# Things to do with kids in Valley Center, CA

> 3 upcoming family events and 0 places and ongoing programs in Valley Center, CA (San Diego County, CA), in the San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Pacific Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch](https://grassyknees.com/san-diego/activities/bates-nut-farm-pumpkin-patch--listing-c566078e9480dc2dfed25d2c) — Sep 17 – Oct 31 · 9:00 AM · Bates Nut Farm, Valley Center · With admission · checked Oct 14. Valley Center farm's pumpkin patch, a tradition since 1963: pick Big Mac and specialty pumpkins from the field. Daily in October: tractor hayrides, straw maze, pony rides…
- [Annual Costume Contest and Parade at Bates Nut Farm](https://grassyknees.com/san-diego/activities/annual-costume-contest-and-parade-at-bates-nut-farm--listing-cfb7bf77620ba2d2ce841b97) — Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM · Bates Nut Farm, Valley Center · Free · checked Oct 14. Halloween costume contest and parade in the Bates Nut Farm pumpkin patch. Participants get a certificate, Halloween treats and a tractor hayride ticket; prizes in four age…
- [Reading with a Ranger at Valley Center Library](https://grassyknees.com/san-diego/activities/reading-with-a-ranger-at-valley-center-library--listing-51556baeaae291eec0321f33) — Fri, Nov 13 (+2 more dates) · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · San Diego County Library - Valley Center Branch · checked Oct 16. County Park rangers visit the Valley Center Library on the second Friday of each month for an hour of nature stories, live critters and touch tables. Children can meet the…

## Recently ended

- [Teen Craft: Pumpkin Carving](https://grassyknees.com/san-diego/activities/teen-craft-pumpkin-carving--listing-0668fb7a756fee38a6759a7f) — ended Wed, Oct 21
- [Hawktober at Hellhole Canyon](https://grassyknees.com/san-diego/activities/hawktober-at-hellhole-canyon--listing-00535e2cff837b52cf837ce4) — ended Sat, Oct 17
- [Spooky Trails at Hellhole Canyon Preserve](https://grassyknees.com/san-diego/activities/spooky-trails-at-hellhole-canyon-preserve--listing-e909727f45088b5500d68648) — ended Sat, Oct 17

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