California Glass Pumpkin Patches

There aren't many glass pumpkin patches on this planet, but leave it to California to set records in hosting the most of any place on Earth! So far we've uncovered a half a dozen pumpkin patches or more! Keep your eye out for the unexpected harvest. It's a rare treat and beautiful sight!

CARMEL: Glass Pumpkin Patch of Carmel  September 19-20, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Hilton Bialek Habitat
4380 Carmel Valley Road
Carmel, CA
Free admission, mearthcarmel.org
1,500+ Hand blown glass pumpkins for sale!
Sponsored by MEarth, an environmental education nonprofit with roots in Carmel Valley, California. It is an independent, 501(c)3 corporation separate from Carmel Unified School District.

FOLSOM: Handblown Glass Pumpkin Patch City of Folsom October 10-11, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
48 Natoma, Folsom, CA.
Handblown Glass Pumpkin Patch
Seven local artists, each with a distinct style, and over 7000 handblown glass works to peruse!
handblownglasspumpkinpatch.com

PLACERVILLE: Handblown Glass Pumpkin Patch September 18-26, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Dates: September 18, 19, 25 & 26, 2026,
Bluestone Meadow
2025 Carson Rd
Placerville, CA 95667
Free admission & parking, applehill.com
530-644-7692

• FREE Popcorn
• FREE Live Glassblowing Demos
• Wisegal Coffee
• Lavender Products
• Friendly Llamas & Alpacas

Experience Bluestone Meadow's most anticipated shopping event of the Season! Step into a pumpkin patch unlike any other. Wander through a breathtaking display of over 7,000 handblown glass autumn inspired creations in the Apple Hill region. Items for sale include pumpkins, acorns, ghosts, apples and flowers - all beautifully arranged in a classic pumpkin patch setting. Each piece is handcrafted by local glassblowers. Created through an ancient and demanding craft, local artists work all year long shaping molten glass with extraordinary skill, care, and precision. With a wide range of colors, sizes, and price points, there is something here for everyone. Live Glassblowing Demonstrations Every 30 Minutes: Watch 2,200-degree molten glass transform into stunning works of art right before your eyes. Hosted by 2BGlass,  glassblowing studio.

PALO ALTO: Great Glass Pumpkin Patch September 26-27, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Palo Alto Art Center
1313 Newell Rd.
Palo Alto, California 94303

SAN JOSE: BAGI Glass Pumpkin Patch  October 2-4, 2026
Santa Row
San Jose, CA
The Annual Glass Pumpkin Patch returns to Santana Row during the first weekend of October. Experience live glassblowing demonstrations with the new Mobile Hotshop Trailer...

SANTA CRUZ: The Santa Cruz Live Oak Glass Pumpkin Patch  September 26-27, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.  
Live Oak Grange Hall
1900 17th Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
chrisjohnsonglass.com | facebook.com/StudioZayante
The awesome, amazing, and annual Live Oak Glass Pumpkin Patch returns for one weekend only! Beautiful hand-made glass pumpkins and gourds created in the glass blowing studio of local glass artist Chris Johnson are on display and for sale during this special holiday event. Beautiful hand-made glass pumpkins and gourds (and witches’ hats too!) in a mind-blowing array of colors, in all sizes, and for every budget. Everything is hand-crafted in our Davenport glass blowing studio. No purchase required; all are welcome to come enjoy the outside garden and beautiful glass! Plenty of free parking in the Grange parking lot.

HALF MOON BAY: Art & Pumpkin Festival October 17-18, 2026
Downtown Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay, CA
Free admission, hmbpumpkinfest.com

LOS GATOS: Magical Glass Pumpkin Patch 
Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
See magicalglasspumpkinpatch.com
facebook.com/glasspumpkinpatch/
Los Gatos High School
20 High School Court
Los Gatos, CA 95030

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.