1. Haunted House Pumpkin

There are two versions of the haunted house: a scary version and a not-so-scary version for children and timid adults. The crew can switch between each version pretty quickly, so let them know which one you want to go into when you arrive.Enter through the hallway through moving portraits on the wall. A cold shudder trickles down your spine. Glancing around nervously, a monstrous voice seemingly penetrates your very being. Through the darkness you believe you see eerie shadows on the walls. As you walk forward, you can't help but feel that someone is following you.

Is that coffin lid rising?? You move along, then, you turn the corner and see a crib. What is happening? The voice in your head says 'Turn Back!'

, yet you push on.You enter a long dark hallway and you just know something horrible is about to happen. 'Should I turn around?'

Fear settles in and deep down you know you're not alone in the dark. Something sweeps against your ankles. You turn, but there is nothing.

Nothing you can see, that is. Ahead, you cannot see around that corner yet you know there is something lurking there. Did I tell my family I loved them before my fate is decided around that bend?' Well, here goes.

If you are looking for more family-friendly pumpkin patches to the scarier haunted house variety, then we have you covered. Here is a list of some of the best attractions for this Halloween season.Pumpkin Patches in the San Francisco Bay Area1620 7th Ave., San Francisco9am-9pm every day in OctoberThis classic city spot first opened for business back in 1979. Come see ghosts in the scraggly trees, scarecrows in the pumpkin patch, and meander through a hay maze. Their selection includes a variety of mini pumpkins, Sugar Pie pumpkins, Cinderella pumpkins, as well as blue, white, and striped pumpkins.185 Verde Rd., Half Moon Bay, CA 94019Sunday – Thursday, 9am – 7pm, and Friday – Saturday, 9am – 10:30pmLose yourself in Arata’s 6-acre corn field and pumpkin river and try to navigate their 2-acre world-famous Minotaur’s Labyrinth Hay Maze. If you still have energy, take a walk through their Haunted Barnif you dare!4414 Piedmont Ave, Oakland9am-8pm every day in OctoberSeveral different types of pumpkins can be acquired at Oakland’s oldest and cutest patch.

Collect over 15 varieties of pumpkins, ranging from traditional Jack O’ Lanterns and Sugar Pie to exotic Tonda Pandana and dark green Kabocha. This patch has been in business for 22 consecutive years, making it one of the East Bay favorites.4825 Doyle Rd., San JoseThis not-for-profit organization combines community building and fundraising for great family fun, attracting more than 3,000 visitors each year. All schools in the Moreland District work together to create a magical pumpkin patch where kids can play games, explore, get spooked, try new foods, listen to stories and work on crafts. Beyond traditional pumpkin sales and family-friendly events, actors and Halloween enthusiasts transform the Moreland Woods into Grimm’s Hollow, a scenic trail.850 North Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon BayMonday–Friday 9am–5pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am–5pmFun, family atmosphere in a relaxing oceanside setting where all are welcome, including canine friends. Diverse variety of pumpkins are grown on-site, including the Atlantic Giant.

Haunted House Pumpkin

This family-run farm has been in business since 1947. Haunted Houses in the San Francisco Bay Area4701 Great America Pkwy, Santa ClaraFridays, Saturdays and Sundays in OctoberHead to the best theme park in the south Bay to experience eight haunted mazes, five skeleton key rooms, live shows, scare zones and hundreds of monsters at every turn. A classic roller coaster has been transformed as “Demon: Re-ignited” with an array of lights, fog and the blood red waterfall.Bayview Opera House Ruth Williams Memorial Theatre4705 3rd Street5-9pm, Tuesday, October 31Bayview Opera House will be featuring a free-to-enter haunted house as one of the trick or treating stops on Halloween night. Stop by the Haunted House (created by BMAGIC, YMCA, and CYC) to grab a map of all the participating merchants on the Trick or Treat Trail along 3rd Street, stretching from Evans to Williams streets. Additional Halloween activities include a costume contest, mask making, pumpkin carving and decorating, plus candied apples and more.15555 E 14th St., San Leandro7pm-12am, October 13-31Explore two horrifying haunted houses and enjoy live entertainment, for mature audiences.Tam Valley Community Center, 203 Marin Ave, Mill Valley3-9pm, October 20-22The sights get scarier as the evening goes on.

3-4:30pm is deemed the scare-free times for those under eight years old, while 5-6pm is a bit scarier for those ages nine and over, then from 7:30-9pm it’s a full-on scare fest.