I’ve had the Smith Rock Pumpkin Patch on the blog for a while, and it’s still one of our family’s favorite fall traditions. But Central Oregon has so many more places to pick a pumpkin, pet an alpaca, and soak up fall, so I decided it was time to spread the love and create a comprehensive list of pumpkin patches near Bend. Here are the spots our family loved, plus a few more to explore this season.
Smith Rock Ranch – Terrebonne
Smith Rock Ranch became our annual family tradition. In Texas and Florida, our “pumpkin patches” were set up in a school or church parking lot, in the sweltering heat, so this was a whole different (and so much prettier) experience. The corn maze, the pumpkin cannons, and the zoo train are all crowd pleasers.
My top tips: get your pumpkins first, grab a wheelbarrow on your way in, and dress for dust!
Know before you go
- 1250 NE Wilcox Ave., Terrebonne
- Open Sept 26 – Oct 31, closed Mondays
- Pumpkin patch and harvest market: Tuesday through Friday noon to 6 pm, weekends 10 am to 6 pm
- Corn maze and activities: Friday noon to 6 pm, weekends 10 am to 6 pm
- Read my full Smith Rock Ranch Pumpkin Patch guide for this year’s maze theme, prices, and more tips
DD Ranch Pumpkin Patch – Terrebonne
DD Ranch holds a special place in my heart. When my kids were in elementary school, it was our annual field trip, and the hayride was always the highlight. We’d ride out into the pasture, and the cows would come right up to the wagon while we fed them hay. Between the hayride, the petting zoo, and feeding the goats, every visit felt magical. Just don’t forget your allergy medicine! Some years the trip landed right in pumpkin patch season, which made it even more special.
There’s still so much for kids to do. Little ones love climbing on the hay play area and riding down the slide. Bigger kids can bounce on the inflatable, ride a pony, and get their faces painted. Activities are very reasonably priced.
Come hungry! Grab a hot cider and apple cider donuts from Small Town Coffee, or choose from fresh crepes, giant lemonades, kettle corn, hot dogs and tots, and dirty sodas. There’s even an adult beverage cart for the grown-ups.
And of course, there’s the pumpkin patch, with a great selection of carving pumpkins.
Don’t skip the farm store. Before you head home, stop in for honey, lavender, cheeses, farm fresh eggs, and grass-fed, grass-finished beef and other meats. When we lived in Bend, this is where we got our beef, and we were members of their CSA program. You choose a monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly subscription box, get access to limited-availability cuts, and save 10% on additional products. Knowing where your beef comes from matters. Read my article on finding trustworthy beef sources.
Know before you go
- 3836 NE Smith Rock Way, Terrebonne
- Open Sept 26 – Oct 31, Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm (closed Mondays)
- Free entry and parking; activities use tickets ($3.75 each)
- Weekday mornings are busy with school field trips, so plan a weekend visit for the full lineup
- No dogs allowed
- ddranch.net
Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards – Terrebonne
This truly is the most magical setting, with sweeping views of the Three Sisters mountain range. We visited for wine and wood-fired pizza. Delish!
Fun fact: The Three Sisters weren’t always called North, Middle, and South Sister. Pioneers knew the three peaks as Faith, Hope, and Charity. Early accounts credit members of the 1840s Methodist Mission near Salem with naming them Mount Faith, Mount Hope, and Mount Charity. The names never became official, but the winery brought them back to life, and it’s the perfect name for a vineyard sitting right in their view.
Harvest Fest is Saturday, October 24, from noon to 5 pm. Snap photos with their friendly alpacas, wander the vineyard for the perfect pumpkin, and enjoy wine and pizza on the patio. Entry is free, and it’s fun for all ages.
Know before you go
- 70450 NW Lower Valley Dr., Terrebonne
- Family-owned by Roger and Cindy Grossmann, on 312 acres with 15 acres of vines
- faithhopeandcharityevents.com
Crescent Moon Ranch – Terrebonne
Crescent Moon Ranch was a regular stop for us anytime we made the trek to Smith Rock, the pumpkin patches, or Terrebonne. It sits right on Highway 97, so it’s an easy add-on to any fall outing. Our very first visit was one of the first organized Mom Meet-ups for the Hello Bend Moms group!
