Thompson’s Farm – Pumpkin Patch
October Weekends
Pumpkin Cannons • Pig Races • Hayrides • Corn Maze • Homemade Donuts & More!
Pumpkin Patch 2025 Updates
Last Updated: [January 20, 2026]
Join us for our annual Pumpkin Patch every Saturday and Sunday in October! Pumpkin cannons fire on the hour from 10am-4pm, followed by pig races. Fresh homemade donuts made all day on weekends. Golden Delicious apples available for u-pick. Bring the family for a full day of fall fun on the farm!
Fall Festival Fun at Thompson’s Farm
Every October, Thompson’s Farm transforms into one of the Yakima Valley’s premier fall destinations. Our Pumpkin Patch has been a family tradition for generations, drawing visitors from across Washington State for a full day of autumn activities and memories.
This isn’t just about picking pumpkins – though we have plenty of those! It’s a complete fall festival experience featuring pumpkin cannons that launch pumpkins through the air, pig races that delight kids and adults alike, hayrides through the orchard, fresh homemade donuts made on-site, a challenging corn maze, and so much more.
Whether you’re looking for the perfect pumpkin, want to pick fresh apples, or just need a fun outdoor family activity, our Pumpkin Patch delivers authentic farm fun in a beautiful rural setting. We’ve combined traditional harvest activities with unique attractions you won’t find anywhere else – all on our fifth-generation family farm.
Best of all: Admission and parking are FREE! Come spend the day, enjoy the free activities, and only pay for what you choose to do or take home.
What to Experience at the Pumpkin Patch
FREE Activities
Pumpkin Cannons
Watch pumpkins launch into the air! Our famous pumpkin cannons fire on the hour from 10am-4pm.
Pig Races
Cheer on the racing pigs! Races typically follow the cannon firing. Fast, funny, and family-friendly entertainment.
Farm Animals
Meet our farm animals and see what life is like on a working farm. Great for kids.
Photo Displays
Seasonal displays and backdrops perfect for family photos. Capture your fall memories.
Antique Farm Equipment
View historic farming equipment and learn about agricultural heritage.
Apple Cider Pressing
Watch (and taste!) fresh apple cider being pressed. A traditional harvest activity.
Activities with Fee
Corn Maze
Navigate our challenging corn maze. Fun for all ages – can you find your way through?
Kids Play Area
Dedicated play zone with farm-themed activities. Burns energy while parents browse.
Hayrides
Ride through the orchard and farm. See the operation up close and enjoy the autumn views.
Pumpkins
Pick your own pumpkin! Priced by the pound ($0.50/lb approximately). From tiny decorative pumpkins to massive carving pumpkins.
Homemade Pumpkin Donuts
Weekends Only! Fresh pumpkin donuts made all day on weekends. Coated in cinnamon sugar and absolutely delicious.
Apple U-Pick
Golden Delicious and Empire apples available for picking during October. See our Apple U-Pick page for details.
