This page provides a detailed list of Southern California's pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hay rides and other Halloween farm stuff!!   Click here to see the listings of pumpkin patches, corn mazes and farms in Southern California or just scroll down the page! Some are farms, where you take a hay ride out into the field, others are elaborate farm stands with mountains of pumpkins and other activities and some are simple roadside stands.  All should have loads of pumpkins to choose from.  To really make it fun for  your kids, look for those that have the extra activities, like a corn maze, spook house, or hayride.  There is usually a small fee for the mazes (of course, the  more elaborate mazes tend to charge more. Hayrides are often free. ALWAYS call before you go to confirm all information, they don't always report changes to me!

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On our Pick-your-own website, we also have pages with our own simple instructions on canning, freezing and drying  many other fruits and vegetables, such as  how to make jam, apple butter, applesauce, spaghetti sauce, salsa, pickles, ketchup or freezing corn  (these links open new pages, just close them to return here).   Be sure to come back at Christmas if you are looking for a cut-your-own Christmas tree farm!   Look at the bottom of the page for links to resources on home canning, picking tips, recipes, etc..

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Southern California's Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, Hay Rides and More, by County

Los Angeles County

• Bob and Joanne Cottone and Sons - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  Del Amo Fashion Center Mall, 21573 Madrona Avenue, Torrance, CA. Phone: (310)375-6373. Alternate Phone: (310)429-8983. Email: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Print this coupon and receive $1.00 off a pumpkin $10.00 or more!! (UPDATED: October 10, 2013, from their website) (UPDATED: September 26, 2011, from their website)
  A visitor writes on October 05, 2009: "They also have horse rides during Pumpkin season. They have goats to pet and feed."
• Brian Ranch Airport U*Pick Orchard - pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, U-pick and already picked, restrooms, picnic area
  34810 Largo Vista Rd, Llano, CA 93544. Phone: 661-261-3216. Email: Click here for our map. or Click here for a map and directions.. Payment: Cash, only. (UPDATED: August 23, 2013)
• Calabasas Pumpkin Festival - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field,
  Juan Bautista De Anza Park, Calabasas, CA 91302. Phone: 818-222-5650 . Email: click here. Crops are usually available in October. Payment: Cash, only. Rides, games, live bands, delicious food, arts and crafts and other fall family fun. (UPDATED: October 09, 2013, from their website) (UPDATED: October 02, 2008)
• The Cherry House - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Honey from hives on the farm, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, school tours
  10600 Leona Ave, Leona Valley, CA 93551. Phone: 661-622-4480. Email: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Located off highway 14, near Palmdale, CA. Click here for a map and directions. Farmers Stand is open on Sundays. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: October 12, 2011)
• Faulkner Farm Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch, hayrides, pony rides, mini train
  14292 W. Telegraph Road, Santa Paula, CA 93060. Phone: 866-321-9995. Open: October weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) from 10 am to 5:00pm, Cost: Varies according to activities. Takes major credit cards, but bring cash for food and face painting. Email: Forneris Farms - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, train rides, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, Bounce house or pillow, Honey from hives on the farm, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, school tours
  15200 Rinaldi Street, Mission Hills, CA 91345. Phone: 818-730-7709. Alternate Phone: 818-730-7761. Email: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Pumpkin updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Located 20 minutes North of Los Angeles off the 405 freeway. Exit Rinaldi Street (either North or South). 1/4 miles East of Sepulveda Blvd on Rinaldi Street. Click here for a map and directions. FarmTastic Family Fun! Fall Harvest Festival October 1 - October 31, 2011. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. Live Entertainment and Refreshment Stand on Weekends only, during the Fall Harvest Festival. See website for Entertainment listing and other events. Visit our outdoor Farm Market featuring fresh picked vine ripened produce on a daily basis...taste the difference! Payment: Cash, only. Pumpkin Patch - Truly, THE most beautiful in Los Angeles County! Gorgeous varieties grown and harvested by us. Look at those stems!
