Riverside County, California Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, Hayrides and More

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Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other Halloween activities in Riverside County, California? Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in Riverside County, California, sorted by county. 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. Most 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 the info, they don't always report changes to me!

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Updates for April 2026

Get out to the corn mazes and pumpkin patches! Most close either at Halloween or a week later! The world's best pumpkin pie recipe is here, and the pie crust recipe is here! And we have home canning, preserving, drying and freezing directions. You can access many pumpkin and other recipes and other resources from the drop down menus at the top of the page or the site search. If you are looking for pick your own apples with pumpkins and often also fun activities, see this page.

After Halloween, find a Christmas tree at a local Christmas tree farm (and enjoy a bonfire, smore, hot chocolate and free hayrides, and often Santa visits! And next Spring, you'll want to take your children to a free Easter egg hunt - see our companion website to find a local Easter Egg hunt. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me! And Find a a local farm market here

Pumpkin Patch Listings, by county

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Riverside County

Big Horse Feed & Mercantile - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, corn maze, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, straw or hay bale maze, corn cannon, tractor-pulled hay rides, Bounce house or pillow, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony rides, farm animals, school tours
33320 Temecula Parkway, Temecula, CA 92592. Phone: (951) 389-4621. Email: bighorsemaze@gmail.com. Open: Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze is open week days and weekends starting October 8th thru October 31st; Festival and Pumpkin area is open only on weekends: 10 am to 4 pm; Corn Maze is open weekdays 1 pm to 5 pm, and weekends 10 am to 4 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Take I-15 to the Hwy79s/Temecula Parkway exit and proceed East approx. 4 miles. We're at the northeast corner of Highway 79s & Butterfield Stage Road. Click here for a map and directions. Weekdays 1 pm to 5 pm; Weekends 10 am to 4 pm. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Every week end is a special event at Big Horse with special guests and themed entertainment. So come and plan to spend a few hours in some old-fashioned fun down on the farm in Temecula. We're in south Temecula just past the Pechanga turnoff. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: September 8, 2025, JBS)
Peltzer Pines - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, train rides, pig races, gem mining, pony rides, petting zoo, school tours, birthday parties, wedding venue, restrooms, picnic area, face painting,
39925 Calle Contento, Temecula, CA 92591. Phone: (951) 695-1115. Email: carriepeltzer@cs.com. Open: MONday to Friday: 11 am to 8 pm and SATURDAY to SUNDAY: 9 am to 8 pm see their website for updates. Directions: From San Diego: Travel North on the 15 FWY. Exit Rancho California Road and turn right. Travel East 6 miles. Turn left on Calle Contento. Farm is 1/4 mile on the left. From Orange County: Travel South on the 15 FWY. Exit Rancho California Road and turn left. Travel East 6 miles. Turn left on Calle Contento. Farm is 1/4 mile on the left. Also For Private Events, Weddings & Parties. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. [
These are 2025 prices:
Pony Rides: $10 per person (70lb limit)
Peltzer Mining Co. Gem Panning: $6 per person
Tractor Garden: FREE
Peltzer Express Train Rides: $6 per person | children under 2 years old are free with paid adult
John Deere Carts: $5 per person (70lb limit)
Carnival Games: $3 per person per game
Pig Races: FREE | Fridays at 5 and 7pm + Saturdays and Sundays at 11, 1, 3, 5, 7pm
Peltzer Sweet Shack Shaved Ice & Cotton Candy: $5 per shaved ice and per cotton candy | Saturday + Sunday 9am-8pm
Kettle Corn: Prices Vary | Monday - Friday 4-8pm // Saturday + Sunday 9am-8pm
Pumpkin Painting: $25 per person | Tuesday + Thursday at 5:30pm // no walk ins
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A visitor writes on November 16, 2009: "School Tours, Railroad Ride ,Pig Races, Pony Rides, Petting Farm ,Birthday Party, Tractor Collection, Corn Maze, Old Fashion Train, "
Pick of the Patch Pumpkins - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, birthday parties, school tours
18614 Dexter Avenue, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. Phone: (408) 393-6303. Email: info@abctreefarms.net. Open: Hours vary by location, please Click here for current hours; Saturday from 10 am to 10 pm, Sunday from 10 am to 9 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. We offer a wide variety of inflatable amusements including, bounce houses, GIANT slides and obstacle courses for children ages 2-12 as well as different types of pumpkins, pumpkin accessories, retail stores, snacks, beverages and much much more. Come play, pick your perfect pumpkin or book a discounted interactive Pumpkin Patch Birthday Party or Tour for Schools, Non-Profits, Churches and Mommy and Me Groups. They have many locations; click here for the full list of locations. (UPDATED: October 4, 2015) [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: September 8, 2025, JBS)
Pick of the Patch Pumpkins - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, birthday parties, school tours
30450 Cupeno Lane, Temecula, CA 92592. Phone: (408) 393-6303. Email: info@abctreefarms.net. Open: Hours vary by location, please Click here for current hours; Saturday from 10 am to 10 pm, Sunday from 10 am to 9 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. We offer a wide variety of inflatable amusements including, bounce houses, GIANT slides and obstacle courses for children ages 2-12 as well as different types of pumpkins, pumpkin accessories, retail stores, snacks, beverages and much much more. Come play, pick your perfect pumpkin or book a discounted interactive Pumpkin Patch Birthday Party or Tour for Schools, Non-Profits, Churches and Mommy and Me Groups. They have many locations; click here for the full list of locations. (UPDATED: October 4, 2015) [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: September 8, 2025, JBS)
Pumpkinland Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn, haunted house, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, inflatables/bounce house, petting zoo
40820 Winchester Rd, Temecula, CA 92563. Phone: (951) 249-3702. Email: mansionoflostsouls@gmail.com. Open: Monday to Thursday from 4 pm to 9 pm, Friday from 3 pm to 10 pm, Saturday from 12 pm to 10 pm, Sunday from 12 pm to 9 pm; We are open everyday from September 23, 2022 to October 31.Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: We are located at the Promenade Temecula mall. Right in front of JC Penney and across from the 76 gas station. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AndroidPay, ApplePay, Debit cards, CashApp, Venmo. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: August 18, 2022) [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: September 8, 2025, JBS)
