Happy Fall, y’all!

Fall is HERE! Which also means HALLOWEEN!  Soon, the air will get cooler, the sun will go down sooner, and we’ll switch out our tank tops and flip-flops for sweaters and boots (well…kind of). Our children are planning Halloween costumes and jack-o-lantern designs. With the change of the seasons comes many family traditions, including a trip to the pumpkin patch to pick your own pumpkin, take a spin through a corn maze, and try your hand at carnival games!  So, we are sharing all the wonderful pumpkin patches in and around Ventura County to enjoy with your family.

Below, we have compiled a list of pumpkin patches in + around Ventura County.  We hope you find the perfect pumpkin! (We will continue to update the guide as more Pumpkin Patches open).

Thank you Prancer’s Farm for sponsoring our 2024 Guide to Pumpkin Patches and helping families find the perfect pumpkin.

Prancer’s Farm Fall Festival offers fun on their 10 acre farm, Hay Ride around farm, Animal Center, Corn Field Expedition, Farm Life Experience, access to Pick Your own Fields, and plenty of scenic photo opportunities.

GET TICKETS HERE!

For more family fun this autumn, don’t forget to check out our Ultimate Guide to Halloween + Fall and our Guide to Apple Orchards!

Top 5 Tips For Enjoying A Pumpkin Patch in Ventura County.

• The best time to go to a pumpkin patch is to go during the week. That’s because it’s less crowded than on weekends when everyone decides to go.
• The weather during the fall can be unpredictable so bring layers to adjust accordingly. Also, bring some sunscreen!
• Bring your own wagon if permitted to carry those pumpkins in.
• Bring some picnic items because you might find the perfect picnic spot to enjoy the scenes.
• Grab a few extra small pumpkins (usually around a couple of dollars) to paint and enjoy all October!

18540 E. Telegraph Road
Santa Paula, CA 93060

DATES: Sept. 28 – October 31 :::  9am to 6pm

ADMISSION: $10

Come enjoy the corn maze on the 30+ acre farm. It will be filled with 15 acres of pumpkin picking, pick your own fields (strawberries and veggies), hay pyramid, wagon rides, animal center, petting zoo, barrel train ride, corn fields, and more. Movies nights on select dates.

• Tractor -Drawn Wagon Ride
• 30 acres of Pumpkin Patch
• Entry to pick your own fields
• Hay Pyramids
• Animal Center
• Wheelbarrows (personal wagons & strollers encouraged.)
• Photo Opportunities
• 360-degree view of the Valley
• Corn Field Maze

Purchase tickets and find more info on their website.

3277 E Ojai Ave
Ojai, CA 93023

DATES: October 5 – October 31 (7 Days a Week) :::   10am-7pm

ADMISSION: FREE Admission

Come spend a day in the fresh Ojai country air! We offer a great selection of pumpkins from tiny to extra-large “Big Mac” pumpkins, a wide variety of squash, gourds, Indian Corn, Kid’s Hay Maze and seasonal farm-fresh produce.

Daytime hay wagon rides on Saturdays & Sundays

​No Hayrides on Halloween

Daytime Hay Wagon Rides
Saturdays & Sundays 12-5pm
$5 – per person
No Hayrides on Halloween.

Find more info on their website.

30116 Bouquet Canyon Rd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91290

DATES: Sept. 28 – October 31
OPEN TUESDAY-SUNDAY 9AM-6PM
CLOSED MONDAYS

ADMISSION: FREE Admission and FREE Parking

HARVEST FESTIVAL-Activities/Food/Music-weekends from 9AM-6PM WEEKDAYS OPEN TUESDAY-FRIDAY 9AM-6PM -ACTIVITIES 2PM-6PM

ATTRACTIONS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE INCLUDE: HORSE RIDES, PONY RIDES, FARM ANIMAL VISITS, ARCHERY, AXE THROWING, STRAW BALE MAZE, WAGON RIDES, FARM TRAIN, CRAFTS, PUMPKIN DECORATING.

PONY RIDES, FARM TRAIN, WAGON RIDES, ARCHERY, AXE THROWING AND CRAFTS (INCLUDING PUMPKIN DECORATING) ARE AVAILABLE WEEKDAYS FROM 2PM-6PM

Find more info on their website.

3947 W Kimber Dr.
Newbury Park, CA

DATES: October 13 – October 31
Monday – Friday ::: 2pm – 7pm
Saturdays :::  10am – 7pm
Sundays :::  12pm – 9pm
October 31 ::: 9am – 4pm

Come enjoy the pumpkin patch throughout the week.

Find more info on their website.

5100 Olivas Park Dr.
Ventura, CA

DATES: October  1 -31 ::: 9am – 6pm

ADMISSION: $1.00

Come enjoy a tractor ride and a hay maze, and of course the best pumpkins in town! All for just $1.00 entry fee. We are pet friendly for friendly pets! Come get the first pick!

Tractor Ride is $2
HayMaze is $2

Find more info on their website.

DATES: Sept. 28 – October 31 ::: 10am to 9pm. (Closing 6pm Halloween Day)

ADMISSION: FREE Admission

Stroll under the Big Tent while picking that Perfect Pumpkin-from Mini to Giant- we have it all!