  Corn Maze Adventure - Get lost in our MAiZE! Tractor-pulled Train Ride - Take a narrated ride around the Farm. Farm Frolic Area for Kids - Mini maze, Giant Hay Pyramid, the Great Pumpkin jumper. Pony Rides and Petting Zoo (weekends). Guess the Pumpkin Weight Contest - win “Big Max” and $100. Refreshment Stand - (weekends only). Live Entertainment - (weekends) See Events Page for details. Farm Market - Fall Decorations & Farm grown Produce (daily. (UPDATED: October 09, 2013, from their website)  (UPDATED: September 27, 2011)  (UPDATED: September 11, 2012)
• Cal Poly Pomona Pumpkin Festival - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, farm market, gift shop, restrooms
  Farm Store, 4102 South University Drive, Pomona, CA 91768. Phone: 909-869-2215. Alternate Phone: 909-869-4906. Email: Click here for updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment:. Food and Activities. Join us for the Annual Pumpkin Festival where you can choose from thousands of pumpkins right out of the patch. Eat and play games at the College of Agriculture student club booths or head over to our popular Insect Fair featuring nearly 500,000 live and preserved insects (runs from 9am-5pm). We also have a corn maze, petting zoo, horse rides, entertainment, and lots of activities for kids! If you like pancakes, we've got them. Join us for our pancake breakfast Saturday morning only from 8am-11am. Bring your appetite! 2013 Prices: Admission and Parking: FREE; Pumpkins from the patch: $5 each; Insect Fair in the Bronco Student Center (9am-5pm): $6 adults; $4 students and children 3-12 years; 2 and under are free! Pancake Breakfast (Saturday morning only 8am-11am): $5 adults, $4 twelve and under. Prices for individual activities such as the corn maze, horse rides and the petting zoo vary. Prices are subject to change. *All proceeds support College of Agriculture student clubs and activities, as well as farm operations. The Pumpkin Festival is located at the Farm Store. (UPDATED: October 09, 2013, from their website)  (UPDATED: September 03, 2009)
  Tips from past year's visitors:  Pick your own pumpkins from their HUGE pumpkin patch. Bring a wagon if you have one because carrying the pumpkins from the patch to your car can be heavy! Students from the College of Agriculture plant and care for the crop until it’s ready for harvest in October. Most pumpkins are priced at $5 each (these are 2012 prices - they may have changed), and visitors often bring gloves, shears and perhaps a wagon for their chance to pick a great pumpkin. Pumpkins range from softball to basketball size (some even larger). Pumpkin Festival admission and parking is free.  The popular Insect Fair, featuring educational displays and demonstrations, will run Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 4pm.  It is located in the Bronco Student Center.  Insect Fair admission in 2012 was $4 for adults, $3 for children under 12, and children 2 and under are free
• Huntington Beach - Trick or Treating on Main Street, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo. Bouncy houses,
  200 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA. Phone: (714) 960-8895. Open: October 31, from  5 pm to 9 pm. Trick or Treat on Main Street, Downtown HB. Halloween Fest on Main Street. Cost: Free. Kids can Trick or Treat with local merchants in downtown HB and enjoy free activities such as Pony Rides and Petting Zoo. Halloween on Main -Thousands come to Downtown Huntington Beach for kids entertainment, coloring booths, petting zoo, pony rides, bounce houses, trick or treat downtown and too much fun to mention in one paragraph.  Cost Free, candy may run out some come early! Location: 200 Main St. parking, Huntington Beach, CA. Kids can wear costumes for costume contest, and a separate Howloween contest for dogs takes place. Call: (714) 536-8300.  (UPDATED: October 10, 2013, from their website)
• JL Farms Pumkin Patch - melons, pumpkin patch-pick in the field
  7651 E Avenue U, Littlerock, CA 93543. Email: jimlow@jlfarms.com. Crops are usually available in October. Open: Saturday 9am to 5pm Sunday 9am to 4pm Payment: Cash, only. cherries in the spring.
