Okay, let's be real. There's not really many pumpkin patches happening this year.
With a pandemic going on, many pumpkin patches in Orange County decided to close this year (sadly). I tried searching and barely - if any - were open for 2020. It truly is slim-pickings out there BUT we can't let that cancel pumpkin season! Scroll on below for 3 spots to take your little one(s) to get their pumpkin pictures for fall this year! BONUS - I've also included another freebie spot, so that makes 4! Aaaaaand 2 other spots if you want to have more of a family outing (there is a pay for these though) with pumpkin patch photo opportunities included.
FREE PUMPKIN PICTURE SPOT #1 :: The Original Manassero Farms
This is a little farmer's market that sells fruits and veggies and also happens to have a large pumpkin photo backdrop set up! You can also grab lunch at the barn. Super cute spot and a great way to support your local farmers. We got their popular heirloom tomatoes and they were soooo delicious!
FREE PUMPKIN PICTURE SPOT #2 :: The Pumpkin Patch
Established in 1976, this one of Southern California's oldest family-owned pumpkin patch. They have some carnival games, an animal petting/feeding area, and a pumpkin photo opportunity. Our little one is too small for any of the games right now so we enjoyed walking around and letting him look at all the entertainment.
FREE PUMPKIN PICTURE SPOT #3 :: Bella Terra
In the heart of OC (this is more my neck of the woods) is one of my favorite outdoor shopping/dining plaza to go to! They just put up their pumpkin photo installation located next to the theatre. There's also many new food spots that opened up here too. We've tried HB Hot Chicken (created by the Four Sons Brewing company) and their hot chicken sandwiches were spiiiiicy!
7777 Edinger Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Tel: (714) 897-2533
BONUS FREE PUMPKIN PICTURE SPOT #4 :: Lido Marina Village
Every season, they change the decor here and I love to see what they come up with! We came here a couple weeks ago for brunch (before they changed it for fall) and will need to go back again soon. I highly recommend dining at Malibu Lido Farm (it's so good!) and taking a stroll along the harbor view (something about it feels relaxing).
3434 Via Lido
Newport Beach, CA 92663
AND HERE ARE 2 OTHER PUMPKIN PATCHES WITH ACTIVITIES FOR THE FAMILY:
Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch (online reservation required)
5380 3/4 University Drive
Irvine, CA 92612
Irvine Railroad Park Pumpkin Patch (inside Irvine Regional Park)
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
Please note that many of these places have certain COVID restrictions and may - or may not - have been affected by the recent Silverado Fire so call ahead, if possible, before going.
Have you taken your 2020 pumpkin picture yet?
If you haven't yet, it's still not too late to do it before the weekend ends! Most of these are going on until Saturday, October 31st so you still have time to get those last minute photos taken before the season goes!
As always, thanks for reading and sending you some big hugs!
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