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Halloween is upon us — have you done your Kpop Demon Hunters (Napalm Era) 'fit check yet?
If you're looking to celebrate the spooky season at Los Angeles' best pumpkin patches, we've rounded up the best gourd plots in town and beyond. From celebrity-beloved experiences to patches located at popular L.A. retail therapy haunts (convenient for one-stop costume and decor shopping), find out where to shop for Halloween pumpkins in L.A. and beyond below.
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Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch (Culver City)
Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch (Culver City): This celebrity-frequented gourd plot promises plenty of happenings and photo ops to keep little ones busy, including a petting zoo, pony rides, bounce houses, tipi house, super slide, a straw maze, pumpkin decorating, face painting, live entertainment, and many more activities.
When: Saturday, Oct. 4 to Saturday, Nov. 1; see hours here
Where: West LA College, 10100 Jefferson Blvd., Culver City, 90232
Tickets & Activity Prices: $10 to $25 per person for admission. Activities range from $1 to $20 and separate tickets are required; ticket packages are $9 for 10 to $40 for 33. Kids activity passes are available for $30; learn more here.
Pumpkin prices: $1.59/lb. for standard pumpkins, $1.89/lb. for specialty pumpkins, gourds and smaller pumpkins starting at $2 each; learn more here.
Parking: $7 to 15 on weekdays, $12 to $25 on weekends
Carved at Descanso Gardens (La Cañada Flintridge)
Carved at Descanso Gardens (La Cañada Flintridge): Members and non-members can explore an illuminated gourd wonderland of hand-carved giant pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns at Descanso Gardens. Tickets include access to the Descanso Railroad; food and drinks are also available for purchase, including at the property's new Farmhouse restaurant (reservations required).
When: Friday, Oct. 3 to Thursday, Oct. 30 from 6 to 10 p.m. daily (timed entry tickets)
Where: Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr., La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
Tickets: Members: $20-$38 for adults and $10-$23 for kids; non-members: $27-$45 for adults and $17-$30 for kids
Parking: $7 to 15 on weekdays, $12 to $25 on weekends
Night of the Jack (Calabasas)
Night of the Jack (Calabasas): The celebrity-loved immersive experience takes over its usual haunt at King Gillette Ranch with interactive light installations, live pumpkin carving, eye-popping projection mapping, a hay maze, tarot card and palm readings, and plenty of photo opps along a one-mile trail. There'll also be face painting, themed cocktails and craft beer at the Spookeasy Bar, food trucks, and more.
When: Now through Saturday, Nov. 1 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. nightly
Where: King Gillette Ranch, 26800 Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas, 91302
Tickets: $29-$63 for GA and $63-$84 for VIP
Original Farmers Market Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch
Original Farmers Market Fall Festival (Beverly Grove): Shop for pumpkins (and snap family photos while you're at it) at the L.A. landmark's free fall festival, which promises live music, entertainment, kids crafts, delicious grub, and more family-friendly activities. Mr. Jack O' Lanterns Pumpkin Patch will be offering gourds of all sizes at the Market Plaza from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
When: Saturday, Oct. 18 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: The Original Farmers Market, 6333 West 3rd St., L.A., 90036
Pumpkin pricing: $3 to $110
Parking: 90 min. free parking in Farmers Market lot with validation and metered street parking
Mr. Jack O' Lantern's Pumpkin Patch (multiple locations)
Mr. Jack O' Lantern's Pumpkin Patch (multiple locations): In addition to popping up at the Original Farmers Market's fall festival, Mr. Jack O' Lantern's pumpkin patch is also holding court at several other SoCal locations. Expect games, activities, and attractions including photo stations, spooky mazes, pumpkin decorating stations, football toss, bouncy slides, animal visits, and more. All COVID safety guidelines will be followed (including frequent cleaning and sanitization stations) and guests much wear face masks. Admission is free and you can also order online for local delivery or in-person pickup; get more details here.
When & Where: From Friday, Oct. 3 to Sunday, Nov. 2 in West L.A. (11852 Santa Monica Blvd., 90025) and Torrance (17520 Prairie Ave., 90504), hours vary; Oct. 18 & 19 at the Original Farmers Market (6333 West 3rd St., 90036)
Pumpkin pricing: $3 to $110; decorating kits are also available for $10 to $22
Parking: Free at all locations
Forneris Farms (Mission Hills)
Forneris Farms (Mission Hills): Pick up future jack o' lanterns at the family-owned farm's patch, which also includes train rides, a fun photo area, and a corn maze.
When: Saturday, Oct. 4 to Sunday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
Where: 15200 Rinaldi St., Mission Hills, 91345
Tickets & Activity Prices Cash-only admission is $5 per person and free for kids under 2 with paid adult; admission fee can be used as a discount on pumpkins priced at $10 or more.
