Hey San Diego! Here's your list of pumpkin patches open in San Diego County for 2020. Buy a pumpkin, take some awesome pumpkin photos with the kids, and have a day of family fun. Then visit our calendar for other ways to celebrate fall and Halloween.
San Diego County Pumpkin Patches 2020
Carlsbad Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkin patch and corn maze start Sept. 18-Nov. 8. Open 9 am-7 pm daily. 1050 Cannon Rd., Carlsbad. www.carlsbadstrawberrycompany.com/pumpkin
Pumpkin Station. Locations in Rancho Bernardo, Mission Valley and Bonita. Rancho Bernardo: Oct. 1-Oct. 31, Mission Valley: Oct. 1-31, Bonita: Oct.1-31. Corn maze, petting zoo, hayrides and u-pick sunflowers available at Rancho Bernardo and Bonita farms. Free parking and admission. Face masks required. Visit website for hours and more information. www.pumpkinstation.com; 858-566-7466.
Bates Nut Farm. Pick from an array of pumpkins and enjoy tractor hayrides, a petting corral, straw maze and pony rides. Open daily, Sept. 19-Oct. 31. Weekends include live entertainment, food trucks and family-friendly attractions. Free parking and admission on weekdays. $5 cash only parking on October weekends. 15954 Woods Valley Rd., Valley Center. www.batesnutfarm.biz.
Mountain Valley Ranch. Pumpkin patch opens Sept. 26. 842 Hwy. 78, Ramona. www.mountainvalleyranch.com/pumpkin-patch
Peltzer Pumpkin Farm. Opens Sept. 26. Open weekdays Mon.-Fri. from 11 am-8 pm and weekends Sat. and Sun. from 9 am-8 pm. Entrance fee is $2 per person. Free admission for kids under age 2 with paid adult. Pumpkin Pass available for multiple visits. Please follow all posted instructions when visiting Peltzer Pumpkin Farm to ensure the safety and comfort of guests and staff. 39925 Calle Contento, Temecula. www.peltzerfarms.com
Oma's Pumpkin Patch. Sept. 29-Oct. 31; open 10 am-7 pm Tues.- Sat. All tickets, including tickets for the wagon ride, must be purchased online prior to arrival. No tickets will be sold on-site. 14950 El Monte Rd., Lakeside. www.omasfamilyfarm.com
FREE Summers Past Farms. Wander through the pumpkin patch and pick your favorite pumpkin. Sept. 25-Oct. 31. Visit website for dates and times. 15602 Olde Hwy. 80, Flinn Springs. www.summerspastfarms.com
FREE Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch. Visit the pumpkin patch in person or order online with curbside pick-up and delivery drop off. Oct.3-Oct. 31. Sun.-Thurs., 11 am-8 pm; Fri. & Sat., 10 am-9 pm. 6710 La Jolla Blvd., La Jolla. www.mrjackolanternspumpkins.com
Please be respectful of social distance protocol while visiting pumpkin patches.
Updated: September 2020
