Floating Pumpkin Patch at Benstead Plunge, Torrance

Most pumpkin patches are dusty fields. This one is a swimming pool. On Saturday, October 24, 2026, the Victor E. Benstead Plunge in Torrance fills its water with pumpkins and lets kids wade in, pick one and take it home. If you're hunting for things to do with kids LA families haven't already done to death, a pumpkin patch you swim through is a good change of pace.

When: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 1:30 to 3:30 PM Where: Victor E. Benstead Plunge, 3331 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503 Cost: $5 per participant

What to expect

The afternoon is built around three things: swimming, picking a pumpkin out of the pool, and decorating it afterward. Every registered participant gets a pumpkin, so nobody leaves empty-handed. It's a relaxed, two-hour session rather than a full-day outing, which suits younger kids and anyone who runs out of steam by mid-afternoon.

The organizers describe it as a fun afternoon of swimming, so expect wet hair and a bit of splashing. Bring a towel, a change of clothes and something to carry a damp, decorated pumpkin home in.

Registration is required

Spots are tied to registration, and it opens in two waves. Residents could sign up starting October 6 at 8 AM, and non-residents on October 13 at 8 AM. Registration runs through Torrance.Rec.US. Because the window for non-residents opened only recently, check there first to see whether space remains before you plan around it.

Getting there

The plunge sits on Torrance Boulevard in Torrance, in the South Bay. Street and nearby lot parking can fill up on a Saturday afternoon, so give yourself a few extra minutes before the 1:30 PM start.

Make a weekend of it

The same Saturday is a good fit for a wider list of family events Los Angeles has lined up for late October, including other Halloween outings across the South Bay. Browse more in our family events section, and check back for LA events this weekend as Halloween gets closer.