Pumpkin Station: Mission Valley
One of five Pumpkin Stations in the Southern California Area, the Mission Valley Pumpkin Station is located next to the Westfield Shopping Mall. This patch boasts rows and rows of prime pumpkins that have already been gathered from the field, but they also have a variety of activities for the kids. Here they have a petting zoo, inflatable slides, a jump house and a ferris wheel.
1640 1/2 Camino Del Rio
San Diego, Ca
Online: pumpkinstation.com
Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., Fri.-Sun. 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Suzie's Farm
Suzie's Farm is unique because it specializes in organic produce including pumpkins. At the heart of the Suzie's Farm pumpkin harvest experience is that kids get to pull their pumpkins right from the vine in the field where they are grown during their Pumpkin Palooza.
2570 Sunset Ave
San Diego CA 92154
Online: suziesfarm.com
Hours: Open Saturdays and Sundays, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Pumpkin Station: Bonita
The pumpkin farm at Bonita offers many pumpkins, an 8 foot tall corn maze, tractor hay-wagon rides and a petting zoo with some real friendly goats. Some pumpkins are left growing on the vine so let your kids try and pick one from the patch themselves. They also offer pre-picked pumpkins.
5354 Sweetwater Rd.
Bonita, Ca
Online: pumpkinstation.com
Hours: Oct. 1-9, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Oct. 10-31, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Pumpkin Station: National City
Located at Plaza Bonita in National City, this pumpkin spot includes a mini slide, dino jump, swing ride, care ride, train jumpee, skyfighter ride and play center. There’s a picnic area for families and lots of farm animals running around for your little ones to pet!
3030 Plaza Bonita Rd.
National City, Ca
Online: pumpkinstation.com
Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., Fri.-Sun. 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Pumpkin Station: Del Mar
The Del Mar Pumpkin Station is a favorite spot for San Diegans because of its location and what they offer. Aside from an aggregation of pumpkins, you’ll find two giant slides, jumpers, a train, carousel, swing ride, sky fighter ride, a petting zoo and much more. This location also offers the opportunity to host a party in the pumpkin patch — perfect for fall birthdays!
15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd.
Del Mar, Ca
Online: pumpkinstation.com
Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Fri.-Sun. 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Pumpkin Station: El Cajon
The El Cajon pumpkin station, like all the pumpkin stations in Southern California have a great amount of fun for the kids. Here you can ride a ferris wheel, go on a helicopter ride, a swing ride, a car ride, the El Paso train ride, go down a giant slide and have fun at the play center or game zone. Of course you can also find some prime pumpkins ripe for a carving.
415 Parkway Plaze
El Cajon, CA
Online: pumpkinstation.com
Hours: Oct 7-31, Mon.-Thurs. 1 p.m. - 9 p.m., Fri.-Sun. 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Bates Nut Farm
Hosting a variety of jack-o-lanterns, acres of pumpkins are the cornerstone of Bates Nut Farm. Located in Valley Center, Bates is known for its tractor hayrides, farm animals and petting zoo, country store, and of course, pumpkins. Each weekend in October features a different special event: scarecrow contest, doggie dress-up contest, arts and crafts fair, and Farm Education Days.
15954 Woods Valley Rd.
Valley Center, Ca
760-749-3333
Online: batesnutfarm.biz
Hours: Open Daily through Halloween 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Oma’s Pumpkin Patch
Oma’s Pumpkin Patch has been a San Diego staple and tradition for many years. The farm features pumpkins, hay rides, a hay bale maze, petting corral, a playground, and plenty of fun for the entire family. For just $10, each little one who visits Oma’s Farm receives a Jack Patch Pumpkin, a water bottle and participation in all farm activities. The patch has been open since September 27th.
14950 El Monte Rd.
Lakeside, Ca.
619-390-2929
Online: omaspumpkinpatch.com
Hours: Tues. – Sat. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (closed Sun. and Mon.)
Take your kids out to have some fun in the sun at one of these Pumpkin Farms in San Diego. Grab a few pumpkins and carve some memories this Halloween!