Irvine Park Railroad’s 5th Annual Pumpkin Patch Sept. 18 - Oct. 31, 2010

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Orange, California--If you're looking for family fun, Irvine Park Railroad offers year-round entertainment at an affordable price, allowing Southern Californians to enjoy a day in the park with the kids, who will be entertained with the enjoyable train ride throughout an historic park nestled in the Orange foothills.

Irvine Park Railroad’s annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! Children and adults are invited to the pumpkin patch which is open daily at 10:00 am beginning September 19th through November 1st. Irvine Park Railroad is located inside of Irvine Regional Park in the foothills of Orange, California. The pumpkin patch is located in Locomotive Loop just behind the train station. Thousands of pumpkins, in all shapes and sizes, fill Locomotive Loop. Visitors are sure to find the perfect pumpkin!

This year’s pumpkin patch activities include: Train rides, hay rides, a haunted house, a hay maze, pony rides, a moon bounce, carnival games, John Deere tractor racers, face painting (weekends only), picture stands, great food and The Orange County Zoo.

Admission into the pumpkin patch is free. Prices for all other activities vary.

Children ages 12 and under can wear their Halloween costume to Irvine Park Railroad on Saturday, October 31st. Every child that wears a costume on that day will receive a free goodie bag filled with Irvine Park Railroad giveaways.

Irvine Park Railroad welcomes schools and groups. Please visit irvineparkrailroad.com or call (714) 997-3968 for school and group information.

The Irvine Park Railroad pumpkin patch is open daily from
September 19th through November 1st
Weekdays 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Weekends 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
The parking fee for Irvine Regional Park is approx. $3 per vehicle on weekdays and $5 per vehicle on weekends. Location: 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA. (cross streets Chapman & Jamboree in Orange foothills)
For pricing, park directions, and complete details: irvineparkrailroad.com.

This year’s pumpkin patch activities include: Train rides, hay rides, a haunted house, a hay maze, pony rides, a moon bounce, face painting (weekends only), picture stands, great food and The Orange County Zoo. And, there’s the pumpkin patch located in Locomotive Loop just behind the train station. Thousands of pumpkins, in all shapes and sizes, fill Locomotive Loop… all visitors are sure to find the perfect pumpkin.

Admission into the pumpkin patch is free. Prices for all other activities vary. Children ages 12 and under can wear their Halloween costume to Irvine Park Railroad. On one special day, every child that wears a costume on that day will receive a free goodie bag filled with Irvine Park Railroad giveaways. Irvine Park Railroad also welcomes schools and groups, Call (714) 997-3968 / irvineparkrailroad.com

Pumpkin Train Ride is a ticket per person for a 12-minute train ride that takes passengers on a scenic tour through Irvine Regional Park. Look for the perfect pumpkin as the train circles Locomotive Loop and the Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkin prices are based on size, and the Pumpkin Patch is complete with Halloween décor and a farm house feel, ideal for taking pictures.

Hay Ride is 1 ticket per person, children 12 months and younger ride FREE. The hay wagon pulled by a John Deere tractor takes a 20-minute ride through Irvine Regional Park. As you sit on top of hay bales in the wagon, you'll be able to view some of the most beautiful park scenery in Orange County.

John Deere Tractor Racer is 1 ticket per child, children ages 3 – 7. This new attraction for 2008 is great for any child up for the challenge of peddling a John Deere tractor racer around a safe and fun obstacle course. The tractor racers are a true-to-life replica of real tractors.

Bounce House is 1 ticket per child for 15 minutes of jump time. Children have a blast as they jump in the pumpkin bounce house.

Face Painting (weekends only) requires 2 tickets per face painting. Every Saturday and Sunday, a skilled artist will turn visitor's faces into something sweet or scary. Witches, pumpkins, ghosts and more... face painting is another favorite Pumpkin Patch activity.

FREE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Haunted House is free for all Pumpkin Patch visitors.  The haunted house is not too spooky for even the youngest Pumpkin Patch visitors. The Giant Hay Maze for all Pumpkin Patch visitors offers children and adults fun navigating through the giant hay maze. Bales of hay are stacked at different heights... and, you must use your intuition to work your way through the winding paths to get to the end of the maze. Pumpkin Weigh Off allows guests to guess The Weight of the Giant Pumpkin, but entrants require a valid email to participate on this activity, as the winner will be notified by email.

Food Vendors sell hot dogs, hamburgers, cotton candy and popcorn, plus beverages. Food are charged per item. Pumpkin Picture Stands are free for all Pumpkin Patch visitors. Create lasting memories by taking photos in the festive, fall picture stands. Children and adults can pose together in a picture stand too!

Addition activities that cost a fee that are offered in the park regularly include pony rides, paddle boat rides, Orange County Zoo, and moree!

Irvine Park Railroad pumpkin patch is open daily from mid-September through Oct.31. The hours are weekdays 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; weekends 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. Cost: parking fee for Irvine Regional Park is $3.00 per vehicle on weekdays and $5.00 per vehicle on weekends. irvineparkrailroad.com.