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Pumpkin Patches

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Autumn in San Diego means warm days, cool nights, Halloween fun and, of course, pumpkin patches! Browse the list below to find the perfect patch near you.

*Please note, events are subject to change and cancellation. Activities may be limited at each location due to Covid-19. Please confirm the event information by visiting the event website. Masks and social distancing are required at each location.

Bates Nut Farm

Bates Nut Farm

More than 50 plus years of fall traditions and memories have been created at the Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch. Family and friends enjoy the tractor hayrides, & straw maze. We have a petting corral and Snows Pony Rides!

Grab a wheelbarrow and pick from variety of pumpkins: Big Macs, Ghost, Cinderella, Jack O’ Lantern, minis, squash, gourds and other fall décor. Check our calendar for details and schedule. Dogs on a leash are welcome at the farm.

Where: 15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center, CA 92082
Region: North Inland
When: September 17 - October 31, 2022
Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cost: Free Admission in September and October weekdays. Pumpkin and activity prices vary. $8 parking on October weekends.

Goff Pumpkin Patch

Goff Family Pumpkin Patch at Liberty Station

The Goff Family Pumpkin Patch makes its second annual debut at the Sellers Plaza putting green in Liberty Station, located on the corner of Historic Decatur Road and Perry Road. Amidst a half-acre footprint, the month-long pop-up will feature over 10,000 pumpkins for ‘picking,’ festive family photo ops, lawn games, beer on tap each Friday & Saturday, plus more!

Where: Liberty Station, 2830 Perry Road, San Diego CA, 92106
Region: Point Loma
When: September 23 - October 31, 2022
Hours: Friday-Saturday: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sunday-Thursday: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Cost: Free admission. Pumpkins vary.

Mountain Valley Ranch Pumpkin Patch

Mountain Valley Ranch Pumpkin Patch

Up near the small mountain town of Ramona is the Mountain Valley Ranch Pumpkin Patch. Take some time to find the perfect carving or cooking pumpkin, get lost in the gigantic corn maze, launch an ear of corn out of a cannon, pet a few farm animals and add a few pictures of the kids on antique farm equipment to the scrapbook.

Where: 842 Hwy 78, Ramona, CA 92065
Region: East County
When: September 24 - October 31, 2022
Hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Cost: Free admission. Pumpkins vary.

Oma’s Pumpkin Patch

Oma's Pumpkin Patch

Over in Lakeside, Oma's Pumpkin Patch is offering fun for the whole family. The child admission includes a Jack Patch pumpkin, petting corral, kid-powered games, sand pile with toy trucks & tractors, and a large play area with the climbable Cottonseed Mountain. Tickets must be purchased in advance online. 

Where: 14950 El Monte Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040
Region: East County
When: September 27 - October 29, 2022 (Tuesday-Saturday)
Hours: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Cost: Weekdays Ages 2-13 - $18.00 per child. Ages 14 and Up - $9.00. Saturdays Ages 2-13 - $21.00 per child. Ages 14 and Up - $13.00. Wagon Ride - $5.00

Pumpkin Station

Pumpkin Station

Visit a Pumpkin Station location (including the two actual farms) throughout San Diego County. At the Pumpkin Stations, kids can search for the perfect pumpkin while enjoying the kiddie rides, slides, inflatable play centers and petting zoo. At the two farms in Rancho Bernardo and Bonita, little pumpkin carvers will find a living pumpkin patch, corn maze, farm animals and a tractor-pulled hay-wagon ride.

Where:
Ranch Bernardo Farm - 13421 Highland Valley Road, Escondido, CA 92025
Bonita Pumpkin Farm - 5354 Sweetwater Road, Bonita, CA 91902
Mission Valley Station - 1640 1/2 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA 92108
Del Mar Pumpkin Station - 15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, CA 92014
Plaza Bonita, National City Pumpkin Station - 3030 Plaza Bonita Rd. National City, CA. 91950
Region: County Wide
When: September 30 - October 31, 2022
Hours: Vary by location
Cost: Free admission, pumpkins vary.

Farm Stand West’s Pumpkin Patch

The Farm Stand West

All throughout the month of October, The Farm Stand West will be hosting a you-pick Pumpkin Patch.

Where: 2115 Miller Ave., Escondido, CA 92025
Region: North Inland
When: Opens October 1, 2022
Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cost: Free admission, pumpkins vary.

PB Pumpkin Patch

PB Pumpkin Patch

Serving up local farm fresh fun since 1992, PB Pumpkin Patch has a large selection of pumpkins ranging from small to large, plus Indian corn, gourds, corn stalks, and a free pumpkin carving and painting area with stencils, paint kits, stickers and candles. All while enjoying free hot apple cider and shaved ice for kids!

Where: 870 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
Region: Mission Bay & Beaches
When: October 1-31, 2022
Hours: Monday-Friday: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Saturday-Sunday: 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Cost: Free admission, pumpkins vary.

Mr. Jack O' Lanterns Pumpkin Patch in La Jolla

Mr. Jack O' Lanterns Pumpkin Patch

The perfect pumpkin awaits at this family-owned pumpkin patch, along with a spooky maze, photo booth, animal kingdom, boo-loon pop, and more, which make for an unparalleled family experience.

In addition to the large variety of premium pumpkins, Mr. Jack O' Lanterns Pumpkin Patch features a Halloween costume and decoration shop, making for a one-stop shop for anything and everything Halloween! Items such as spider webs, halloween decorations, pumpkin carving sets, novelties, and more are available to make your shopping experience easy, convenient, and affordable.

Where:
La Jolla - 6710 La Jolla Blvd., San Diego, CA 92037
Region: La Jolla
When: October 1-31, 2022
Hours: Monday-Friday: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday-Sunday: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Cost: Free Admission. Pumpkin and activity prices vary.

Children's Nature Retreat

The Great Annual Pumpkin Festival

Check out the Children's Nature Retreat's amazing 6 foot hay maze - an adventure for both kids and adults alike. Play the "rocking the hunt" game and win a prize! Visit their pumpkin patch to pick your own pumpkin!

Where: 5178 Japatul Spur, Alpine, CA 91901
Region: East County
When: October 1-31, 2022
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cost: Pay admission to retreat. Pumpkin and activity prices vary.
> Find out more about The Great Annual Pumpkin Festival

Pumpkin Express

Pumpkin Express

Join the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum Association in their Annual Pumpkin Express Halloween Celebration. Ride their decorated vintage railcars through the San Diego county mountains as fall descends upon Campo, CA. Walk through their themed Display Building complete with two haunted trains, a pumpkin patch, and our creepy cast of ghosts and ghouls.

Where: The Pacific Southwest Railway Museum - 750 Depot Street, Campo, CA 91906
Region: East County
When: October 8-30, 2022 (Saturday and Sunday)
Hours: Departures at 10:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 1:30 PM, and 2:45 PM
Cost: $5-$28
> Find out more about the Pumpkin Express

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