Corona Pumpkin Patches

Colorful leaves, hot chocolate, cozy blankets: these are just a few of the things that most exemplify the fall season. But there’s one thing that you absolutely must do during fall. You have to go to a pumpkin patch! Picking out a pumpkin whether it be to carve, to set outside your house or to make pumpkin seeds from, is one of the most fun fall activities, especially if you have kids!

At the Pumpkin Factory, they do pumpkins best! Grown on the family farm, you and your family are welcome to explore the vast options and pick the best and orangest for your home. After you pick your perfect pumpkin, head on over to the rides and games for some fall fun. For the adventurous types, strap into a harness and hop on the bungee trampoline. Or climb into a giant orb and try walking on water. For those a little more timid or younger children, take a ride on the ATV train! This ride is good for the whole entire family! There are so many other rides at the Pumpkin Factory. To see the full list of rides available check here. The Pumpkin Factory is only a short 10 minute drive away from Montecito at Dos Lagos so you don’t have far to go to find your perfect pumpkin!

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You can spend hours hunting through Tom’s Farms to find your favorite pumpkin. There are just so many! Tom’s Farms is a family business sprung up from a small produce stall on the side of the road. During the rest of the year, Tom’s Farms is a great place for fresh fruits and veggies, gourmet foods and sweets. During the fall season, it’s a pumpkin patch! Every weekend throughout October, you can guess the weight of a pumpkin. If you guess closest to the actual weight, you get to take the pumpkin home! If you stop by Tom’s Farms on October 24th or 31st you can participate in a pumpkin carving contest. The winners will receive a gift basket from the store. If you think you’re a creative carver and have a steady hand, make sure you enter the contest! Tom’s Farms is located 8 minutes away from our home at Dos Lagos.

Luckily for us both of these pumpkin patches opened last week so we have a full month to find the plumpest pumpkin! The most fun fall activity is getting to carve out a face in the pumpkin and displaying it proudly on your doorstep. Do you like carving pumpkins? What’s the best one you’ve ever carved? Share your pictures with us of your carvings!