Parking: Free on-site
Shawn's Pumpkin Patch (West L.A.)
Shawn's Pumpkin Patch (West L.A.): In addition to picking out future jack-o-lanterns, little patchgoers can enjoy pony and train rides, bounce houses, a petting zoo, rides, a mini straw maze, giant slides, face painting, and more family-friendly attractions. The pumpkin patch is pet friendly, too; food and drinks are available for purchase.
When: Saturday, Oct. 4 to Sunday, Nov. 2; hours vary
Where: 11111 Jefferson Blvd., Culver City, 90230
Tickets & Activity Prices: $3 for adults and kids over 12 (includes $2 voucher to use towards pumpkins); activities are $5 to $15, see the full list of activities and details here
Parking: Free
Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch (Irvine)
Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch (Irvine): Celebrate the Halloween season at the 30-acre family farm in Irvine, where guests can enjoy wagon rides, a petting zoo, pick-your-own veggies, a corn maze, a pumpkin cannon, and more activities.
When: Now through Sunday, Nov. 2; hours vary
Where: Tanaka Farms, 5380 3/4 University Dr., Irvine, 92612
Admission: $32 on weekdays and $27 on weekends for ages 3 and up; admission includes entry to pumpkin fields, unlimited wagon rides, corn maze, kids play area, pollinator garden, barnyard educational animal exhibit, and photo ops.
Pumpkin prices: $1.39/lb.
Parking: $12 on Friday-Sunday; passes must be purchased in advance online
Tapia Bros. Farm (Encino)
Tapio Bros. Farm (Encino): The family-owned farm's pumpkin patch in the San Fernando Valley (conveniently off the 101 freeway) has everything you need to get into the Halloween spirit. Little ones and grown-ups can enjoy a play area, train rides, a petting zoo, pony rides, and a corn maze; once you've found the perfect pumpkin, you can pick up fresh produce while you're there, too.
When: Saturday, Oct. 2 to Saturday, Oct. 30; Monday through Friday from 12 to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; call the farm at (818) 905-6155 to confirm as some hours may change
Where: 5251 Hayvenhurst Ave., Encino, 91436
Admission & Pricing: Details pending
Tina's Pumpkin Patch (Sherman Oaks)
Tina's Pumpkin Patch (Sherman Oaks): In addition to picking pumpkins, expect a straw maze, a petting zoo, bounce houses, slides, and pony rides for the kiddos.
When: Now through Saturday, Nov. 1; hours vary
Where: Westfield Fashion Square parking lot, 4725 Woodman Ave., Sherman Oaks, 91423
Tickets & Activity Pricing: Free entry; activites are $4 to $8
Parking: Free on-site
Underwood Family Farms (Moorpark)
Underwood Family Farms (Moorpark): The family-owned farm's annual Fall Harvest Festival at its 50-acre Moorpark location promises plenty of pumpkins alongside pick-your own fruits and veggies, and activities including a corn maze, animal shows, pony rides, horse-drawn wagon rides, face painting, make your own scarecrow, temporary tattoos, and much more. Weekends include live entertainment; see more details on Fall Harvest Festival activities at Underwood Family Farms' website. Note that you can also pick pumpkins at Underwood Family Farms' Somis location.
When: Now through Thursday, Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
Where: 3370 Sunset Valley Rd., Moorpark, 93021
Tickets & Activity Prices: Monday-Friday entry is $16 and available in person at the gate; Saturdays & Sundays are $30-$36 and only available to buy online; children under 2 are free.
Parking: Free on-site
Toluca Lake Pumpkin Patch (Toluca Lake)
Toluca Lake Pumpkin Patch (Toluca Lake): Pick up your pumpkins and enjoy a petting zoo and haunted maze at this locals-loved patch.
When: Now through TK
Where: 10601 Riverside Dr., Los Angeles, 91602
Cal Poly Pomona Pumpkin Festival (Pomona)
Cal Poly Pomona Pumpkin Festival (Pomona): Now in its 32nd year,
When: Saturdays and Sundays, now through Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Cal Poly Pomona Kellogg Ranch, 4102 South University Dr., Pomona, 91768
Tickets & Activity Prices: $20.60 for ages 2 and up
Discovery Cube OC 4th Annual Pumpkin Palooza (Santa Ana)
Discovery Cube OC 4th Annual Pumpkin Palooza (Orange County): Families can take part in scientific sillly Halloween activities, explore an interactive maze, show off their best monster mash moves on the dance floor, and learn more about sustainability at the kids museum's fourth annual event presented by OC Waste & Recycling. General admission and event tickets are required; sensory friendly packages available.
When: Saturdays and Sundays from Oct. 4 to 26
Where: Discovery Cube OC, 2500 North Main St., Santa Ana, 92705
Tickets: General admission + Pumpkin Palooza entry is $34 for kids and $37 for adults
