Santa Clarita, fall 2026
Pumpkin patch in Santa Clarita (2026): Gilchrist Farm's Harvest Festival
Santa Clarita's pumpkin patch in 2026 is the Gilchrist Farm Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch at 30116 Bouquet Canyon Road, open September 26 to November 1, Tuesday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and closed Mondays. Admission and parking are free; the full festival runs on weekends, and rides and activities are paid individually. Dogs are not allowed, except ADA service animals.
By Angelica Bermudez, licensed California real estate salesperson with Keller Williams Realty Antelope Valley. Facts checked September 29, 2026.
Gilchrist Farm Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Dates | September 26 – November 1 |
| Pumpkin patch | Tuesday–Sunday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Mondays |
| Full festival | Weekends, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| Admission and parking | Free |
| Address | 30116 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91390 |
| Phone | (661) 645-2517 |
| Dogs | Not allowed, except ADA service animals |
| Payment | Cash, credit and debit cards |
Weekend festival schedule
- Goat milking demonstrations: 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
- Pig races: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
- Festival food, concessions, live music and local performances.
- Paid attractions: horse and pony rides, farm animal visits, archery, axe throwing, the straw bale maze, wagon rides, the farm train, crafts and pumpkin decorating.
Weekday visits
- Tuesday to Friday the pumpkin patch is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for pumpkins and pictures.
- Field trips run 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; the farm animal visits and straw bale maze are open all day.
- Pony rides, the farm train, wagon rides, archery, axe throwing and crafts run weekdays from 2 to 6 p.m.
- Free farm and garden tour at 3 p.m. and goat milking demonstration at 4 p.m.
- Weekday wristbands are $30 or $40.
Activity prices
| Activity | Price |
|---|---|
| Straw bale maze (all day) | $5 |
| Tractor-pulled wagon ride (2 and under free) | $5 |
| Farm animal visit (under 2 free with a paid adult) | $5 |
| Farm barrel train | $10 |
| Giant slide (4 and older) | $10 |
| Pony grooming or pony ride | $15 each |
| Horse ride — arena (4 and older) | $20 |
| Horse ride — farm walk (5 and older) | $30 |
| Archery (best for 7+) or axe throwing (best for 10+) | $15 each |
| Archery and axe throwing combo | $25 |
| Mini range (all ages) | $5 |
| Gem mining bag | From $15 |
Cell service can be spotty at the farm. The farm suggests meeting your group in the pumpkin patch near the tractors.
Other pumpkin patches within a drive
PumpkinPatches.com lists these farms and festivals for the Santa Clarita area. Their 2026 dates were not confirmed here — check each one's own site before you drive.
- Forneris Farms Fall Harvest Festival — Mission Hills
- Calabasas Pumpkin Festival — Calabasas
- Underwood Family Farms and Stu Miller's Pumpkin Patch — Moorpark
- Pumpkin Patch at Limoneira Ranch and Prancers Farm — Santa Paula
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Is there a pumpkin patch in Santa Clarita?
Yes. Gilchrist Farm's Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch is at 30116 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91390, open September 26 to November 1, 2026.
What are Gilchrist Farm's pumpkin patch hours?
Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed Mondays. The full festival runs on weekends, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Does the Gilchrist Farm pumpkin patch cost money?
Admission and parking are free. Activities are priced individually — for example the straw bale maze and wagon rides are $5, pony rides $15 — and weekday wristbands are $30 or $40.
Can I bring my dog to Gilchrist Farm?
No. The farm does not allow dogs or pets, except service animals recognized by the ADA.
When is the best time to visit a pumpkin patch?
On weekdays the patch is open with a lighter schedule of activities; weekends bring the full festival with goat milking, pig races and live music. Gilchrist Farm's 2026 season ends November 1.
Sources
- Gilchrist Farm — Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch
- Visit Santa Clarita — Gilchrist Farm Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch
- PumpkinPatches.com — Santa Clarita listings
Facts checked against these sources on September 29, 2026. General information, not legal, tax or lending advice.
Norma Angelica Bermudez · CA DRE #02447380
Keller Williams Realty Antelope Valley · CA DRE #01378477
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