The weather's getting cooler and that means it's pumpkin season. Find adorably tiny Jack-Be-Littles to decorate your Northridge apartment, sweet Sugar Pies to roast or bake, and ghostly white Luminas to paint or carve into true pumpkin art. A world of freshly harvested pumpkins awaits at each of these pumpkin patches near Northridge.

Gilchrist Farm

This farm in nearby Santa Clarita offers plenty of activities to enjoy on a bright fall day. Enjoy the free pig races, forging and fiber spinning demos, and goat milking. There's no charge for parking or admission, so visiting Gilchrist Farm is easy on the budget.

They charge for the horseback or wagon rides, straw bale maze, ax throwing events, and more. There's even a pumpkin slingshot for those who want to test their aim with a pumpkin before taking one home.

Big Wave Dave's Pumpkin Patch

Big Wave Dave's Pumpkin Patch in Ventura is just over 50 miles away. However, it's well worth the drive to visit this massive covered outdoor venue. If you want to make your apartment near CSUN really stand out this fall, Big Wave Dave's is the place to go.

They have colorful corn, every kind of squash you can imagine, exotic-looking ornamental gourds, and, of course, plenty of pumpkins of all sizes, shapes, and colors. There are even cornstalks to decorate your Aspire Northridge apartment balcony.

Mr. Jack O' Lanterns Pumpkin Patch

This family-owned business has several locations found throughout the Los Angeles area. The closest location is 22 miles away in Hollywood, although the Farmers Market and West LA locations are only a smidgen further. Mr. Jack O' Lanterns Pumpkin Patch offers activity tickets for a variety of games and fun activities for people of all ages to enjoy.

They offer all sizes of pumpkins, from tiny cuties that would barely make a scale twitch to 50-pound plus behemoths. They also have squash, gourds, corn stalks, hay, and more. Tip: While you're there, try your hand at pumpkin bowling for a wobbly good time!

After a fun day spent finding just the right pumpkin, the apartments at Aspire are the perfect place to kick back, relax, and enjoy the great amenities. Then, use the treasures you found at these pumpkin patches near Northridge to decorate your apartment for fall or try out some yummy fall recipes. Not a resident yet? Contact us to schedule a visit today.