I wouldn't recommend going to Moreland Pumpkin Patch if you're planning on doing the family walk…read more It was quite expensive at $15 per person, even for my 2yo. We lined up at our 730pm check-in time and waited 35 minutes in the cold and were only halfway through the line. We left because it would have been another 25-35 more minutes to get through the line. However, the staff was great and the carnival games were fun. Nice to have all of the thoughtful decorations as well, our child loved playing with all of the pumpkins.

This patch is cute…read more The haunted trail costs $15 per person and there are scheduled appointment times to go in, however the line backs up and you have to wait at least 30 minutes past your appointment time before entering. We did not enter the trail until 720pm, and that is after getting in line at 640pm. Just be aware. Which is fine, my family had fun and the actors inside are funny and well rehearsed. However, since we waited so long, we got out of the trail around 750pm. My kid wanted to play the carnival games, which close at 8pm, so we bought some tickets to play, and were out to the carnival by 752pm, they had already taken everything down and had only a few simple games still up. My kid was bummed, but I figured since there were no refunds, I could go back and get a snack instead with my tickets. I was denied and told to come back next week to redeem the tickets. I know this is all for a good cause and it really isn't too big of a deal, but it is silly that I literally bought the tickets within a minute and then walked back after the carnival being closed and then denied to even use the tickets on anything else and then told to come back next week. They were told not to sell any tickets since they were closing up the carnival early, but I guess it wasn't communicated well. I guess we will be back to use up the tickets next weekend...?

So it is really a 3.5 but I'll lean toward a 4. The pumpkins are big and about average price for…read moreparking lot pumpkins. They come from Spina farms so they are more interesting to look at. They have cool green, warty, striped, etc types of pumpkins. There are also decorative gourds, corn, and hay bales. The proceeds go the Peppertree School but this year they also help Union Middle after school programs. But the REAL gem is going in the evening, when there are only a few families, and the kids can enjoy the fun stuff they have. They have big wheels, tricycles, a rope swing (like a sit on swing made of rope, pretty cool) and a couple of small bouncy houses. The staff we encountered were VERY child friendly. They also have 2 bunnies, a few chickens, and some very happy looking goats. Overall, very nice little patch. If you don't have time to go to the farm, come here:)

Pepper tree Pumpkin Patch became a family tradition and now to become a gathering with schoolmates…read more I only wish someone would claim this page for them.

This place was genuinely fun. It's small, but it packs in a surprising amount of substance and…read morecharm -- more than enough to make for a memorable event space. We were there for my cousin's wedding reception, and it was amazing. The setting was beautiful, which made for great photos and a really nice atmosphere throughout the night, and on top of that, it was affordable -- not something you can always say about wedding venues. Between the beauty of the space, the fair pricing, and just how much fun the whole night turned out to be, this is a venue I'd easily recommend for anyone looking for something a little different without breaking the bank.

They have a venue for rent for special occasions. We got it for my niece's graduation party. They…read morealso have caters & bartenders they can recommend you to hire for your event. Very accommodating for our group of 50+ people.

This is a smaller patch compared to some of the other ones around the bay area, but it has plenty…read moreof activities for the kids. It's located in Saratoga and has a dirt parking lot. When it's not a pumpkin patch, the lot gets used for other things - such as Xmas trees. I've been here a few times over the years with various groups. Entrance prices are relatively decent, but ride prices can rack up quickly - especially if you have multiple kids. There are plenty of things to see/do even if not participating in the rides. Staff is usually very friendly. I think they've added on some games for the kids over the years, such as the water ball one. The maze is always fun to get lost in and the hayride offers views within the corn fields. The petting zoo has some cute animals. There's a small cafe area in the middle of everything where you can grab some snacks/food. If you're here on a weekday expecting less of a crowd, there are school tours going around and may be more packed than expected.

Great cute place for kids! Would highly recommend! So many decorations and such a festive place!read more

The true definition of a hidden gem! I've known of J&P Cosentino Farm for years and knew the…read moregeneral area of where it was, but it really is tucked into a neighborhood so that you wouldn't find it unless you were looking for it. The farm sits at 2 acres and boasts a variety of fruit trees, some bee boxes, a small flower garden, and a very well stocked farmstand. The stand has a variety of in-season fruits and vegetables, starter plants and herbs (they had tomatoes and strawberries when I visited in April), and a bunch of locally made and seasonal goods. Not everything comes from the farm, but they source from other farms in the Bay Area and state, and local businesses. They also work with local businesses to use their produce for fun products like jams, cocktail mixers, and dried fruits. They have tours and events at the farm, we got a tour when we went and it was really cool to learn all about the history, see the different fruit trees, and then of course visit the farmstand after and shop around.

