As autumn arrives in San Diego, charming pumpkin patches pop up across the region, offering a delightful fall experience. Enjoy hayrides, corn mazes, and festive decorations while soaking up the warm sunshine. Whether you're looking for the perfect pumpkin or a unique variety, these patches have something for everyone. Gather your loved ones and explore the best pumpkin patches San Diego has to offer this season!

Bates Nut Farm (Sept 19 - Oct 31, 2024)

For over 50 years, Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch has been a beloved spot for fall traditions. Families can enjoy tractor hayrides, a straw maze, and visit the petting corral, along with Snow's Pony Rides.

Grab a wheelbarrow to choose from a variety of pumpkins, including Big Macs, Ghosts, Cinderella, and more. Check our calendar for details and schedules. Leashed dogs are welcome too!

Location: 15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center, CA 92082

Area: North Inland

Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Admission: Free on weekdays in September and October; pumpkin and activity prices vary. Parking costs $10 on the last weekend of September and all weekends in October.

Goff Family Pumpkin Patch at Liberty Station ( Sept 20 - Oct 31, 2024)

The Goff Family Pumpkin Patch is back for its second year at the Sellers Plaza putting green in Liberty Station, at Historic Decatur Road and Perry Road. This month-long pop-up offers over 10,000 pumpkins, family photo ops, lawn games, and beer on tap every Friday and Saturday!

Location: Liberty Station, 2830 Perry Road, San Diego, CA 92106
Area: Point Loma
Hours: Friday-Saturday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM / Sunday-Thursday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Admission Fee: Free. Prices for pumpkins vary.

Mountain Valley Ranch Pumpkin Patch (Opens Sept 21, 2024)

Nestled near the quaint mountain town of Ramona, the Mountain Valley Ranch Pumpkin Patch invites you to find the ideal pumpkin for carving or cooking. Explore the huge corn maze, launch corn from a cannon, interact with farm animals, and capture memories of the kids on antique farm equipment for your scrapbook!

Location: 842 Hwy 78, Ramona, CA 92065

Area: East County

Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Admission Fee: Free. Prices for pumpkins vary.

Carlsbad Strawberry Company Pumpkin Patch (Sept 20 - Nov 3, 2024)

What would the Halloween season be without a great photo (or several) with pumpkins? The Carlsbad Strawberry Company understands that pumpkin patch photos are essential for families, couples, and friends, so they've prepared a selection of giant pumpkins ideal for social media. Visit the pumpkin patch on weekends, where games and food create lasting memories!

Where: 1050 Cannon Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Region: North Coastal

Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; in October, open until 10:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays

Admission Fee: Monday - Thursday: $10; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: $12; free for children aged 4 and under

Oma's Pumpkin Patch (Oct 1 - Nov 2, 2024)

Located in Lakeside, Oma's Pumpkin Patch provides fun for the entire family. Child admission includes a Jack Patch pumpkin, access to a petting corral, kid-powered games, a sand pile with toy trucks and tractors, and a large play area featuring the climbable Cottonseed Mountain. Tickets must be purchased in advance online.

Where: 14950 El Monte Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040

Region: East County

Hours: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Tuesday - Friday; 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Saturdays

Admission Fee: Tickets must be purchased and the day reserved online before visiting

Pumpkin Station (Sept 27 - Oct 31, 2024)

Explore a Pumpkin Station location throughout San Diego County, including two actual farms. Kids can hunt for the perfect pumpkin while enjoying kiddie rides, slides, inflatable play centers, and a petting zoo. At the farms in Rancho Bernardo and Bonita, young pumpkin carvers can experience a living pumpkin patch, a corn maze, farm animals, and a tractor-pulled hay-wagon ride.

Where:

• Rancho 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
Hours: Vary by location
Admission Fee: Free admission; costs for pumpkins and activities vary.

The Farm Stand West Fall Festival (Oct 12 - 13, 2024)

The Farm Stand West will host a you-pick Pumpkin Patch during the Fall Festival 2024.

Where: 2115 Miller Ave., Escondido, CA 92025

Region: North Inland

Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Admission Fee: Free admission; prices for pumpkins vary.

Mr. Jack O' Lanterns Pumpkin Patch (Oct 1 - 31, 2024)

At this family-owned pumpkin patch, you'll find the perfect pumpkin along with a spooky maze, photo booth, animal kingdom, boo-loon pop, and more, creating a unique family experience.

In addition to a wide selection of premium pumpkins, Mr. Jack O' Lantern's Pumpkin Patch also offers a Halloween costume and decoration shop, making it a one-stop destination for all your Halloween needs. Shop for spider webs, decorations, pumpkin carving sets, novelties, and more for an easy and affordable shopping experience.

Where: Clairemont - 3901 Clairemont Dr., San Diego, CA 92117

Region: North Inland

Hours: Monday-Friday: 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM; Saturday-Sunday: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Admission Fee: Free admission; prices for pumpkins and activities vary.

Pumpkin Express (Oct 5 - 27, 2024)

Join the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum Association for their Annual Pumpkin Express Halloween Celebration. Experience a ride on their decorated vintage railcars through the San Diego County mountains as fall arrives in Campo, CA. Explore their themed Display Building, featuring two haunted trains, a pumpkin patch, and a spooky cast of ghosts and ghouls.

Where: The Pacific Southwest Railway Museum - 750 Depot Street, Campo, CA 91906

Region: East County

Hours: Departures at 10:30 AM, 1:00 PM, and 2:30 PM

Admission Fee: $9.95-$39.95