• Kids Activities and Family Photo Opportunities!
• Pumpkins – from Mini to Giant!
• Plenty of Covered Outdoor Space

Find more info on their website.

DATES:  October 1 – 31
Days and Times:

Monday – Thursday 3pm – 9pm
Friday 3pm – 10pm
Saturday 11am – 10pm
Sunday 11am – 9pm
Closing October 31st at 7pm

ADMISSION: FREE Admission but attractions use a ticket system. Free Parking.

Enjoy mechanical rides, blow up slides, obstacle courses, bounce houses, and a petting zoo too! We have a HUGE supply of fresh pumpkins in all shapes and sizes, many varieties of squash and gourds too! If you’re looking for fun fall decorations, we have it all! Scarecrows, cornstalks, Indian corn, and straw bales for you!

Find more info on their website.

3370 Sunset Valley Road
Moorpark, CA 93021

DATES: Sept. 28 – October 31 ::: Festival Hours: 9am – 6pm

ADMISSION: $14.00 – At Gate ONLY Monday – Friday
On-line tickets required on weekends.

Included with Admission:

• Tractor-drawn Wagon Rides
• Corn Maze
• Farmer Craig’s Chicken Show
• Gigantic Pumpkin Patch
• Entry to Pick Your Own Fields (pickings separate)
• Photo Opportunities
• Pumpkin House
• Corn Stalk Labyrinth (on Oct. 10)
• Giant Tractor Display
• Pumpkin Displays
• Giant Spiders
• Harvest Basket
• Misting Tunnel
• Hay Climbing Pyramids
• Animal Center
• Play Equipment
• Cotton Harvester & Combine Slides
• Fun Hill with Tunnels and Wooden Firetruck
• Wooden Train
• Wooden School Bus

Purchase tickets and find more info on their website.

1 Irvine Park Rd
Orange, CA 92869

DATES: September 14 – October 31
Weekdays 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Weekends 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

ADMISSION: FREE Admission. Tickets required for activities.

Irvine Park Railroad’s Pumpkin Patch in Orange County is fun for the entire family. Come out and enjoy the many activities for kids of all ages. The Pumpkin Patch is located just behind the train station and admission is FREE. Please note that a gate entrance fee will be charged by the County of Orange for each vehicle that enters Irvine Regional Park.

Find more info on their website.

10100 Jefferson Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232

DATES: October 5 – October 31  :::   9am – 9pm

ADMISSION: Admissions range from $8 – $20

Mr. Bones offers a huge selection of pumpkins, gourds, and squash from farms in Northern California and Oregon, several of which are organic.

Find more info on their website.

3443 S. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90034

DATES: Sept. 30 – October 31  :::  Varies Times

Are you seeking an ideal, long-stemmed, and delightfully plump pumpkin? Your search ends at Shawn’s Pumpkin Patch, conveniently nesteled in the urban landscape! Immerse yourself in the harvest festival charm as you explore our patch adorned with an abundance of straw bales, pumpkins, and gourds.

And that’s not all – for the young and restless, we provide bounce houses, pony rides, a chance to engage with adorable creatures in our petting zoo, a train ride, a mini straw maze, giant inflatable slides, games, kiddie rides, face painting, and numerous adorable photo-op spots.

Find more info on their website.

5380 3/4 University Dr.
Irvine, CA 92612

DATES: Sept. 24 – Oct. 31 ::: 9am – 6pm

Have you ever picked your own pumpkin right out of the pumpkin patch? Tanaka Farms is one of the only farms in Orange County with a REAL pumpkin patch! Includes Entry, unlimited Wagon Rides, Barnyard Educational Exhibit, Corn Maze, and the U-Pick Pumpkin Fields. DOES NOT INCLUDE A PUMPKIN.

Find more info on their website.

4725 Woodman Ave.,
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

DATES: October 2 – Nov 3
Sunday – Thursday –  10am – 8pm
Friday – Saturday – 10am – 9pm

ADMISSION: FREE Admission and Parking

Find more info on their website.

PLEASE CHECK WEBSITES CAREFULLY FOR AVAILABLE DATES, TIMES AND ADMISSION. BUSINESSES CAN CHANGE THINGS REGULARLY.  SOME REQUIRE A CERTAIN GROUP SIZE AND RESERVATIONS.

DATES: September 20 – November 3 :::  9am-6pm

ADMISSION:
Monday – Thursday: $10
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: $12
Children 4 and under free

Includes entrance to pumpkin patch, photo opportunities, shaded seating area, and marigold field

What is the Halloween season if you didn’t get a great photo (or several) with some pumpkins? We know that photos in a pumpkin patch are a hallmark of the Halloween season, for families, couples, and friends, so we’ve come prepared with giant pumpkins, perfect for the social media photo. Visit us on the weekends and where games and food will make it a memory to last a lifetime. We love when your family visits our family farm – it’s like our family is continuously growing larger, and we couldn’t be happier about it!

Find more info on their website.

DATES: Various dates in October.

Enjoy a park-wide pumpkin patch, seasonal entertainment, special activities, themed food & beverages, and more!

Find more info on their website.

DATES: September 27 – October 31

All locations have FREE Parking & Admission. Let the adventure begin at one of our Pumpkin Station locations. Pumpkins, kiddie rides, giant slides, inflatable play centers, petting zoos, game zones.

Find more info on their website.