Hey San Diego, it's pumpkin picking time! Here's your list of pumpkin patches open in San Diego County for 2024. Pick out the perfect pumpkin, pose for some awesome photos with the fam, and enjoy a day of fall family fun.
San Diego County Featured Pumpkin Patches 2024
Photo credit: Pumpkin Station
FREE Pumpkin Station Farms. Train ride, corn maze, petting zoo and more. Fee for some activities. Sept. 27-Oct. 27. Rancho Bernardo, 13421 Highland Valley Rd. & Bonita, 5354 Sweetwater Rd. www.pumpkinstation.com
FREE Pumpkin Station. Petting zoo, pumpkins, ferris wheel and more. Rides require a separate ticket. Sept. 27-Oct. 27. Mon.–Thurs., 9 am–7 pm; Fri.–Sun., 9 am–9 pm. Mission Valley, 1750 Camino Del Rio N.; Del Mar, 15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd.; National City, 3030 Plaza Bonita Rd. www.pumpkinstation.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
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 Goff Family Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkins, photo ops and more. Sept. 20-Oct. 31. Sun.–Thurs., 9 am–8 pm, Fri. & Sat., 9 am–9 pm. Liberty Station, 2830 Perry Rd. www.gofffamilypumpkinpatch.com
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California Farm Life Pumpkin Patch. Smash-a-pumpkin, giant tractors and more. Sept. 13-Oct. 28. Mon.–Fri., 2–6 pm, Sat. & Sun., 10 am–6 pm. 18409 Rangeland Rd. www.californiafarmlife.com
Julian Farm & Orchard Pumpkin Patch. Hay bale maze, yard games and more. $5–$25. Sept. 20-Nov. 4. Fridays-Sundays, 10 am–4 pm. 4381 Julian Hwy., Julian. www.julianfarmandorchard.com
FREE Fallbrook Pumpkin Patch. Sept. 27-Nov. 2. Wed.–Fri., 4–8 pm; Sat., 10 am–8 pm; Sun., 12 pm–8 pm (closed Mon. & Tues.). 1924 E Mission Rd., Fallbrook. www.fallbrookpumpkinpatch.com
Peltzer Pumpkin Farm. Pumpkins, petting farm and more. Sept. 22-Oct. 31. Mon.–Fri., 10 am–8 pm; Sat. & Sun., 9 am–8 pm. $2–$3. 39925 Calle Contento, Temecula. www.peltzerfarms.com
Oma’s Pumpkin Patch. Giant slides, petting zoo and more. Oct. 1-Nov. 2. Tues.–Fri., 10 am–7 pm; Sat., 9 am–7 pm. $12.95–24.95. 14950 El Monte Rd., Lakeside. www.omasfamilyfarm.com
Pumpkin Patch at Bates Nut Farm. Tractor hay rides, straw maze, pumpkins and more. Sept. 19-Oct. 31. Mon.–Thurs., 9 am–5:30 pm; Fri., 9 am–6:30 pm; Sat. & Sun., 8:30 am–6 pm. Weekend parking: $10. 15954 Woods Valley Rd., Valley Center. www.batesnutfarm.biz
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.com
Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch. Games and activities, bounce houses and more. Oct. 4-31. Mon.-Thurs., 12–8 pm; Fri.–Sun., 11 am–8 pm. 3901 Clairemont Dr. www.mrjackolanternspumpkins.com
Palomar Pumpkin Polar Palooza. Movies at the Patch, pumpkins, inflatables and more. Opens Sept. 14. 1200 Laurel Tree Ln., Carlsbad. www.pumpkinpolarpalooza.com
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Updated: September 2024