I finally got the chance to visit this local fruit stand and it really didn't disappoint. It's…read moretucked away in a really nice, quiet cul-de-sac in a clean neighborhood behind Branham High School on the south side. If you live in the Almaden or Branham area, it's such a cool little hidden gem and definitely worth stopping by. The fruit looked super fresh, though the prices are higher than I expected, more like Whole Foods level prices. I thought going straight to the source would mean much lower prices, but what you lose in price, you definitely gain in freshness. For example, their strawberries were $5 per little green basket (three for $15), which comes out to about $5 a pound. At Costco, organic strawberries are $5.49 for 2 pounds, roughly $2.75 per pound. The giant seeded watermelons were $12.49 here, compared to $6.49 at Walmart. (Suggestions from a visitor) A couple of friendly suggestions that I think would be really helpful: It would be great if they posted online what fruit is in season and what will be at the stand, along with the prices. That way people can plan ahead and know when to make the drive when their favorite fruits are available. Also, there are no signs letting customers know they can go in the back. I only knew because I saw pictures on Yelp. Locals who've been here before probably already know, but as a first-timer, it looked like an employee-only area so I didn't go back there. A simple sign would be awesome, it would bring more people to the back to sit, eat, and enjoy the space since most fruit stands don't have that nice extra feature. Overall, worth visiting if you don't mind paying a bit more for freshness.

Summerwinds is a great place to purchase trees, plants, and gardening supplies. We've been going…read morehere more in the last year or so after we had new landscaping done and needed replacement plants for plants that didn't survive the original planting. We've bought simpler plants like lavender plants as well as a Japanese maple. They have a frequent shopper account that you can accumulate rewards for too. The one thing that's nice is they have a plant guarantee where you can get reimbursed for a plant that doesn't make it, which is great if you don't have a really green thumb. We did use that once for a smaller/cheaper plant and it was no problem. Luckily, the pricier tree has done well. Service is always friendly and responsive. They can recommend suitable plants that fit certain sunlight or water requirements that you might have. Prices are higher than non-nurseries like hardware stores, but the plant quality seems overall higher and the survival guarantee of course is worth a fair amount if you're more of a beginner gardener like us.

Gorgeous nursery. My friend, husband and I visited a year ago and they had a great policy about if…read moreyour plant was dying you can bring it back in and they'll give you a new one I think. Not sure about currently but it was a great loyalty program! Super nice employees and incredibly helpful.

Nice farm . They have lot of activities for the kids. We go here almost every year and finally…read morethought its the time we should leave a review. This place is right on El Camino which makes it very convenient . They have a lot of jumpers for kids . For some extra charge you can also play the Paintball and water ball games. They also have a petting zoo with mostly goats in it . I will recommend this place if you ave kids

We love coming here, but I have to say I'm extremely disappointed with the lack of communication…read morefrom Cindy and Holly. I've left several messages and voicemails regarding a birthday party, and they know I'm ready to put down the deposit, yet I still haven't received a response. I completely understand that things can get busy, but not returning multiple calls or messages is very unprofessional and frustrating, especially when I'm trying to plan an event and have my deposit ready. .. now that I think about it what if I had put my deposit down I would've never heard back from them SMH

i've been coming here for the last 2 years with my grandkids they absolutely love it!! it's such a…read morenice place for my boys we are there a at least once a week it's great place were i know my boys will always have fun and enjoy themselves there out of all the times I've been there i don't recall it being dirty or messy it's always pretty neat and tidy this place is always my to go!!

Came to the pumpkins patch on a Friday evening/ night. Some kids were playing soccer and jumping up…read moreon the orange bars. Not one single employee asked them to stop, everyone could hear and see them. They could of broken a leg or arm possibly hit someone with the soccer ball. Should of been a liability issue but no one asked them to stop. Not sure if the kids were related to the employees or if they were here without parents. At a different time saw a grown man go on one of the inflatables with his young child in arms and again no one said anything. Have been taking my kids to pumpkin patches for the last 9 years, they usually have employees standing around enforcing the rules. Not this time. Think I will just try the other ABC tree farms in Santa Clara. Selection is also very small, only 5 inflatables.

