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Things to do in Costa Mesa with kids

Farms & pumpkin patches, escape rooms and museums — 13 places to go with kids in Costa Mesa, California. 3 free to enter · most admission $23 to $40. 2 have a verified saving right now.
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Farms & pumpkin patches in Costa Mesa3

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What’s on in Costa Mesa

Within 25 miles of Costa Mesa. Dates and wording are each venue’s own.

Free in Costa Mesa

3 attractions in Costa Mesa get you in for nothing, in the venue’s own words.

  • Centennial Farm

    The venue says: “Admission is free.”

  • Costa Mesa Historical Society

    The venue says: “Learn about a wide variety of historical topics at our free talks throughout the year.”

  • Orange County Model Engineers

    The venue says: “Free Public Train Rides take place every 3rd full weekend of the month. This is the ONLY time the railroad is open to the public.”

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Places with deals in Costa Mesa

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Costa Mesa offers a diverse mix of attractions centered on interactive entertainment and seasonal experiences. Escape rooms dominate the activity landscape—Legacy Escape Rooms, Puzzle Workshop Escape Room, and UNLOCKED: Escape Room - Orange County all challenge teams to solve puzzles and unlock rooms within 60 minutes. Beyond puzzles, visitors can tackle rock walls and bouldering challenges at Rockreation Sport Climbing Center on Logan Avenue, throw axes at interactive targets while enjoying craft beverages at Slashers Axe Throwing & Ales, or ride a miniature railroad featuring nearly five miles of track operated by Orange County Model Engineers. For younger children and seasonal visits, Centennial Farm educates visitors about agriculture at the OC Fairgrounds, while Hana Field by Tanaka Farms offers pumpkin picking and flower cutting. Those seeking quieter afternoons can explore five thousand years of local history at the Costa Mesa Historical Society Museum, watch immersive planetarium shows at Orange Coast College Planetarium, or experience private scenic flights over Orange County through Joy Air Tours.

What this list covers

Costa Mesa has 13 places to go, mostly farms & pumpkin patches (3), escape rooms (3), museums (2).

11 of them publish an admission price, 12 publish opening hours, 1 has something dated on now, 2 are running a verified saving.

Every figure here was read on the attraction’s own website, most recently on October 17, 2026.

How we know these are real

Savings here are quoted from the attraction’s own website, word for word. This one, for example:

“60 Minutes of All You Can Play for $19.99”

Quoted from chuckecheese.com · checked on

Common questions

How many attractions in Costa Mesa are running a deal?
2 of the 13 attractions in Costa Mesa currently have a verified saving, covering 8 offers in total. Each is quoted from the attraction’s own website. Examples include Chuck E. Cheese, Hana Field by Tanaka Farms. Check each venue’s offer wording and eligibility conditions.
What’s on in Costa Mesa right now?
1 attraction in Costa Mesa has something dated running, 1 listing in all. Each carries its own dates and the venue’s own sentence, and nothing is listed once its dates have passed.
Is there anything free to do in Costa Mesa?
3 attractions in Costa Mesa say on their own website that admission is free. We only say free when the venue does, unqualified — a child rate priced at nothing is not a free attraction. Examples include Centennial Farm, Costa Mesa Historical Society, Orange County Model Engineers.
What kinds of attractions are included?
farms & pumpkin patches (3), escape rooms (3), museums (2), tours & cruises (2), family fun (1), indoor climbing (1), adventure (1).
Are these deals guaranteed to still be available?
No. Every deal here carries the date it was last checked on the attraction’s own website and a link straight to the page it came from, so you can confirm it before you travel. Prices and offers change without notice.
What's best for a rainy afternoon with kids under ten?
Centennial Farm at the OC Fairgrounds educates visitors about agriculture and its role in daily life. The Costa Mesa Historical Society Museum preserves local history through artifacts, photographs, and maps. Orange Coast College Planetarium offers immersive shows in its full-dome theater with rotating programs.
Can we do an escape room with no experience?
Legacy Escape Rooms, Puzzle Workshop Escape Room, and UNLOCKED: Escape Room - Orange County all welcome teams to collaborate, find clues, and solve puzzles within 60 minutes. These venues invite newcomers alongside experienced players.
What activities work for a full day with teenagers?
Teenagers can tackle rock walls at Rockreation Sport Climbing Center, throw axes at Slashers Axe Throwing & Ales, ride the miniature railroad at Mackerl Flats and Goathill Junction Railroad, or challenge themselves at multiple escape rooms across the city.