Pick of the Patch Pumpkins: Opens Sept. 17. Giant slides and inflatables. Admission is free, but there are fees for activities. 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. abctreefarms.net
Irvine Park Railroad: Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Hay maze, haunted house, picture stands. Other activities, such as train rides and a bounce house, are $6 each. Great Pumpkin Weigh-off, Sept. 25. Free admission, but activity tickets are $6. Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange. 714-997-3968, irvineparkrailroad.com
Tanaka Farms: Sept. 18-Oct. 31. U-pick pumpkins, alpacas and other animals. Admission is $6. Some activities are extra, including a pumpkin cannon which is free to watch but $5 to blast. 5380 University Drive, Irvine. 949-653-2100, tanakafarms.com
Zoomars at River Street Ranch: Sept. 27-Oct. 31. Petting zoo with goats, sheep and guinea pigs, pony, train and mini-tractor rides. Admission is $15, $12 for children 12 years and younger, 31791 Los Rios St., San Juan Capistrano. 949-831-6550, riverstreetranch.com
Pumpkin City: Oct. 1-31. Carnival rides, games, petting zoo, general store. Two locations, Anaheim Town Square, 2180 E. Lincoln Anaheim, and Laguna Hills Mall, 24203 Avenida de la Carlota, Laguna Hills. pumpkincity.com
