MEF Presents: A Pumpkin Patch Adventure for All Ages!

October 10-31, 2024

The Pumpkin Patch is a volunteer fundraiser for the Moreland Education Foundation.

Every dollar we raise directly benefits
Moreland students.

If you would like to volunteer to help organize the 2025 MEF’s Pumpkin Patch, email Dawn Siemer at dmgsiemer@gmail.com. A volunteer sign up will be available in September. We hope you can join us in making this year's event a memorable one for our community. Get your community service hours, volunteer with friends, and get involved.

Location:
Moreland Woods
4835 Doyle Rd.
San Jose, CA 95130
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Calendar of events

We are proud to partner with the volunteers at Grimm’s Hollow to provide an interactive, self-guided tour through the Moreland Labyrinth. 

First Weekend

Friday, October 10

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Craft Activity & Pumpkin Painting

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Carnival Games

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Moreland Film Festival

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm - The Pirate’s Abyss (Family Friendly Trail)

9:00 pm - 10:00 pm - The Maelstrom (Scary Trail)

Saturday, October 11

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Craft Activity & Pumpkin Painting

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Carnival Games

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Movie Night

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm - The Pirate’s Abyss (Family Friendly Trail)

9:00 pm - 10:00 pm - The Maelstrom (Scary Trail)

Sunday, October 12

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Craft Activity & Pumpkin Painting

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Carnival Games

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Movie Night

6:30pm - 8:30pm: The Pirate’s Abyss (Family Friendly Trail)

No Scary Trail

Closing at 8:30 pm

Second Weekend

Friday, October 17

Terrifying Tunes Music Concert

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Honor Orchestra (5th Grade)

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Honor Band (5th Grade)

7:00 pm - 7:30 pm - EDMS Jazz Band

7:30 pm - 8:00 pm - MMS Jazz Band

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Craft Activity & Pumpkin Painting

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Carnival Games

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm - The Pirate’s Abyss (Family Friendly Trail)

9:00 pm - 10:00 pm - The Maelstrom (Scary Trail)

Saturday, October 18

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Craft Activity & Pumpkin Painting

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Carnival Games

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Movie Night

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm - The Pirate’s Abyss (Family Friendly Trail)

9:00 pm - 10:00 pm - The Maelstrom (Scary Trail)

Sunday, October 19

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Craft Activity & Pumpkin Painting

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Carnival Games

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Movie Night

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm - The Pirate’s Abyss (Family Friendly Trail)

Third Weekend

Friday, October 24

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Craft Activity Pumpkin Painting

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Carnival Games

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm - Mysterious Melodies: Spiders, cats and witches - oh my. It's that time of year when the goblins come out to play in the dark and enjoy the mysterious sounds by Performing Arts students from EDS & Country Lane.

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - EDS Movie Night

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm - The Pirate’s Abyss (Family Friendly Trail)

9:00 pm - 10:00 pm - The Maelstrom (Scary Trail)

Saturday, October 25

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Craft Activity & Pumpkin Painting

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Carnival Games

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Movie Night

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm - The Pirate’s Abyss (Family Friendly Trail)

9:00 pm - 10:00 pm - The Maelstrom (Scary Trail)

Sunday, October 27

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Slime Craft Activity & Pumpkin Painting

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Carnival Games

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Movie Night

6:30pm - 8:30pm: The Pirate’s Abyss (Family Friendly Trail)

No Scary Trail

Closing at 8:30 pm

Halloween

Friday, October 31

Trick or Treating in the Trail

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Free Carnival Games & Scavenger Hunt

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm: The Pirate’s Abyss (Family Friendly Trail)

9:00 pm - 10:00 pm - The Maelstrom (Scary Trail)


Prices and Admission

Admission is free and all movie nights are complimentary for everyone

Haunted Trail Ticket Availability and Sales:

  • Tickets are available for purchase in-person on the event day.

  • We do not offer pre-sales of tickets.

  • Tickets for the Haunted Trail are sold separately.

  • Please be aware that tickets for the Haunted Trail tend to sell out rapidly.

Special Ticketing Schedule for Grimm’s Hollow Haunted Trail:

Please note: The number of tickets available during each time slot is limited and do sell out!

Friday sales start at

5:00 PM for 7:00PM trail entrance time

6:00 PM for 7:30PM and 8PM trail entrance times

7:00 PM for Scary hour for 9PM and 9:30PM trail entrance times

Saturday - Sunday sales start at:

5:00 PM 6:30PM and 7 PM trail entrance times

6:00 PM 7:30PM and 8PM trail entrance times

7:00 PM for Scary hour 9PM and 9:30PM trail entrance times (SATURDAY ONLY)

Ticket Pricing:

  • Individual Ticket: $15.00

Purchase Restrictions:

  • Each family can purchase up to 6 tickets

Age Considerations:

  • Admission for children aged 2 and under is free.

  • Children are welcome to the scary trail when accompanied by an adult.

Activity Ticket Pricing:

  • Single Ticket: $1

  • Pack of 25 Tickets: $20

  • Tickets for activities vary by activity and day, range from 1-5 tickets per activity

Purchasing Tickets:

  • Tickets for activities such as face painting, henna tattoos, and the craft table can be only bought at the cashier. Don't miss out on these wonderful experiences!


GAMES, EVENTS and activities

Carnival Games:

  • Price: 1 ticket each (equivalent to $1.00)

Free Community Games:

  • Pumpkin Bean Bag Toss

  • And many more engaging activities!

Movies:

  • Enjoy our selection of films at no cost!

Other Activities:

  • Dive into arts and crafts.

  • Get a fresh look with face painting.

  • And explore many more fun activities!


This is a volunteer event. We need you to make this a magical event.


Check Out some photos and videos from previous years.

Check out the fun from the second weekend of the Moreland Pumpkin Patch, including a peek into the Haunted Trail.

What an amazing opening weekend! See some fun moments in the video and visit us next weekend for Tunes and Tamales, Action Night, and the Petting Zoo.