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If you’re looking to take your kids to a pumpkin patch this year, San Diego has PLENTY of options! From full-blown farms to a mini-carnaval in a parking lot, there is something for everyone.
Free Admission
Pumpkin Station.
- Petting zoo, pumpkins, Ferris wheel and more. Multiple locations.
- Mission Valley, 1750 Camino Del Rio N.
- Del Mar, 15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd.
- National City, 3030 Plaza Bonita Rd.
- www.pumpkinstation.com
Pumpkin Station Farms
- Train ride, corn maze, petting zoo and more. Multiple locations.
- Rancho Bernardo, 13421 Highland Valley Rd.
- Bonita, 5354 Sweetwater Rd. Sept. 29-Oct. 31.
- www.pumpkinstation.com
Fallbrook Pumpkin Patch
- 1924 E Mission Rd., Fallbrook.
- www.fallbrookpumpkinpatch.com
PB Pumpkin Patch.
- Pumpkin carving and painting area for kids.
- 870 Garnet Ave.
- www.pbpumpkinpatch.com
Pumpkin Patch at Summers Past Farms.
- Pumpkins, corn maze & hay fort.
- 15602 Olde Hwy., 80, Flinn Springs.
- www.summerspastfarms.com
Mountain Valley Ranch Pumpkin Patch
- Corn maze, corn cannon, petting zoo and more.
- 842 Hwy. 78, Ramona.
- www.facebook.com/MountainValleyRanch
Mr. Jack O’ Lantern’s Pumpkin Patch
- Games, activities, pumpkins and more. Two locations
- 6710 La Jolla Blvd.
- 3190 Mission Blvd.
- www.mrjackolanternspumpkins.com
Goff Family Pumpkin Patch.
- Pumpkins, photo ops and more.
- 2830 Perry Rd., Liberty Station
- www.gofffamilypumpkinpatch.com
Paid Admission
Family Christmas Tree Farm Pumpkin Patch.
- Pumpkins, tractor rides, hay maze and more.
- $5, 2 & under free
- 300 Pepper Dr., El Cajon.
- www.familychristmastreefarm.com
Carlsbad Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival.
- Corn maze, BounceLand and more.
- $10, 5 & under free.
- Carlsbad Strawberry Fields, Cannon Rd. & I-15.
- www.carlsbadstrawberrycompany.com
California Farm Life Pumpkin Patch
- Pumpkins, activities and more
- $5–$30.
- 18409 Rangeland Rd., Ramona.
- www.californiafarmlife.com
Julian Farm & Orchard Pumpkin Patch
- Hay bale maze, yard games and more.
- $5–$25.
- 4381 Julian Hwy., Santa Ysabel.
- www.julianfarmandorchard.com
Oma’s Pumpkin Patch
- Wagon rides, petting zoo, pumpkins and more.
- 14950 El Monte Rd., Lakeside.
- $11-$22
- Online reservations required
- www.omasfamilyfarm.com
Tom’s Adventure Pumpkin Patch
- Pumpkins, kids activities and more. Multiple locations
- 1201 E. Washington Ave., Escondido
- 272 E. Via Rancho Pkwy., Escondido;
- 555 Broadway, Chula Vista
- $1 admission fee. Rides and other activities extra.
- www.tomsadventuresllc.com
Pumpkin Patch at Bates Nut Farm
- Tractor hay rides, straw maze, pumpkins and more.
- Parking: $10.
- 15954 Woods Valley Rd., Valley Center.
- www.batesnutfarm.biz
Pumpkin Polar Palooza.
- Funzone with inflatables, obstacle courses, bounce houses, petting zoo and more.
- 1200 Laurel Tree Ln, Carlsbad.
- Admission is $2. Rides and other activities extra.
- www.pumpkinpolarpalooza.com
