Great Pacific Pumpkins Extends Daily Operating Hours
The family farm is adjusting its schedule to accommodate visitors during the local school district's fall break.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Organic Food
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Great Pacific Pumpkins, a fifth-generation family farm in Ventura, has extended its daily operating hours for the week. The shift comes as the Ventura Unified School District begins its fall break.
Why it matters
The change allows local families more time to access seasonal attractions while students are out of school for the autumn holiday. It provides an opportunity for residents to visit the farm's various activities outside of standard school hours.
Located on Olivas Park Drive, the farm offers tractor rides and hayrides alongside a corn maze. Visitors can utilize provided wheelbarrows to transport pumpkins to their vehicles.
The players
Great Pacific Pumpkins
This fifth-generation family farm located on Olivas Park Drive specializes in seasonal agricultural activities and pumpkin harvests.
Ventura Unified School District
This is the primary public school system serving students in the city, whose current fall break schedule has influenced local recreational demand.
The details
The fifth-generation farm provides a variety of agricultural activities for the local community, including a corn maze and hayrides. Guests are welcome to utilize on-site wheelbarrows for harvesting and carrying pumpkins.
Timeline
October 2026 marks the final week of pumpkin patch operations.
The farm is open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the week of October 26, 2026.
Culture Shift
This move reflects the seasonal agritourism trend where family farms adapt operations to sync with local academic calendars. It highlights how community institutions align business models with the rhythm of regional school breaks.
Residents can now visit the farm during expanded evening hours to enjoy the corn maze and tractor rides. The availability of wheelbarrows helps shoppers manage large pumpkin harvests before the season concludes.
The takeaway
Visitors planning a trip should note that this is the final week of the season. Families can call 805-644-1235 for any specific inquiries regarding current field conditions.
Further reading
Find more information on local harvest events in our Organic Food section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NewsChannel 3-12.
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