Best Pumpkin Fields Around Orange County

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — Heading out 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 treasured fall practice full of enjoyable 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 support the local farms who grow them.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin field is moderately safe, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Before you go, it’s best to call ahead to the field or check its website for guidelines and hours of operation.

Below are some of the top pumpkin farms near Orange County to visit in 2021:

• Enchanted Pumpkin Patch
• Fallbrook Pumpkin Patch
• Felix Family Pumpkin Patch
• Masterpiece Pumpkins
• Mr. Jones Farm
• Peltzer Pumpkin Farm
• Pumpkin City’s Pumpkin Farm
• The Pumpkin Factory
• The Pumpkin Patch
• Whittier Christmas trees

Did we miss your favorite pumpkin patch? Let us know! And, remember, bring your water, sunscreen and camera! Send your Pumpkin Patch pictures to your Patch editor for a chance to be featured on Orange County Patch's Best of Fall!