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Come join us at the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum Saturdays and Sundays, October 5 – October 27, 2024, for our annual Pumpkin Express Halloween Celebration! Haunted train rides, pumpkin decorating, a walk through the pumpkin patch and viewing of spooky Halloween scenes and haunted train cars. Pumpkins are included in the purchase of every Toddler and Child ticket on the Pumpkin Express! (Additional pumpkins may be purchased) Come join us for a spooky good time! Reservations: The Pumpkin Express is a popular event, and the best seats tend to sell out quickly. We highly recommend you purchase your desired tickets for the Pumpkin Express in advance. Subject to availability, tickets may be purchased in-person at the Campo Depot. Online Ticket Sales close 36 hours before train departure. Subject to availability, limited quantities of tickets may be available for in-person purchase at Campo Depot.

The pumpkin patch at Oma’s Family Farm offers a fall experience in San Diego unlike any other. Being a family-owned business and located in East County, there is a personal touch to everything within the patch. From wagon rides that take you around the farm to see cows and a variety of other animals, to an interactive petting zoo, to our seasonal market full of local goods, there is a little something for everyone to enjoy. Beyond the pumpkins, haybales are around every corner and charming music sets the scene for a serene family outing. Tasty bites and seasonal drinks are sold within the patch at the Cafe. You will find something new and fun around every corner within Oma’s. For information regarding school field trips, please contact us. Children under 24 months are free! Tickets will be available soon! Oct. 1 – Nov. 2, 2024 10 a.m. – 7 pm. Tuesday – Saturday Closed Sundays & Mondays Please try to arrive within a 1/2 hour following your scheduled arrival time. There is no limit to how long you can stay. The Market at Oma’s offers an opportunity for you to purchase Oma’s apparel, local jam & honey, toys for your kids, and a variety of other options. Be sure to stop by when you visit and see what we have available for that season! Our wagon ride is a behind-the-scenes tour of our farm. It departs every half hour at the top and bottom of the hour. Tickets will be available for purchase at the farm only, allowing you to choose what time you would like to ride. Space is limited. $5.00 per person 24 months and older. Purchase these at the window. Oma's Family Farm on Facebook / Instagram

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