Pumpkin season in San Diego is less about the pumpkin and more about the whole experience around it.
It means corn mazes where your toddler gets genuinely lost for three minutes and you panic. It means hayrides that smell like childhood nostalgia mixed with actual hay. It means photo ops so ridiculously perfect that you will post them in December just because. And it means overpriced kettle corn that your kids inhale before you even get back to the car.
But not all San Diego pumpkin patches are created equal. Some are glorified parking lot pop-ups with wilted vines and zero activities. Others are full-blown farm experiences with animals, bounce houses, and enough fall vibes to justify the drive and the ticket price. That’s why we put together this guide to the best pumpkin patches in San Diego, so you can pick the one that fits your family, your schedule, and your tolerance for dirt under tiny fingernails.
Let’s give a big round of applause to Oma’s Family Farm, our amazing presenting sponsor this year!
Oma’s Pumpkin Patch features a charming array of attractions, including a whimsical hay maze, a petting zoo for all ages, and a hayride that offers scenic views of the farm’s picturesque landscape. Children delight in interactive games and activities, while adults can sample delicious pumpkin-themed treats and fall-flavored products.
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Oma’s Pumpkin Patch offers a festive fall experience filled with pumpkins, farm fun, seasonal treats, and plenty of picture-perfect moments for the whole family. Open September 26–October 31, 2026, Thursday through Saturday from 9 AM–8 PM, families can pick out the perfect pumpkin and enjoy a full day of activities on the farm. Kids can race ducks, bounce on the jumping pillow, play Barnyard Twister, explore the Corn Crib, zoom down giant slides, ride the trike track, visit the petting zoo, and more. Stop by the OmaGoodness Café for warm pretzels, soft serve, lemonade, and other tasty treats, or browse the Gift Shop for local goodies, fall finds, and Oma’s merchandise. Families can also hop aboard a tractor-pulled wagon ride with Farmer Dave for a scenic trip around the farm. Wagon r...
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🍂 Fall on the Farm at Jamul Trails Ranch 🎃 This season, the ranch transforms into a cozy fall wonderland — complete with festive décor, rustic touches, and all the autumn vibes you love. Families are invited to enjoy an interactive, hands-on farm experience where you’ll meet and feed our friendly animals while soaking in the magic of the season. 🐓 Hold, pet, and feed our silky chickens and baby chicks 🐐 Play with pygmy goats 🐢 Say hello to their giant tortoise and cuddle gentle bunnies 🦆 Visit Sam the goose and our flock of ducks 🐴 Brush Noel the mini donkey and feed carrots to the horses ✨ Fall Bonus: Mention San Diego Moms and your family will take home a small pumpkin (one per family) as a keepsake from your autumn aread more ...
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Oma’s Pumpkin Patch offers a festive fall experience filled with pumpkins, farm fun, seasonal treats, and plenty of picture-perfect moments for the whole family. Open September 26–October 31, 2026, Thursday through Saturday from 9 AM–8 PM, families can pick out the perfect pumpkin and enjoy a full day of activities on the farm. Kids can race ducks, bounce on the jumping pillow, play Barnyard Twister, explore the Corn Crib, zoom down giant slides, ride the trike track, visit the petting zoo, and more. Stop by the OmaGoodness Café for warm pretzels, soft serve, lemonade, and other tasty treats, or browse the Gift Shop for local goodies, fall finds, and Oma’s merchandise. Families can also hop aboard a tractor-pulled wagon rideread more ...
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Farm admission includes free play in our huge hay maze scavenger hunt, family activity area, farm animal area access, and tractor rides around the farm! U-Cut Pumpkins $1 per pound U-cut sunflowers $2 per stem Cornhole board games for the family Fresh Julian Apple Cider Slushies and Julian apple pies to buy Fall scented Candles, Cinnamon Brooms to smell Farm ADMISSION $6 PER PERSON | KIDS 2 YEARS OLD AND YOUNGER FREE SEPTEMBER 26TH - OCTOBER 31st Open everyday 10AM-8PM. read more ...
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Free admission for all ages! This locally owned and operated pumpkin patch is located at the putting green just inside the North entrance of Liberty Station. Come chose from over 10,000 pumpkins, take festive family photos, play lawn games, and enjoy handmade pizzas plus beer, wine & cocktails on tap each Friday - Sunday. Hours of Operation: Sunday – Thursday 9am – 8pm Friday – Saturday 9am – 9pm Parking Tip: We encourage our guests to park in the Cushing Road Parking lot by Sea Hive at Liberty Station. There’s always empty spots there. read more ...
