Bring on the pumpkin spice lattes, apple cider doughnuts and fall boots because we’re going pumpkin 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.
The Best Pumpkin Patches Near Los Angeles to Check Out This Fall
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Published Oct 3, 2023
Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch
- Location: Moorpark, CA
- Dates: September 30 to October 31
- Cost of Admission: from $26 per person
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. Note: Tickets are online only on weekends (walk-ins are not guaranteed entry).
Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch
- Location: Culver City, CA
- Dates: October 5 to 29
- Cost of Admission: from $8 per person
Mr. Bones’ Pumpkin Village has been the go-to for westsiders for over 30 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
- Location: Irvine, CA
- Dates: September 30 to October 31
- Cost of Admission: from $20 per person
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 now to October 31. Parking pass reservations are required on weekends.
Shawn’s Pumpkin Patch
- Location: West L.A.
- Dates: September 30 to October 31
- Cost of Admission: free
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.
- Location: Sherman Oaks, CA
- Dates: October 1 to 31
- Cost of Admission: free
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.
- Location: Mission Hills, CA
- Dates: October 7 to 31
- Cost of Admission: $5 per person
This farm stand in Mission Hills hosts a fall harvest festival every year with plenty of pumpkins, plus a petting zoo and pony ride, 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. Note: This patch is cash only.
- Location: Long Beach, CA
- Dates: September 29 to October 31
- Cost of Admission: from $5 per person
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.
8. Pumpkin City’s Pumpkin Farm
- Location: Laguna Hills, CA
- Dates: September 29 to October 31
- Cost of Admission: from $8 per person
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. Located at Laguna Hills mall, this family-friendly patch 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
- Location: SkyPark at Santa's Village
- Dates: Every weekend from October 7 to 29
- Cost of Admission: $49 per person
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 7 to 29 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.
- Location: 30 minutes
- Dates: Weekends from September 30 to October 29
- Cost of Admission: from $4 per person
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
11. Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch
- Location: West LA and Torrance
- Dates: October 20 to 31
- Cost of Admission: free
Mr. Jack O’Lanterns pumpkin patch has expanded over the years and they now have two locations in Los Angeles (West LA and Torrance), plus one in San Diego. 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
12. Live Oak Canyon Pumpkin Farm
- Location: Redlands, CA
- Dates: September 22 to October 31
- Cost of Admission: from $8 per person
If you’re looking for the best pumpkin patches in Los Angeles, you can’t go wrong with Live Oak Canyon in Redlands—they have 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
13. Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch
- Location: Orange, CA
- Dates: September 16 to October 31
- Cost of Admission: free
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.
14. Fallstivities Pumpkin Patch
- Location: Cerritos, CA
- Dates: September 30 to October 30
- Cost of Admission: free
The Fallstivities pumpkin patch is held at the Los Cerritos Center Mall and is 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.