Best Los Angeles Area Pumpkin Patches (Picked by Parents)

Gina I.:  The farm is home to a 2.5 acre corn maze, featuring a challenging labyrinth of twists and turns along with farm themed trivia throughout the maze. It can be completed in approximately 30 minutes, which makes it great for families with little ones in tow. Other attractions include: pig races, petting zoo, carnival rides, inflatables, and more. Don't forget to stock up at their u-pick pumpkin patch, offering a large assortment of pumpkins, perfect for your family's at home carving.

Samira Ghassemi-Shreiba:  They have little rides and activities for older kids too. Bounce house and giant slide, ponies, and tons of fall ambiance.

Kristy Pepping:  Irvine Park Railroad is a park with several attractions in it like horseback riding, train rides and paddle boating. Every Fall they put on a pumpkin patch. Entry to the pumpkin patch is free, however, there are charges for the various activities. These activities include face painting, hayrides, moon bounce, panning for gold and more. You can buy tickets for these inside the park. There is also an annual pumpkin weigh-off to see who grew the biggest pumpkin!

Gina I.:  With its sprawling acres and gorgeous views, Tanaka Farms is everything you want in a pumpkin patch! Kids will love the themed decor, wagon & ATV rides, pumpkin cannon, games, and navigating the corn maze. Be sure to check out the petting zoo, featuring goats, sheep and alpacas. Nachos, churros, hot dogs, and other yummy treats are available for purchase. Tanaka also offers a wonderful assortment of pumpkins ranging from orange, white and green to to pink and speckled varieties.

Gina I.:  Check out an array of fun attractions, including gem mining, pumpkin painting, tractor rides, and super slide. Water and snacks are available for purchase, and a limited number of complimentary wagons offered for use on a first come, first served basis.

Gina I.:  Pa's Pumpkin Patch has been in operation for more than 40 years, offering a wonderful assortment of pumpkins along with tons of fall family fun! Kids love the up-close animal encounters at the petting zoo and pony rides, and parents love the delicious assortment of fair food like BBQ and funnel cake! In addition to pumpkins, they sell gourds, corn stalks, haystacks, and other fall decor. Pa's has lots of great spots to take photos of the kids, so don't forget your camera!

Gina I.:  Kids will love the authentic pumpkin farm experience at Gilchrist Farm. Escape from the straw bale maze, meet some local animals at the petting zoo, and take a wagon or pony ride! They also offer fall crafts, pumpkin decorating, live entertainment, pig races, and even a goat milking demonstration! If the kids get hungry, there are plenty of good eats including food trucks, caramel apples, roasted corn on the cob, and bake sale goodies!

Gina I.:  An L.A. area favorite since 1987, Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch is the place for autumn family fun! Pick from their colorful assortment of pumpkins, get lost in their kid-friendly straw maze, and take advantage of lots of other great activities like giant rocking horses, face painting, pony rides, spider bounce, pumpkin decorating, and more. Tickets can be purchased on-site or online.

Gina I.:  If a sprawling corn maze is too much for your little ones, be sure to check out the tot-friendly straw maze at Tina's pumpkin patch. Kids will also love their pony rides, petting zoo, and inflatables. Of course, no trip is complete without stocking up on your festive fall pumpkins!

Gina I.:  For the ultimate corn maze experience, head to Forneris Farms! Families can hunt for hidden, kid-friendly riddles throughout the 4 acre maze, and if you find all 12, you'll get a prize! Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult in the corn maze, but there aren't any spooky surprises, so it's perfect for all ages. Forneris Farms also features a pumpkin patch, tractor pulled train ride, and more!

Gina I.:  With attractions that include giant slides, pony rides, petting zoo, pumpkin bounce, train rides, and more, Shawn's Pumpkin Patch is the perfect destination for a day of fall family fun! The pumpkins are plentiful and Halloween costumes (or go all out with fun family Halloween costumes) are welcome!

Gina I.:  October FunFest features a pumpkin patch, corn maze, slide hill, hayrides, an animal garden, exotic aviary, and more!

Gina I.:  Celebrate all things fall at Underwood Family Farms! Fall Harvest on the Farm features tons of great attractions, including a corn maze, pick-your-own pumpkin patch, tractor-drawn wagon rides, pig races, live music, and much more. And since this event is really all about the pumpkins, be sure to check out their pumpkin carving demonstrations and get some ideas for your family carving!