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Harvest Fest 2026 at Julian Farm & Orchard returns every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from September 4 through November 15. Families can celebrate the season with the farm’s popular pumpkin patch, fall activities, and food and beverages available on-site throughout operating hours. This year, Harvest Fest features even more fun for kids, including Little Farmers John Deere Trikes, new sandboxes, and professional face painting by Gaby’s Facepainting on Saturdays and Sundays. Food and beverages will be available from the Julian Food Truck, and parking is free, with additional overflow parking available on Saturdays and Sundays. Harvest Fest kicks off with a soft opening September 4–6, followed by its grand opening weekend Seread more ...
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Join us for our biggest year yet. We're sprucing up the patch and getting ready to celebrate our 5th anniversary! A big thank you to our amazing community for making these years so special. We can't wait to see you for another season of fall fun. Jack-o-Lantern’s Exotics Tinys Carving Kits & Patterns Local Handmade Goods Food Vendors Complimentary wagons on-site Complimentary Admission Beer & Wine Seasonal Beverages Live Entertainment Great Company Wednesday through Friday 4pm - 8pm Saturday 10am - 8pm Sunday 12pm - 8pm CLOSED MONDAYS & TUESDAYS Located at The Vineyard 1924 1924 E. Mission Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028 read more ...
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We are a locally family owned business and we host the best Family Pumpkin Patch this side of the equator. Since 2016 we have worked our pumpkins off to bring you the most fun in our favorite season of the year. Our goal is to help you create fun and lasting family memories. Our middle name is 'FUN' and we can't wait to hear all your stories from our Pumpkin Patch and Christmas tree Lot. Check out our services tap to learn more about our Pumpkin Patch. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with questions, comments or suggestions. Funzone We are famous for our 50' slide, 'The Hippo'. You can't miss our funzone with all the inflatable slides, bouncies, and obstacle courses. Petting Zoo The cuties animals in read more ...
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Join the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum Association in our annual Pumpkin Express Halloween Celebration! Come ride our decorated vintage railcars through the San Diego County back country as fall descends upon Campo, CA. The Pumpkin Express winds down the hill through some of the most scenic parts of the historic San Diego and Arizona Railway. Trains depart Saturdays and Sundays, October 24, 25, and 31, 2026, at 10:30 am, 1 pm, and 2:30 pm. For our ADULTS-ONLY spooktacular experience, check out the Sip & Scare Sunset Special, select Saturdays in October at 6:00pm! Passengers of all ages are encouraged to arrive in costume. Don’t miss out on this truly unique opportunity! Note: All trains depart from the Campo Depotread more ...
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Come to Mr. Jack O' Lanterns Pumpkin Patch for all your fall fun! Looking to keep up with the family traditions, plan a birthday party, have private party or a book a field trip? Look no further than Mr. Jack O' Lanterns Pumpkin Patch! We offer games, activities and more for those of all ages. We also sell pumpkins, gourds, squash, corn stalks, hay and more so stop by today for a fun fall destination for families and friends. Mr. Jack O' Lanterns Pumpkin Patch offers a unique experience for all ages to enjoy the fall season. With a large variety of pumpkins ranging from cute jack-be-little pumpkins to the biggest pumpkins weighing over 50 pounds, there's a perfect pumpkin for everybody! In addition to pumpkins of all shapes, coread more ...
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Bring your family and friends! Our pumpkin patch is a great experience for all. Snacks and refreshments available on the weekends.Come enjoy: Assortment of pumpkins, gourds, and Indian corn Corn Maze open all day, 7 days a week Corn Cannon open all day, 7 days a week! Petting Zoo open all day 7 days a week! Pony Rides – All Day on the Weekends, Tuesday through Friday 3pm-6pm. No Pony Rides on Monday. Hayrides only on the weekends. Open September 21, 2024 – October 31, 2024 28 years of pumpkins, family and friends. 7 Days a week – 9am to 6pm Open to the Public – Free Admission! Cash or Credit Accepted (3.5 charge on cards) read more ...
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The Pumpkin Patch is officially open on October 1st! We are excited to offer a fun and friendly environment for the whole family. With pumpkins of all shapes, sizes, and colors, you’ll have no trouble finding the perfect one for carving, decorating, or baking. Enjoy the autumn vibes as you explore our patch, snap some photos, and pick out a pumpkin to bring home. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season with loved ones. Be sure to also check out our Fall Festival, a celebration of all things.read more ...
