Joan's Farm & Pumpkin Patch Will Open For 2020 In Livermore

LIVERMORE, CA — Just as it feels like the coronavirus pandemic may boot Halloween fun from the 2020 calendar, take heart: Joan's Farm and Pumpkin Patch in Livermore plans to open for the season —although there will be changes.

The Mines Road cattle ranch, a family-friendly, fall destination since 1990, opens Oct. 3 to visitors, and will run its pumpkin-picking activities daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Oct. 31, although closed on Mondays.

Missing this year, due to COVID-19 restrictions, will be the hay and train rides, the large slide and obstacle course and gem-panning, operators said.

However, guests still can visit the Old West Town, the Old Farm Museum, play in Fort Maze and meet and greet the barnyard sheep, goats, cattle, donkeys and chickens.

Joan's Cafe also will be open Oct. 7 - Oct. 31 with a limited menu.

In the Bay Area, Joan's is not alone in having to revamp its seasonal activities, due to coronavirus complications.

G&M Farms in Livermore announced this week that its popular, six-acre corn maze and pumpkin patch will stay shuttered for 2020.

The Candle Lighters Ghost House in Fremont, a local festivity since 1969, also canceled this year, along with the world-renowned Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival.

The legendary "Pirates of Emerson" haunted house is returning this year to the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, but in a new drive-thru format.

And the annual Museum on Main's Ghost Walk in downtown Pleasanton is going virtual for 2020.

Follow this link for more info on Joan's, located at 4351 Mines Road in Livermore. Parking is free. Payments must be via cash or check: No credit cards accepted, but an ATM is available. And no dogs allowed.

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