Waterfront Park - 11th Annual Pumpkin Patch at Waterfront Park!
Volunteer for the Waterfront Park’s 11th Annual Pumpkin Patch! Join us in supporting the community through this fantastically fun annual fall event!
Volunteers are needed to join a powerful team that showcases our annual FREE pumpkin patch party for all families. This event will occur on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at San Diego County’s wonderful Waterfront Park. Volunteer opportunities are available for varying shifts from 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.! Volunteers who are bilingual in English and Spanish are also helpful. Volunteer opportunities include:
- Pumpkin Loading and Unloading (6 a.m. - 10 a.m. or 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.)
- Pumpkin Patch Entrance Admissions and Exits (10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
- Arts and Crafts Zone Station (10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
- Photo Booth, Balloon Animal, and Face Painter Attendants (10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
- Bounce House and Obstacle Course Attendants (10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
- Carnival and Lawn Game Attendants (10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
- Clean Up / Breakdown Crew (1:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
- Overall General Event Support (10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
Staff can sign off community service hours for this event.
What to Wear
The Pumpkin Patch is an outdoor event at Waterfront Park. Volunteers should wear comfortable clothes and closed-toed shoes. It is recommended to have a hat, sunglasses, and wear sunscreen as there is little sun protection. If volunteers choose, they may wear costumes as long as they are not scary to young children and may not be a clown. No masks are allowed, and face decoration is limited to makeup with prosthetics.
About the 11th Annual Pumpkin Patch at Waterfront Park
Grab your little ghouls and goblins and head to the bay for a free pumpkin patch party! Youth will get the chance to pick the perfect pumpkin to decorate and keep while enjoying music, crafts and inflatables. Family photo opportunities and food trucks will also be available for all to enjoy at this scenic seaside destination. Additionally, there will be a costume contest with prizes for funniest costume, most original costume, and best family costume.
Schedule Summary
This activity generally occurs on
- Sunday - Morning, Afternoon
