
About this event
Celebrate fall in the country at Smith Family Farm’s annual Pumpkin Harvest in Brentwood. This wholesome family outing features a real pumpkin patch, live music at the Orchard Stage, barnyard animals, a children’s corn maze, seasonal gardens and creative displays filled with scarecrows, vintage trucks and colorful pumpkins. Explore the Pumpkin House, wander through the replica Miwok Village and stop for family photos among the farm’s many fall backdrops. Admission includes one pumpkin from the patch per person, making this a fun place for young children to experience the excitement of choosing a pumpkin right from the field. Before heading home, visit the roadside fruit stand for fresh produce and additional pumpkins. Bring a picnic, comfortable shoes and a wagon if you need help carrying children or pumpkins.
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East Bay
Part of our Halloween in the Bay Area guideGems Near Smith Family Farm
JM's picks for a bite, a drink or a sweet stop nearby.
Casa Orinda
Go Wednesday–Sunday (dark Mon–Tue); get there when doors open at 4 unless you enjoy waiting. Order the fried chicken.
San Francisco Creamery
Try the famous Kitchen Sink sundae challenge or housemade hot fudge with warm fresh waffles!
Meadowlark Dairy
A chocolate-dipped soft serve cone. Get it dipped, that's the whole point.
Loard's Ice Cream
A milkshake, and follow Larry's lead by having it instead of lunch rather than after.
Fenton's Creamery
The Black & Tan Sundae—toasted almond and vanilla under hot fudge and caramel. Bring someone willing to split it.
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