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 reservations.
Martinez Pumpkin Dunkin
October 2, 2026. Dive into the floating pumpkin patch at Rankin Aquatic Center, decorate your pumpkin, and enjoy a festive evening of swimming and fun at the pool. Costumes are encouraged. Pre-registration is required to receive a pumpkin. More Details >
Concord Pumpkin Splash
October 10, 2026. 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. 1:30 – 3:30 pm. $20 per resident / $25 per non-resident. Check out more >
Pleasant Hill Pumpkin Splash
October 11, 2026. 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 9. 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 >
El Cerrito Pumpkin Splash
October 16, 2026. Swim with the pumpkins at El Cerrito’s annual Floating Pumpkin Patch! Registration opens September 16, with three time slots beginning at 3 pm. The first time slot takes place in the splash park and is reserved for families with children ages 7 and younger. The two later time slots move to the pool, where families can enjoy swimming and picking out their floating pumpkins. Learn more >
Pumpkin Splash
October 16, 2026. Jump into the Boys & Girls Club of San Leandro’s pool for 2 hours of pumpkin picking, swimming, and decorating. 5 – 7 pm. Learn more >
Emeryville Pool of Pumpkins
October 17, 2026. Jump into a Pool of Pumpkins at ECCL Pool. There will be open swim, arts and crafts, and pumpkins. 1:30-3:30. More details, including registration fees, coming soon. Learn more >
Hayward Plunge Floating Pumpkin Patch & Public Swim
October 17, 2026. There will be a floating pumpkin patch, a decorating station, and giveaways for the best-decorated pumpkins. 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Adaptive Floating Pumpkin Patch will be held 4- 5 pm. More info >
Dublin Wave Floating Pumpkin Patch
October 24, 2026. 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 21. 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 24, 2026. Enjoy fun activities and swim time in the West Campus Pool, and go home with a pumpkin of your own. Ghoulish attire is welcome on the pool deck; proper swimming attire is required for floating. Children 6 and older need to be accompanied by someone 16 or older. Three sessions: 10 am – 11:30 am, 12:15 pm – 1:45 pm, and 2:30 pm – 4 pm. Advance registration recommended; participants may register online or upon arrival as space allows. Each registration includes one pumpkin to for participants to take home. $15 per resident / $18 per non-resident. Website to Register >
Piedmont Floating Pumpkin Patch
October 24, 2026. Dive into the pool to pick your very own floating pumpkin, then enjoy decorating your pumpkin and celebrating with seasonal treats. 3 sessions available starting at 1 pm. $12 per child. Learn More >
Albany Floating Pumpkin Patch
October 24 2026. Swim in Albany’s aquatic center to pick out a pumpkin, then decorate it on the pool deck. 1:30 pm – 3:55 pm. Learn More >
Point Richmond Floating Pumpkin Patch
October 24, 2026. Splash into the Richmond Plunge to find their perfect pumpkin. Two sessions available, one at 2 pm. and another at 3:30 pm. Learn More >
Alameda Pumpkin Patch Pool Party
October 25, 2026. Take a dip in the Encinal Swim Center for a wickedly fun Villains After Dark Pumpkin Patch Pool Party. Swim among the pumpkins and enjoy villain-inspired pool games, spooky challenges, music, activities, and choose a pumpkin to take home. Costumes are encouraged, but don’t forget your swimsuit. One session 5 pm – 8 pm. More details >
Newark Floating Pumpkin Patch
October 30, 2026. Enjoy the evening hours at Sillman Family Aquatic Center. Splash in the activity pool and lazy river, and pick your own pumpkin. 6:30 – 8 pm. Register in advance. $18 per person. Adaptive Floating Pumpkin Patch will be held 4:30 – 6:00 pm. Register in advance here >
Prefer a traditional pumpkin patch? See our Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze Guide >
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