Riverside County Scare and Pumpkin Festival - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms,
Riverside County Fairgrounds, 46350 Arabia Street, Indio, CA 92201. Phone: 760-863-8247. Email: INFO@DATEFEST.ORG. Open: starts Friday, September 29. October 31, 2023; There are several themed activities:
Plaza Fantazma: A haven for family-friendly fun, this pumpkin patch boasts seasonal delicacies and a picture-perfect town square alive with a festival of friendly ghosts.
Cantina Calacas: Sip on festive brews where skeletons celebrate Oktoberfest in a haunting desert oasis like no other, where every toast echoes with spirited laughter.
Carnival Carnivore: Step right up and see The Beast... Who FEASTS! This heart-pounding haunted house for thrill-seekers aged 16 and up promises unforgettable surprises. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: September 8, 2025, JBS)
Seasonal Adventures - pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn, train rides, Fall festival, porta-potties, picnic area (bring your own food), inflatables/bounce house, carnival rides, petting zoo, birthday parties, school tours
38244 Murrieta Hot Springs, Murrieta, CA 92563. Phone: (805) 532-2333. Email: info@seasonaladventures.com. Open: Monday to Friday 1 pm to 9 pm; Saturday and Sunday 9 am to 9 pm; Last two weekends we are open until 10 pm Friday and Saturday; Open for the Season September 28 at 5 pm until Halloween at 5 pm. Directions: Located on the corner of Murrieta Hot Springs and Winchester. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. We offer Military Discounts Have many other locations Pumpkin Patch: Specials on Rides and inflatables Monday through Thursday.
LOCATIONS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SOUTHERN NEVADA.
Eastvale - 12400 Limonite Ave., Eastvale, CA 91752. Phone: (805) 532-2333
Hesperia - 13445 Avenal St., Hesperia, CA 92345. Phone: (805) 532-2333
Lancaster - 1010 Ave L. West, Lancaster, CA. 93534. Phone: (805) 532-2333
Murrieta - 38174 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd., Murrieta, CA. 92563. Phone: (805) 532-2333
Rancho Cucamonga - 11220 Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga, CA. 91730. Phone: (805) 532-2333
San Marcos - 1360 Discovery Street, San Marcos, CA. 92078. Phone: (805) 532-2333
Simi Valley - 1898 1/2 Simi Town Center Way, Simi Valley, CA. 93065. Phone: (805) 532-2333
Thousand Oaks - 450 E. Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks, CA. 91360. Phone: (805) 532-2333
NEVADA
Henderson - Green Valley - 842 Kelso Dunes Rd., Henderson, NV 89014. Phone: (805) 532-2333
Henderson - Saint Rose - 251 Coronado Center Dr., Henderson, NV. 89052. Phone: (805) 532-2333
Las Vegas - Centennal - 6400 SE Centennial Center Way., Las Vegas, NV. 89149. Phone: (805) 532-2333
Las Vegas - IKEA - 6555 S. Riley St., Las Vegas, NV. 89148. Phone: (805) 532-2333
Las Vegas - Rainbow - 9200 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas, NV. 89139. Phone: (805) 532-2333
(ADDED: August 12, 2018) [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: September 8, 2025, JBS)
The Pumpkin Factory LLC - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony rides, petting zoo, birthday parties, school tours
1545 Circle Drive, Corona, CA 92879. Phone: 800-719-4420. Email: reactress@yahoo.com. Open: Monday to Thursday from 12 pm to 9 pm; Friday and Saturday 10 am to 10 pm; Sunday from 10 am to 9 pm; Field Trips available Tuesday to Thursday 9 am and 10:30 am; Unlimited Wristbands: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5 pm to 9 pm; Opens October 1st, 2009. P Directions: Corona is located off the 15 freeway, Magnolia Exit is next to Coco's. One exit from the 91 freeway. Click here for a map and directions. ayment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. Inflatable Rides (Slides, Obstacle Courses, Bounces), Bungee, ATV Train Ride, Rock Wall, AND MORE! Group Rates available for afternoon groups (i.e. scouts, sports teams, etc.) We specialize in Birthday Parties on weekdays. We grow all of our own pumpkins. Click here for our Facebook page.
[ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: September 8, 2025, JBS)
Temecula Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, Bounce house, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, face painting, Bouncy castle, pony rides, petting zoo, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
12125 Day street, Moreno Valley, CA 92596. Phone: 951-926-0660. Email: ssherryfife1@aol.com. Open: SEPT 20th- October 30th from 10 am to 9 pm on Saturday and Sunday and from 4 pm to 9 pm on Monday through Friday. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Pumpkin updates: Click here for updates. Directions: WE MOVED TO MORENO VALLEY, you'll be able to see us from 60 freeway.. . We have fresh Pumpkins arrive weekly. Payment: Cash, only. We have Pumpkins, Carnival Food, Carnival Games, Prizes, Crafts, Face Painter, Lots of Inflatable Rides, Kids Tractor Rides, Petting Zoo, Inflatable Dry Slide "The Kraken", and also the King Croc!, Come enjoy some great music. (UPDATED: September 14, 2020 JBS) [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: September 8, 2025, JBS)
Valley View Christmas Trees - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, school tours
990 W Florida Ave, Hemet, CA 92543. Phone: (541) 953-0293. Email: valleyviewchristmastrees@gmail.com. Open: Monday to Sunday, from 9 am to 9 pm, October 12 to October 31. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Best Selection of Pumpkins, Corn Stock, Straw Bales, Gourds, Scare Crows, Mini Pumpkins. Many other types of pumpkins. (ADDED: October 09, 2018) [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: September 8, 2025, JBS)
Valley View Christmas Trees - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, school tours
27159 Newport Road, Menifee, CA 9258. Phone: (541) 953-0293. Email: valleyviewchristmastrees@gmail.com. Open: Monday to Sunday, from 9 am to 9 pm, October 12 to October 31. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page.Best Selection of Pumpkins, Corn Stock, Straw Bales, Gourds, Scare Crows, Mini Pumpkins. Many other types of pumpkins. (ADDED: October 09, 2018) [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: September 8, 2025, JBS)
The Wickerd Farm - Pumpkins, honey, Christmas trees
26852 Scott Road, Menifee, CA 92584. Phone: 951-672-3020 or 951-679-5910. Open: every day of the week until Oct. 31st, See their page. Seasonal Farmers Market call to see if it's in progress. Indian Pow Wow before Veteran's Day weekend (call for exact dates). Tipi Village Camp. Directions: From the 215 freeway in Menifee take the Scott Rd exit. Go west 1 mile. From the I-15 in Lake Elsinore exit Bundy Canyon Rd, go east 6 miles. We carry many varieties of pumpkins, Indian Corn, Ornamental Pumpkins and fresh Gourds. We also carry Pumpkin Carving Kits in our small gift shop. We offer field trips and large groups are still welcome to visit with advance notice, (for staffing purposes). For decorating your home/yard we also have shocks of corn and straw bales. Amenities include: Our interpretive center. where the storyboards explain how pumpkins are grown. You might also enjoy a visit to our Pumpkin Patch and Butterfly Garden. There are several areas including a growth chart which are suitable for taking pictures with families and friends. A picnic area is available, and a small play area that is located under a large oak tree. Porta potty is on site.

