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About Boo Bash

More Than a Pumpkin Patch

Boo Bash is a ticketed outdoor pumpkin patch and family fall festival bringing six weeks of seasonal fun to Mershops North County Mall. Explore playful attractions, carnival-style games, food and retail vendors, themed photo opportunities, music, entertainment and plenty of pumpkins along the way.

September 18 – November 1, 2026
MERSHOPS NORTH COUNTY MALL • ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA

Explore the Attractions Below

Retro illustration of a friendly ghost peeking out from behind a pile of pumpkins and hay bales beside a striped festival tent under warm string lights

So Much To Explore

There’s More Around Every Corner

From larger-than-life inflatables and interactive attractions to games, photo moments and unexpected surprises, Boo Bash is packed with ways to play, explore and make a full day of fall fun.

Children jumping and climbing on colorful inflatable bounce attractions at an outdoor fall festival

Inflatable Play Zone

Jump, climb and play your way through a collection of inflatable attractions built for big energy and nonstop fun.

Children inside clear inflatable water walking balls floating on a pool

Zorb Balls

Climb inside an inflatable Zorb ball and roll, bounce and race your way across the water without getting wet.

Toddlers driving green ride-on tractors around a small track lined with hay bales and pumpkins

Kids’ Tractor Track

Little drivers can take the wheel of their own John Deere ride-on vehicle and cruise around a kid-friendly track.

Kids bouncing on a giant orange inflatable pumpkin at a fall festival

60-Foot Pumpkin Bounce Pad

Jump, bounce and play on a giant inflatable pumpkin that brings fall fun to a whole new level.

Children sifting sand in a mining sluice to find colorful gemstones

Gem Panning

Sift through the sand, uncover colorful gemstones and take your favorite finds home in your own keepsake bag.

Children petting friendly farm animals over a low fence at a fall festival

Petting Zoo

Get up close with a variety of friendly animals in an interactive experience the whole family will love.

A rider holding on to a mechanical bull surrounded by a padded cushion while a crowd watches

Mechanical Bull

Hold on tight and see how long you can ride the mechanical bull. Whether you last a few seconds or go the distance, it’s sure to be a wild time.

Attractions are subject to availability and may have separate admission fees, timed entry, or age, height, weight and participation requirements.

What To Expect

More to the Bash

Beyond the attractions, there’s even more happening throughout the season.

  • Pumpkins & Photo Ops

    Pick out a pumpkin to take home and find plenty of seasonal backdrops for fall photos.

  • Live Music

    Catch live music every Friday and Saturday night throughout the season.

  • Movie Nights

    Settle in for select family movie nights, with dates to be announced soon.

  • Seasonal Entertainment

    Look out for rotating family entertainment and special surprises throughout the six-week event.

Ready to Boo Bash?

Plan your family fall adventure at Mershops North County Mall, September 18 through November 1.

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