Mission Viejo Area Pumpkin Fields To Visit In 2021

MISSION VIEJO, CA — Going to a pumpkin patch 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 cherished autumn tradition 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 farms who grow them.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin patch is relatively 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 farms around the Mission Viejo area to visit in 2021:

• Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch
• Bates Nut Farm
• Enchanted Pumpkin Patch
• Fallbrook Pumpkin Patch
• Masterpiece Pumpkins
• Peltzer Pumpkin Farm
• The Pumpkin Factory
• The Wickerd Farm

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