Summer may be over, but there is no need to frown, because the fall brings it own set of awesome holidays and activities. This October, why not take your family for a day at the pumpkin patch? You can pick out a great pumpkin, play a few games, keep the kids entertained and turn it into a scary Jack-O-Lantern once you get home. What’s not to love? Patches are typically free of charge and pumpkins are affordable. But the best part is you’ll keep your kids busy for the entire day at a reasonable price–a parent’s dream. Here is a look at three excellent pumpkin patches (according to Yelp) near your apartment.

Tina’s Pumpkin Patch

4827 Sepulveda Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Phone number (818) 990-2571

Mr Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkins

1841 N Highland Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Phone number (844) 452-2567

Tapia Bros

5251 Hayvenhurst Ave
Encino, CA 91316
Phone number (818) 905-6155

If you are having trouble carving, remember to check out last week’s blog for a few easy decorating tips.