A 10-acre maze and pick-your-own patch running daily from late September through early November, with weekend night mazes and extended hours on Friday and Saturday.
Pumpkins $5-$20+; Night Maze admission $13
Rough cost for a family of four: about $20.00 in admission alone at the posted starting rate, before pumpkins, food, parking or any add-on listed above. Most families end up well north of that once they are through the gate.
The Petaluma Pumpkin Patch is built around a single centerpiece: a 10-acre corn maze that dominates the fall experience here. Unlike the smaller, quick-walk mazes at many farms, this is a genuine multi-acre navigation challenge with both short and long route options and second-story viewing platforms built into the design. Plan accordingly — this is not a 30-minute activity.
The pick-your-own pumpkin patch operates alongside the maze, with pumpkins ranging from compact sizes starting at $5 up to larger specimen pumpkins that command significantly more. The range gives families and serious carvers options across budgets, but it also means the bill depends heavily on what you select.
Friday and Saturday nights, the farm offers a dedicated Night Maze experience from 6pm to 10pm, with the maze lit for evening navigation. This is billed as a separate admission ($13) from the daytime visit, so a family planning both day and night mazes on the same visit would need to account for two separate entries. The second-story platforms inside the maze take on a different character at night, worth considering if your group wants an evening activity or a reason to stay late on a weekend.
The farm operates daily from September 25 through November 1, 2026. Weekday hours (Mon-Thu) are 10am-6pm, which gives a 8-hour window but closes before dinner. Friday extends to 10pm and Saturday opens at 9am with a 10pm close, making the weekend the practical window for evening activities. Sunday is 9am-8pm. By late October and into November, a Sunday close at 8pm is not far from dusk, which matters for outdoor navigation.
Northern California Octobers are typically warm, not the crisp Northeast autumn experience. Afternoon temperatures can be in the 70s and 80s, so shade becomes a planning factor — a corn maze offers some relief, but a hat and water are practical. If you are visiting in late October or early November, layers matter more for mornings and evenings.
Weekends, especially Saturday afternoons, will attract crowds to a 10-acre maze. A Monday through Thursday afternoon offers a quieter maze, though the 6pm close limits your window. Saturday morning is the sweet spot if you want to avoid the worst crowds and still have time for both day and evening options without rushing.
September 25 through November 1, 2026, daily. Friday nights (10pm closing) and Saturday nights (10pm closing) offer the Night Maze experience; a Saturday morning gives both full daylight hours and an evening maze option without an extra trip.
Three to four hours for the corn maze alone, plus another hour or two if you are serious about picking. The 10-acre maze has both short and long routes, so time varies by path choice and group pace.
A 10-acre maze on a Saturday afternoon will have a crowd. Weekday visits (Mon-Thu) close at 6pm but offer shorter wait times if you can make those hours work.
Not published. Assume field parking typical of farm operations.
The research notes do not specify accessibility features. Call ahead at (707) 331-6653 to confirm access for strollers, wheelchairs, or mobility needs.
You need a quick in-and-out. The 10-acre maze is the main draw here, and it is not a 30-minute activity. Skip it too if evening visits are not practical — the farm closes at 6pm weekdays and 8pm on Sundays, which limits late-day options except on Friday and Saturday.
Ten acres. The farm provides both short and long route options, so families can choose their challenge level.
A Friday and Saturday evening experience (6pm to 10pm) where visitors walk the maze lit for nighttime viewing. Admission is separate at $13.
Pumpkins start at $5 and range up to $20 or more for larger or specialty varieties.
The main attraction is the corn maze and pick-your-own pumpkins. The Night Maze is the special experience.
September 25 – November 1, 2026. Daily. Hours: Mon-Thu 10am-6pm, Fri 10am-10pm, Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 9am-8pm.
Admission starts at $5 per person. Pumpkins $5-$20+; Night Maze admission $13
450 Stony Point Rd, Petaluma, CA 94952, in Sonoma County. It is one of 11 patches we track in Bay Area.
We track 11 patches in Bay Area, 2 of which are free to walk into. At $5 a head this one sits right on the regional median of $5.
Its season runs about 38 days against a regional average of 37, so it is broadly in line with the rest of the region.
What sets it apart locally: it has an after-dark attraction, which most Bay Area patches on our list do not.
There are 4 other patches we track in Sonoma County. All Bay Area patches →
petalumapumpkinpatch.com
Checked August 2026.