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Discover Pumpkin Patches and Farm Fun in Conejo Valley and Nearby! 🎃

Fall Fun Things to do with your Kids in Agoura Hills, Thousand Oaks, Calabasas, Malibu & Nearby 🎃

By Macaroni KID Conejo Valley - Malibu - Calabasas October 4, 2024

Fall is here, and it's time to embrace the spirit of the season with your family! Are you on the hunt for the perfect pumpkin patch near Conejo Valley, Malibu, Calabasas, or other nearby communities? Look no further! This comprehensive guide brings you a curated list of the finest pumpkin patches and farms in Agoura Hills, Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, and nearby in Ventura and Los Angeles counties.

Get ready for a day filled with excitement as your little ones pick out their favorite pumpkins to decorate or carve. Our local patches offer a variety of pumpkins, gourds, and seasonal décor, ensuring you find the perfect ones for your family. Many locations also feature fun inflatables, rides, games and petting zoos creating an unforgettable experience for your kids.

Whether you're in Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Oak Park, Malibu, Westlake Village, Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks, or any nearby community in Los Angeles or Ventura County, you're just a short drive away from these fantastic pumpkin patches. And if you're up for a full day of family fun, our local farms provide an immersive experience. Imagine your kids feeding animals, riding ponies and trains, and exploring a corn maze - it's a giant playground for all ages!

When my boys were little we loved to visit the Farm. Your kids can feed the animals, ride the ponies and the train, climb on the hay tower and farm equipment, it's just one big playground. Just don't lose your child in the corn maze like I did, lol. There is just so many fun things to do. Before you leave, you can even pick up some veggies for dinner. 

Don't miss out on the excitement. Plan your visit today and make memories that will last a lifetime. Let the pumpkin patch adventure begin!"

Macaroni KID Pumpkin Picking Tips:  We can have some funky weather in October it can be freezing cold and blazing hot and often in the same day. If you want to avoid the heat head out early. Mornings and weekdays are not only less busy, but for sites that charge fees week days also cost less. Keep your pumpkins inside the house till we get closer to Halloween, you don't want to risk them rotting in the heat or rain if any comes our way. 

Click on the links below for complete details


Agoura Hills


B.Gutell

B.Gutell

Bennett's Best

Every size and kind of Pumpkin you can think of from traditional to specialty and Big Macs along with an assortment of squash, gourds, corn stalks and straw bales for you seasonal decorating needs. Plus all the tools and extras you need to decorate / carve your pumpkins at home, including: carving tools, paint, stencils and stickers. Your kids will have a blast on the Inflatables! Parents Favorite: Ask about options to decorate your pumpkin onsite and leave the mess behind.

Opening October 6th, 2024

🎃 Two Agoura Hills Pumpkin Patch Locations:

  • Roadside Drive and Cornell Road, Agoura Hills - Next to DIY at Whizin Market Square: 28900 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills | Phone: (818) 540-8238
  • Kanan Road and Agoura Road, Agoura Hills: 4995 Kanan Road, Agoura Hills | Phone: (818) 337-8201

Both Locations open Daily through October 31st

  • Sunday - Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm
  • Friday and Saturday:  9 am - 9 pm

Pumpkin and squash Recipes


Calabasas

Calabasas Pumpkin Festival

Juan Bautista De Anza Park:  3701 Lost Hills Road, Calabasas

One Day Only:  Sunday October 20, 2024 | 10 am - 5 pm

It's all about the Pumpkins, but so much more. Visit the Pumpkin Patch, enjoy professional carving, purchase pies whole or by the slice, pumpkin painting and seasonal crafts, harvest items for sale, food and photo ops. Enjoy lots of family fun including live bands & DJs, Marketplace vendors, Inflatable rides and games, live reptile and bug shows, photos with Halloween characters, car show, food trucks and vendors. 

Join the Monster Mash Up Dance party! 11 am at the main stage:  Kids under 12 join with your Halloween costume and be one of the first 200 to participate and receive a free pumpkin to personalize in the pumpkin painting booth. 