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MONDAY - THURSDAY HOURS & ENTRANCE Mon - Thurs : 10am-8pm. Our Petting Farm opens at 10am, all other attractions open at 4pm. Click here for attraction hours and details. Entrance to the farm is $2 per person. Under 2 years old is free with a paid adult. Children 2 years and older must pay entry. Planning to visit multiple times this season? Our new PUMPKIN PASS is fun for the whole family. Pumpkin Pass is valid Monday - Thursday only Free entry to the farm for a family of 5 all season. *must be from the same household Petting Farm entry all season Must purchase tickets for additional attractions Discount on all Pumpkin Painting classes Must provide pass and ID for entry Passes can be purread more ...
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Jack O' Pass: Includes 20 game tickets, unlimited bounce houses, and a mini pumpkin + painting. Pumpkin Decorating (price varies) Pumpkin Carving (price varies) Photo Stations (free) Tumbling Tombstones (free) Pumpkin Tic Tac Toe (free) Animal viewing (5 tix) Animal feed (3 tix) Pumpkin Bowling (3 tix) Candy Corn Hole (3 tix) “Boo-Loon" Pop (3 tix) "Boosketball" (3 tix) Mini putt putt (3 tix) Bounce House’s (3 tix) Obstacle course Bounce (5 tix) Haunted house (3 tix) read more ...
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A favorite time for Summers Past Farms. Wander in the pumpkin patch and pick your favorite pumpkin! Featuring our selection of field grown pumpkins of all shapes and sizes. Fill your wheelbarrow with your favorite pumpkins. Fun filled days for everyone. We have a small corn maze for kids to run through. And a fun hay fort for kids to play with. Bring your cameras, family and friends. Snap a picture of the kids having fun in the grassy area. Something for all to enjoy! Grateful Gifts Say Thank You or I Love You to a special friend with one of our many seasonal gifts and treats. Be Thankful Express your gratitude all year round with our home decorations and accents. Photo Booth with Highland Cows Saturday-Sunday October 18-1read more ...
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Pumpkin Stations Let the adventure begin at one of our Pumpkin Station locations. Pumpkins, kiddie rides, giant slides, inflatable play centers, petting zoos, game zones, school tours and party packages. Plaza Bonita, National City Pumpkin Station Rancho Bernardo Pumpkin Farm Del Mar Pumpkin Station Bonita Pumpkin Farm The Farms Enjoy the time-honored tradition of a real pumpkin farm. Stroll our living pumpkin patch, explore a living corn maze and then take a hay ride through our Christmas Tree farm. Rancho Bernardo Pumpkin Farm Bonita Pumpkin Farm FAQs All locations have FREE Parking & Admission Pumpkins are individually priced based on size Outside food &aread more ...
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Carlsbad Strawberry Company’s Pumpkin Patch brings plenty of fall fun for the whole family with pumpkins, farm activities, animals, games, rides, and seasonal photo ops. Admission includes access to the pumpkin patch, Hollandia Chocolate Milk Saloon, tricycle racetrack, Hippity Hop, Block Yard, sandbox, free games, hay pyramid, farm learning displays, photo opportunities, and select special activities happening that day. Families can meet and gently pet Shetland sheep, Nubian goats, and rabbits, or hop aboard the tractor ride for a scenic loop around the farm with views of the lagoon, fields, and pumpkin patch. For an extra challenge, visitors can make their way through the farm’s 1.5-mile corn maze, a fun activity for famread more ...
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Celebrate the magic of pumpkin season with us at our century-old farm in beautiful Valley Center, CA in North County San Diego! *SEPTEMBER HOURS: 9:00am to 5:00pm* *OCTOBER HOURS:* • Weekdays: 9:00am - 5:30pm • Last 3 Fridays in October is our Fall Friday Festival and we're open a little later these days: 10/9, 10/16, 10/23 | 9:00am - 6:30pm Start your own Fall family tradition at Bates Nut Farm — explore the patch, enjoy a day in the country and create unforgettable memories. Location: Bates Nut Farm Address: 15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center, CA 92082 Phone: 760-749-3333read more ...
North County San Diego Pumpkin Patches
North County offers some of the most authentic farm experiences in San Diego. These patches lean into wide open spaces, traditional farm settings, and activities that keep kids entertained for hours. Expect longer drives but bigger payoffs in terms of variety and atmosphere.