ZZZ - These are either closed, or are assumed permanently closed

The farms below are presumed to be permanently closed. They are unresponsive, their website or facebook page is gone or outdated or Google or Yelp report them as closed.

Riverside County

Cali-Dragon Farm and Orchard - UPDATE for 2019, The owner tells me they have relocated and no longer have Pick-Your-Own
Riverside, CA 92506.
Corona Pumpkin Farm at CJ's Ranch - UPDATE for 2019, Their Facebook page says they are permanently closed.
Lake Mathews, CA 92570. Click here for our Facebook page.
Cowboy Jacks Pumpkin Farm and Cowboy Jack's Christmas tree - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, Fall festival, haunted corn maze, kiddie (mini) corn maze, child-sized haybale maze, Bounce house or pillow, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, Bouncy castle
Calle Tampico, La Quinta Right In Old Town La Quin, La Quinta, CA 92253. Phone: 760-851-9679. Email: universal_mechanical@verizon.net. Open: Haunted maze after pumpkin patch closes; 9 pm to 1 am. Directions: Take Washington South going towards Old Town La Quinta. Make Right on Calle Tampico. We are half a block down on the left. We're right next door to the La Quinta Library and Senior Center. Click here for a map and directions. Pumpkin patch goes from October 1st to October 31st; Christmas tree farm goes from the day after Thanksgiving opens at 10 am until December 22 each year. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
Norris Amusement Pumpkin Patch - UPDATE for 2019, Yelp reports they are permanently closed;
31300 Temecula Parkway, Temecula, CA 92592.