Simple Wins This Fall
Autumn doesn't need to be an endless traffic jam and lineups, or a patch full of hidden fees before you even spot a pumpkin.
Here's what nobody tells you: kids don't need fifteen-acre mazes or ticketed spectacles to have the best day of their season. They just want a train that feels like an adventure, a pumpkin they picked themselves, farm animals to say hello to and to get back home before the rush-hour meltdown.
Sized just right for little (and big) explorers, Surrey’s pumpkin patches and fall experiences deliver classic autumn magic without the extra hassle, just 30-40 mins from Vancouver. Whether you're looking for an authentic working farm or an easy rain-friendly family activity, these spots keep the focus entirely on making memories together.
With Halloween events just around the corner, use this Surrey, BC pumpkin patch guide to choose from 5 unique pumpkin picking experiences best for you and your family.
1. Rondriso Farms & Pumpkin Patch
An authentic family farm experience without the crowds.
Spend a slow afternoon at Rondriso Farms, a small-scale farm that keeps pumpkin season simple. Take an old-school hayride ($4) into the fields, wander through the pumpkin patch, pick your favourite, then visit the farm cows and chickens. Rather than the overwhelming “fall festival” atmosphere, this spot is for anyone craving a genuine connection to the season, or for parents looking to let their kids run free without the sensory overload.
- Dates: Sept 30 - Oct 31, 2026
- Admission: $8 per person, ages 3+
- Address: 8390 172 Street
- Dog-friendly: Yes, leashed.
- Tip: Stop by the Rondriso General Store for fresh winter veggies, pre-picked pumpkins, mini pumpkins, gourds, cornstalks and more.
2. Bear Creek Park Pumpkin Train
Not your typical pumpkin picking experience, with lots of fall magic.
Looking to capture fall without committing to a full afternoon? The Bear Creek Park Pumpkin Train takes kids on a 10-minute covered ride through a Halloween-decorated forest, tunnel, and bridge. Pick a pumpkin, enjoy a treat bag and make fall pumpkin crafts — all included with your admission. It’s a laid-back, Surrey tradition that’s easy to enjoy at any age, rain or shine.
- Dates: Oct 1–31, 2026, 10 am–5 pm
- Admission: $12 per rider, ages 2+ Tickets are first-come, first-served at the gate, so allow extra time to purchase.
- Address: Bear Creek Park, 13750 88 Avenue
- Food: Concession stand with snacks
- Dog-friendly: No.
- Tip: Make a day of it. Walk through the colourful fall foliage at Bear Creek Gardens, then head to the Surrey Art Gallery for a free, indoor experience that’s suitable for all ages — all within the same park.
3. Port Kells Nurseries - The Pumpkin Patch
Surrey’s best pumpkin PLAYground, even on rainy days.
If your kids love to run, climb, explore and play, Port Kells Nurseries is the fall stop for you. Pick a quirky pumpkin, race through the cedar maze, hit the swings and slides, then head inside to the sandbox, hay-bale maze and pumpkin-themed games. On weekends, add on to your day, mini pumpkin painting, face painting and food trucks, and you've got a fall outing that can easily fill a few hours.
- Dates: Oct 1–31, 2026
- Admission: $6.99 per person; ages 2+
- Address: 18730 88 Avenue
- Food: Food trucks on-site on various days (see schedule)
- Dog-friendly: Yes, leashed.
- Tip: Leave time to browse the nursery’s fall décor and plants, and check out their new Sunday Farmers Market featuring rotating local vendors.
4. Hazelmere Pumpkin Patch
The classic, all-around fall day at the farm.
For those wanting a traditional farm experience, with a little more to explore, Hazelmere Pumpkin Patch at Gabriel Farms is the Surrey farm to visit. Included in your admission, take a wagon-ride to the 10-acre pumpkin patch, meet the goats, bunnies and pigs, explore the mini corn maze, and let the kids climb on the farm-themed playground.
- Dates: Sept 19–Oct 31, 2026
- Cost: $12.50 per person on weekends, $10 weekdays, pumpkins are priced separately.
- Address: 18507 20 Avenue
- Food: Typically food trucks on the weekends.
- Dog-friendly: Yes, leashed.
- Tip: Pumpkins are not included in the admission and are priced by variety/size or weight.
5. Art’s Nursery Pop-up Pumpkin Patch
A new patch with whimsical scarecrow photo ops.
Wander through new Harvest Hollow at Art’s Nursery, the reimagined version of Art’s beloved Scarecrow Festival, now featuring a mostly covered pumpkin patch filled with creative scarecrows, playful fall displays and photo-ops. Kids can explore the mini pumpkin patch, play games, chase bubbles and take on the harvest scavenger hunt, while the whole family can pick out pumpkins, gourds and fall décor. With most of the experience undercover, it’s an easy fall outing rain or shine. Part of the proceeds support local charities.
- Dates: Sept 19–Oct 31, 2026
- Admission: $6.98 per person, ages 5+, $24.98 family pass of five (Fri-Sun), weekdays are by donation.
- Address: 8940 192 Street
- Dog-friendly: Yes, leashed.
- Tip: Your admission helps support three local charities, making this a fall outing that gives back to the community.
Looking for more family-friendly things to do in Surrey beyond fall and Halloween? Check out our full guide here.