Spina Farms Pumpkin Patch in Morgan Hill is open for fall, and the main draw is simple: admission to the pumpkin patch is free. The South Bay destination, just south of San Jose, is running from September 17 through November 2, according to the farm’s official website.
What’s free, and what costs extra
The free part is the walk-in access to the pumpkin patch itself. Spina Farms says guests can enter the patch without paying an admission fee, which sets it apart from many seasonal fall attractions that charge at the gate.
Once inside, visitors will see the attraction that has helped make the patch stand out in the Bay Area: life-size animatronic dinosaurs placed across the grounds. Coverage from the New York Post, mirrored by Yahoo Travel, also says dragons and animatronic dino babies are part of this year’s setup.
Free entry does not mean everything inside is included. The farm’s attractions page says rides and activities are ticketed, and the New York Post reports that most individual attractions cost $8. It also reports a $10 hayride and dino walk bundle, while a $45 park pass covers six children’s attractions. The dino ride and pumpkin cups are listed as separate $8 add-ons in that report.
When to go and what to know before you head out
Spina Farms says the 2026 season runs through November 2 in Morgan Hill, at 225 Laguna Ave. The official site also notes that the patch is open from September 17 through November 2, and its event calendar shows paid parking on select days.
Parking is one of the biggest practical details for families budgeting a visit. The farm says parking is free Monday through Thursday. Its calendar listings show “OPEN – $30 PAID PARKING” for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday dates, matching the pricing described in the news report.
The farm also warns that it is a working farm and says proper footwear is required for safety. On its event pages, Spina Farms recommends boots or athletic, closed-toe shoes with non-slip bottoms. That is a useful detail if you’re planning a longer visit with kids, strollers, or a pumpkin haul back to the car.
Food options and how the visit can fit a family fall outing
For home cooks and families, the appeal is not just the free entry. Spina Farms allows outside food and drink, according to its attractions page, which can help keep the total cost down for a half-day or full-day visit.
If you want to buy food on-site instead, the New York Post reports that vendors are serving roasted sweet corn, churros, tacos, smash burgers, and pumpkin-flavored baked goods. That makes the patch more practical as a meal stop or snack break, especially for families planning to stay long enough to add rides or other paid activities.
The official site also highlights newer attractions for 2026, including the Bee Train. So while the headline attraction may be free admission and photo-ready dinosaur displays, the patch is clearly built to encourage longer stays. For anyone planning a Bay Area fall outing before November 2, the key detail is this: walking into the pumpkin patch itself will not cost anything, but parking and most attractions can.