• Kenny O Design - flowers, pumpkins, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, prepicked produce, gift shop
  7353 Clybourn av, sun valley, CA 91352. Phone: 818-759-7159. Fax: 818-759-7166. Email : click here. Crops are usually available in October. Open: Tuesday thru Sunday 9 am to 5 pm Friday open till 7 pm Sunday hours are 10 am to 4 pm call for extended holiday hours October thru December pumpkin patch is open October 6 thru October 31 flower shop and nursery are open year round. cut flowers and arrangements available year round Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, AmEx. tropical plants, bedding plants, banana trees, hanging baskets, indoor and outdoor plants.
• Kidspace Children’s Museum Annual Pumpkin Festival - pumpkins, bouncers, pony rides, a petting zoo, games, food,
  Brookside Park, 480 North Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103. Phone: (626) 449-9144. Fax: (626) 449-9985. Email: info@kidspacemuseum.org. Open: October 5-6, 2013 from 9:30 am to 5 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Festival admission is free and the community is invited to attend. Live musical performances, select crafts, promotions at the Radio Disney tent and photo opportunities at the pumpkin patch are all complimentary. Tickets are available for purchase to enjoy bouncers, pony rides, a petting zoo, games, food, and many other attractions. Children can play carnival games, make fall crafts, have their faces painted, and select their pumpkins from a charming pumpkin patch. Enjoy free live musical performances from Egg, Ellen and Matt, Earthworm Ensemble, Ballet Folklorico Nuhuatzen, the Hollow Trees, the Radio Disney AM 1110 Road Crew and more. Parents will love the great prices at the used costume and book sale.  Great assortment of food vendors including In-N-Out, Robin’s BBQ, Teri & Yaki, Shakey’s Pizza and El Portal. New this year is the Ultimate Colossal Obstacle Course for kids ages seven and up and of course, Gymnastikids will be back with a course for the younger kids. With so much to do, see and sample, families can spend the whole day celebrating fall.
• Lombardi Ranch - pumpkins, pumpkin train ride, petting zoo and pony rides
  29527 Bouquet Canyon Road, Saugus, CA. Phone: 661-296-8697. Email: Location & Contact Information. Open: Monday through Saturday 9:00am to 6:00pm, Sundays and holidays 9:00am to 5:00pm;  Our months of operation are from approximately mid-August to mid-November. Activities from September 25 through Halloween. Bands perform most weekends, youth groups build Halloween tableaus for Scarecrow Alley, and visitors grab wagons to haul pumpkins. (UPDATED: October 05, 2013, by a visitor)
  A visitor writes on October 08, 2011: "Sweet couple that own the place. Very friendly environment. I take my kids there aver year to pick out their pumpkins for carving and grab a few extra goodies."
  A visitor writes on October 12, 2009: "Its in Santa Clarita. Its the best"
  A visitor writes on October 05, 2009: "We love this farm...we go every year to get our pumpkins. I even have my boyfriend going with us - he is more excited than our daughter most of the time. Enormous amounts of pumpkins to choose from...and we always get the Indian corn and some fruit/veggies on the way out."
