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Live Oak Canyon 2026

Live Oak Canyon Pumpkin Farm sits on Live Oak Canyon Road between Redlands and Yucaipa, about an hour east of Los Angeles: u-pick pumpkin fields, a corn maze, a petting zoo, more than twenty rides and a haunted maze after dark. It charges a different price almost every day, so here is the whole 2026 calendar - dates, hours, what each day costs and which days are free - read off the farm’s own pages on 24 September 2026.

Runs
17 Sep – 2 Nov
Weekday adult
$15
Weekend adult
$20–25
Age 2 and under
Free

2026 at a glance

  • Dates17 September to 2 November 2026. Closed 21–23 and 28–30 September, and 5, 6, 13 and 19 October
  • HoursMonday to Thursday 4–9pm; Friday 4–10pm; Saturday 10am–10pm; Sunday 10am–9pm
  • Weekday admissionChild (3–10) $10, adult (11–64) $15
  • Weekend admissionChild $15, adult $20 before 2pm; child $20, adult $25 after 2pm
  • Always freeAges 2 and under. Seniors 65+ and active military get $2 off (military: up to 4 tickets per ID)
  • Free admission days17–20 and 24–27 September; 7 October for first responders with ID; Mondays 12 and 26 October for children; 31 October for anyone in costume
  • Wristbands$49 for unlimited rides, Monday to Friday only. Also sold on Halloween and for Día de los Muertos
  • PumpkinsEntry to the u-pick field is included; the pumpkins are priced separately, and the field closes at sunset
  • PaymentChip cards or Apple Pay only - swipe cards are refused. ATMs at the main entrance. Rides run on electronic Farm Cards
  • ParkingFree on weekdays, $20 at weekends. Three overflow car parks with a shuttle every half hour
  • Where32335 Live Oak Canyon Rd, Redlands, California 92373 · (909) 795-8733

What each day costs

The farm sets admission by the day and publishes it as a picture of a calendar. Read off day by day, it works out like this:

  • 17–20 and 24–27 SeptemberFree admissionOpening fortnight. Closed 21–23 and 28–30 September
  • 1, 2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 OctoberChild $10, adult $15The ordinary weekday price
  • 3 and 4 OctoberChild $10, adult $15The first weekend still charges the weekday price
  • 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 OctoberChild $15, adult $20 before 2pm; child $20, adult $25 afterPeak weekends - arrive before 2pm and you save $5 a head
  • Monday 12 and Monday 26 OctoberChildren free, adult $15Kids go free with a paying adult
  • Tuesday 20 and Tuesday 27 OctoberChild $10, adult $15, 2 for 1Two for Tuesday: the free ticket must be the same price or cheaper
  • Wednesday 7 OctoberFree for first responders with ID, plus a free ride dayLaw enforcement, fire, EMS and active military
  • Saturday 31 OctoberChild $15, adult $20, free in costume$49 wristbands sold as well
  • 1 and 2 November$20, or $49 with a wristbandDía de los Muertos: Sunday from noon, Monday 4–9pm

The weekly specials

  • Free Kids MondayChildren get in free with a paying adult.
  • 2 for TuesdayTwo-for-one admission; the free one must be the same price or cheaper.
  • Free Ride WednesdayOne free ride ticket with paid admission. Not valid on games, pony or camel rides.
  • Free Petting Zoo ThursdayThe petting zoo is included with paid admission.
  • Weekday wristband, $49Unlimited rides and attractions, Monday to Friday. It excludes Pumpkin Blasters, pony and camel rides and the fair games, height and weight limits still apply, and it isn't sold at weekends.
  • Locals DayFree entry for residents of Redlands, Yucaipa and Calimesa with ID. The specials page dates it Wednesday 30 September, but the farm's own calendar shows the farm closed that day - worth a call before you go.

What admission covers

Admission gets you onto the farm and into these:

  • U-pick pumpkin fields
  • Corn maze
  • Tractor hay ride
  • Petting zoo
  • Photo spots
  • General store

What costs extra

Everything mechanical or inflatable runs on tickets, bought at the farm.

