Pumpkin Patches in Ventura County and Adjacent Areas
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The star of the Halloween show is the pumpkin. According to my favorite resource Wikipedia, the name pumpkin originated from the ancient Greek word pepon ("large melon"). The French called it pompom. The British changed it to pumpion. Then American colonists changed it to pumpkin.
Pumpkins are gourd-like squashes and technically are a fruit. They can range in size from 1 lb to 1,000 lbs.
But who cares about all that...what we REALLY want to know is, where are the pumpkin patches in Ventura County and surrounding areas for the 2026 fall season!? Well, here are some choices...but make sure to call before you go for hours, etc.
Big Wave Dave's Pumpkin Patch will be operating its pumpkin patch again this year at the Pacific View Mall under the big tent in the Trader Joe's/Target parking lot from September 30 through October 31, 2026. Free admission to the pumpkin patch, with kids’ activities, photo opportunities and more. Open Mon-Thu 11am to 8pm, Fri-Sun 10am to 9pm. Closes 6pm 10/31. Visit bigwavedaveschristmastrees.com/pumpkin-patch.html
Conejo Family Farms at 5937 Ridge View Street in Camarillo is back at the bottom of the Conejo Grade for its 2nd year. There is a pumpkin patch, corn maze, hay rides, bounce house, weekend music, and more. Open Wed/Thu 2:30-7:30pm, Fri 2:30-8:30pm, and Sat/Sun 10am-8:30pm. General admission ages 6+ $15 Wed-Fri and $20 Sat/Sun. $10 for seniors, military, first responders.Visit www.conejofamilyfarms.com for more information. From Thousand Oaks, take the 101 north to Camarillo Springs Road, go south to Ridge View Street and take a right. The patch will be on the right.
Conejo Family Farms
Boccali Ranch Pumpkin Patch at 3277 E. Ojai Avenue in Ojai will be open 7 days a week from 10am to 7pm the entire month of October 2026. They offer tiny to extra-large “Big Mac” pumpkins, squash, gourds, Indian corn and seasonal produce. Hay rides available on weekends. More details at boccalipumpkins.com.
Prancer's Pumpkin Patch Santa Paula is located at 18540 East Telegraph Road and their Fall Fest will take place September 26 to November 1, 2026. Pumpkin patch events on weekends from 10am to 6pm with the following themes:
9/26-9/27: Heroes at the Farm
10/3-10/4: Animals at the Farm
10/10-10/11: Wild West on the Farm
10/17-10/18: Fiesta at the Farm
10/24-10/25: Harvest at the Farm
Fall fest includes 10 acres of pumpkin patch, wagon hay ride, animal center, corn field expedition, farm games, live entertainment and more. Weekday pumpkin patch 10am to 6pm. Visit prancersfarm.com for admission prices and more information.
Stu Miller's Pumpkin Patch just east of the Simi Valley Town Center.
The 2026 Underwood Family Farms Fall Harvest Festival in Moorpark is back from September 26 to October 31 at 3370 Sunset Valley Road. Admission includes huge pumpkin patch, tractor-drawn wagon rides, corn maze, giant tractor display, hay pyramids, animal center, and many other family-friendly activities. Themed weekend events include animal shows, pig races, live performers, roaming entertainment and more. Weekday admission is $16 at the gate only. Weekend admission varies from $25 to $30 per person purchased online. Children 2 and under and parking are free. More details at www.underwoodfamilyfarms.com/fall-harvest.
The Underwood Farm Center in Somis at 5696 Los Angeles Avenue also has a pumpkin patch along with its year-round animal center. Open 9am to 6pm.
McGrath Brothers Great Pacific Pumpkins is located at 5100 Olivas Park Drive in Ventura. Call 805.644.1235. They are open the entire month of October. Hours Monday through Wednesday 9am-6pm, Thursday through Sunday 9am-7pm. Check their Instagram page at www.instagram.com/mcgrathgreatpacificpumpkins for updates. Admission $3 Monday through Wednesday, $5 Thursday through Sunday. Pumpkin patch, hay maze, corn maze, etc.
Pumpkin Patch at Downtown Ventura Harvest Days the entire month of October, hosted by McGrath Brothers Great Pacific Pumpkins. Details at downtownventura.org/harvest-days.
Bennett's Best Pumpkin Patch will have locations once again this year next to the Whizin Market Square at 28900 Roadside Drive and at the corner of Kanan and Agoura Roads.
The Four Seasons of Fun Adventureland pumpkin patch at the Simi Valley Town Center in the parking lot open daily during the month of October. Hours Mon-Thu 4-9pm, Fri 4-10pm, Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-9pm. Bounce houses, petting zoo, and food truck. www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122141724183037167&set=pb.61581115013603.-2207520000
Rancho Calabaza Pumpkin Patch is a family-owned and operated farm located at 300 Los Angeles Avenue in Somis. They are hosting a pumpkin patch this year that is open Monday through Thursday 10am to 6pm and Friday through Sunday 10am to 8pm. Free admission. www.instagram.com/rancho.calabaza
The Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch will be hosting a pumpkin patch at Pierce College, 7100 El Rancho Drive, Woodland Hills. The patch will be open daily from October 1 to 31, 2026. Hours 4-9pm Mon-Thu, 4-10pm Fri, 11am-10pm Sat and 11am-9pm Sun. Free admission and parking. Attractions require tickets. www.seasonaladventures.com/pierce-college
