Hey San Diego, it's pumpkin picking time! Here's your list of pumpkin patches open in San Diego County for 2025. Pick out the perfect pumpkin, pose for some awesome photos with the fam, and enjoy a day of fall family fun. 

Family Christmas Tree Farm
Photo credit: Family Christmas Tree Farm

Family Christmas Tree Farm Pumpkin Patch.

Pumpkins, tractor rides, hay maze and more. Sept. 26-Oct. 31. Open daily, 10 am–8 pm. $6. 300 Pepper Dr., El Cajon. www.familychristmastreefarm.com

 

Pumpkin station
Photo credit: Pumpkin Station

FREE Pumpkin Station.

Giant slides, rides, petting zoo, pumpkins and more. Attractions require a separate ticket. Daily, Sept. 26-Oct. 31. Hours vary by location. Mission Valley, 1686 Camino Del Rio N.; Del Mar, 15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd.; Plaza Bonita, 3030 Plaza Bonita Rd., Rancho Bernardo Farm, 13421 Highland Valley Rd. & Bonita Pumpkin Farm, 5354 Sweetwater Rd. www.pumpkinstation.com 

 

Oma’s Pumpkin Patch.

Hay maze, petting zoo, hayride and more. Sept. 27-Nov. 1. Tues.–Fri., 10 am–7 pm; Sat., 9 am –7 pm. Closed Sun. & Mon. 14950 El Monte Rd., Lakeside. www.omasfamilyfarm.com 

 

FREE Pumpkin Patch at Bates Nut Farm.

Tractor hay rides, straw maze, pumpkins and more. Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Weekdays, 9 am–5:30 pm; Weekends, 8:30 am–6 pm. Weekend parking: $10. 15954 Woods Valley Rd., Valley Center. www.batesnutfarm.biz 

 

FREE Pumpkin Farm at California Farm Life. 

Opens Sept. 19. Mon.–Fri., 2–6 pm; Sat. & Sun. 10 am–6 pm. 18409 Rangeland Rd., Ramona. www.californiafarmlife.com  

 

Carlsbad pumpkin patch 1225 for web
Photo courtesy of Carlsbad Pumpkin Patch

Carlsbad Pumpkin Patch.

Pumpkins, corn maze, tractor ride and more. Opens Sept. 19. Sun.–Thurs., 9 am–6 pm; Fri. & Sat., 9 am–10 pm. Through Oct. 31. $15; 3 & under free. 1050 Cannon Rd. www.carlsbadstrawberrycompany.com 

 

Julian Farm & Orchard Pumpkin Patch.

Hay bale maze, yard games and more. $5. Weekends, 10 am–4 pm. 4381 Julian Hwy., Julian. www.julianfarmandorchard.com 

 

FREE Pumpkin Patch at Summers Past Farms.

Pumpkin patch, corn maze, hay fort and more. Thurs.-Sun., Oct. 1-31. 15602 Olde Hwy. 80, Flinn Springs. www.summerspastfarms.com 

 

Peltzer Pumpkin Farm.

Pumpkins, petting farm and more. Sept. 21-Oct. 31. Mon.–Fri., 10 am–8 pm; Sat. & Sun., 9 am–8 pm. $2–$4. 39925 Calle Contento, Temecula. www.peltzerfarms.com 

 

FREE Fallbrook Pumpkin Patch.

Wed.–Fri., 4–8 pm; Sat., 10 am–8 pm; Sun., 12–8 pm (closed Mon. & Tues.). Sept. 26-Nov. 2. 1924 E. Mission Rd., Fallbrook. www.fallbrookpumpkinpatch.com 

 

FREE Mountain Valley Ranch Pumpkin Patch.

Corn maze, petting zoo, corn cannon and more. Open daily, Sept. 27-Oct. 31, 9 am–6 pm. 842 Hwy. 78, Ramona. www.mountainvalleyranch.com 

 

Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch.

Pumpkins and more. Oct.3-Nov. 2. 3901 Clairemont Dr. www.mrjackolanternspumpkins.com 

 

Looking for more Halloween fun? Find crafts, recipes, games and much more in our Halloween Round-Up.


Updated: September 2025


 

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