Pumpkin Patches in Southern California for 2022 #2

Sept 17^th to October 31^st 2022: Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch

You’ll find the Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch in San Diego County.  Their website  does not have too many pictures to show what it will look like or what it has looked like in previous years, but they do list that they have been doing fall traditions for over 50 years.

They have a wide range of different Pumpkins, squash and gourds for sale in all shapes and sizes and other fall décor.   They also have  Activities listed include tractor hay rides, a straw maze, face painting and Henna, a farm zoo, and an interactive petting corral which is rumored to include being able to feed Alpacas, Pony Rides, and live entertainment on the weekends.  As always you can enjoy picnicking, visit the animals at their farm zoo, or peruse their farmer’s daughter boutique or the Bate’s Nut Farm Store.

• Name: Bate’s Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch
• When: Sept 17^th to October 31^st
  September hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm
  October Hours: Weekdays 9am – 5:30pm, Weekends 8:30am – 6:00 pm
• Where: Bate’s Nut Farm
  [15954 Woods Valley Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082]
• Website Link: Pumpkin Patch at Bates Nut Farm
• Other Info:
  • Leashed dogs are welcome.
  • Admission is free, but parking is $5.00 in October Weekends
  • Pony Rides are $12.00, the Interactive Petting Corral is $4.00, a bag of feed is $0.50

Pumpkin Patches in Southern California for 2022 #3

Sept 23^rd to Oct 31^st 2022: Live Oak Canyon Pumpkin Patch

In San Bernadino County we found Live Oak Canyon Pumpkin Patch in Redlands .They have a pretty extensive set up with over 50 points of interest including rides, a corn maze, a multitude of fair games and so much more!  Just to mention their large food court area, multiple photo opportunities, train, carousel, petting zoo, corn flyer ride, and the chicken show (?!) to name a few options, if you then include the live entertainment multiple times through the day, there is a lot to enjoy for the whole family.  Seemingly living up to their hype as the largest outdoor pumpkin patch in all of Southern California, it has to be one of the most fun-filled Pumpkin Patches that we’ve come across.

Keep Live Oak Canyon Farm in mind when it comes to getting a live Christmas tree as well as from November 25^th to December 23^rd they change to a Festive Farm. Their website already mentions Santa, day and night train rides, petting zoo, rides, a garden of Christmas lights,  and of course, lots of beautiful green Christmas trees to buy.  We may yet add them to our 2023 Christmas event list too!

• Name: Live Oak Canyon Pumpkin Farm
• When: Sept 23^rd to Oct 31^st
  Mon – Thurs – 4pm to 9pm, Fri – 4pm to 10pm, Sat – 10am to 10pm, Sun – 10am to 9pm, Halloween – 4pm to 8pm
• Where: Live Oak Canyon Farm
  [32335 Live Oak Canyon Rd, Redlands, CA 92373]
• Website Link: Live Oak Canyon Pumpkin Farm
• Other Info:
  • Admission price varies by date from $5 to $20 for children 3-11 and for 12-adult from $10 to $25 (check website for date/admission cost).
  • Admission includes a large number of the onsite rides and activities, but some rides and attractions involve a ticket system (costs ranging 3-10 tickets, tickets costs range from 20 for $20 to 120 for $100)

Pumpkin Patches in Southern California for 2002 #4

Oct 1^st to October 31^st 2022: Mr. Jack O’Lantern’s Pumpkin Patch La Jolla/Wind and Sea

Though we are focusing on the San Diego County site in La Jolla, CA,   Mr. Jack O’Lanterns Pumpkin Patch is a family-owned business that actually have several locations in LA, San Diego and even far away South Florida.  With free entry and parking, they offer a range of activities that vary according to each location.  In La Jolla they have a good amount of original sounding options including pumpkin bowling which is pretty unique from what we’ve investigated so far!  Other activities include Photo stations, Pumpkin Tic Tac Toe, “Booketball”, Pumpkin Carving and Decorating just to name a few.

• Name: Mr Jack O’Lantern’s Pumpkin Patch
• When: Oct 1^st t0 31^st 2022
  Mon-Thu 11am – 8pm, Fri & Sat 10am – 9pm, Sun 10am – 8pm
• Where: [6710 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037]
  (More Locations online)
• Website Link: Mr Jack O’Lantern’s Pumpkin Patches
• Other Info:
  • Entry is free, but some activities, games and rides require varying ticket values (1 Ticket = $1).
  • Jack O’ Pass ($25) Includes Tickets for all 5 games (10 tix or 5 games), unlimited bounce houses, and painting kit with mini pumpkin.
  • Jack O’pass can be purchased through their website, and a range of festive decorations and types of pumpkins can be purchased for pickup or local delivery.

