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Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026 to
Saturday, October 31, 2026
SEPTEMBER HOURS: 9:00am to 5:00pm
OCTOBER HOURS:
Weekdays: 9:00am - 5:30pm
Last 3 Fridays in October: 9:00am - 6:30pm
Weekends: 8:30am - 6:00pm
We will be closing early on Halloween.
Location: Bates Nut Farm
Address: 15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center, CA 92082
Phone: 760-749-3333
Description: Celebrate the magic of pumpkin season at our century-old farm in beautiful Valley Center, CA — home to one of San Diego’s most picturesque pumpkin patches! Families have been visiting Bates Nut Farm since 1963, with generations coming together each Fall to celebrate the season and create cherished memories on the farm.
Start your own Fall family tradition at Bates Nut Farm — explore the patch, enjoy a day in the country and create unforgettable memories.
Every Day at the Patch
(9/17/26 to 10/31/26)
• Pumpkin Patch
• Grab a wheelbarrow & experience farm life!
• Tractor Hayrides
• Straw Maze
• Corn Pit
• Bounce House
• Giant Slide (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
• Snows Pony Rides (Month of October only.)
• Snows Petting Zoo (Month of October only.)
Year Round
• Bates Farm Zoo
• Bates Nut Farm Store & Farmer’s Daughter Boutique
Food During The Week (October Only)
• Rice Bowls • Fruit
• Turkey Legs & Chicken Tenders
• Mariposa Ice Cream • Fruit Drinks
• Funnel Cakes & Caramel Apples
• Fruit Smoothies
• Potato Twisters • And more!
Weekends at the Patch
• Pumpkin Patch
• Grab a wheelbarrow and experience farm life!
• Tractor hayrides
• Straw Maze
• Corn Pit
• Face Painting
• Henna
• Airbrush Tattoo
• Bootiful Hair
• Pumpkin Bounce House
• Giant Inflatable Slides
• Snows Pony Rides
• Petting Zoo
• Rock Climbing
• Mechanical Bull
• Balloon Art
• Kids 'N Paint
• Caricature
• Rubber Band Guns
• Photo Booth
• Slime making and more!
Year Round
• Bates Farm Zoo
• Bates Nut Farm Store & Farmer’s Daughter Boutique
Food During Weekends
Every weekend in October!
• BBQ (Burgers, hot dogs & more)
• Mariposa Ice Cream
• Funnel Cakes
• Kettle Corn
• Lemonade
• Cotton Candy
• Coffee Cart
• Rice Bowls
• Turkey Legs
• Chicken Fingers
• Fruit
• Huge Stuffed Potatoes
• Caramel Apples
Pet Friendly
We are dog friendly here at the farm!
Your adorable pooch is welcome here at the patch.
We just ask to please keep your pup on leash during your visit
and please clean up after your furry friend as well.
Dogs are welcome at the patch, on the tractor hayride and our straw maze.
Activity Tickets
$2.50 tickets can be used towards any vendor's activity: hayride,
straw maze, bounce, slide, face painting, rock climbing, pony rides,
petting zoo and kids 'n paint. However, a cash difference may
occur from some vendors. Tickets cannot be used for food vendors.
Snows Pony Rides
10/1 to 10/31: Monday to Friday from 10am - 5pm and
Saturday/Sunday from 9am - 5:30pm
80lb weight limit. Venmo, cash and credit card (fees apply.)
$14 per ride, $26 for 2 rides. Please contact Snows about Meet & Greet.
To learn more about Snows Pony Rides, please visit their website at: https://www.snowsponies.com/
Live Music Schedule
September
Will be posted at a later date.
October
Will be posted at a later date.
Admission and Parking
Admission to the pumpkin patch is free.
Weekday parking is free.
$10 parking fee only for last weekend in September and every weekend in October.