Bates Nut Farm

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

Grab a wheelbarrow and pick from a variety of pumpkins: Big Macs, Ghost, Cinderella, Jack O’ Lantern, minis, squash, gourds and other fall décor. In addition, weekends at Bates include live entertainment, BBQ, kettle corn, food trucks, rock climb, bounce, slide and other family friendly events. Dogs on a leash are welcome at the farm.

Where: 15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center, CA 92082
Region: North Inland
When: September 18 - October 31, 2021
Hours: Weekday - 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.

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 28 - October 31, 2021 (Tuesday-Saturday)
Hours: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Cost: Weekdays Ages 2-13 - $17.00 per child. Ages 14 and Up - $9.00. Saturdays Ages 2-13 - $20.00 per child. Ages 14 and Up - $11.00

The Farm Stand West

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

Where: 2115 Miller Ave., Escondido, CA 92025
Region: North Inland
When: Opens October 1, 2021 on Saturday & Sundays
Hours: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Cost: Free admission, pumpkins vary.

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, there is 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: 6710 La Jolla Blvd., San Diego, CA 92037
Region: La Jolla
When: October 1-31, 2021
Hours: Mondays-Thursdays: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Fridays-Saturdays: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Sundays: 10:00 AM to 8:00PM. 
Cost: Free Admission. Pumpkin and activity prices vary.
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