We love a good pumpkin patch, especially this new-ish trend of floating pumpkin patches. A floating pumpkin patch is when participants can swim in a community pool filled with pumpkins and select one to take home. It’s a unique seasonal activity and fun for families who love swimming.
We rounded up a handful of local floating pumpkin patch events. Many required advance reservations.
El Cerrito Pumpkin Splash
October 11, 2024. Swim with the pumpkins. Two sessions: 3:30 pm is best for families with younger kids; 5:30 pm is best for families with older kids. The pools and splash park will be open. Drop-ins are subject to capacity limits. $12 per person; kids 2 years and younger are free. Learn more >
Concord Pumpkin Splash
October 12, 2024. Swim in the shallow area of the pool. Pick your pumpkins and enjoy spooktacular music, arts and crafts, and games. Pre-registration is required. Children 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult in the water. 1:00 – 2:30 pm. $18 per resident / $23 per non-resident. Check out more >
Pleasant Hill Pumpkin Splash
October 13, 2024. Jump in and once you pick your pumpkin from the pool, give it a face at the pumpkin decorating station on deck. Register by noon on October 11. Children 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult in the water. 1:30 – 3:00 pm. $18 per resident / $22.50 per non-resident; spectators and parent helpers are free. See more >
Hayward Plunge Floating Pumpkin Patch & Public Swim (SOLD OUT)
October 19, 2024. There will be a floating pumpkin patch, a decorating station, and giveaways for the best-decorated pumpkins. 1:00 – 4:00 pm. Registration is required. $10 per person. More info >
Emeryville Pool of Pumpkins
October 19, 2024. Jump into a Pool of Pumpkins at ECCL Pool. There will be open swim, arts and crafts, and pumpkins. Noon – 3 pm. $8 per pumpkin; Rec swim prices may apply ($3-$6 per person). Learn more >
Point Richmond Floating Pumpkin Patch
October 19, 2024. The annual tradition continues Richmond Plunge, an indoor swimming pool in Point Richmond. Children’s admission includes a pumpkin. Two sessions: 1:15 pm and 2:45 pm. Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult in the water. Children: $10 resident/$12.50 non-resident; Adults: $7 resident/$8.75 non-resident. See more >
Newark Floating Pumpkin Patch
October 25, 2024. Enjoy the evening hours the Sillman Family Aquatic Center. Splash in the activity pool and lazy river, then enjoy goodie bags and pumpkin decorating. 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Register in advance. $10 per resident / $12 per non-resident. More info on Facebook > Register in advance here >
Dublin Wave Floating Pumpkin Patch
October 26, 2024. Taking place in the Natatorium at The Wave, kids swim to choose their own pumpkin, and then decorate it. Two sessions: 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm. Register by October 22. Children 5 and younger need to be accompanied by a guardian in the water. $20-$24 per swimmer; each swimmer is allowed two free spectators. Visit the website >
Berkeley Floating Pumpkin Patch
October 26, 2024. Enjoy fun activities, swim time in the West Campus Pool, and go home with a pumpkin of your own. Ghoulish attire is welcome on the pool deck, and proper swimming attire is required for floating. Children 6 and older need to be accompanied by someone 16 or older. Three sessions: 10:00 am – noon, 1:00 -3:00 pm and 4:00 – 6:00 pm. Advance registration recommended; participants my register online upon arrival as space allows. $10 per child / $12 per adult. Website to Register >
Albany Floating Pumpkin Patch
October 26, 2024. Swim in Albany’s aquatic center to pick out a pumpkin, then decorate it on the pool deck. 1:30 pm – 3:45 pm. $10 per resident / $12 per non-resident. Register >
Be sure to check your event’s requirements around flotation devices, adult supervision, and other safety precautions.
Prefer a traditional pumpkin patch? See our Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze Guide >
Click here for more Halloween Events in the East Bay >
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