

Peters Pumpkin Patch not only has free admission — you can navigate their corn maze for free, too!
Dates: September 29-November5
Activities: Navigate their half-acre corn maze and. pick your perfect pumpkin! On Fridays-Sundays concessions are available and you may meet their baby pygmy goats and chickens. Don’t forget to snap a photo in front of one of their painted hay bales!
Activities Cost: Optional cup of goat feed costs $1.
Address: 1990 SW Lafollett Road, Cornelius, OR 97113

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Hoffman Farms Store

Hoffman is famous for the mini-train, but you also get to pick your pumpkin directly from the vine (instead of a pumpkin placed on a lawn).
Dates: Fall at Hoffman begins September 18, 2024.
Activities: Weekends feature live music, a BBQ food truck, and libations from Barn Door Brewing. Explore the ten-acre corn maze and ride the Scholls Valley Railroad (ADA cars available). Pick up donuts, kettle corn, homemade pie, and more, in the farm store.
Activities Cost: The two ticketed activities are the corn maze at $6, and train for $5.
Address: 22242 SW Scholls Ferry Rd., Beaverton

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Yesteryear Pumpkin Patch and Christmas Trees

Yesteryear had us at free entry and dog-friendly. They even offer complimentary snacks.
Dates: Opens September 6, 2024.
Activities: Join the fall fun, with food trucks, guest performances, an 8-acre corn maze, complimentary beverages, farm store and — of course — iconic photo opportunities, including their classic red truck. They also host free fall Friday night movies, all of them family friendly and Halloween-themed.
Activities Cost: The corn maze admission is $8 online for adults, $12 onsite. For kids ages 3-12, the price is $4 online, $8 onsite. If you want to enter the corn maze at night, the cost increases to $12-$15 for adults, $8-$12 for kids. (There’s a $2 fee per ticket online as a third party service surcharge.)
Address: 26801 SW Stafford Rd., Wilsonville.

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Papa’s Pumpkin Patch at Wachlin Farms

This low-key pumpkin patch has u-pick and pre-cut pumpkins on their 50-acre farm, and lots of opportunities for photo ops. If you just want a pumpkin and a sweet photo of your kids without paying a steep admission fee, this is a great spot for it. Pets welcome!
Dates: October
Activities: Grab fresh apple cider, sweet corn and more while you’re there.
Activities Cost: Choose how much you’d like to spend in the farm store.
Address: 20345 SW Scholls-Sherwood Rd., Sherwood

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Fir Point Farms

This bakery, deli, and produce stand hosts a popular harvest festival every year — the only one with paintball! Pets on leash welcome.
Dates: September 28-October 27, Wednesday-Sunday.
Activities: This farm ticks all the boxes: pumpkin patch, corn maze, hay wagon ride, pumpkin painting, polka-dot express cow train, bounce houses, spooky slide, paintball and more!
Activities Cost: Activities are $7-$8 each. Pro tip: buy an unlimited activities band to save on activities cost. Feed cups for the animals may be purchased inside the country store.
Address: 14601 Arndt Road, Aurora

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Koch Family Farms

Pick the pumpkins off the vine at this u-pick family farm, going strong since 1928.
Dates: October 1-31
Activities: Enjoy weekend hayrides (or by appointment!), and plenty of adorable baby animals to meet.
Activities Cost: They ask that you please make a purchase when you visit.
Address: 4745 Raybell Rd., St. Paul

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The Patch at Whalen Oaks Farm

Whalen Oaks began as a pumpkin farm and has since expanded to offer more fresh, local produce, but they carry on The Patch tradition! Pets welcome on leash.
Dates: October 1-31.
Activities: Visit this pumpkin patch with many varieties of pumpkins, plus two corn mazes (including a free-to-explore smaller one for kids), a small hay maze, hay rides, pumpkin bowling, photo props and food and drink. Pony rides available on weekends
Activities Cost: The hay ride, pumpkin bowling, and corn maze activities cost $6 for ages 13+, $4 per child, and ages 2 and under are free. A $12-$15 activities wristband includes 1 pumpkin, 1 pumpkin bowl, 1 hay ride, entrance to the 15-acre corn maze, and a fast pass.
Address: 612 Whalen Rd., Woodland, WA

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