  • Rides, games and attractions3 to 9 tickets each; tickets are sold at the farm
  • Mechanical ridesCentury Ferris Wheel, Pumpkin Ferris Wheel, Carousel, Dragon Coaster, Tilt-A-Whirl, Sizzler, Tornado, Round-Up and more than a dozen others
  • InflatablesPumpkin Pillow, Dino Bounce, Fun House, Corn Cob Beach, Pirate Ship obstacle course, Cornopolis
  • Farm funBig Train, Corn Box, Corn Cannons, Pumpkin Blasters, pony rides
  • Fair gamesRing Toss, Duck Pond, Balloon Bust, Paintball, Archery, Water Race and others
  • The Hollow Haunted Maze2–31 October, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and some weeknights, 7–11pm (to 10pm on Sundays and weeknights). Bought at the gate, cash or card; no advance tickets

Before you go

When is Live Oak Canyon open in 2026?

From 17 September to 2 November 2026. It's closed on 21–23 and 28–30 September, and on 5, 6, 13 and 19 October. It opens at 4pm on weekdays and 10am at weekends, and closes at 9pm, or 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays. The u-pick fields and the tractor hay ride close at sunset, and the corn maze stops letting people in an hour before closing.

How much is admission?

On a weekday, $10 for children aged 3 to 10 and $15 for anyone 11 to 64. At the peak October weekends it's $15 and $20 before 2pm, then $20 and $25 after 2pm. Children 2 and under are always free, and seniors 65 and over and active military get $2 off - the military discount covers up to four tickets per ID. Tickets are sold at the front entrance only, and there are no refunds.

Which days are cheapest, or free?

The first two weeks are free: 17–20 and 24–27 September. After that, every weekday has something on it - children free on Mondays, two-for-one on Tuesdays, a free ride ticket on Wednesdays and a free petting zoo on Thursdays. First responders get in free on 7 October with ID, and on Halloween anyone in costume gets in free.

Is there a wristband for the rides?

Yes, $49 for unlimited rides and attractions, but only Monday to Friday. It doesn't cover the Pumpkin Blasters, the pony and camel rides or the fair games, and height and weight limits still apply. Everyone aged 3 and over needs their own. Otherwise rides cost 3 to 9 tickets each, loaded onto an electronic Farm Card - and unused credit still works in the Christmas season.

What does admission include?

The corn maze, the hayride, the entrance to the u-pick pumpkin field, the pig racers, the Singing Chicken and Banjo Boys shows, the Bubble Barn, the corn box, the play-nets and ropes course, Western Town and the photo spots. The pumpkins themselves are priced separately, and everything mechanical or inflatable costs tickets.

How much is parking?

Free on weekdays and $20 at weekends. It's first come, first served, with three overflow car parks and a shuttle every half hour.

Can you pay by card?

Only with a chip card or Apple Pay. In the farm's own words, they do not accept magnetic strip swipe cards. There are ATMs at the main entrance.

Can you bring food, or a dog?

No to both. Outside food, snacks and drinks aren't allowed and coolers are turned away, and dogs aren't allowed at all - service dogs only. There's no smoking or vaping anywhere on the farm.

Is it accessible?

The farm says it is “not fully ADA compliant” and is working towards it. The ground is farm ground, and parking can mean a shuttle ride from an overflow lot.

What happens if it rains?

Nothing is refunded. The farm states plainly that it doesn't issue refunds or rain checks for rain, and that all sales are final.

Is the haunted maze included?

No. The Hollow Haunted Maze runs from 2 to 31 October on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and some weeknights, from 7pm, and is bought separately at the gate with cash or card. There are no advance tickets.

Does it do Christmas trees?

Yes - the same farm becomes a Christmas tree farm with a holiday train to Santa once the pumpkin season ends, and unused Farm Card credit carries over. We haven't checked those dates yet.

The full listing

How these were checked

Each listing was built from the farm's own website, calendar and ticket pages, then confirmed by email where those pages disagreed with one another. The date of that check sits on every listing above.

Everything here comes from the farm’s own pages - its admission calendar, pumpkin season, rides, FAQ and specials pages - and from thehollow.liveoakcanyon.com, read on 24 September 2026. The farm publishes its prices as pictures of a calendar, which is why almost nobody quotes them; this page reads them off day by day. Two things the farm’s own pages disagree on: the specials page advertises Locals Day on Wednesday 30 September, while the calendar shows the farm closed that day; and the Halloween poster says 31 October closes at 9pm, while the calendar says 10pm. Call before you rely on either. This is our first listing outside Texas; the rest of the site covers the Houston and Dallas–Fort Worth areas.

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