An annual tradition in Pacific Palisades, the YMCA Pumpkin Patch returns this year. In addition to the delivery of pumpkins on October 1, several “farmers,” such as residents Jessica Rogers and Bruce Schwartz planted local seedlings in the spring and those pumpkins will be delivered, too.
The patch in Simon Meadow, at the corner of Temescal Canyon and Sunset Boulevard, will officially open on October 2 and will run through October 30 or until the pumpkins are sold. All proceeds benefit the local Y, a nonprofit organization.
Palisades YMCA Executive Director Jim Kirtley said, “We thought it was of vital importance to have the Y Pumpkin Patch for the kids and families to continue to make memories like we all have made in the past.”
Hours are Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Additionally the YMCA will have a mini pumpkin patch at Pali Elementary’s Yeehaw Day on Saturday, October 18.
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As a part of the patch experience, the Y hides a spider under one medium-sized pumpkin. The child who finds it gets to keep that pumpkin for his/her class. Visiting the pumpkin patch is free, but donations are welcomed.
Based on prior experiences, Kirtley notes “keep in mind potential transportation to and from the Y Pumpkin Patch. You may want children to purchase nothing larger than a small pumpkin for $5.” He also notes that there will be other items available for purchase.
In addition to supporting the Y by buying a pumpkin, the annual pumpkin glass sales will take place on Sunday, October 11. Designed by artisans from the Santa Monica College Art Department, there will be one-of-a-kind glass jewelry, vases and art. Proceeds will benefit the SMC Art Department, the YMCA and local artists.
Simon Meadow was untouched by the fire, and while at the patch, children might like to walk down Winding Way, a trail created by Cindy Simon and Tracey Price. There will be a new art installation this year along the path.
“Farmer” Jessica Rogers with her pumpkin crop that she grew this year in her lot.