You can visit the alpacas for free, and a bag of feed is just $5. Don’t miss the Alpaca Boutique. We even have an alpaca Christmas ornament to remember all our time with the alpacas in Central Oregon. It’s a cherished family memory.
This is a true family operation, with four generations working on the ranch. It started on San Juan Island in 1996, moved to Central Oregon in 2002, and landed at its current Highway 97 location in 2014.
Know before you go
- 7566 N Highway 97, Terrebonne
- Open daily, 10 am to 4 pm
- Free to visit; alpaca feed is $5 a bag
More Pumpkin Patches Near Bend on My List
I haven’t made it to all of these yet.
Schilling’s Garden Market – “The Patch With a View” (between Bend and Redmond) This garden market turns into a pumpkin patch every fall, with views of the Cascades. Along with specialty pumpkins, you’ll find mums, ornamental cabbage and kale, corn stalks, and everything you need for the most festive porch on the block. Little ones can explore the hay maze, visit the goats and chickens, and play in the natural play area. The farm stand is stocked with seasonal treats, drinks, and gifts. Dogs are welcome on a leash!
- 64640 Old Bend Redmond Highway, Bend
- Open Sept 26 – Nov 1: Monday through Saturday 9 am to 5 pm, Sunday 10 am to 3 pm
- schillingsgardenmarket.com
Well Rooted Produce – Tumalo area Pick your pumpkin right out of the field, and hop on the tractor-pulled “pumpkin express.” The farm stand has fresh produce and flowers too.
- 20377 Swalley Rd., Bend (near the Twin Bridges trail in Tumalo)
- Open daily, 8 am to 6 pm, through Oct 31
- wellrootedproduce.co
Petersen Rock Garden – Redmond
We’ve been to Petersen Rock Garden, and it’s definitely a unique destination. Even better news: after being closed for years, it reopened in April 2026 following a restoration.
A little history: Rasmus Petersen, a Danish immigrant farmer, started building the garden in 1935 at age 52 and kept at it until he died in 1952. He gathered rocks from within about 85 miles of his farm, including agate, jasper, obsidian, petrified wood, and thundereggs. He used them to build miniature castles, a church, stone bridges, lily ponds, and a 7-foot Statue of Liberty inscribed “Enjoy yourself: it’s later than you think.” There’s even a museum room of minerals that glow under black light, and peacocks roam the grounds. The garden was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.
Halloween bonus: The Rockin’ Monster Mash is Saturday, October 31, from 10 am to 1 pm, with a castle scavenger hunt, rock painting, and a peacock costume parade. Wear your favorite Halloween costume!
Know before you go
- 7930 SW 77th St., Redmond (about 3 miles off Highway 97, between Bend and Redmond)
- Open Friday through Monday, 10 am to 4 pm
- $10 suggested donation
- History source
More Halloween Fun
- Bend Witches Paddle (Oct 31, 3–6 pm): Costumed paddlers float the Deschutes from Riverbend Park to the Old Mill on boards, kayaks, canoes, and tubes. Free, and it raises money for MountainStar Family Relief Nursery.
- Halloween at the Old Mill (Oct 31, 3–6 pm): Trick-or-treating at the shops, aerial performances, and a pet costume contest. Free.
- Downtown trick-or-treating (Oct 31): Downtown Bend Treat Trail, Sisters Halloween Candy Crawl (3:30–5 pm), and Redmond’s Trick or Treat on 6th Street (4–6 pm).
- La Pine Monster Mash & Candy Dash (Oct 31, 5–8 pm): Costume contest, games, food, and a movie at the La Pine Activity Center. Free.
- Sunriver (Oct 31): Halloween in the Village at Sunriver, plus the Trunk-or-Treat at The Door in the Sunriver Business Park (5:30–7:30 pm).
- Movies in the Mountains at Mt. Bachelor: Drive-in screenings of Beetlejuice (Oct 23) and Hocus Pocus (Oct 30).
- ScareGrounds Haunted Attractions (Redmond): Two haunted houses near the fairgrounds, Juniper Hollow and The Asylum. Tickets $25–$40. Best for teens and adults. scaremegood.com
- Bend Ghost Tours: Guided walks through downtown Bend’s haunted history. bendghosttours.com
Coming soon: my free Waterfall Hikes Guide!
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