Fall fun awaits with corn mazes, pumpkins, activities at Modesto-area farms. Where, when

Pat Clark

It’s harvest season and with that comes a chance to pick and gather fall-themed fun across the Modesto region.

Large farms will offer a host of activities to welcome autumn, including fields of pumpkin patches and corn mazes. You also can find a zip line, pig races, train rides and much more. Most attractions are family-friendly.

Here’s a look at where to enjoy the activities and find plenty of pumpkins:

R.A.M. FARMS — Sept. 20-Oct. 31: There will be a corn maze at R.A.M. Farms in Turlock. Freaky Flashlight Nights through the maze are held Fridays and Saturdays (take your own flashlights) beginning at dusk. Also on site is a scary shed, tractor tires and hay maze. There will be a Halloween video shown nightly. There are a variety of pumpkins, and it’s free to wander the patch. Corn maze tickets are $10-$12; Freaky Flashlight Nights $14. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays. R.A.M. Farms Inc., 716 N. Daubenberger Road, Turlock. ramfarms.com.

There will be fall fun at Dutch Hollow Farms in Modesto, pictured here in 2023.
There will be fall fun at Dutch Hollow Farms in Modesto, pictured here in 2023.

DUTCH HOLLOW FARMS — Sept. 28-Oct. 31 (Closed Sept. 30-Oct. 2): There are a corn maze and several other activities, including a pumpkin patch, hamster wheels, wagon rides, critter barn, tire slide, zip lines, bounce pad and more. The pumpkin patch is free; attraction admission is $15; $12 seniors and military; free to ages 2 and under. There is a $30 season pass. Gem mining, apple cannons and pony rides have additional charges. Open 10 a.m. daily, with closing times varying throughout October. 2500 Santa Fe Ave., Modesto. dutchhollowfarms.com.

FANTOZZI FARMS CORN MAZE & PUMPKIN PATCH — Sept. 28-Oct. 31: This Patterson farm’s attractions include corn mazes, hayrides, a corn seed pit, hay pyramid, pedal kart raceways, jumping pillow, pig races, petting zoo, obstacle courses and more. Corn cannons, a zombie paintball shooting range and cow train rides are available only Fridays through Sundays and for an additional fee. 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $15 Fridays-Sundays, free to age 2 and under; $12 Mondays-Thursdays, free to age 2 and under. There is a season pass for $40. A haunted maze is open 7-10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays beginning Oct. 5 for an additional $5 fee. 2665 Sperry Ave., Patterson. www.fantozzifarms.com.

Pumpkins pictured in 2014 at Dell’Osso Family Farm in Lathrop, where there will be plenty of fall activities.
Pumpkins pictured in 2014 at Dell’Osso Family Farm in Lathrop, where there will be plenty of fall activities.

DELL’OSSO FAMILY FARM — Oct. 4-31: This farm in Lathrop offers its corn maze along with pig races, a music stage and a Teeny Town where children can take part in interactive parades at various times (parents can join with younger children). There also will be a haunted castle, carousel, Dell’Osso Express Train, pony rides, Dell’Osso Speedways, animal zoo and more. A pumpkin patch and a variety of foods also will be available. Noon-7 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. Admission is $20.95 Mondays-Thursdays, $25.95 Fridays, $29.95 Saturdays-Sundays and free to age 2 and under. Most attractions are included with admission, but some do have additional fees. 501 Manthey Road, Lathrop. pumpkinmaze.com.

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