In our best ghoul voices, this is Halloween, this is Halloween. 🎶
The season has us dreaming of picking our perfect pumpkin — and we have a feeling you’re right there with us.
So, we’ve harvested 10 pumpkin patches across San Diego County offering family-friendly fall fun. Gourd big or go home, right?
A trip to Oma’s isn’t complete without some tasty seasonal treats.
Photo via @sd_girl_eat_world
- 2022 Pumpkin Patch at Bates Nut Farm | Open through Mon., Oct. 31 | Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. + Saturday-Sunday, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | 15954 Woods Valley Rd., Valley Center | Free admission; $8 parking on weekends | The longtime family-owned farm busts out its finest gourds and autumn events.
- Oma’s Pumpkin Patch | Open through Sat., Oct. 29 | Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | 14950 El Monte Rd., Lakeside | $11+ | Reserve your spot ahead of time for the East County attraction featuring pumpkins, play zones, and wagon rides.
The Carlsbad Strawberry Company’s fields have gone from red to orange.
Photo via @carlsbadstrawberrycompany
- The Pumpkin Patch at Carlsbad Strawberry Company | Open through Sun., Nov. 6 | Daily, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | 1050 Cannon Rd., Carlsbad | $6, kids under 5 free | The strawberries may be gone, but the pumpkins are out in full force; add the corn maze, tractor rides + petting zoo to make a whole day of it.
- Goff Family Pumpkin Patch | Thurs., Sept. 29-Mon., Oct. 31 | 2830 Perry Rd., Liberty Station | Sunday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. + Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. | Free admission | This “pop-up” patch will feature ~10,000 pumpkins for the picking, festive photo opportunities, lawn games, and beer on tap every Friday + Saturday.
- Pumpkin Station | Fri., Sept. 30-Mon., Oct. 31 | Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. + Friday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. | Mission Valley, National City, Bonita, Del Mar, Rancho Bernardo | Free admission; cost of activities vary | These patches span five locations and offer pumpkins, hayrides, a corn maze, and a petting zoo.
- Mr. Jack O’Lanterns Pumpkin Patch | Sat., Oct. 1-Mon., Oct. 31 | Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. + Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. | 6710 La Jolla Blvd., La Jolla | Free admission; cost of activities vary | This beachside patch boasts bounce houses, mazes + games.
- PB Pumpkin Patch | Sat., Oct. 1-Mon., Oct. 31 | Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. + Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. | 870 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach | Free admission | After you’ve picked your pumpkin, head to the complimentary carving + painting area and enjoy hot apple cider and shaved ice for the little ones.
- Mountain Valley Ranch Pumpkin Patch | Open through Mon., Oct. 31 | Daily, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | 842 Highway 78, Ramona | Free admission; cost of activities vary | An assortment of pumpkins + corn, a petting zoo, maze, and pony rides on certain days.
Bates Nut Farm is well-known for its pumpkin patch this time of year.
Photo via @batesnutfarm
- Summers Past Farms | Thurs., Sept. 29-Mon., Oct. 31 | Thursday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. + Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | 15602 Olde Highway 80, Flinn Springs | Free admission | Pumpkins, a small corn maze + a hay fort.
- Tom’s Adventures Pumpkin Patch | Sat., Oct. 1-Mon., Oct. 31 | Monday-Friday, 3-9 p.m. + Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Chula Vista, Vista + San Marcos | Free admission; cost of activities varies | These patches span three locations in the South Bay + North County — with games, bounce houses, and inflatable slides.
📩 Did we miss your favorite local pumpkin patch? Plant a seed and email us the info so we can check it out.
