The Patch Santa Maria is a student-run pumpkin patch at Los Flores Ranch Park, with pumpkins grown by local high school volunteers and proceeds funding student scholarships and agricultural education. Its official site lists the 2026 season as September 26 through October 25, open Fridays 2 to 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with last entry at 6 p.m.

Parking is $5 by cash or card, and pumpkins range from $2 to $16. The kids area has free jump houses, a P.L.A.Y. Zone of yard games, and a shaded picnic area where families can bring lunch, and leashed pets are allowed. The corn maze is closed for the 2026 season.

The Patch Santa Maria

A blueberry farm in eastern Santa Maria that also runs a fall pumpkin patch. In past seasons it has offered carving and specialty pumpkins, hayrides, a petting zoo, and weekend craft classes.

Pumpkin Patches in Santa Maria, California

Pumpkin Patches listings in Santa Maria, California