Pumpkin patches near me that are open

Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch

Bring on the pumpkin spice lattes, apple cider doughnuts and fall boots because we’re going pumping picking. And that’s not all we’re doing—many pumpkin patches in the area go beyond the traditional gourd selecting and offer fun seasonal activities like games, hayrides and carving. Did we mention the apple cider doughnuts? Get into the autumnal spirit (and get some fabulous fodder for the ‘Gram) with our pick of the best pumpkin patches near Los Angeles.

1. Underwood Farms

• Distance from LA: 50 minutes
• Dates: October 1 to 31

This working farm in Moorpark celebrates fall harvest and pumpkins with a large, pick-your-own pumpkin patch complete with tractor-drawn wagon ride, corn maze and more. Saturdays and Sundays have a specific theme, like Wild West weekend featuring a stunt roper or antique tractor weekend featuring dozens of old tractors on display. There are also animal shows and live entertainment each weekend.

Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch

2. Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch

• Distance from LA: 15 minutes
• Dates: October 7 to 31

Mr. Bones’ Pumpkin Village has been the go-to for westsiders for over thirty years, offering locals easy access to a pumpkin patch in the area. Held in Culver City for other family-friendly activities for additional purchase including a petting zoo, giant slides, bounce houses, pumpkin decorating and more. Admission fees starts at $8, although weekend admission prices go up later in the month so go early to save.

Tanaka Farms

3. Tanaka Farms

• Distance from LA: 45 minutes
• Dates: September 17 to October 31

Another opportunity to head to a real deal pumpkin patch in Southern California is Tanaka Farms, a working farm in Irvine that was famous for their Hello Kitty pumpkin patch a few years ago (alas, it was a one-time event). There are wagon rides and educational exhibits to be enjoyed, and on the weekends the patch also has ATV rides and other interactive games. The pumpkin patch runs from September 17 to October 31. Parking pass reservations are required on weekends.

Haunt O’ween

4. Haunt O’ween

• Distance from LA: 30 minutes
• Dates: October 1 to 31

Haunt O’Ween is so much more than a pumpkin patch, but this 150,000 square-foot walk-through experience makes it on this list because it does indeed contain a pumpkin patch. Haunt O’Ween brings all the Halloween activities in one. Tickets include pumpkin picking and carving along with other activities such as trick-or-treating, face painting and walkthrough of four immersive Halloween-themed tunnels with 35,000 pumpkins on display.

Shawn’s Pumpkin Patch

5. Shawn’s Pumpkin Patch

• Distance from LA: 15 minutes
• Dates: October 1 to 31

One of the most affordable options out there, Shawn’s Pumpkin Patch still has a nice variety of pumpkins and plenty to offer. Entrance to Shawn’s pumpkin patch is free, and plenty of activities for the kids are available starting from $3.50 including a petting zoo, a pumpkin bounce house, a train ride and more.. Note Shawn’s Pumpkin Patch has moved to a new location this year.

6. Tina’s Pumpkin Patch

• Distance from LA: 18 minutes
• Dates: October 1 to 31

The family-run Tina’s Pumpkin Patch is conveniently located at the parking lot next to Westfield Fashion Square in Sherman Oaks. An affordable option for the San Fernando Valley folks, admission and parking to this pumpkin patch are free and there is even a free straw maze for the little ones. Petting zoo, train rides and slides are also available for $3.50.

7. Forneris Farms

• Distance from LA: 25 minutes
• Dates: October 8 to 31

This farm stand in Mission Hills hosts a fall harvest festival every year with plenty of pumpkins. Even though this year the pumpkin patch will not be featuring the usual petting zoo and pony ride, there is a four-acre corn maze and train ride worth checking out for an additional $20. Admission is $5 and will be applied to a pumpkin purchase.

8. Pa’s Pumpkin Patch

• Distance from LA: 35 minutes
• Dates: September 30 to October 30

Pa’s Pumpkin Patch is throwing a whole carnival down in Long Beach, as they’ve been doing for more than 40 years. In addition to pumpkins, the patch will feature more than half a dozen attractions including pony rides, a petting zoo and carnival games for guests to enjoy. There will be BBQ and funnel cakes for purchase at the snack bar. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

9. Pumpkin City’s Pumpkin Farm

• Distance from LA: 45 minutes
• Dates: September 30 to October 31

Pumpkin City’s Pumpkin Farm has grown into one of the largest fall harvest festivals with plenty to do for kids and those young at heart. Although Pumpkin City is not opening the Anaheim location this year, the larger one at Laguna Hills mall is still going strong and offers amusement park style rides, a petting zoo, puppet theater and carnival games. If you plan to do a lot of rides, we recommend getting one of the ticket packages for some savings.

Pumpkin In The Pines

10. Pumpkin In The Pines

• Distance from LA: 1 hour, 30 minutes
• Dates: Every weekend from October 9 to 31

This one is a bit far from Los Angeles, but it’s a good excuse to get away and take a day trip up to the mountains. Skypark’s Santa Village is celebrating fall harvest with a pumpkin patch every weekend from October 9 to 31 along with a slew of activities and entertainment from trick-or-treating, a puppet show and more. To make the drive out more worthwhile, there’s also a lineup of events from haunted forest to a costume skate party.

11. Cal Poly Pumpkin Festival

• Distance from LA: 30 minutes
• Dates: October 1 to 30

This annual pumpkin festival is hosted by the College of Agriculture at Cal Poly Pomona, and they grow all of the 40,000 pumpkins available at the festival as well as the corn mazes and sunflower field. They will also have a petting farm, hay wagon rides and a marketplace filled with craft and food vendors. Since this is the college’s outreach program, there will also be educational demonstrations and displays from beekeeping to antique tractors.

Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch

12. Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch

• Distance from LA: 25 to 35 minutes (multiple locations)
• Dates: October 1 to 31

Mr. Jack O’Lanterns pumpkin patch has expanded over the years and they now have three locations in Southern California (West LA, Torrance, and the Farmers Market) and one in Florida. Admission is free and they offer packages and tickets for pumpkins, pumpkin decorating and other fun activities for the kiddos. The available activities vary by location.

Live Oak Canyon Pumpkin Farm

13. Live Oak Canyon Pumpkin Farm

• Distance from LA: 1 hour
• Dates: September 24 to October 31

Live Oak Canyon in Redlands has the largest outdoor pumpkin patch in Southern California. There are almost 50 attractions offered here in addition to the pumpkin itself, including carnival games, a petting zoo, and some you won’t find at other pumpkin patches like a mini zip line and mechanical rides. Admission varies by date and it’s cheapest to go early in the season, and parking is always free.

Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch

14. Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch

• Distance from LA: 45 minutes
• Dates: September 17 to October 31

This pumpkin patch is located behind the train station at Irvine Park Railroad. Entrance to the pumpkin patch is free, and there are some free activities like the hay maze or haunted house, and there are other activities that have a nominal fee including train rides, gold panning, and pumpkin decorating. Kids can also partake in other things offered by the park year-round, from pony rides to paddle boats.

15. Fallstivities Pumpkin Patch

• Distance from LA: 30 minutes
• Dates: September 30 to October 30

The Fallstivities pumpkin patch is held at the Los Cerritos Center Mall and will be open from September 30 to October 30. In addition to pumpkin picking, there will be plenty of fun photo ops and a variety of bounce houses and inflatable slides, bungee trampolines, face painting and more. There will even be outdoor movie screenings.