If you are on a tight budget as I am you want to make sure you plan accordingly so that you don't overspend. This is what I recommend:
Go to the Pumpkin Patch on a weekday and visit ALL of the FREE activities (see below) I would purchase a ticket for the Train Ride and use the Coupon for a family member (see below) then visit the Orange County Zoo and use the Coupon also for a family member (see below). If I was going to splurge then I would by the Hay Ride Ticket.
Hours: September 18 - October 31st - Open 7 days a week (weather permitted)Weekdays 10am - 5pm
Weekends 10am - 6pm
Price: Parking $3 on Weekdays, $5 on Weekends click here
Admission is FREE
Haunted House is FREE = not too spooky for young ones
Giant Hay Maze is FREE
Picture Stands is FREE
Tickets for activities $4 each
1 Ticket - Train Ride per person (12 minutes)
1 Ticket - Hay Ride per person (20 minutes)
1 Ticket - Tractor Racers per child (5-7) (5 minutes)
1 Ticket - Bounce House per child (10 minutes)
2 Tickets - Per Face Painting
1 Ticket - Two Carnival Games
2 Tickets - Panning for Gold (5 minutes)
Pony Rides (Closed Monday) $4 per child
Coupons:
$2 OFF any (1) pumkin over $10 click here
Buy 1 get 1 FREE (Weekdays only) at Orange County Zoo click here
Buy 1 Train Ride get 1 FREE (Weekdays only) click here
For more information click here
For video of the pumpkin patch click here