5 Best Kelowna Pumpkin Patches & Corn Mazes [2022]

Posted by Dave Kotler on Tuesday, October 4th, 2022 at 10:19am.

Best Pumpkin Patches in Kelowna, BCIt's that time of year again! The leaves are changing colour, the air is getting cooler, and pumpkin patches are popping up all over town. Nothing welcomes in the spirit of the fall season than a visit to a local farm in the Okanagan region. Pick up a pumpkin and other harvests while exploring corn mazes and orchards and enjoying special festivities at these favourite Kelowna, BC pumpkin patches and corn mazes.

Make a Day of It at McMillan Farms

Scour this 100-acre farm for that perfect orange or ghost pumpkin, and certainly don't miss out on the fresh berries, apricots and other seasonal goodies. McMillan Farms is situated along Mission Creek, and this family-run operation goes all out for the fall season. Gear up for festivities that include games, straw hay bale mazes, and a tractor ride out to the fields where a new pumpkin slingshot has been positioned.

Visitors will want to stop in at the farm's gift shop after partaking in a self-brought picnic basket or snag snacks from the refreshment stand. Admission is free, but some activities have a small cost. However, there are many freebies and family deals available, too. Be sure to make time to visit Sleepy Hollow by the pumpkin patch for an extra spooky experience.

  • Address: 3690 Berard Rd #1, Kelowna, BC V1W 4A9
  • Pumpkin Patch Hours: September 24 – October 31 & Thanksgiving Weekend / Sunday–Wednesday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. / Thursday–Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
  • Phone: +1 250-448-2336

Fall Fun, Fruits, and More Await at Bilga Farms

Another spot favoured by locals is Bilga Farms in Kelowna. They offer a large selection of fresh fruits and vegetables alongside seasonal pumpkins that are carefully picked and cleaned. Select from their picks or pick your own at the farm. For the Halloween season, there will be hundreds of pumpkins in all sizes that are perfect for carving, decorating and sweet options for those perfect holiday pies.

  • Address: 1900 Rutland Rd North, Kelowna, BC V1X 4Z6
  • Phone: +1 250-212-4431
  • Hours: Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Admission: Free

Davison Orchards at Country Village

Head over to Vernon, BC, where Davidson Orchards will be putting on all the bells and whistles for their annual pumpkin patch theme park. While it's open year-round, the orchards truly come to life in the fall with the appearance of the Pumpkin Princess! Visitors can pay for a tractor ride to the pumpkin patch and pick their own gourds or pumpkins for just $5 for any size.

The majority of the selections are traditional orange jack-o-lantern types, but there are also tiny ones and showpiece white ghost varieties, in addition to culinary and specialty pumpkins. Davidson Orchards features a small animal petting and viewing corral, a large gift shop, a farmer's market and bakery and a playground for the kiddos.

  • Address: 3111 Davison Road, Vernon, BC V1H 1A2
  • Phone: 250-549-3266
  • Hours: Wednesday–Sunday 10 a.m.–4:00 p.m. in October

Pick a Pumpkin at Don-O-Ray Farms

Don-O-Ray Farms & Market is a great way to spend the day. Guests can ride out to the fields on a hayride to pick up gourds and pumpkins or get one from the market. The fun continues next door, where there is a large corn maze and petting zoo that features ducks, bunnies, goats, chickens and more—including a few spooky surprises. The price of admission to the petting zoo includes an airbrush tattoo!

  • Address: 3443 Benvoulin Road, Kelowna, BC V1W 4M5
  • Phone: 250-860-2557
  • Farm Hours: 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Daily
  • Haunted Farm Adventure Hours: October 1–31 Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Petting Zoo Cost: The entry fee to the petting zoo is $7.60 / (2 and under are free)

Exploring O’Keefe Ranch

O'Keefe Ranch is a historic ranch and farm located in Vernon, British Columbia. The ranch offers a variety of activities for visitors during the fall, including a corn maze, bonfires for making smores, and a kid's haunted house. Other events include the Field of Screams (horror-themed corn mazes) and O'Keefe Ranch Ghost Tours. Don't forget the pumpkins! The Ranch has a small patch for visitors to visit and buy their perfect pumpkin.

  • Address: 9380 BC-97, Vernon, BC V1H 1W9
  • Phone: 1 250-542-7868
  • Hours: Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

What Do to With Those Pumpkins: The Jack-O'-Lantern's Story

While the pumpkins are perfect for pies, other meals, and simple decorations, the go-to use is often a jack-o'-lantern. These carved pumpkins got their name from the peat bogs of Eastern England, where often a strange light could be seen flickering above them. This was called will-o’-the wisp or jack-o’-lantern. Humans have been carving gourds for lanterns for hundreds of years, but the Halloween tradition may have begun in the 1800s. Like most traditions, there are numerous stories for how the jack-o'-lantern came to be, ranging from an 1837 competition in Limerick, Ireland to the Druid festival of Samhain to "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." Regardless of where these carved pumpkins originated, they're now a staple of Halloween.

Explore the Best Pumpkin Patches & Corn Mazes in Kelowna

Fall is a beautiful time of year in Kelowna, and there’s no better way to enjoy the season than by visiting some of the best pumpkin patches around. Get into the spirit at these impressive farms by picking pumpkins and taking on the challenges of the various corn mazes in the area. Be sure to call ahead to confirm hours and dates!

Dave Kotler

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