Celebrate the magic of pumpkin season at our century-old farm in beautiful Valley Center, CA — home to one of San Diego’s most picturesque pumpkin patches!
Event Details
Celebrate the magic of pumpkin season at our century-old farm in beautiful Valley Center, CA — home to one of San Diego’s most picturesque pumpkin patches! Families have been visiting Bates Nut Farm since 1963, with generations coming together each Fall to celebrate the season and create cherished memories on the farm.
Every Day at the Patch
• Pumpkin Patch • Grab a wheelbarrow & experience farm life! • Tractor Hayrides • Straw Maze • Corn Pit • Bounce House • Giant Slide • Snows Pony Rides (Month of October only.) • Snows Petting Zoo (Month of October only.)
Weekends at the Patch
• Pumpkin Patch • Grab a wheelbarrow and experience farm life! • Tractor hayrides • Straw Maze • Corn Pit • Face Painting • Henna • Airbrush Tattoo • Bootiful Hair • Pumpkin Bounce House • Giant Slide • Snows Pony Rides • Petting Zoo • Rock Climbing • Mechanical Bull • Balloon Art • Kids ‘N Paint • Caricature • Rubber Band Guns • Photo Booth • Slime making and more!
Admission to the pumpkin patch is free. Weekday parking is free. $10 parking fee only for last weekend in September and every weekend in October.
HOURS
SEPTEMBER HOURS: 9:00am to 5:00pm
OCTOBER HOURS: Weekdays: 9:00am – 5:30pm Last 3 Fridays in October: 9:00am – 6:30pm Weekends: 8:30am – 6:00pm
We will be closing early on Halloween.
Time
September 17, 2026 - October 31, 2026 (All Day)(GMT-07:00)
