Pumpkin Patch Season Is Short: OC & LA List 2026

Pumpkin patches aren’t around all year, right? They pop up for a little while from late October to early November and then disappear, so by the time you finally decide to go, they’re often already booked up or the season is over. Last year I missed one because I was too late, so this year I rounded them up ahead of time. I focused on places in OC and LA that are good to take the kids.

Orange County Pumpkin Patches

Place	Address & Map	Admission	Pros / Cons	Phone	Reviews
Tanaka Farms	5380 3/4 University Dr, Irvine	$23-27 (2 and under free), weekend parking $12	Feels like a real farm; great wagon rides, barnyard, and U-Pick / Weekend reservations a must, very crowded	949-653-2100	Good Google reviews (people love the farm vibe)
Irvine Park Railroad	1 Irvine Park Road, Orange	Park entry $3-5 + patch $16-22 (includes train/wagon)	Kids love the train ride, lots of activities / Weekend reservations needed, activities cost extra	714-997-3968	Lots of family reviews
Pumpkin City (Laguna Hills)	24203 Avenida de la Carlota, Laguna Hills	Free before 4 PM on weekdays	Easy to get to since it’s near the mall; petting zoo and rides / Less of a farm feel	949-449-4189	Reviews say it’s easy to get to
Hana Field (Costa Mesa)	427 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa	Around $23	Run by Tanaka, less crowded / Short season	Contact Tanaka	–

LA County Pumpkin Patches

Place	Address & Map	Admission	Pros / Cons	Phone	Reviews
Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch	10100 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City	About $10-25	Close by since it’s in the city, lots of activities / Parking and crowds	Very popular	Check website
Underwood Family Farms (Moorpark)	3370 Sunset Valley Rd, Moorpark	Many activities included with admission	Huge farm, corn maze and wagon rides / A bit far from OC	Check website	Lots of family recommendations

Prices and hours change a little every year, so be sure to check the official website before you go. Many places require reservations on weekends, and weekday mornings are much more relaxed. A lot of places sell pumpkins by weight, so don’t grab one that’s too big.

Where are you planning to go this year? If you’ve been somewhere, leave a review in the comments. The season is short, so planning ahead is the best way to go.