Bates Nut Farm hosts a variety of local San Diego events throughout the year.
Check back regularly for updates!
(Bates Nut Farm does not book any private events mid-September through October.)
Scroll down below for a look at our upcoming events!
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The 2026 Pumpkin Patch
Date:Β Thurs., Sept. 17 to Sat., Oct. 31, 2026
September Hours: 9am - 5pm
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October Weekdays: 9am-5:30pm,
October Weekends: 8:30am - 6:00pm -
Halloween Finale
Date:Β Saturday, October 31, 2026
9:00am - 4:30pm
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Annual Costume Contest & Parade
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: 10:00am
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Howl-o-ween Doggie Costume Contest
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: 1:00pm
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Alias | Live at Bates on Halloween
Date:Β Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time:Β 12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Pony Rides at The Pumpkin Patch
Dates: All week until Halloween
*See Event Page For Times*
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Christmas on the Farm Arts & Crafts Fair
Date:Β Sat., Nov. 7, 2026 to Sun., Nov. 8, 2026
Time:Β 9:00am to 4:00pm
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East County Cruisers Car Show and Toy Drive
Date:Β Saturday, November 7, 2026
Time:Β 9:00am to 2:00pm
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8th Annual Guns & Hoses Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser
Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Santa's Coming! Craft Fair
Date: Friday, November 27, 2026 to Saturday, November 28, 2026
Time:Β 9:00am to 4:00pm
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Christmas in Valley Center
Date & Time: Friday, December 11, 2026 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Date & Time: Saturday, December 12, 2026 from 9:30am - 2:30pm
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