The short answer
The most-talked-about pumpkin patch in LA is Carved at Descanso Gardens, confirmed returning October 26, 2026, with rotating pumpkin displays, railroad rides, and its own farm-to-table restaurant. For a classic carnival-style patch, Mr. Bones in Culver City has run since 1987. For a free, dog-friendly option, Mr. Jack O' Lanterns charges no admission at any of its Southern California locations.
All 10 patches below are still active as of July 2026, we rechecked every address, website, and Instagram following count this month. Most Halloween pumpkin patches list as "temporarily closed" on review sites during the off-season and reopen for the fall, that's normal and not a sign anything shut down for good. One address note: Shawn's Pumpkin Patch's 11111 Jefferson Blvd address is correct and current, it's the location the patch moved to for the 2025 season, don't confuse it with an older, now-closed Shawn's address that still shows up in some search results.
01Carved (Descanso Gardens)
1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge
TicketedConfirmed Oct 26, 2026148K on Instagram
Descanso Gardens' Carved elevates the pumpkin patch experience with a rotating array of pumpkin displays, rides on the Descanso Railroad, and handcrafted art installations. Book a table at the on-site farm-to-table restaurant, Farmhouse, for the full autumnal experience. Confirmed returning October 26, 2026.
Good to knowDescanso Gardens members get a $7 discount on Carved tickets.
02Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch
10100 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City
Free admission, pay per activitySince 198727.8K on Instagram
Mr. Bones has been a Westside fall tradition since 1987, with photo ops, a slide, rocking horses, a straw maze, a bounce house, face painting, and a rotating lineup of food trucks and live entertainment.
Good to knowTents are available for private parties, details at mrbonespumpkinpatch.com/parties.
03Mr. Jack O' Lanterns Pumpkin Patch
Multiple LA-area locations
FreeFree admissionDog-friendly
Mr. Jack O' Lanterns runs several Southern California locations with pumpkin decorating, pumpkin bowling, candy corn hole, bounce houses, and photo stations. Admission is free at every location, and leashed dogs are welcome.
Good to knowHours and attractions vary by location, check the site's location finder before you go.
04Cal Poly Pomona Pumpkin Festival
AGRIscapes, 4102 S University Drive, Pomona
Ticketed6.5K on Instagram
Presented by Cal Poly Pomona's Huntley College of Agriculture, this festival features a craft marketplace, a hay bale obstacle course, a sunflower field maze, a petting zoo, food stands, and hay wagon rides.
Good to knowSome attractions close at 6pm, arrive early to catch everything.
05Pa's Pumpkin Patch
500 Lakewood Center Mall, Lakewood
Free admission, pay per rideCarnival rides6K on Instagram
Pa's Pumpkin Patch pairs carnival thrills with the pumpkin hunt: a train, a merry-go-round, a race track, a mirror maze, live music, contests, games, and a snack bar.
Good to knowDogs are welcome as long as they're friendly and leashed the whole time.
06Tapia Bros Pumpkin Patch
5251 Hayvenhurst Ave, Encino
Free admission, pay per activityFarm standFree parking
Tapia Bros pairs its pumpkin patch with a farm stand, a corn maze, a petting zoo, and a train ride. Most activities run weekends only, so plan for a Saturday or Sunday visit for the full experience.
Good to knowParking is free, a rarity for a fall event this popular.
07Shawn's Pumpkin Patch
11111 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City
$3 entrySince move to current site in 20253.7K on Instagram
Shawn's Pumpkin Patch brings small-town harvest-festival vibes to Culver City, with a large pumpkin selection, pony rides, a train, a straw maze, and a petting zoo. The $3 entrance fee includes a $2 voucher toward a pumpkin purchase.
Good to knowThis Jefferson Blvd address is the current location as of the 2025 season, not to be confused with an older Shawn's address that has since closed.
08Pasadena Pumpkin Patch by Taghavi Farms
900 N Lake Ave, Pasadena
$3 entry, children under 2 free$3 entry2.8K on Instagram
More daily fall festival than simple pumpkin patch, this Taghavi Farms location offers food, arts and crafts, games, and bounce houses for $3 a person. Taghavi Farms also runs a separate patch in Commerce.
Good to knowTeens looking for seasonal work can ask about job openings on-site.
09Seasonal Adventures (Pierce College)
7100 El Rancho Drive, Woodland Hills
Ticket bundles for ridesFree parking2.4K on Instagram
This Pierce College patch carries pumpkins alongside squash, gourds, scarecrows, and fall decor. Ticket bundles exchange for rides, the petting zoo, and obstacle courses.
Good to knowParking is free on-site.
10Forneris Farms Pumpkin Patch
15200 Rinaldi Street, Mission Hills
$5 entrySince 19662.2K on Instagram
A family-run Mission Hills farm since 1966, Forneris Farms adds a corn maze and a Fall Market of seasonal decorations to its pumpkin patch. It's cash-friendly, old-school pricing, so come prepared.
Good to knowThe $5 entrance fee is deducted from any pumpkin purchase of $10 or more, and kids under 2 get in free.
A few more worth knowing
- "Temporarily closed" on Yelp is normal here. Seasonal pumpkin patches show as temp. closed on review sites for most of the year and reopen every fall, that's not a sign of a permanent shutdown.
- Mr. Jack O' Lanterns runs pop-ups too. Beyond its regular Torrance and West LA locations, it occasionally adds short pop-up dates at other spots around the city, check its site close to Halloween for the full list.
Frequently asked
What's the most popular pumpkin patch in LA?
Carved at Descanso Gardens draws the largest following, with 148,000 Instagram followers and a confirmed return date of October 26, 2026.
Is there a free pumpkin patch in LA?
Mr. Jack O' Lanterns charges no admission at any of its Southern California locations, including Torrance and West LA.
Which LA pumpkin patch has been around the longest?
Forneris Farms in Mission Hills has operated since 1966, and Mr. Bones in Culver City has run since 1987.
Can I bring my dog to a pumpkin patch in LA?
Yes, several allow leashed dogs, including Mr. Jack O' Lanterns and Pa's Pumpkin Patch in Lakewood.
Is Shawn's Pumpkin Patch still open?
Yes. Its current address is 11111 Jefferson Blvd in Culver City, the location it moved to for the 2025 season. An older Shawn's address that shows up in some searches has closed.
