Growing Up Chico’s Annual Pumpkin Patch Guide

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Country Pumpkins:

Country Pumpkins is celebrating over 20 years of family fun for everyone! Located on HWY 32 about 10 miles west of Chico, and 4 miles east of Orland. Explore a five-acre pumpkin patch, a ten-acre corn maze, a petting zoo, and a hay pyramid (with slide), country store, and a haunted maze at night. 7152 CA-32, Orland www.countrypumpkins.org

Julia’s Fruit Stand:

Julia’s Fruit Stand is a family-owned fruit stand and pumpkin patch that prides itself on growing most of the produce they sell. Their goal is to sell you produce that was picked that very morning, guaranteeing you the freshest, and ripest produce you can get. Over 30 varieties of pumpkins, gourds, heirloom tomatoes, apples, peaches, nectarines, apricots and more. 11475 Hwy 99, Los Molinos 530-354-4775

Patrick Ranch:

Come visit the pumpkin patch in Durham! Cost for admission is $5.00 per person, with children 12 years and under $3.00. They will have hayrides, a pumpkin patch, and much more. 10381 Midway, Durham 530-342-4359 www.patrickranchmuseum.org

The Peterson Sisters Pumpkin Patch:

The Peterson Sisters Pumpkin Patch has a great selection of pumpkins and decorative gourds. Come out and pick the perfect one! Each weekend they will be hosting family-friendly games. Have fun with children’s activities, kids’ hay maze, and hayrides. Visit their Facebook page for more details on all the activities that will be available. Baked goods and beverages will be available for purchase. 3200 Bell Rd, Chico www.pspumpkinpatch.com

TJ Farms:

Each year, the Moss family opens their lovely home to the public for seasonal festivals - the most popular being the fall Pumpkin Patch. Come pick out a pumpkin on the farm’s lovely grounds! Take the kids for a wagon ride, have them sit on an old tractor, pet the farm animals, climb on the hay bale obstacle course, or visit the country store where they have farm fresh and gourmet products for sale. School and other groups are welcome. Please call ahead to schedule. Free admission & parking! 3600 Chico Avenue, Chico 530-343-2294 www.tjfarmsestates.com