Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch FAQ

Please Note: We will be closing at 3pm on Halloween day. Entry gates close at 2pm on October 31st.

What are the Pumpkin Patch hours?

Parking lot opens at 8:30am, Pumpkin Patch Entry Gates open at 9am. Entry gates close 90 minutes prior to closing. The last Wagon Ride departs 30 minutes prior to closing.

Monday - Thursday: Activities include the Wagon Rides, Barnyard Educational Exhibit, U-Pick Veggie Patch, Corn Maze, & U-Pick Pumpkin Fields. All other activities are closed during the week.

Arts & Crafts, Games, Pumpkin Cannon, and other activities will open at 12pm on Friday, and all day Saturday & Sunday. We stop selling activity tickets at 30 minutes prior to closing.

PLEASE NOTE WE WILL BE CLOSING AT 3PM ON HALLOWEEN DAY!

Where is the Pumpkin Patch parking?

The parking lot is located on the left side as you drive onto Strawberry Farms Road. Follow signs to the Pumpkin Patch parking. There are short-term designated stalls for customers of the produce stand only.

PARKING PASSES ARE REQUIRED ON THE WEEKENDS. A $10 parking fee is required beginning at 12pm on Friday and all day Saturdays and Sundays.

Please do not park in the Zion Market shopping center parking lot or surrounding neighborhoods. Pedestrian traffic will not be allowed to enter the farm. (Except local residents with proof of address.) Weekend traffic to our farm is very heavy. Parking lot directors are present to facilitate traffic during these times. Thank you for your patience and we appreciate your visit. PARKING IS LIMITED ON THE WEEKENDS. RESERVE YOUR PARKING SPACE TODAY!

Why are we charging for Parking Passes?

WE ARE BEING GOOD NEIGHBORS. In years past, hundreds and hundreds of people parked their cars in surrounding neighborhoods and businesses. Unfortunately, they left trash and trampled on lawns and landscaping.

We tried offering free parking passes in the past, but people reserved multiple time slots and then never showed up, making those spots unavailable for those who truly wanted to come. By charging a $10 fee per car, we are making sure that everyone has an opportunity to purchase a pass.

We will also have a pick-up and drop-off spot for those who would like to be dropped off by a friend, use a taxi, or ride-share service. Pedestrian traffic will not be allowed to enter the farm except for local residents with proof of address.

How do I purchase a Parking Pass?

Parking Passes may be purchased ONLINE for $10 each. PARKING PASSES ARE REQUIRED ON THE WEEKENDS. A $10 parking fee is required beginning at 12pm on Friday and all day Saturdays and Sundays.

Weekend traffic to our farm is very heavy. Parking lot directors are present to facilitate traffic during these times. Thank you for your patience and we appreciate your visit. Pedestrian traffic will not be allowed to enter the farm. (Except local residents with proof of address.)

There will be a designated drop-off area for those choosing to use a Taxi, Uber, Lyft, or other rideshare service.

PARKING PASSES CAN ONLY BE PURCHASED ONLINE. They are $10 each. Only one-time slot per person can be purchased. Only one parking pass is needed per car.  Purchase the parking pass for the time you want to ENTER the Pumpkin Patch. Once parked, you may stay as long as you like.

THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR PARKING PASSES.*

*If the farm closes due to rain/weather all pre-paid admission tickets and parking passes will be refunded.

How much does it cost?

Admission: $20 Monday - Friday morning | $22 Friday after 12pm, Saturday & Sunday (Children 2 and under are FREE. Includes Entry, Wagon Ride, Barnyard, and Corn Maze)

Parking Pass: $10 - PARKING PASSES ARE REQUIRED ON THE WEEKENDS. A $10 parking fee is required beginning at 12pm on Friday and all day Saturdays and Sundays.

Activity Tickets: $6 each or 6 for $30 (save $6!) Activity tickets can be used for Games, Arts & Crafts, Mini ATVs, Face Painting, Veggie Patch, shoot the Pumpkin Cannon, or to ride Bee Train. Weekends only. PLEASE NOTE: All games and activities are open starting at 12 noon on Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday.

U-Pick Pumpkins: $1.39 per pound

What activities are there to do during the week?

Monday - Thursday: Activities include the Wagon Rides, Barnyard Educational Exhibit, U-Pick Veggie Patch, Corn Maze, & U-Pick Pumpkin Fields. All other activities are closed during the week. Arts & Crafts, Games, Pumpkin Cannon, and other activities will open at 12pm on Friday, and all day Saturday & Sunday. We stop selling activity tickets at 30 minutes prior to closing.

What is the Weekend Fall Harvest Festival?

Every Friday beginning at 12pm, and all day Saturdays and Sundays, in addition to the Wagon Ride, Barnyard Educational Exhibit, and U-Pick Vegetable Patch, we also have Arts & Crafts, Games, and the famous Pumpkin Cannon. We stop selling activity tickets at 30 minutes prior to closing. Food from the TANAKA GRILL will also be available!

PLEASE NOTE: All games and activities are open starting at 12 noon on Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday.

Are reservations required?

THE ONLY RESERVATIONS WE REQUIRE ARE PARKING PASSES ON FRIDAYS BEGINNING AT 12PM, AND ALL DAY ON FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS. WE DO NOT REQUIRE PRE-PAID ENTRY OR ACTIVITY TICKETS. ALL ENTRY AND ACTIVITY TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE GATE. NO RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED MONDAY-THURSDAY, OR FRIDAYS FROM 9AM-11:30AM.