• Lopez Ranch Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, child-sized haybale maze, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, events at your location (call for info)
  800 N La Brea Avenue Corner of Waring and La Brea, Los Angeles, CA 90038. Phone: 323-804-5618. Email: lopezranchla@gmail.com. Open: October 1 pm to 31st - open 7 days 10am to 9pm. Directions: On La Brea Avenue between Santa Monica and Melrose - across from Pinks Hot Dogs. Click here for a map and directions. Activities on Saturdays and Sundays. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, AmEx. Weekends: Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Pumpkin Decorating, Mask Making, Face Painting, Pumpkin Slide mini straw maze and Chango. Pumpkins, straw bales, gourds, Fall decor and much more! Where the stars shop- you just might see your favorite celebrity! $1 to $500-all sizes, types, colors and so much more -- it is a great stop to purchase all your fall decorations. We have moved just a few minutes from original location!! It's bigger and better than ever... we are on the Sunset Strip. We added activities and face painting on the weekends!!! We are owned by a native Angeleno. (UPDATED: October 13, 2013)  (UPDATED: October 04, 2012) (UPDATED: October 06, 2011)
• Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, farm market, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
  702 N Doheny, West Hollywood, CA 90069. Phone: 310-276-9827. Email: info@mrbonespumpkinpatch.com. Open: 2013 Season October 4 – 31st, Monday – Thursday 9am-7pm; Friday – Sunday 9am-8pm; October 31st 9am-3pm; Activities have separate hours. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. October 3 pm to October 31, 2009. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, AmEx. (UPDATED: October 10, 2013, from their website) (UPDATED: September 11, 2009)
• Nancy's Ranch - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, restrooms
  25039 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. Phone: 661 255-6943. Fax: 661 255 6943. Email: NancysRanch@aol.com. Open: first Saturday in October thru Halloween, from 10 am to 7 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates.   Directions: 1/4 mile East of Interstate 5 on Magic Mountain Pkwy. Click here for a map and directions. Christmas Tree Season: Open Friday after Thanksgiving thru Christmas Eve. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for a coupon. (UPDATED: October 10, 2013, from their website) (UPDATED: October 23, 2009)
• PA's Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch, rides, 2 bouncers, pony rides, petting zoo
  6701 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90803. Phone: (562) 596-7741. Email: Download a map by clicking here. Open: Through Halloween; September 28 to to October 17, 2013 on Monday - Friday from 11:00am to 9:00pm; Saturday - Sunday from 10:00am to 9:00pm; October 18-30, 2013 on Monday - Sunday from 10:00am to 9:00pm and October 31, 2013 from 10:00am to 6:00pm. Rides for little kids and a petting zoo. There is a little train ride, a carousel and a tank of water that has one-person boat rides for little kids. It is kind of like bumper cars in a pool of water. And of course, loads of pumpkins. Come join a parade of people gathering for activities, games, rides, pumpkins and all around fun in our country fair atmosphere. We offer a large variety of pumpkins to choose from, as well as haystacks, corn stalks and gourds. We also have a snack bar, pony ride, a petting zoo and a variety of games and rides. A fun place for the whole family, and a great getaway for school groups, scout groups, birthday parties and special events! (UPDATED: October 10, 2013, from their website) (UPDATED: October 2, 2008)
• Pasadena Pumpkin Patch - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Bounce house, porta-potties, Bouncy castle, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals
  900 North Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104. Phone: 626-622-4893. Email: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: We are located at the CVS parking lot On the corner of Mountain Street and North Lake Avenue North of the 210 Freeway. Click here for a map and directions. Pasadena Pumpkin Patch October 1st to October 31st. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. Celebrate Halloween in Pasadena with a visit to our family-friendly Halloween Pumpkin Patch filled with Activities for all ages! Wander through the pumpkin patch to pick your perfect pumpkin! Explore the petting zoo, where kids and adults are welcome to meet and feed goats, rabbits, pigs, ponies, sheep, chickens, donkeys and more! Slide down our Spectacular Super Slides! Laugh and bounce in our Fun Giant Bounce Houses! Bring your camera for pony ride photos! Book your child’s Birthday Party and Special Events!. (UPDATED: October 10, 2013, from their website) (ADDED: October 19, 2011)
• Pierce College Halloween Harvest Festival/Rob & Cathy's Christmas Trees - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, train rides, corn maze, haunted corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, , prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
  20800 Victory Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. Phone: 818 999-6300. Fax: 818 700-9720. Email: click here. "Spookley" the square pumpkin and his friend Jack the scarecrow at the all new Holiday Hill Farms stage show inside our very own pick your own pumpkin patch. This themed activity offers a chance to see Spookley the Square Pumpkin LIVE in his very own stage show and actually harvesting your very own pumpkin.Christmas Trees: Day after Thanksgiving through December 24, Sunday through Saturday 10am to 10pm. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Nordman Christmas Trees also available. We offer delivery of your Christmas Tree. We offer custom flocking of your Christmas Tree.  (UPDATED: October 10, 2013, from their website)
• Pumpkin Paridise - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, gift shop, farm animals
  6562 Tujunga Avenue, North Hollywood , CA 91606. Phone: 323-804-6877. Email: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Fun for the whole family. We have many kinds of birds chickens and rabbits.We also carry cornstalks,pinecones Grapevine wreathes and other decor so come take look and bring the whole family. (ADDED: October 04, 2012)
• Santa Monica Farmers' Market - One-day pumpkin sale
  Wednesday Farmers Market, 2nd St at Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401-3126. Phone: 310-458-8712.  The state's largest farmers' market opens its "All-You-Can-Carry Pumpkin Patch" is held on Wednesday October 31st ONLY - it takes place at the Wednesday Farmers Market, from 8:30 am - 11:30 am (or until the pumpkins are gone.)