Thousand Oaks


B. Gutell

Seasonal Adventures Inc. 🎃 Pumpkin Patch

450 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks

Large selection of all different kinds and sizes of pumpkins, squash, gourds, scarecrows, cornstalks, Indian corn, straw bales + seasonal décor. Bring the kids to experience lots of fun with rides, games, petting zoo, inflatable jump house, giant inflatable slides, huge inflatable obstace course and more. Pumpkins in every shape and size ranging from $11 - $36 for regular pumpkins. Specialty pumpkins and gourds vary in price. Admission is free, but attractions require a ticket.

Open Daily October 1st - 31st, 2024

  • Monday - Thursday:  3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Friday:  3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Saturday:  11:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Sunday:  11:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • October 31st Closing at 7 pm

Ticket Prices - All rides use between 1 - 4 tickets

  • 1 - $1.45 | 20 - $28.00 | 40 - $52.00

FAQ

  • Children Must be accompanied by an adult | Children must be 3 -15 years old + wear socks to enjoy inflatables
  • Free Parking
  • Please, No animals

Newbury Park


B.Gutell

CTK Pumpkin Patch

🎃 Christ the King Lutheran Church and Preschool

3947 W. Kimber Drive, Newbury Park

Lots of pumpkins of all kinds and sizes and more. For a small fee per child you can get a small pumpkin, story and a craft.

Check back for Opening date and hours

  • Monday - Friday: 
  • Saturdays:  
  • Sundays:  
  • October 31: 

If  you are interested in bringing a group to the patch please contact admin@ctknp.com or call her at 805-498-2217. 

🎃 Pumpkin Fest:  October 26, 2024 from 2 - 6 pm

  • Free Family-Fun Event: Food, Games, Prizes, Crafts, Inflatables and more.

Malibu - Pacific Palisades

Palisades-Malibu YMCA Pumpkin Patch - Fundraiser

Simon Meadow: 15551 Sunset Boulevard, Pacific Palisades, 90272 | (310) 454-5591

Open now - October 31, 2024

  • Monday - Friday:  3 pm - 6 pm | Saturday and Sunday:  9 am - 6 pm
  • Graveyard Smash: Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Trick or Treat, Face Paint, Costume contest, Ghoulish games and more




Westlake Village

Buyamba's Annual Pumpkin Patch

5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village, CA 91362 | (818) 991-8040

Pop-up Pumpkin Patch: 

  • 2-Days - October 5th and 6th, 2024: Saturday 10:00 am - 8:00pm | Sunday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm



From their website: Pumpkins With A Purpose - in partnership with Calvary Community Church. Our mission is to offer love, hope, and a future through education and discipleship of Uganda's children - one child at a time. 

This year, all proceeds from our Pumpkin Patch will support God Cares School as they continue to build a school of excellence for generations of students who will impact the nation of Uganda for Christ. Come on down to our pumpkin patch, and let's make a difference together!


Ventura County - nearby, but not too far

Moorpark


B.Gutell

Underwood Family Farms 🎃

3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark

27th Annual Fall Harvest Festival + Gigantic Pumpkin Patch

Open Daily through October 31st from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Bring your kids to enjoy the "Gigantic Pumpkin Patch" and pick your own, themed weekends of live entertainment and lots of family fun things to do. This time of year the farm transforms into a giant Pumpkin Patch for your family to enjoy. Pick Your Own + Fall Harvest event is filled with so many family fun things to do like games, rides, photos ops live entertainment, themed weekends, bands and more! Weekends will include all live entertainment.

