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Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch
Bates Nut Farm · Valley Center
15954 Woods Valley Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082
A long-running pumpkin patch on a historic Valley Center farm, where visitors pick pumpkins and spend time around the farm. Oct 31 is the last day of the season.
Heads up
- The farm closes early on Oct 31 (last day of the season) and hasn't published a closing time. Call 760-749-3333 before going.
When
- Fri, Oct 309 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
- Sat, Oct 31Opens 8:30 a.m.; closes early (time not published)
Last day of the season; closes early on Halloween
Dates are derived from a published season and weekly operating schedule, not listed individually.
Getting in
Listed as free (KPBS); pumpkins and any activities are priced separately
Axios reports tickets are walk-up only this season. Phone 760-749-3333.
- Pumpkins and any activities are priced separately.
- KPBS notes hours may change.
Where
Sources
- kpbs.org media
Sept 17–Oct 31, 2026, open daily; October weekdays 9–5:30, weekends 8:30–6; extended Fridays 10/9, 10/16, 10/23; closes early Halloween; free; address - batesnutfarm.biz organizer
2026 season Sept 17–Oct 31 and the hours above (seen through a search summary; direct fetch returned 429)