There’s a certain point each fall when the rain jackets come out, the kids start talking about Halloween, and a trip to a pumpkin patch sounds like a very good plan. Around Portland, you can make it a quick afternoon or a full day on the farm. Here are a few places to start, depending on what your family is in the mood for.
A Sauvie Island day
If you want pumpkins and a corn maze in one trip, Sauvie Island gives you several choices. Bella Organic Farm has a seven-acre daytime maze and a pumpkin patch, with activities beginning September 26. Its regular maze runs through October 31, and there is a separate haunted maze for older kids and grown-ups who want a scare. Check which maze you’re booking: the daytime and haunted options are different experiences.
Bella Organic Farm: https://bellaorganic.com/pumpkin-patch/
At The Pumpkin Patch, the farm visit can include pumpkins, produce, and the 2026 America 250 MAiZE. It’s the sort of outing where you can let everyone vote on a pumpkin before heading home. Check the maze’s tickets and hours separately from the farm’s hours.
The Pumpkin Patch: https://www.thepumpkinpatch.com/
The MAiZE: https://www.portlandmaize.com/the-corn-maize
Topaz Farm is another Sauvie Island pick if you want a longer, easygoing farm day. Its 2026 Fall Harvest weekends include the corn maze and hayrides with admission. You’ll need a ticket to enter on those festival weekends, even if you only planned to browse the market or buy a pumpkin; the farm also has different weekday offerings. Book ahead if you have a particular arrival time in mind.
Topaz Farm: https://tickets.topazfarm.com/fall-harvest-2026
More room to roam northwest of town
Plumper Pumpkin Patch and Tree Farm has the big-festival feel: a corn maze, farm animals, play areas, and plenty to keep kids busy beyond choosing a pumpkin. Its 2026 fall season runs September 19 through November 1. This is a good option when the kids want the whole afternoon, not just a stop for photos and pumpkins. Admission and some extras are separate, so check the current ticket page before promising every activity.
Plumper Farms: https://plumperfarms.com/fall-festival/
A south-side fall outing
For families in or near Tualatin, Lee Farms is worth a look. Its fall harvest runs September 19 through October 31, with a hayride out to the corn maze and pumpkin patch. You can make a day of it or keep the outing simple: pick a pumpkin, take a photo, and head home with something for the porch.
Lee Farms: https://www.leefarmsoregon.com/pumpkin-patch
Make the day easier
Before you load everyone into the car, check the farm’s own site for today’s hours, admission, activity schedule, and whether advance tickets are needed. Fall schedules change, and the maze, hayrides, food, and pumpkin field may not all follow the same hours. Bring shoes that can handle mud, an extra layer, and a bag or wagon if you think the kids will choose the biggest pumpkins on the farm. If you’d rather keep it low-key, choose one farm and leave room to linger instead of trying to fit three stops into a Saturday.
One of my favorite things about living in the Portland area is that these traditions are close enough to become part of an ordinary weekend. Whether you’re on Sauvie Island, in the west hills, or out toward Tualatin, a good fall outing can make the place you live feel even more like home. If you’re thinking about where your family might put down roots next, I’m always happy to talk about what different Portland-area neighborhoods feel like beyond the listings.
Jen Singer | Sold By Jen
