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LESS PLANNING. MORE PUMPKINS.
Your season of little adventures.
Pumpkin patches, neighborhood thrills, apple-picking escapes, and cozy nights in. Start close to home. Make a little room for fall.
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THE NEIGHBORHOOD EDIT · 01
Hello, pumpkin.
The weather may say summer.
The group chat says fall.
One good outing is a plan. Six back-to-back outings is a logistics job. Pick the one that fits your family.
A LITTLE SOMETHING FOR EVERY MOOD
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We’ll handle the starting point.
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Pumpkin patches
A patch, a train ride, and a very serious pumpkin selection process.
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Fall festivals
Costumes, a kids’ market, and a Saturday at Founders Park.
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Halloween & little thrills
Neighborhood decorations for a stroll. A haunted maze for the older crew.
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Apple-picking day trips
Pack the snacks. Oak Glen is a whole-day kind of adventure.
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Close-to-home adventures
A decorated-home stroll and a thermos of something warm.
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Cozy nights & easy bites
An easy dinner, a pumpkin on the table, and nowhere else to be.
Explore this guideTHE DETAILS THAT GET YOU OUT THE DOOR
Sources checked September 30, 2026.
Confirm details before you go.
ORANGE COUNTY · Pumpkin patches
Orange · Irvine Regional Park
September 12–October 31, 2026
Train and wagon rides, a hay maze, and pumpkins behind the station. Weekdays: 10 AM–6 PM. Weekends: 8 AM–6 PM.
Weekend reservations required September 26–October 31. Parking, booking fees and activity tickets are additional; check the organizer’s total before booking.
Details at Irvine Park Railroad (opens in a new tab)LADERA RANCH · Fall festivals
Founders Park · 28275 Avendale Boulevard
October 17, 2026 · Noon–3 PM
Make an afternoon of the neighborhood festival, with music, crafts, food trucks and a costume contest.
Children’s activity wristbands and food cost extra. Resident presale and event-day prices differ; see organizer registration and eligibility.
Details at LaderaLife / LARCS (opens in a new tab)LADERA RANCH · Halloween & little thrills
Oak Knoll Village Clubhouse
October 24, 2026 · 7–10 PM
An outdoor showing of Hotel Transylvania, a haunted maze and photo booth for students in grades 6–12.
Organizer registration required. Check availability and pricing before making plans; this is a teen event, not a toddler outing.
Details at LaderaLife / Teen Leadership Council (opens in a new tab)BEYOND ORANGE COUNTY · Apple-picking day trips
Oak Glen · 39611 Oak Glen Road, Yucaipa
Fall 2026 · Check the current crop report
The farm lists seasonal apple picking, cider pressing, trails and a pumpkin patch. Offerings depend on the crop and day of your visit.
This is outside Orange County. Confirm picking availability, activity hours, prices and weather with the farm before the drive.
Details at Los Rios Rancho (opens in a new tab)LADERA RANCH · Close-to-home adventures
Ladera Ranch · Organizer’s entry map
October 15–28, 2026
Explore the neighborhood’s seasonal displays using the organizer’s map of participating homes.
Follow the organizer’s viewing guidance and enjoy displays from public paths. Confirm map availability before heading out.
Details at LaderaLife / LARCS (opens in a new tab)YOUR OWN BUBBLE · Cozy nights & easy bites
At home · An idea from The Bubble
Whenever your calendar needs a breather
Pick an easy dinner from the recipe collection, decorate a pumpkin, then let everyone choose a movie-night snack.
An editorial idea, not a scheduled event. The recipe collection also includes local eats; check individual listings for details.
Open the recipe collectionAn independent guide from The Bubble, not an HOA publication. Dates and access are controlled by each organizer. These are editorial picks; no paid placements are included.
MEMORIES, MINUS THE SPREADSHEET
No perfect outfits required. No pressure to do it all.
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