Weekend Themes 2024

  • October 5 and 6:  Farm Country Weekend
  • October 12 and 13:  Antique Tractor Weekend
  • October 19 and 20:  Wild West Weekend
  • October 26 and 27:  All About Pumpkins Weekend

Tickets: Free Parking

  • Monday - Friday:  Weekday admission is $14.00 and sold at the gate only.
  • Weekends: Ticket prices $28-$30. Purchase tickets Online Only on weekends "show tickets on phone or printed" - Limited availability

Discounts

  • Children UNDER 2 are FREE
  • Seniors 65+, Military, Veterans, and Emergency 1st Responders discount - must present valid ID at the gate

Best Days / Times To Visit

  • Afternoons during the week, mornings can be busy as we have many school tours however 9 am can be less crowded as the tours are just arriving and in the farm classroom. Fridays are the most popular weekdays. Please be patient and kind as you arrive / depart, there is only 1 entrance and exit to the farm.

Activities

  • Included with Admission: 50 acres of open space to roam, Tractor-drawn Wagon Rides, • Corn Maze, Farmer Craig's Chicken Show, Gigantic Pumpkin Patch, Entry to Pick Your Own Fields - pickings additional cost, Photo-ops, Pumpkin House, Corn Stalk Labyrinth, Giant Tractor Display, Pumpkin Displays, Giant Spiders, Harvest Basket, Misting Tunnel, Hay Climbing Pyramids, Animal Center, Play Equipment, Cotton Harvester and Combine Slides, Fun Hill with Tunnels and Wooden Firetruck, Wooden Train, Wooden School Bus, Country Store, Pull wagons and wheelbarrows available - Personal wagons and strollers welcomed
  • Weekends only: Animal Shows, Pig Races, Demonstrations, Themed Weekends, Live Bands, Live Bands, Performers and Roaming Entertainment
  • Additional fee: Gem / Fossil Mining, Electric Train, John Deere, Bee, Cow and Grain Trains, Horse-drawn Wagon Rides - weekends-only, Animal Petting and Duck Feeding Areas, Bean and Corn Boxes, Games and Crafts and Face Painting
  • Please note: activities subject to change

Food

  • During the week: Food and snacks from Code 3 Concessions and We Bee Grindin'. Drinks and snacks will also be for sale at our Farm Markets, Country Store and mobile snack cart. 
  • Weekends:  Food Booths will offer Tri-tip sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, roasted corn, sandwiches, fish tacos, chicken strips, loaded potatoes, quesadillas, shaved ice, kettle corn, donuts, pumpkin pie and more!

Pick Your Own Info:  Acres of pumpkins, fruit and vegetables to pick. For more information on items available for picking, please visit the PYO page of our website.

Please Note:  Security check at entrance, small standard sized backpacks, purses and diaper bags ONLY, No alcohol, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, coolers, dogs or any outside animals of any kind.


Simi Valley

Seasonal Adventures Inc.

1898 1/2 Simi Town Center Way, Simi Valley, CA

Large selection of different kinds of pumpkins, squash, gourds, scarecrows, cornstalks, Indian corn and straw bales. Bring the kids for fun rides, games, petting zoo, inflatable jump house, giant inflatable slides, and huge inflatable obstacle courses. Pumpkins in every shape and size plus specialty pumpkins and gourds. 

Admission and parking are free, but attractions require a ticket

Open Daily October 1st - 31st, 2024

  • Monday - Thursday:  3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Friday:  3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Saturday:  11:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Sunday:  11:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • October 31st Closing at 7 pm

Santa Paula

Prancer's Farm

18540 East Telegraph Rd Santa Paula | (805) 317-7004

Prancer's offers a 40 acre farm, Pumpkin Patch, family fun Harvest activities, Petting Zoo, Horse Rides, live entertainment, rides and more. Fall Festival through October 31st, 2024


Ventura




McGrath Great Pacific Pumpkins

Located at 5100 Olivas Park Drive in Ventura

Open daily from 9 am - 6 pm through October 31 | Admission is $1 

Big Wave Dave's Pumpkin Patch

103 S. Mills Rd, Ventura - In the Pacific View Mall parking lot - near Target

Open: 10 am to 9 pm daily | Closing at 6 pm on Halloween Day | Kids activities and Photo-Ops, lots of pumpkins and outdoor space | Free Admission to the Pumpkin Patch


Ojai

Boccali Ranch Pumpkin Patch
In the field behind Boccali's Pizza & Pasta

3277 E. Ojai Avenue, Ojai | Open Daily 10 am - 7 pm through October 31st

Pick a pumpkin from tiny to extra large Big Mac plus squash, gourds, Indian corn and seasonal farm-fresh produce. Take your family on a daytime hayride - weekends only and enjoy lunch or dinner at Boccali's Ojai.


