The season of spooky celebrations is here! While there is no dearth of spine-tingling events such as haunted house tours and creepy costume parties to take part in, the other side of Halloween celebrations is filled with light-hearted activities such as pumpkin picking, making jack-o’-lanterns, trick-or-treating, apple bobbing, etc. Although picking pumpkins and carving them into jack-o’-lanterns is one of the most common Halloween traditions, pumpkin picking can be enjoyed throughout the fall. So, get ready with those fall boots and head to these pumpkin patches in Los Angeles for a great pumpkin picking experience.
Tanaka Farms
Pumpkin picking at this 30-acre working farm near LA began on September 17 and will continue through Halloween. Tanaka Farms is located in the heart of Irvine and is best known for the Hello Kitty-themed pumpkin patch it arranged a couple of years ago. Besides an authentic U-Pick experience, you can enjoy wagon rides, educational exhibits, interactive games, ATV rides, petting zoo tours, etc. One can opt for the drive-through option on weekends and navigate the farm on their own via a tractor. If you are planning to visit on the weekend, make sure you make your parking reservation in advance.
Timings: 9 am to 6 pm
Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch
Located in Culver City, Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch is one of the most popular pumpkin patches in Los Angeles, especially with people from the Westside. It is also visited by many celebrities and thus, celebrity encounters are not so uncommon at Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch. A vast diversity of attractions are on offer to visitors and these include a beautifully decorated pumpkin village, a petting zoo, pony rides, bounce houses, a straw maze, a super slide, food stalls, and much more. You can reach out to the on-site master carver (available on select days) and get a custom pumpkin designed for you.
Timings: 9 am to 9 pm
Underwood Family Farms
Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark is celebrating its 25th Annual Harvest Festival this October with five themed weekends of live entertainment and fun. The upcoming (and the last) weekend celebration takes the theme of All About Pumpkins. After you get your hands on your squash in their pick-your-own pumpkin patch, go indulge yourself in a variety of fun-filled activities. Enjoy live music, animal shows, wagon rides, corn mazes, and harvester slides. Make the most of the wonderful photo ops and gorge on special carnival fare!
Timings: 9 am to 6 pm
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Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch
This is one of the few pumpkin patches in Los Angeles where admission and parking are free. Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch has multiple locations – three in Southern California (in West LA, Torrance, and at the Original Farmers Market), one in San Diego, and one in Florida. Admission and parking are free across all their locations and Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns also accepts online orders. They offer packages and tickets for pumpkin picking and other fun activities. For visitors on site, there is live entertainment, themed weekend celebrations, and bands as well as many thrilling rides and engaging games.
Timings: West LA and Torrence – 11 am to 8 pm from Monday to Thursday, 10 am to 9 pm on Friday & Saturday, and 10 am to 8 pm on Sunday
Farmers Market – 11 am to 6 pm
Pumpkins in the Pines
Head to SkyPark at Santa’s Village this Halloween 2022 to take part in fall festivities that range from special entertainment like puppet and magic shows to seasonal activities including pumpkin picking and trick-or-treating. Halloween-themed activities are held only on Saturdays and Sundays, during which the entire outdoor area turns into opportunities galore to have fun. Go pick pumpkins in the park-wide pumpkin patch in the daylight and once the night sets in, gather to witness the incredible puppet shows, light and magic shows. Enjoy themed food and beverages all the while. During your time here, you can also explore SkyPark trails and enjoy various activities such as hiking and rock climbing among others.
Timings: 10 am to 9 pm on Saturdays and 10 am to 6 pm on Sundays
Additionally, Tapia Brothers Farm, Pa’s Pumpkin Patch, Forneris Farms, Shawn’s Pumpkin Patch, Mr. Jones Farm, Frosty’s Forest Pumpkin Patch, and Live Oak Canyon Pumpkin Farm are the other popular pumpkin patches in Los Angeles. If you are thinking about a last-minute trip to LA ahead of Halloween 2022, take advantage of Indian Eagle last-minute deals and book flights at affordable prices.
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