4 must-visit pumpkin patches around the Bay Area

The Guardsmen Pumpkin Patch

Fort Mason, 2 Marina Blvd., San Francisco

• Open through Oct. 29 with free admission, Guardsmen offers live music and drinks, pumpkin-based treats, Halloween movies and more. Proceeds go toward at-risk youth.
• Visitors are welcome 3-9pm on weekdays and 9am-9pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

Piedmont Avenue Pumpkin Patch

4414 Piedmont Ave., Oakland

• At Piedmont, you'll find a Halloween store with all kinds of goodies — including costumes and animatronics — as well as a haunted house.
• It's open every day 9am-8pm through Oct. 31.
• Admission to the patch is free, while the haunted house charges $10.

Santa Rosa Pumpkin Patch

5157 Stony Point Road, Santa Rosa

• This family farm is more like a carnival with its intricate corn maze, pumpkin blasters, pumpkin tether ball and a zipline every day of the week through Oct. 31.

• Entry costs $5-$30 depending on the attractions you want to try.
• Hours differ every day, so make sure you plan accordingly.

Lemos Farm Pumpkin Patch

12320 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay

• Lemos Farm's features include pumpkin picking, farm slides, a ghost train and award-winning pumpkin bread.
• It's open daily 9:30am-5pm in October and 10am-5pm on Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 19.
• Admission ranges from $15-$30.

Be smart: These patches are in high demand. Make reservations whenever possible!