Pumpkin Patches in Southern California for 2002 #5

Oct 1^st to Oct 30^th 2022: Cal Poly Pomona Pumpkin Fest.

Another venue with a lot to offer is the Cal Poly Pomona Pumkin Fest which has not only a large corn maze, a separate Kids maze, and then an additional sunflower maze! With lots of photo opportunities, options to enjoy include a petting farm, Hay wagon ride, Duck races, their Pumpkin Hill pumpkin patch and lots more.  Grab some food and drink at the Grub & Club and then on the weekends listen to live Country and Blue Grass Music in The Barn, enjoy Ag themed demonstrations, and peruse the Hand Made Artisan and Craft Marketplace.

Don’t forget to grab some fresh produce and fruit straight off the CPP Farm from the Farm Store, and also check out the separate CPP Farm Stand for Honey and Pumpkin Flavored treats, decorations and more!

• Name: Cal Poly Pomona Pumpkin Fest
• When: Oct 1^st – 30^th 2022
• Where: AGRIscarpes at Cal Poly Pomona
  [4102 S University Dr, Pomona, CA 91768]
• Website Link: Pumpkin Festival at Cal Poly Pomona
• Other Info:
  • The Fest is operating Cashless for 2022, utilizing major credit cards and Apple Pay.
  • Many activities only require a General Admission to enjoy, other Attractions require either individual tickets or the Attraction Wristband.

Pumpkin Patches in Southern California for 2022 #6

Oct 8^th – 30^th 2022: Pumpkins in the Pines at Skypark Santa’s Village

Perhaps better known for their Christmas theme, during weekends in October Skypark Santa’s Village holds the Pumpkins in the Pines event.  With a pumpkin patch (“where Santa has hand-picked each pumpkin for you”!?), Trick-or-Treating from 3pm, Costume Contests, and a variety of activities during the days including the Legend of Sleepy Hollow Puppet Show, and a show by the magician Wacko, there are lots of fun things to do.

The info on their website is a little short on details (An incomplete list of attractions was found here), but on specific days there are extra activities on their calendar such as the Halloween Monster Mash Skate Night with live DJ on Saturday the  29^th, a “Dead Man’s Party Concert on the evening of the 21^st and on  the 22^nd and 29^th they open the “Fantom Forrest” Hiking Trail which is great for young children for the first hour, and then on the second hour is only for ages 13+.  Check out their website for more information.

Of course, the Skypark also has their standard activities such as the Silver Bells Arena skating rink (Ice in the winter, roller skating in the ‘s summer), Pedal cars on the “Arrow’s adventure and Magic Portal” track, the Magic Tree bouldering Room (indoor rock climbing) and Floki’s Frozen Falls Climbing Tower (Outdoor simulated Ice-climbing experience) , King Celwyn’s Ax throwing, Princess Evergreen’s Archery Range, and the Northwoods Sharpshooter Gallery just to name a few.  Some activities may require an additional fee, but many of them appear to be included in the entrance cost.  The Bike Park and trails are perfect for Mountain biking.

• Name: Pumpkins in the Pines
• When: Oct 8^th – 30^th, Saturdays and Sundays only.
• Where: Sky Park at Santa’s Village
  [28950 CA-18, Skyforest, CA 92385]
• Website Link: Pumpkins in the Pines at Sky Park Santa’s Village
• Other Info:
  • Child Tickets (ages 4-12) $49.00, Adult (13-59) $59.00, Seniors (60-74) $49.00
  • Some tickets come with optional Spot Insurance – this may be for ziplining and mountain bike trail riding – contact the park for details.
  • Yearly passes are available.

Pumpkin Patches in Southern California for 2002 #7

Oct 7^th to Oct 30^th 2022: Mr Bones Pumpkin Patch

Located in Los Angeles county in Culver City, they start their seasonal fun on October 7^th this year and will run until October 30^th . They have food, entertainment on the weekends, and other onsite activities such as super slides and giant rocking horses, bounce houses, straw mazes and even a petting zoo.  You even get to go choose, buy and decorate your pumpkin all while having a blast!

• Name: Mr Bone’s Pumpkin Patch
• When: Oct 7th to Oct 30th 2022
• Where: [10100 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232]
• Website Link: Mr Bone’s Pumpkin Patch
• Other Info:
  • Admission: Prices range from $10 – $30 depending upon day and time of entry AND MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE GATE – better buy them online before you go
  • Activity tickets are $1 each, or 10 tickets for $9, 20 tickets for $17, 40 tickets for $33, valid for their entire season (can use on return visits)
  • Pets are prohibited.