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Enter if you Dare… The Haunted Forest! Halloween Walk at Banner Ranch Julian! Spooktacular Fun for All Ages! Get into the Halloween Spooky Spirit at Ghost Town Banner City’s The Haunted Forest in beautiful Julian! The Haunted Forest is an approx. 1/2 mile Halloween Walk, located at historic Banner Ranch (Banner Store), about 7 miles from Main St. Julian. Our old orchard area is decorated with graveyards, ghosts, and ghouls galore! Costumes encouraged! Wear comfortable walking shoes, The Haunted Forest is in a natural environment, open-toe shoes are not recommended. All Ages welcome! Parental discretion advised though due to some light gory content/scenes. Also contains strobe lights, fog machines, and sudden sounds/mread more ...
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Join the Monster Party! Halloween Fun for All Ages! Get ready for our favorite Halloween party of the year as Monsters take over LEGOLAND! This family-friendly event has not-too-scary fun for all ages, including: Live Shows + LEGO® Monster Meet & Greets Limited-Time Themed Attractions including Disco Dragon Coaster + Ghost Cruise Costume Contests for kids and groups Limited-Time Food and Drinks Halloween LEGO decor + photo ops And of course, Trick-or-Treating at candy stations across the Park! Event Dates: September 19, 26, October 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 31, November 1 Grab your costumes! This event is included with tickets for event dates and discounted add-on tickets are available for select annual paread more ...
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Each fall, Fiesta de Reyes becomes a world of color, artistry and remembrance. Día de los Muertos – La Experiencia returns September 1 through November 2, 2026, filling the plaza with dozens of creative displays ranging from small discoveries to larger-than-life Catrinas, along with decorated skulls and skeletons, marigolds, altars and cultural interpretation. This year, a new integrated lighting package connects the transformation across the plaza, revealing new details and creating an especially memorable atmosphere after sunset. Visit by day, return at night and experience the celebration from an entirely different perspective. La Experiencia is free, family-friendly and available throughout the season during regularead more ...
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The glittering, glimmering, and glowing annual Halloween extravaganza is back! Every weekend in October, enjoy family fun after dark at this light-up-the-night spectacular. This year’s celebration is full of eerie-sistible entertainment, interactive festivities, and lots of spooky surprises! Plus, we’re celebrating Kids Free all October long so come early and stay late. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in October Activities start at 5 p.m. read more ...
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The ocean’s mysteries come to life as Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego casts a spell of science and seasonal fun with two Halloween fan-favorite events! The festivities kick off with Oceans at Night: Halloween for guests 21 and older on Oct. 22 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. followed by family-friendly Halloween Aglow on October 23 and 24 from 6 to 8:30 p.m., offering three unforgettable nights of Halloween magic with a splash of science. From unusual animals to enchanting illuminations, Halloween at Birch Aquarium offers a unique way to dive into fall spirit while learning about the amazing world beneath the waves. Halloween Aglow During Halloween Aglow, discover the wonders of the sea after dark read more ...
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Set sail on our pirate-themed Halloween adventure filled with interactive activities, our beloved trick-or-treating and an array of photo-worthy enchanting moments. This year's Spooktacular offers a treasure trove of fun that will captivate kids and bring out the adventurer in everyone. With trick-or-treat stations, and a charming pumpkin patch, there's festive fun for everyone during this daytime event. Every Saturday and Sunday, plus Halloween Friday, from September 6 to November 2. Kids Go FREE Limited-Time Offer! Now through October, Kids Go FREE with a paid adult ticket to SeaWorld, including Halloween Spooktacular weekends! ALL-NEW! Spookley Dance Party Join Spookley the Square Pumpkin and his cheerful pal Jack Scareread more ...
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Looking for a spooky adventure this Halloween season? Our haunted maze is just the place for you. We team up with Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation to create the perfect thrilling experience that you and your family will talk about for days. The haunted maze is perfect for teenagers and adults, guaranteed to get your heart thumping. Only open on Fridays and Saturdays, so make sure you plan accordingly to get your fix of a good Halloween scare! Open Fri, Oct. 2 - Sat, Oct 31 7pm - 10pm Friday & Saturday read more ...
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Terror Awakens Once More San Diego's largest nighttime Halloween experience! A sinister nightfall descends on SeaWorld San Diego with even greater ferocity this year, turning the park into a dark domain where unrelenting frights and shocking surprises lurk around every corner. Rising with more intensity and imagination than ever before, we’re once again claiming our spot as San Diego’s leading immersive Halloween adventure. Evade ALL-NEW angry haunts, ALL-NEW scare zones, and TWISTED vile vignettes. Seek shelter indoors, only to find you've entered a house of horrors. Quench your thirst for fear with fiendishly delicious cocktails, beer, and spirits at SIX themed bars and FIVE speakeasies. Soak in the monstrous electricity read more ...
