Fall is a season known for tailgates, football, apple picking, spiced cider, and the pumpkin patch. Every year, the weekend before Halloween to be exact, I take my wife and kids to the pumpkin patch. But not just our local pumpkin patch. Over the years, I have conducted much research and devoted countless hours into finding the best pumpkin patches. Each year has been a little different due to how far we are willing to travel. Since we live in Southern California, we have toured the area and picked out our favorite locations!
Some of our favorite pumpkin patches in Southern California are:
- Johnson Brothers http://www.johnsonbros.net/
This is one of the first pumpkin patches I have taken my kids too. There are various activities such as farm animals, bouncy houses, obstacle courses and more! You will never run out of things to do. My two young kids love to get their face painted and feed the animals. My oldest son, Carson, takes Penless videos of them as they race through the obstacle courses and ride the ponies.
- Peltzer Farm http://www.peltzerfarms.com/
Located in Temecula, this pumpkin patch is our favorite so far! There is so much to do and we find some of the largest pumpkins here at Peltzer Farm. Our tradition at this pumpkin patch is to take the old fashioned train rides. My kids are always mesmerized by the vast amounts of farm animals they bring to this location. They have animals everywhere! Between the petting zoo, pony rides and pig races, you definitely get your fair share of pets. No matter if it’s getting lost in a corn maze or picking out a giant pumpkin, there is always a perfect opportunity to capture the moment on a Penless sticker!
- Riley’s Farm http://rileysfarm.com/
This pumpkin patch does not offer as much activities as the others but it sure is unique. Its colonial charm really makes you feel like you have time traveled back a century. We haven’t been here as often as some of the others, but when we do, we always find the most unique pumpkins. Last time we were here, my son picked out a green one! Although there is not a whole lot of activities to do here, they do have some of the best scenery and trails. Perfect for a picture. At the end of the day, we never pass up the opportunity to chow down on a slice of their delicious apple pie!
All of these locations hold many precious memories that I will cherish for years to come! I will always remember the ear to ear smile on my kids faces. But I am thankful to have 
captured the moments on Penless Stickers so I can scan the QR code whenever I want and see their faces filled with laughter and joy. My wife has made scrapbooks of all the pumpkin patches we visited and put a Penless Sticker next to each one. It’s always a great time looking back at the books as a family and laughing together. I hope one day my kids continue the tradition of visiting pumpkin patches with their families.
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