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Things to do in Valley Center

Farms & pumpkin patches — 3 places to go in Valley Center, California. 2 of them publish a price. 2 things on now.
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Valley Center offers a small but distinctive mix of attractions centered on farms and animal encounters. Bates Nut Farm is a working farm where visitors browse a store stocked with roasted nuts and treats packaged on-site. Stehly Farms Organics is a multi-generational family farm founded in the 1920s and reimagined by brothers Jerome and Noel Stehly in 2002. Nurtured by Nature offers hands-on encounters with otters and capybaras through reservation-based experiences. These three attractions suit different kinds of trips: a nut farm visit works for a quick afternoon outing, the organic farm provides a deeper look at agricultural heritage, and the animal encounters appeal to families seeking interactive experiences with wildlife. Together they reflect Valley Center's agricultural roots and its blend of farm commerce, family history, and hands-on learning opportunities for visitors of all ages.

What this list covers

Valley Center has 3 places to go: Bates Nut Farm, Nurtured By Nature and Stehly Farms Organics.

2 of them publish an admission price, 2 publish opening hours, 1 has something dated on now.

Every figure here was read on the attraction’s own website, most recently on September 29, 2026.

What’s on in Valley Center

1 place in Valley Center has something dated on, 2 listings in all. Dates and wording are the venue’s own.

On nowSep 17 – Oct 31Season

Bates Nut Farm, Valley Center

2026 Pumpkin Patch

Families pick pumpkins from the field, enjoy tractor hayrides, explore a straw maze, and visit the farm zoo. October adds pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, rock climbing, live music on weekends, and food vendors.

Checked September 11, 2026

“Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026 to Saturday, October 31, 2026”

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Next weekendOct 9 – 23Event

Bates Nut Farm, Valley Center

Fall Friday Festival – Last 3 Fridays in October

The pumpkin patch stays open until 6:30pm on October 9th, 16th, and 23rd. Between 3:30pm and 6:30pm, families enjoy additional food vendors, activities, live music, face painting, rock climbing, and virtual reality entertainment.

Checked September 11, 2026

“Last 3 Fridays in October is our Fall Friday Festival and we're open a little later these days: 10/9, 10/16, 10/23 | 9:00am - 6:30pm”

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Common questions

What’s on in Valley Center right now?
1 attraction in Valley Center has something dated running, 2 listings in all. Each carries its own dates and the venue’s own sentence, and nothing is listed once its dates have passed.
What kinds of attractions are included?
farms & pumpkin patches (2), zoos & aquariums (1).
What's the best thing to do in Valley Center with young children?
Nurtured by Nature offers hands-on encounters with otters and capybaras through reservation-based experiences, giving young children direct interaction with animals. Bates Nut Farm provides a straightforward browsing experience through its store of roasted nuts and treats.
Can we learn about how Valley Center's farms work?
Stehly Farms Organics is a multi-generational family farm founded in the 1920s and reimagined by brothers Jerome and Noel Stehly in 2002, offering insight into the region's agricultural heritage and family farming traditions.
What can we do if we only have an hour?
Bates Nut Farm allows visitors to browse a store stocked with roasted nuts and treats packaged on-site, making it suitable for a brief visit without requiring advance planning or reservations.