Mr. Bones Opts To Scrap '@Home' Halloween Plans Altogether

CULVER CITY, CA — Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch, a longstanding, Halloween tradition in Culver City, recently announced it was not going to operate its pumpkin patch extravaganza for 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, the seasonal business said "Mr. Bones @ Home" plans were underway for delivery options and virtual events.

That decision was rescinded Thursday.

"After careful thought and planning, we have realized that we will not be able to open in any capacity in 2020 as we had hoped," managers said.

"We originally thought we would be able to provide a pumpkin patch at-home service," the company wrote on Facebook, "however, the pieces did not fall together in the way that we had planned. Unfortunately we won’t be opening this year in any capacity."

In years past, Mr. Bones held its Halloween spectacular on Jefferson Boulevard with pony rides, a petting zoo, straw maze, kids' activities and an elaborate "Pumpkin Village."

"Mr. Bones @ Home" was to launch Oct. 3 with pumpkins and other Halloween supplies available for pick-up or delivery, along with a roster of such offerings as live music, carving and painting classes via social-media channels.

The holiday business is not alone in the Greater L.A. region struggling to cope with COVID-19 fallout.

Shawn's Pumpkin Patch in the Mar Vista area will open with such attractions as train rides and a petting zoo, but with limited, daily capacity.

Another popular pumpkin patch, Mr. Jack O'Lanterns on North Highland Avenue in Hollywood, announced this week it is reopening for 2020 — but with changes and restrictions, along with home-delivery services.

Pa's Pumpkin Patch, a Halloween legend in Long Beach for more than 40 years, is closed for the season.

And for the more elaborate seasonal events, the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride, a longtime Griffith Park tradition, is switching to a drive-up format in San Dimas. And the annual, "Nights of the Jack" walk-through experience, at King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas, will operate this year as a drive-thru.

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• Seeking A Traditional Pumpkin Patch? Head To Shawn’s In Mar Vista
• 'Nights Of Jack' Plans Halloween Drive-Thru For 2020 In SF Valley
• Griffith Park's 'Haunted Hayride' Plans 'Drive-Up' Scare For 2020
• Monster Bash 2020: Benefit For Meals On Wheels West
• Pa's Pumpkin Patch Not Opening For Halloween 2020