A bit small and pricey, but I appreciate the convenience for healthcare workers and hospital…read morevisitors alike. Located right in front of the hospital entrance, there were several tents and food trucks available. Visitor parking was free, and the walk to the hospital wasn't too bad. There was also plenty of seating and grass for enjoying the sun and snacks. There were diverse food options, although I was a bit underwhelmed by the lack of fresh produce. Only 2-3 stands sold fruits and vegetables, and their selections were fairly simple. Besides one juice and honey stand, most vendors focused on baked goods or prepared meals. Options included Hawaiian food, loaded potatoes, crepes, empanadas, noodles, tamales, and falafels. Most entrees were around $20, while pastries were about $7. The heirloom tomato I bought was $3 per pound and was juicy and sweet. My basket of strawberries was $6 and, although petite, they were packed with fruitiness. The almond raspberry muffin was surprisingly moist for being gluten-free. The owner warned me it would be crumbly, but it held together much better than other gluten-free pastries. The flavor was somewhat muted and predominantly nutty, although the raspberry pocket on top was my favorite part. Unfortunately, it wasn't distributed throughout the muffin, so only a few bites had a balanced mixture. My lavender latte from the crepe stand was smoky but diluted. The lavender syrup strangely resembled cinnamon, giving it a warmer profile rather than the floral quality I expected. There weren't enough vendors to make this a particularly notable farmers market, especially with the abundance of alternatives nearby. I'll probably stop by if I'm craving heirloom tomatoes, but otherwise, I wouldn't go out of my way to visit.

Wednesdays were my favorite days to take a shift at SCVMC because of the awesome lunchtime farmer's…read moremarket where I could buy the most delicious mushroom buns & scones from the bakery, a cactus for my window sill, a jar of honey, some hand-made veggie chips, and a whole array of berries and citrus fruits. The vendors are so nice and they remembered me week to week. The bakery lady even tried to hold onto a blackcurrent scone for me each week, in case my lunch break was later than usual. The huge container of fresh lemonade is amazing- but perhaps ask for "half the sugar" or your head will be spinning for the rest of the day. I loved chatting with the vendors and learning about their products.

Guadalupe River Park Conservancy hosted another Pumpkins in the Park at Discovery Meadow in…read moredowntown San Jose last Saturday. This was our second time to this event and we were glad to see some improvements. This year, there were more booths for children. Through the educational and fun activities, you got to learn about the salmons in the Guadalupe River, the importance of eating vegetables, make scary spiders, decorate pumpkins, etc. They even brought out the giant Monopoly pieces for anyone to play. It was fun rooting for the little ones as they mustered their strength to roll those big dice that were each twice the size of the kid. Closer to the music stage, there was a mini straw bale maze for tots. Very cute! All aboard that colorful choo-choo train in front of Children's Discovery Museum and rode around the park. It's good to be a kid. The "carnival game alley" was a great addition but very congested with all the kids, parents and strollers concentrated in one area. As popular as it was, for next year, they should consider allocating more space so the kids could wait safely in line for the games. There were also beautiful hand blown glass pumpkins by local artists for sale. But these fragile pieces got me worried a little with so many little hands reaching to touch them. This was not a full blown pumpkin patch but it did the job for the younger ones and still a fun-filled event. Most of all, it was free to enter. The only issue was probably finding parking. I would recommend taking the light rail. Stress-free (one less thing to worry about for the parents) and it brings you to the front door of Children's Discovery Museum and Discovery Meadow where they hold the annual Pumpkins in the Park.

This is basically host by the Children's Discovery Museum and it's located at the front of the…read morebuilding on the grass area. It's nice for the kids as there are alot of free crafts to do (spiders making, trout fish hat making, paper bag puppets, coloring, etc). There's also some small carnival games for kids to play. There are alot of sponsor booths with displays and learning info, an area where you can buy pumpkins and food trucks for food. It may only be hard to get around as there are alot of people and can get crowded. Again don't expect too much as this is not your typical fair ground festival kind of affair, but it can be nice for kids/ family to go out and enjoy as it is.