Pumpkin Patches

All of these pumpkin patches are open as of Oct. 1.

FREE Pumpkin Station. Petting zoo, pumpkins, ferris wheel and more. Rides require a separate ticket. Through Oct. 27. Mon.–Thurs., 9 am–7 pm; Fri.–Sun., 9 am–9 pm. 1750 Camino Del Rio N., Mission Valley; 15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; 3030 Plaza Bonita Rd., National City. www.pumpkinstation.com

FREE Goff Family Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkins, photo ops and more. Through Oct. 31. Sun.–Thurs., 9 am–8 pm, Fri. & Sat., 9 am–9 pm. Liberty Station, 2830 Perry Rd. www.gofffamilypumpkinpatch.com

FREE Fallbrook Pumpkin Patch. Wed.–Fri., 4–8 pm; Sat., 10 am–8 pm; Sun., 12–8 pm (closed Mon. & Tues.). 1924 E Mission Rd., Fallbrook.  www.fallbrookpumpkinpatch.com

Peltzer Pumpkin Farm. Pumpkins, petting farm and more. Mon.–Fri., 10 am–8 pm; Sat. & Sun.,9 am–8 pm. $2–$3. 39925 Calle Contento, Temecula. www.peltzerfarms.com

Pumpkin Patch at Bates Nut Farm. Tractor hay rides, straw maze, pumpkins and more. Mon.–Thurs., 9 am–5:30 pm; Fri., 9 am–6:30 pm; Sat. & Sun., 8:30 am–6 pm. Weekend parking: $10. 15954 Woods Valley Rd., Valley Center. www.batesnutfarm.biz

Julian Farm & Orchard Pumpkin Patch. Hay bale maze, yard games and more. $5–$25. Weekends, 10 am–4 pm. 4381 Julian Hwy., Julian. www.julianfarmandorchard.com

FREE Pumpkin Station Farms. Train ride, corn maze, petting zoo and more. Fee for some activities. 9 am–6 pm. 13421 Highland Valley Rd., Rancho Bernardo; 5354 Sweetwater Rd., Bonita. www.pumpkinstation.com

FREE Family Christmas Tree Farm Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkins, tractor rides, hay maze and more. Through Oct. 31. Fri., 2–8 pm; Sat.–Sun., 10 am–8 pm. $5–$7. 300 Pepper Dr., El Cajon. www.familychristmastreefarm.com

Carlsbad Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival. Pumpkins, corn maze, tractor ride and more. Daily, 9 am–6 pm. Through Nov. 3. 1050 Cannon Rd. www.carlsbadstrawberrycompany.com

Oma’s Pumpkin Patch. Giant slides, petting zoo and more. Tues.–Fri., 10 am–7 pm; Sat., 9 am–7 pm. $12.95–24.95. 14950 El Monte Rd., Lakeside. www.omasfamilyfarm.com

FREE Pumpkin Patch at Mellano Farm Stand. Corn maze, pan for gold, inflatables and more. Thurs.–Sun., 10:30 am–5 pm. 5714 N. River Rd., Oceanside. www.mellanofarmstand.com

FREE Pumpkin Patch at Summers Past Farms. Pumpkin patch, corn maze, hay fort and more. 15602 Olde Hwy. 80, Flinn Springs. www.summerspastfarms.com

FREE Mountain Valley Ranch Pumpkin Patch. Corn maze, petting zoo, corn cannon and more. 9 am–6 pm. 842 Hwy. 78, Ramona. www.mountainvalleyranch.com

California Farm Life Pumpkin Patch. Smash-a-pumpkin, giant tractors and more. Mon.–Fri., 2–6 pm, Sat. & Sun., 10 am–6 pm. 18409 Rangeland Rd., Ramona. www.californiafarmlife.com