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Knott’s Scary Farm is the longest-running and most haunting Halloween theme park event in Southern California. With over 50 years of nightmares, unimaginable scares and innovative thrills, Knott’s Scary Farm has left no tomb unearthed, no crypt un-rattled and no fear untouched. Experience the fully transformed theme park, with uniquely haunted mazes and attractions, sinister shows, and more than 1,000 horrifying creatures lurking in the fog and hiding across every inch of the park. Knott’s Scary Farm is not recommended for children under 13. All guests, regardless of age, need to have their own paid admission ticket. 10 Frightening Mazes From dark corridors to thrilling encounters, these haunted houses feature hearread more ...
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Sip & Scare Sunset Special: The Lost Train of Dr. Deadtrack: An Unforgettable Adults Only Event! As the sun dips below the horizon, casting long, eerie shadows across the tracks, the Sip & Scare Sunset Special sets off on its 60-minute spine chilling journey through the Campo backcountry. The air is filled with the haunting jams, while passengers sip on a complimentary crafted cocktail from our undead bartenders. Darkness envelops the landscape as the ghost train comes to a screeching halt. Prepare to confront the ultimate terror: The Lost Train of Dr. Deadtrack! Step into the early 1900s, where the experimental transit car, San Diego & Arizona 666, mysteriously vanished while en route to a top-secret research faciread more ...
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Come in costume and celebrate silly, not-too-spooky fun at The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place! The park will be transformed into a family-friendly Halloween haven and guests will enjoy trick-or-treating around the park, Halloween-themed shows, the Sesame Street Halloween Parade, dance parties, an interactive Spot-The-Ghost Scavenger Hunt, Sesame Street-themed dry & wet rides, games, seasonal merchandise, and unique photo opportunities with everyone’s favorite furry friends dressed up in costume! Exciting Halloween Attractions & Events Sesame Place has a variety of fun Halloween-themed events and attractions for the whole family to enjoy including trick-or-treating, scavenger hunts, our Halloween Costumeread more ...
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The Haunted Amusement Park is a HAUNTED Scare Trail set on the desolate grounds of the iconic San Diego Amusement park Marshal Scotty's Playland. The once joyful sounds of fun and laughter are now replaced with screams of terror as visitors make their way through the remnants of the carnival rides from the 1960's. The haunted scare trail takes you under the old Roller Coaster, around the Ferris Wheel and in to the Bumper Cars where you will put on 3D glasses to experience out-of-this-world visuals. You will then have to find your way through the Circus maze before the side show freaks find you. But don't rest yet, you will still have to zig zag your way out of the sleep away camp cabin. See the original haunted ride repair sread more ...
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San Diego’s favorite haunted tradition, The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park, is back with two horrifying haunted houses in one: The unpredictable 3,500 square foot Experiment Maze and the mile-long Haunted Trail winding through the gnarled oaks of historic Marston Point. Named in CNN’s Top 5 BEST Haunted Attractions in America, and one of 2026 Top 5 best value (Scream for your buck) Halloween Destinations in the U.S. by America Haunts. The carnage begins inside the eXperiment Maze, where a violent tear in reality has unleashed something unnatural into the park. Fight your way through the Mutant Maze, infested with armor-clad cyberpunks ruthlessly hunting anything human. Don’t get trapped inside the Asylum, where chaos bleeds thrread more ...
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https://events.showtime-presents.com/events/showtimepresents/1349445 🎃🕸️ The Nightmare Before Bar Comes to San Diego! 🕸️🎃 This Halloween, the most talked-about bar opens in San Diego! After huge success across multiple cities, The Nightmare Before Bar opens in San Diego throughout October! 👻 Inspired by Tim Burton & other Horror movies, this bar offers a 90-minute escape from reality and into a twisted Halloween world for all lovers of fantasy and fiction! 👻 Limited spaces per date are available - book now to avoid missing out! Come join this safe space that's perfect for all dark and twisted souls. 'Showtime deliver such great productions and we're delighted to be partnering with them on another run' 'Sarah L, Bacread more ...
