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The best pumpkin patches in Oregon

Mortgage and Lending with Mortgage Solutions Financial

October 16, 2009 08:50 AM

Looking for a good pumpkin patch opportunity for the kids? Some of the best in the Portland metro area are in the vicinity of Canby. I good way to start your Saturday adventure would be to head cross the Willamette River on the Canby Ferry. This is always a thrill for the kids and at the bargain basement price of $1.25 you will have money left to buy pumpkins.

First stop is the Flower Farmer on Holly Street in Canby. It is less than a mile from the ferry dock!
The Flower Farmer is one of the more unique pumpkin patches anywhere. The kids board a small train and ride around the circle to pick out a pumpkin then board the train to return to the main depot. The kids just love this place.

http://www.flowerfarmer.com/index.php?CategoryID=11

Next stop on pumpkin day is Hoffman Dairy Garden on Knights Bridge Road just outside of Canby. Hoffman's has a very very good Haunt. They turn their old large dairy barn into one of the premiere haunted houses/barns that I have seen. Not for the faint of heart. Hoffman's also has several exotic animals to view. They feature a lion, a tiger, a bear, a camel and several other unusual animals for a farm in Oregon.

Lions Tigers and Bears (Real)

Come visit our exotic animals from all over the world!

Open everyday starting October 3rd through October 31st

Hours: Monday - Sunday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Bring the family to pick your pumpkin and enjoy the activities.

Pumpkin Patch, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Merry-Go-Round, Giant Slide, Bounce House, Castle, Obstacle and Climbing Wall.

Walk on the Wild Side

A Great experience for the whole family!

Reptiles in a Jungle Atmosphere

Plus Exotic animals from all over the world!

Haunted Barn

Friday and Saturday nights 7:30-11:00 pm

School Tours and Party Room by appointment!

Farm and Reptile parties available all year round!

Email: Allevents_1@msn.com

Hoffman's Dairy Garden

Harvest Festival Information 503-737-4921

You final stop on pumpkin patch day should be at Fir Point Farms on Ehlen Road in Aurora. This is a very traditional and large pumpkin patch. Fir Point is a 35-acre farm that is near the freeway. They have a nice nature path, hayrides, fresh apple cider, corn cannon, hay maze, corn maze, a very nice hay slide, and lots of great food. One of my favorite features of Fir Point is the Hazel Nut House. This is simply a small cabin filled knee deep in hazel nuts. It is an incredible feeling to walk through and play in thousands of pounds of nuts!

Fir Point Farms is a great way to end your day and feel the tradition of the pumpkin patch experience.