PURCHASE OF A PARKING PASS IS REQUIRED ON FRIDAY BEGINNING AT 12 NOON, AND ALL DAY SATURDAY & SUNDAY - We have limited parking and we will turn away anyone without a parking pass. No walk-ons are allowed unless proof of local residency is provided. A bus pass is also allowed as proof for walk-ons. There is no parking allowed in surrounding neighborhoods or businesses. We will have a designated drop-off location for rideshare services, as well as for drop-offs from friends or family. All online purchases will be required to purchase a $10 parking pass. Only one parking pass is required per vehicle. When you select a time for your parking pass, that is the timeframe you will enter the parking lot. Once parked, you are able to stay as long as you like. Additional admission and activity tickets may be purchased at the gate.

What is the best time to visit the Pumpkin Patch?

Come early for the best photo opportunities, best selection of pumpkins in the field, and the least crowded patch experience!  Most of our large school groups and field trips visit between 9am and 11am on weekday mornings. The last two weekends tend to be very heavy so come early in the day if you can.

Is the Wagon Ride a guided tour?

Unlike our Strawberry and Melon Tours, the Pumpkin Patch Wagon Ride is not a guided tour. You are free to choose which activities you'd like to do at your own pace. The wagon ride runs approximately every 10 minutes and the Barnyard Educational Exhibit and veggie patch are open all day. Feel free to just wander the patch with a $10 general admission fee, or spend the day enjoying everything the patch has to offer!  

What forms of payment do you accept?

At Tanaka Farms, we accept cash, all major credit cards, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. We do not accept checks. (Certain group reservations may pay with a business check.) Credit and debit cards are accepted in most areas including entry check-in, games cashier, Produce Market Stand, and Tanaka Grill. Sorry, there is no ATM on the premises.

Do you sell food and drink?

Bottled water, sodas, juices, fruit, and snacks are available for sale daily in the PRODUCE MARKET STAND.

Our TANAKA GRILL will offer a large variety of food and drink - chicken tenders, pulled pork sandwiches, fries, nachos, hot dogs, lemonades, and more - and will be open:

MON-TUE: CLOSED

WED-THU-FRI: 11am - one hour before closing (limited menu, hours may vary)

SAT-SUN: 10am - one hour before closing

Public drinking water is not available. Bring your own, or we have bottled water available for purchase. Outside food and alcohol are not allowed.

What kind of pumpkins are available?

Tanaka Farms grows pumpkins of all sizes, colors, and varieties!  White, green, pink, speckled, and of course orange pumpkins. Flat ones, round ones, and bumpy ones! Varieties include Cinderella, Fairytale, Porcelain Doll, Jarrahdale, Polar Bear, and others! Our market stand also carries a variety of mini pumpkins, Wee Be Little's, Lil Tigers, organic Pie Pumpkins, as well as decorative corn, gourds, and dried corn stalks.  We have wheelbarrows to use free of charge to transport your pumpkins to your car. We also carry a huge selection of pumpkin carving tools and holiday items!

What is the Pumpkin Cannon?

Watch a pumpkin being launched high into the hills!  Our pumpkin cannon has come to be a fan favorite! Located at the rear of the pumpkin patch, we shoot out a pumpkin each time a wagon rides by the cannon.  It is free to watch or use your activity tickets to blast the cannon yourself! Fridays (12pm-6pm), and all day Saturdays and Sundays.

What animals are in the Barnyard Educational Exhibit?

You can visit different breeds of goats, sheep, rescue chickens, a pig, a horse, and even a mini cow at our BARNYARD EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT. On weekends, food is available to purchase to feed the animals. An adult is required to purchase a Barnyard entry with any child 10 or under. Thank you for being gentle with the animals! Hand washing station is available. Open daily.

What vegetables are available at the U-Pick Veggie Patch?

This year you can pick-your-own fresh carrots, cilantro, Japanese turnips, and green onions! Bags are provided at the patch. Use your activity tickets to pick!

How do we pay for the games?

Tickets are $6.00 each or 6 for $30. (Save $6!) You can buy tickets online, at the entry gate, or in the game area. Activity tickets can be used for Farmer Golf, Big Digger, Duck Race, Arts and Crafts, Scarecrow Basketball, Pumpkin Cannon, Facepainting, the Bee Trai, and U-Pick Vegetables. PLEASE NOTE: All games and activities are open starting at 12 noon on Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday.

Are dogs allowed?

Other than ADA service dogs, pets are NOT permitted at Tanaka Farms. We wish that were not the case, but food safety regulations, as well as our insurance policy, do not allow it.

Are there restrooms?

We have portable restroom facilities located in different areas of the patch.  Wheelchair-accessible portables are also available as well as handwashing stations.

Do you offer military discounts?

Active military personnel, as well as veterans and retirees, are entitled to receive FREE admission. Valid ID is required and discount is available for the service member only. We appreciate your service!

Do you take group reservations or offer group rates?

Group rates are available for groups of 15 people or more.  To qualify for a group rate, you must make an advance reservation. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PUMPKIN PATCH FIELD TRIPS CLICK HERE.

Do you allow professional photography?

Professional photographers may conduct photo shoots at the farm by appointment only. There is a fee for professional photography. For more information or to make an appointment, please call (949) 653-2100 ext. 206, or email eileen@tanakafarms.com.

Do you sell pumpkins in bulk?

Yes! Please email your request to pumpkins@tanakafarms.com.