• Shawn's Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Bounce house, restrooms, face painting, Inflatables/bounce house, petting zoo, school tours
  2300 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90404. Phone: 310-315-0900. Alternate Phone: 323-325-6314. Email: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, AmEx. We have a petting zoo, a bounce house, colored sand art, face painting (certain hours only) electrical animal rides, small ball house, play area and a large variety of pumpkins, gourds, squashes, bales of straw, corn stocks, etc. We also carry carving tools and carving kits. To call before opening date (Wednesday, October 9, 2013), please dial 323-325-6314. After the opening date,  please dial 310-315-0900.  (UPDATED: October 01, 2013)(UPDATED: September 14, 2012) (UPDATED: October 01, 2013)
• Shawn's Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, train rides, child-sized haybale maze, Bounce house, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, face painting, Inflatables/bounce house, pony rides, petting zoo, birthday parties, school tours
  12403 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230. Phone: 310-341-4181. Alternate Phone: 323-325-6314. Email: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. (UPDATED: September 15, 2013) (UPDATED: October 01, 2013)
• Stu Miller's Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins, rides, bouncy castles, petting zoo, Christmas trees,
  They have many locations. Click here for their table of locations and more information.
• Tapia Bros. Farm - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, train rides, corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, Bounce house, farm market, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  5251 Hayvenhurst Ave, Encino, CA 91436. Phone: 818-905-6155. Open: 9 am to 6 pm daily. Directions Click here for a map and directions. Farm Stand featuring "world famous" sweet corn and vine ripened tomatoes open almost year-round; Open for Christmas trees from the 1st of December to Christmas eve; We are also home to "Tomatomania" in March. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. We also offer a spook-house, mini cave, kid's jail, and a wide variety of fall decorations such as leaves, gourds, Indian corn, corn stalks, and hay bales.  (UPDATED: October 10, 2013, from their website) (UPDATED: September 11, 2011)
  A visitor writes on October 27, 2010: "I went to school with the Tapia Bros. and will support them alllllll the way. Great prices, family works hard! During pumpkin patch weekends, sell roasted corn and have a picnic area.. Popular farm stand in the middle of the city during the rest of the year; known for their tomatoes and corn"
• West Coast Bad Boyz and Youth Authority League Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, petting zoo, birthday parties, school tours
  17475 Gale Avenue, City Of Industry, CA 91748. Phone: (818) 590-3813. Email: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. There will be monster truck rides, live entertainment, carnival rides, kiddie rides, horizontal inflatable rides, vertical inflatable rides, and quad racing!!!!! Fun for all ages!!!!. (ADDED: September 14, 2010)
• Whittiers Pumpkin Patch and Christmas Trees - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, straw or hay bale maze, restrooms, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony rides, petting zoo, school tours
  11760 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, CA 90601. Phone: (562) 822-9259. Email: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Pumpkin Patches opens October 1 through October 31 Christmas trees from Thanksgiving until Christmas eve. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: May 28, 2010)
• Do you know of any other pumpkin patches that are within an hour or so of Los Angeles?  If you do, tell me about them using the Feedback form!  Thanks!!!!!  
  

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• Apple Hill Growers Association - An association of apple growers, not a PYO. (pick your own) Various activities - 55 ranches involved, some apple ranches, 4 wineries, 1 micro-brewing operation. Fruit, baked goods, wine, Christmas trees.  P.O. Box 494, Camino, CA.  Phone: 530-644-7692
• California Food and Agricultural Festivals and Tours
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