The Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin patch · Oregon
Farming the same stretch of Sauvie Island since 1967, this fifteen-hundred-acre, third-generation farm grows fifty five crops and harvests close to a million pounds of pumpkins each fall. Work through the corn maze, say hello to the animals in the barn, then grab coffee or cider at the on-site cafe before you load up the car.
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Plan your visit
Color nearby peaks: October 20–October 24
Color builds from October 7 · mostly bare by November 11
Method: daily ERA5 temperatures drive a photoperiod + chilling phenology model, sampled at The Pumpkin Patch’s own coordinates and elevation (4 m) rather than a regional average. Estimates, not promises — check locally before you plan a trip around it.
The Pumpkin Patch on the map
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Columbia River Gorge
Scenic drivePeak October 19
The Historic Columbia River Highway threads waterfalls and bigleaf maples between Troutdale and Hood River, with Vista House at Crown Point framing the gorge 700 feet below. The route's maples turn in late October, after summer's crowds thin out.
Don’t miss: Vista House at Crown Point · Historic Columbia River Highway · Waterfalls and bigleaf maples
Silver Falls State Park
State parkPeak October 20
The Trail of Ten Falls loop passes behind and beside ten waterfalls through a canyon of vine maple and Douglas fir that color through October. South Falls, a 177-foot curtain you can walk behind, anchors Oregon's largest state park.
Don’t miss: Trail of Ten Falls loop · South Falls walk-behind curtain · Vine maple color
Portland Japanese Garden
GardenPeak October 24
Terraced ponds and a strolling garden in Washington Park turn deep red and gold as Japanese and vine maples color through late October into November. Regularly ranked among the finest Japanese gardens outside Japan, it's Portland's most concentrated fall-color stop.
Don’t miss: Japanese and vine maples · Strolling pond garden · Tea house and terraces
Hood River Fruit Loop
OrchardColor nearby peaks October 13
A signed 35-mile drive loops through the orchards and vineyards between Hood River and Parkdale, where pear and apple trees turn color alongside Mount Hood views. Farm stands along the route sell fresh-pressed cider through the October harvest.
Don’t miss: 35-mile signed farm drive · Fresh-pressed cider stands · Mount Hood views
Plan from a city
Frequently asked
- When does The Pumpkin Patch peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 20–October 24 (best estimate October 22). Color starts around October 7 and is mostly bare by November 11.
- What is The Pumpkin Patch best for?
- A classic working-farm pumpkin outing near Portland.
- How do I get to The Pumpkin Patch?
- The closest city is Portland, about 10 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Oregon's fall lineup.
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