Pumpkin patch
Smith Family Farms
U-pick pumpkins in Brentwood, California
From the farm's website
The farm's own words, quoted as posted on its website, with the page each line comes from and the day we read it. Seasons, hours and prices change: check with the farm before you go.
Crops and picking times
“Our renowned Pumpkin Harvest opens September 26th with Tomato Day and will be open daily through November st.”
Source: smithfamilyfarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
“September 26th - November 1st”
Source: smithfamilyfarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
“While our fruit stand is open daily from the beginning of June through the end of November, we only open the barnyard and pumpkin patch area for activities during the month of October.”
“During the months of August and September, we also sell our heirloom tomatoes at the Sunday Farmer's Markets in San Rafael and Walnut Creek.”
Source: smithfamilyfarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
“From November through December, our farm will turn into a virtual forest of fresh-cut Douglas and Noble Christmas trees.”
Source: smithfamilyfarm.com/christmas-trees, checked October 6, 2026
“As crisp breezes blow through colorful leaves, families gather for our annual Pumpkin Harvest—picking pumpkins, enjoying the outdoors, and soaking up the simple joy of the season.”
Source: smithfamilyfarm.com/about-3, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Pumpkin Harvest OPEN DAILY 9:00AM-5:00PM | Fruit Stand OPEN DAILY 8:30AM-5:30PM | Fall U-Pick OPEN SAT & SUN 10:00am-4:00pm”
Source: smithfamilyfarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
“We do have a U-Pick pomegranate orchard that is open on weekends only during the month of October, from 10am-4pm.”
Source: smithfamilyfarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
“Santa visits the farm each weekend from 11:30-1:30 and 2:00-4:00.”
“12pm-6pm Mon.-Th.”
“11am-7pm Fridays”
“9am-7pm Weekends”
Source: smithfamilyfarm.com/christmas-trees, checked October 6, 2026
“Weekends only 11:30am-1:30pm & 2pm-4pm”
Source: smithfamilyfarm.com/christmas-trees, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“The Smith Family Farm Pumpkin Harvest only accepts cash or check payments.”
“We may be able to accommodate payments through payment apps like Venmo, but we cannot guarantee that such transactions will be successful.”
“Unfortunately, we can only allow ADA-compliant service animals with proper documentation into the farm.”
“Each guest aged 2 and up (24+ months) receives a ticket upon entry which they must hand in at the exit in order to take out their pumpkin.”
“Since we no longer offer hayrides for the Pumpkin Harvest, wagons for carrying children, pumpkins, picnic accessories, etc. are highly encouraged.”
Source: smithfamilyfarm.com/plan-your-visit, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“Live entertainment, animal encounters, children's corn maze, gardens, and one pumpkin from the patch (per person) included with admission.”
Source: smithfamilyfarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Pumpkins · Sep–Nov
Crops and months read from the lines quoted above; a crop with no months is one the farm names without a picking window.
| Crop | How | Months | When (farm) | Varieties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | U-pick | September–November“September 26th - November 1st” | – |
Typical California seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Pumpkins: September–November. Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture, Planting Seeds blog: What’s in Season at U-Pick Farms Across the State? (June 24, 2026), read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Picking months
- Usually September–NovemberThe months the farm’s website gives for its U-pick crops; it lists no dates for a specific season.
- Price
- Admission $16 admission
- Address
- 4350 Sellers Ave, Brentwood, CA 94513Contra Costa County
More from the farm’s website
The farm prices admission at $16.
The farm prices fresh popcorn at $1.
Prices
| Item | Price | Notes | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admission | $16 admission | Year not stated | |
| fresh popcorn | $1 | Year not stated |
As the farm publishes them. Prices change during the season; older prices are removed.
Besides picking
- Corn maze
Smith Family Farms: questions
Does Smith Family Farms have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "We do have a U-Pick pomegranate orchard that is open on weekends only during the month of October, from 10am-4pm." (read October 6, 2026)
When can you pick your own pumpkins at Smith Family Farms?
September–November, in the farm's words "September 26th - November 1st", according to the farm's website (checked October 6, 2026). Picking depends on the weather and the crop: check with the farm before you go.
What does it cost to visit Smith Family Farms?
Admission: $16 admission. Prices as the farm publishes them; they can change during the season.