Best Orange County Area Pumpkin Patches 2020

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — Not even pumpkin patches are escaping the coronavirus in 2020. The ongoing pandemic means many of the region’s pumpkin patches have had to adjust hours, regulations and activities as they head into fall.

Fortunately, the coronavirus has only changed — not completely closed — your favorite pumpkin patch and its offerings this fall.

You may be picking your pumpkin up at the local grocery store, but if you want that true fall experience, there are some places you can still go even amid coronavirus social distancing regulations.

Below is a list of some of our favorite pumpkin patches near Lake Forest.

Nearby Orange County Pumpkin Patches:

Name: Tanaka Farms
Address: 5380 3/4 University Drive, Irvine
Season opening/closing dates: Saturday Sept. 19 through Oct. 31
Attractions:

• Drive-Thru Pumpkin Farm Experience: Monday Sept. 21-Oct. 30
• U-Pick Pumpkin with Wagon Ride: Mon. Sept. 21 through Oct. 31
• Curbside Pick-Up Order Available

Hours: 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Phone: 949.653.2100
Website: www.tanakafarms.com

Name: Irvine Park Railroad
Address: 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange
Season opening/closing dates: Thursday, Oct. 1 through Oct. 31
Attractions: (review COVID-19 restrictions before you go!)

• Details and activities: https://bit.ly/2FDhbWv
• Selling pumpkins: https://bit.ly/2FDhbWv
• Hours of operation: https://bit.ly/2FDhbWv
• COVID-19 details: https://bit.ly/2FDhbWv
• Bike and paddle boat rental information: https://bit.ly/33jkaLW
• Irvine Regional Park parking fees: https://bit.ly/2GNQT4v

Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends
Website: www.irvineparkrailroad.com

Pumpkin Patches, Worth The Drive:

Name: Peltzer Farms Pumpkin Patch
Address: 39925 Calle Contento, Temecula
Season opening/closing dates: Saturday, Sept. 26 through Oct. 31
Attractions: (review COVID-19 restrictions before you go!) Entrance to the farm may CLOSE while we wait for current guests to exit

Cost:

$2 per person / Pumpkin Pass for Monday through Friday, $50 for family of 5 all season* (Monday-Friday) must be from same household. Includes petting farm entry all season, discounts, tickets to additional attractions not included

$3 per person Saturday & Sunday, under 2 is free with paid adult.

Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekends

Website: www.peltzerfarms.com

Name: Bates Nut Farm
Address:15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center
Season opening/closing dates: Saturday, Sept. 19 through Oct. 31
Admission: Free

Hours: September Hours: Weekdays 9am - 5:30 p.m. • Weekends 8:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. - Free Admission

Attractions: Petting Corral-weekdays, Hayrides, Straw maze, Pony rides, Farm Zoo, Picnicking, Farm Store

Website: batesnutfarm.biz

Virtual Pumpkin Patch Delivery

This year, with the closure of Pumpkin City, order virtual pumpkin deliveries from the owners of that franchise.

Owner Luke Derentz told Patch it was a difficult decision to go virtual during coronavirus pandemic, but necessary.

"Orange County has provided for my family through tough times, and I’ve been able to witness the smiles traditions bring to families, and I want to keep that going," Derentz said. "We are going to be giving 50% of our net profits away as grocery store gift cards to people in need this year."

Visit santasbidding.com to order custom Pumpkin bundles straight to your door! and weigh in on their new logo for a chance to earn 10 percent off the cost of your order!

More fall fun in Orange County:

• Halloween In OC 2020: Urban Legends Haunts OC Fairgrounds

If we missed your favorite pumpkin patch, be sure to share it with readers in the comments section.

Remember: Halloween In Orange County 2020 Isn't Canceled, Just Different

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