Three Southern California pumpkin patches are open now with free admission and free parking through Nov. 1, offering families a lineup of games, bounce houses and petting-zoo experiences alongside the usual rows of pumpkins for sale. Mr. Jack O'Lanterns has set up shop in West Los Angeles, Brea and Torrance for the 2026 season, running from Oct. 2 through Nov. 1.
Where to Find the Patches
The West Los Angeles location sits at 11404 Santa Monica Blvd., while Brea's patch is at 480 N State College Blvd. and Torrance's is at 17520 Prairie Ave., according to Mr. Jack O'Lanterns. All three locations are open through Nov. 1, and the company says admission and parking are free everywhere. Visitors can expect to pay out of pocket for pumpkins, food, drinks and other Halloween merchandise once they're inside.
At the Torrance site, the lineup includes pumpkin decorating, photo stations, pumpkin bowling, tumbling tombstones, candy corn hole, a petting zoo, bounce houses, pumpkin putting, a pumpkin smash, “Boo”sketball and a pumpkin carving station, as reported by the Orange County Register. The West LA patch offers a similar but distinct set of attractions: pumpkin decorating, photo stations, pumpkin bowling, tumbling tombstones, candy corn hole, animal viewing, bounce houses and an RIP ring toss. The Brea location also features several themed bounce houses, according to NBC Los Angeles.
Snacks, Passes and Four-Legged Guests
Food and drinks are sold at every patch, though the station's report notes that offerings vary by location. Families looking to maximize their visit can pick up a Jack O' Pass, which includes unlimited access to all games and activities, one mini pumpkin and a single pumpkin-decorating session, per the same account. The website also cautions that games and activities are subject to change, so what's running on one visit may differ from the next.
Dog owners won't need to leave their pets at home either, since leashed dogs are welcome at all the pumpkin patches. The roundup from the same account points out that Southern California pumpkin patches in general tend to include family-friendly carnival rides, corn mazes, petting zoos and photo opportunities, a pattern that fits the mix of activities on offer at the Mr. Jack O'Lanterns locations.
Another Option: The Original Farmers Market
For families near the Fairfax District, NBC Los Angeles notes that Mr. Jack O'Lanterns also appears at The Original Farmers Market Fall Festival at 6333 W. 3rd St., but only for a two-day run on Oct. 17 and 18. That version is smaller in scale, featuring a more modest pumpkin patch without the bounce houses found at the three full-season locations. Beyond Southern California, Mr. Jack O'Lanterns additionally operates patches in San Diego and West Palm Beach, Florida.
