MEF Presents: A Pumpkin Patch Adventure for All Ages!

October 11-31, 2024

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

Every dollar we raise directly benefits
Moreland students.

Please Click Here for the volunteer sign-up sheet for the MEF’s Pumpkin Patch. 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 11

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

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

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - MMS Movie Night, “Goosebumps”

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 12

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Trick or Treat Bag Craft Activity & Pumpkin Painting

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

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Face Painting

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Baker Movie Night, “Monster’s, Inc.”

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 13

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

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

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Henna Tattoos

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

No Scary Trail

Closing at 8:30 pm

Second Weekend

Friday, October 18

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 - Snake “Baby Bin” Craft Activity & Pumpkin Painting

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

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Face Painting

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 19

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm - Music by Charles Blake

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

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

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm - Face Painting

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Country Lane Movie Night, “Hotel Transylvania”

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 20

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

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Face Painting

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

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Latimer Movie Night, “The Nightmare Before Christmas”

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

Third Weekend

Friday, October 25

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

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

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm - Face Painting

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm - El Buen Saison Taco Bar: We’ll have tacos, quesadillas, quesobirrias, and horchata.

6:00 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.

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Henna Tattoos

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - EDS Movie Night, “IF”

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 26

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

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

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Face Painting

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm - Fantastic Four Cello Quartet

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Henna Tattoos

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Payne Movie Night, “Inside Out 2”

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 - 7:00 pm - Face Painting

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

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Henna

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Anderson Movie Night, “The Secret of NIMH”

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

No Scary Trail

Closing at 8:30 pm

Halloween

Thursday, October 31

Trick or Treating in the Trail

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Costume Face Painting

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.