Pumpkin Picking Farms Around Lake Forest

LAKE FOREST, CA — Going to a pumpkin field to pick the biggest pumpkin isn’t just about finding the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern. It’s a chance to head out with the family in a beloved autumn ritual full of fun activities.

Many pumpkin patches offer complementary activities like hayrides, corn mazes and games for the kids. Picking your own pumpkin also is a good way to benefit the local farmers who grow them.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin patch is pretty safe; mask and social distancing guidelines and hours of operation may change. Before you go, it’s best to call ahead to the field or check its website.

Here are some of the top pumpkin fields near Lake Forest to visit in 2021:

• Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch
• Enchanted Pumpkin Patch
• Little Farm On The Hill
• Masterpiece Pumpkins
• Pick of the Patch Pumpkins & ABC Tree Farms
• Pumpkin City’s Pumpkin Farm
• The Pumpkin Corral
• The Pumpkin Factory
• The Pumpkin Patch
• Whittier Christmas trees

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