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Join the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum Association in our annual Pumpkin Express Halloween Celebration! Come ride our decorated vintage railcars through the San Diego County back country as fall descends upon Campo, CA. The Pumpkin Express winds down the hill through some of the most scenic parts of the historic San Diego and Arizona Railway. Trains depart Saturdays and Sundays, October 24, 25, and 31, 2026, at 10:30 am, 1 pm, and 2:30 pm. For our ADULTS-ONLY spooktacular experience, check out the Sip & Scare Sunset Special, select Saturdays in October at 6:00pm! Passengers of all ages are encouraged to arrive in costume. Don’t miss out on this truly unique opportunity! Note: All trains depart from the Campo Depotread more ...
Halloween Events
Santee Lakes Spooktacular and Trunk-or-Treat
October 24 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Santee Lakes Spooktacular and Trunk-or-Treat in San Diego, California, offers a festive Halloween experience for families, featuring a creative Trunk-or-Treat trail where local vendors hand out treats...
SDPD Western Division: Trunk or Treat
October 29 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join the San Diego Police Department Western Division for a fun and safe Trunk or Treat celebration on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 5:00–7:00 PM! 🎃👻 Families are invited to dress in their ...
Trunk or Treat x Newbreak Tierrasanta
October 30 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
FREE EVENT! Tickets not required for entry! Get into costume and play your way through carnival style games at each of our decorated trunks to win candy and prizes! Bring your Halloween bucket! This f...
FUMCCV Fall Festival & Trunk-or-Treat
October 31 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for an evening of family fun as we celebrate the season together! Our Fall Festival & Trunk-or-Treat brings the whole community together for games, treats, and good old-fashioned fall fun....
Bayside Boo – Spirited Night by the Bay
October 31 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Join us at Seaport Village for a Halloween celebration on the waterfront! Presented by Seaport Fudge Factory, Bayside Boo will feature spooky beats, sweet treats, and plenty of festive fun. Dance unde...
San Diego Halloween Party Cruise
October 31 @ 6:30 pm - 11:59 pm
Get ready for a wicked good time on a Halloween cruise across Mission Bay! This adults-only, Día de los Muertos–themed party invites you to flaunt your most creative costume and start the night wit...
Apple Picking
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It is a great apple, Asian pear, and grape year. The weather and the bees cooperated and we have a lot of fruit on the trees. We are taking appointments daily at 2 pm for groups. Please Note: the first three weekends are full except for 9/27/25 and 9/28. Reserve your spot now before they are all gone! We will be picking probably until at least the end of October depending on what is left. This year we will be open to schedule a group that picks 20 or more bags every day of the week at 2pm or later. The whole apple and Asian pear picking experience will last about 2 hours. Your group must have an appointment. In addition to taking home your apples, you get Julian and apple facts, a tour of the orchard, and your own free apple read more ...
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Harvest Fest 2026 at Julian Farm & Orchard returns every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from September 4 through November 15. Families can celebrate the season with the farm’s popular pumpkin patch, fall activities, and food and beverages available on-site throughout operating hours. This year, Harvest Fest features even more fun for kids, including Little Farmers John Deere Trikes, new sandboxes, and professional face painting by Gaby’s Facepainting on Saturdays and Sundays. Food and beverages will be available from the Julian Food Truck, and parking is free, with additional overflow parking available on Saturdays and Sundays. Harvest Fest kicks off with a soft opening September 4–6, followed by its grand opening weekend Seread more ...
Fall Festivals & Events
Poway Fall Festival
October 4 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Don't miss the annual Poway Fall Festival on Sunday, October 4th, 2026 from 9:00am-4:00pm. Enjoy hundreds of vendors, food trucks, kids' activities, live music, a classic car show, beer & wine g...
Vista’s First Dia de Los Muertos Family Festival
October 11 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Vista’s Inaugural Día de los Muertos Festival 2026 Celebrate culture, community, and tradition at Vista’s Inaugural Día de los Muertos Festival, happening Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 11:00 AM...
Harvest on the Promenade
October 17 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A New Fall Tradition Begins Here It's the small-town fall vibe San Diegans have been waiting for. Harvest on the Promenade was planned by moms, for parents who actually want to enjoy the day instead o...
26th Annual Fall Back Festival
November 1 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Get ready to turn back the clock—literally! On Sunday, November 1, 2026, as daylight savings time ends, the Gaslamp Quarter transforms into a vibrant celebration of history at the 26th Annual Fall B...
Día de los Muertos Celebration
November 1 @ 3:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us as Downtown Chula Vista transforms into a beautiful and lively, cempasúchil filled celebration for the 6th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration! This free community event will include fun f...
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