San Fernando Valley

Woodland Hills

Seasonal Adventures Inc.

🎃 Pumpkin Patch

Pierce College - Located near the Farm Center:  7100 El Rancho Drive, Woodland Hills

Large selection of different kinds of pumpkins, squash, gourds, scarecrows, cornstalks, Indian corn and straw bales. Bring the kids for fun rides, games, petting zoo, inflatable jump house, giant inflatable slides, and huge inflatable obstacle courses. Pumpkins in every shape and size including specialty pumpkins and gourds. 

Admission and parking are free, but attractions require a ticket.

Open Daily through October 31st

  • Monday - Thursday:  3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Friday:  3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Saturday:  11:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Sunday:  11:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • October 31st Closing at 7 pm

Encino




Tapia Bros Farm

5251 Hayvenhurst Ave, Encino, CA 91436 | (818) 905-6155

Family owned and operated farm - Produce, pumpkins, and Christmas trees | Corn maze, pony rides, petting zoo, train rides and farm stand

MK tip: Visit early if you can - parking is limited and lot fills quickly

Mission Hills

Forneris Farm

15200 Rinaldi Street, Mission Hills | (818) 361-0714

Open daily 9 am - 6 pm

Come enjoy the Tractor-pulled Train Ride around the farm and out to the u-pick pumpkin field! Face painting, farm games and refreshments. Don't forget to take a top-of-the-pyramid selfie. Sorry no corn maze this year.

$5 per person entry fee - Kids under 2 free with paid adult - Free Parking | train rides, face painting and games are an additional fee | No pets, coolers or outside food | Cash Only

Sherman Oaks

Tina's Pumpkin Patch

4725 Woodman Ave, Sherman Oaks - at Westfield Fashion Square | (818) 990-2571

Parking lot off Woodman and 101 Fwy - Free admission and parking | Free straw maze

  • Extras: Pony rides and petting zoo, train ride, bouncer, slide and obstacle course

2024 Season: October 2-31 and November 2-3

  • Sunday - Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm
  • Friday and Saturday: 10 am - 9 pm

Los Angeles County

Santa Clarita

Gilchrist Farm

30116 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91390 | (661) 733-5938

  • Open daily except Monday from 9 am - 6 pm

Gilchrist Farm Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Patch 2023 - Through October 31st

Pictures & Pumpkins: Free Admission and parking - Closed Mondays | Visit Saturday and Sunday for full festival activities 

Culver City

Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch 

10100 Jefferson Blvd., Culver City | (310) 276-9827

More than just a pumpkin patch, with lots of kid-friendly activities, petting zoo, photo ops, boo-tique, food, entertainment and more.

MK Notes: Ground is covered in wood chips, can be difficult with strollers, closed toed shoes recommended

Los Angeles

Shawn’s Pumpkin Patch

New location: 3443 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles - Palms and Sawtelle | (323) 325-6314

Pumpkins, gourds and straw bales. Kid-fun bounce houses, pony rides, petting zoo, train ride, mini straw maze, giant inflatable slides, games, kiddie rides, face painting and photo-ops.

Check website for hours | Pet-friendly weekdays only

New location is smaller: Try to visit during the week to avoid the crowds and consider Uber or Lift - parking is limited. DO NOT park at CVS or Trader Joe’s.


Now that you have your pumpkin what are you going to do with it? Decorate it? Carve it? Eat it? 

Here are a few ideas to get you started


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