Celebrate Fall at Bi-Zi Farms Pumpkin Patch
The leaves turning orange and red and the crisp autumn air are all signs that the seasons are changing, but there is nothing that says Fall in the Pacific Northwest like a visit to a pumpkin patch. In Vancouver, Washington, the Zimmerman family owns and operates Bi-Zi Farms, which has everything you could ever want from a pumpkin patch. The farm itself is pretty large so be sure to give yourself ample time to roam the attractions and spend some time hunting for the perfect pumpkin.
Exploring the Corn Maze
The first thing we checked out was the corn maze. You have the option at the entrance of taking a map or going it on your own. We opted to brave the maze without a map and headed in. The corn stalks are tall enough that you aren’t able to see over the top of them, making the maze a real challenge! If you have the option of going in a group, you can systematically work your way through it — there are a lot of loops and dead ends. Be sure you don’t sneak down one of the user trails to a false exit — the real exit is just to the east of the main entrance.
Once you’ve conquered the corn maze, it’s definitely worth the effort to climb the Bale Pyramid. You can clamber to the top of the tower of hay (as well as climb into it) and get a great view of the whole farm from above. From the summit, you can scout out what’s next on the agenda for your visit. We spotted the animals in the petting zoo and headed in that direction.
Visiting the Farm Animals
The farm has more goats than you can count (including some new baby goats), chickens, sheep, pigs, a llama and a donkey. All the animals were happy to say hello at the fences. While you can’t feed the animals, they are fun to observe and photograph.
Pumpkin Patch Activities
From there we headed to a popular attraction at the farm, something that many pumpkin patches don’t offer — the pumpkin launch. You present your ticket as you walk in and get to choose two small pumpkins from a crate. Once you’ve picked the perfect pumpkin grenades, there are a handful of stations equipped with massive slingshots slung between two wooden posts.
Across the field (which is littered with previously launched pumpkins) are big white bins, which are your targets for the launch. We took turns loading the little pouch in the middle of the slingshot and pulling it all the way back to aim and fire! The slingshot is stretched pretty taut, so you really have to use your body weight to get a good shot.
If you have kiddos with you, you can definitely make a whole day of it at the pumpkin patch. Some of the other attractions include a calf roping station, duck races, face painting, kettle corn and cotton candy, and a bale maze for those that are a bit too little for the bigger corn maze.
Picking the Perfect Pumpkin
Once you’ve covered all the activities, it’s time to go hunt for the perfect pumpkin out on the farm itself. You can walk out into the fields on your own, or hop on the hayride. We opted for the hayride, which takes just about ten minutes and drops you in the far field. From there, you can take your time scouring the fields for your pumpkin as you slowly make your way back toward the center of the farm.
Once you’ve selected the one you want to take home, there’s a pumpkin washing station so you can get your jack-o-lantern nice and shiny before bringing it home. There are wheelbarrows available for carting your pumpkins out to the car as well.
The farm is an excellent family adventure for the weekend, and the farm store is open all year. From downtown Vancouver, it’s about a 15-20 minute drive and there is plenty of parking. On the weekends, the corn maze is open in the evening if you want to brave it in the dark and there is live music on Saturday and Sunday.
The Nitty-gritty
Bi-Zi Farms is open for the fall 2025 season! Fall Festival starts September 20th. and runs through October 30th Bi-Zi Farms is open 6 Days a week from October 1, 2025 through October 30, 2025. Closed on Tuesdays.. The nighttime Corn Maze is open 6pm to 10pm October 3, 2025 through October 25, 2025
You can also reserve your tickets in advance online.
Tickets are $16.00 per person (Seniors are $14.00) and kids 2 and under are free. Tickets include Wagon ride to and from the Pumpkin Patch to find the perfect pumpkin!
One free pumpkin, any size you can carry from the Pumpkin Patch!
Admission to the corn maze
Two shots at the pumpkin launchers
One free hot drink: coffee, spiced apple cider, or hot chocolate
Admission to the farm animals
Children’s activities such as:
Bale Maze
Corn play area
Bale Pyramid
Pedal tractor driving
Calf roping station
Hippity-Hop Races
Corn shelling and grinding station
Live music (Saturdays and Sundays)
Fresh pressed apple cider sampling
Be sure to check out the Bi-Zi Farms website for the most updated information.
