While it may not feel like fall, pumpkin patches across Santa Barbara have officially opened for the spooky season.
Here’s where to find them.
Lane Farms Pumpkin Patch
The Lane Farms Pumpkin Patch is open daily at 308 S. Walnut Lane through Halloween on Oct. 31.
The pumpkin patch features hayrides, farm animals, tractors and a corn maze.
The patch’s hours differ throughout the week.
From Monday to Friday, it is open from noon to 7 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday, it is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. On Halloween, it will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The corn maze closes at 6:45 p.m. daily, and on Halloween it will close at 4:45 p.m.
Big Wave Dave’s Pumpkin Patch in Santa Barbara
Big Wave Dave’s Pumpkin Patch officially opened late last month at Santa Barbara’s La Cumbre Plaza at 3865 State St.
Under the pumpkin patch’s classic red-and-white striped tent, the patch features kids’ activities and a diverse selection of pumpkins.
It is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Friday through Sunday, it is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Big Wave Dave’s Pumpkin Patch closes for the season on Halloween at 6 p.m.
Montecito Country Mart Pumpkin Patch
The annual honor-system pumpkin patch returned to the Montecito Country Mart earlier this month.
It features heirloom pumpkins that are available for purchase on the honor system.
Solvang Farmer Pumpkin Patch
Solvang Farmer Pumpkin Patch, a tradition for decades at 1035 Alamo Pintado Road, is officially open until Halloween.
It includes a 14-acre corn maze, kids maze and a night maze offered on four nights in late October.
It is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The “special event” night maze is offered on Oct. 23, 24, 30 and 31, beginning at 5:30 p.m. with last entry at 9 p.m.
Summerset Farm Pumpkin Patch in Santa Ynez
The Summerset Farm Pumpkin Patch at 3450 Baseline Ave. has been a Santa Ynez Valley tradition for 18 years.
It offers a large selection of pumpkins, a sunflower maze and a farm stand. The pumpkin patch is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Zellers Farms Pumpkin Patch in Lompoc
Zellers Farms Pumpkin Patch in Lompoc officially opened Oct. 3 at 2050 Sweeney Road.
The pumpkin patch has a wine tasting room on the weekends, tractor rides, farm animals and a petting zoo and corn maze.
The pumpkin patch is open on weekdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and on the weekends from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Those looking to visit the pumpkin patch should note that closed-toed shoes are a requirement, as it is a working farm with uneven ground, according to a social media post.
The Patch Santa Maria
The Patch Santa Maria is open at Los Flores Ranch Park at 6245 Dominion Road until Oct. 25.
The pumpkin patch offers a “Kids Zone” with jump houses, interactive areas and treats available for purchase.
Each weekend, the pumpkin patch offers a different theme or activity.
On closing weekend, it will host a “not so spooky hike” on Saturday, Oct. 24, before a trick-or-treat day on Sunday, Oct. 25, closing day.
The Corny Corn Maze is closed this year.
The Santa Maria pumpkin patch is open Fridays through Sundays. On Fridays, it is open from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday, it is open from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with last entry at 6 p.m.
Parking at the patch costs $5.
The Santa Maria pumpkin patch is unique because it is led by local students.
Since 2017, it has provided local high school students with experience in agriculture and leadership opportunities.
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