Corn maze

Don’t let the fall season pass you by without a visit to a straw or corn maze right here in San Diego. Be sure to go with a buddy so you don't get lost!
Photo credit: @SanDiegoAdventureKids

FREE Pumpkin Station Farms in Rancho Bernardo and Bonita. Train ride, corn maze, petting zoo and more. Fee for some activities. 9 am–6 pm. Rancho Bernardo, 13421 Highland Valley Rd. & Bonita, 5354 Sweetwater Rd. www.pumpkinstation.com

Carlsbad Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival. Pumpkins, corn maze, tractor ride and more. Sept. 20-Nov. 3, 9 am–6 pm. Through Nov. 3. 1050 Cannon Rd. www.carlsbadstrawberrycompany.com

FREE Family Christmas Tree Farm Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkins, tractor rides, hay maze and more. Sept. 27-Oct. 31. Fri., 2–8 pm; Sat.–Sun., 10 am–8 pm. $5–$7. 300 Pepper Dr., El Cajon. www.familychristmastreefarm.com 

FREE Pumpkin Patch at Summers Past Farms. Pumpkin patch, corn maze, hay fort and more. Opens Oct. 1. 15602 Olde Hwy. 80, Flinn Springs. www.summerspastfarms.com 

FREE Mountain Valley Ranch Pumpkin Patch. Corn maze, petting zoo, corn cannon and more. Sept. 21-Oct. 31, 9 am–6 pm. 842 Hwy. 78, Ramona. www.mountainvalleyranch.comFall Season at Mellano Farm Stand. Sept. 30- Nov. 5.

Mellano Farm Stand. Weekend festivals include live music, local vendors, kids crafts, tractor rides, bounce house and more. Weekends in October, 10 am-4 pm. Pumpkin patch and corn maze open Thurs.-Sun. 5714 North River Rd., Oceanside. https://mellanofarmstand.com/events/

 

 

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Updated: September 2024

 

 

 

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