Mr. Bones
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1987
- HeadquartersCulver City, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Mr. Bones does
Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch is a privately held, family-owned seasonal Halloween attraction operating each year from October 4 through October 31 at 10100 Jefferson Blvd. in Culver City, California. Founded in 1987 by Becky and David Campbell, the business is currently run by their daughter Lyra Marble (who assumed leadership in 2001) with co-owner/designer Steven Marble, who brings design experience from Universal Studios' 'Back to the Future the Ride.' The operation is staffed by 14 employees and serves thousands of Westside Los Angeles families with children ages 2-8 each season, drawing visitors from Santa Monica, Venice, Marina Del Rey, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, and Calabasas.
Mr. Bones firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Mr. Bones
- Legal name
- Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch
- Website
- https://mrbonespumpkinpatch.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1987
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Mr. Bones industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Seasonal Family Entertainment
- NAICS
- Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Retailers (459420)
- SIC
- Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)
- akta.pro primary industry
- National/Seasonal Holiday Festivals (New Year, Harvest, Winter Markets) (MPAGAEAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Seasonal, Holiday & Party Home Décor Retail (CRAIACAD), Community Parades, Carnivals & Street Fairs (MPAGAEAE)
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Where Mr. Bones is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Culver City
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Mr. Bones business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others
Revenue model
- General Admission: Visitors pay for entry to the pumpkin patch. Admission prices vary and are purchased online via Fever or at the door.
- Activity Tickets and Passes: Single activity tickets ($1 each) and bundled packages (10/$9, 20/$17, 40/$33). Ultimate Kid's Pass ($30) offers unlimited access to select activities. Slide Pass ($10 for 15 slides). Revenue is one-time per visit.
- Pumpkin Sales: Pumpkins sold by weight (Standard $1.59/lb, Specialty $1.89/lb) and individually (gourds starting at $3). Giant pumpkins pre-priced. Revenue is one-time per transaction.
- Merchandise and Carving Kits: Sells carving kits, Halloween decorations, apparel, and Mr. Bones branded items. Online shop operates year-round via Shopify.
- Mr. Bones PLUS VIP Membership: Premium adult and child passes ($70 each) offering expedited entry, 15% pumpkin/merchandise discount, unlimited petting zoo and rainbow slide access, exclusive PLUS area with private amenities.
- Private Party Rentals: Signature and Petite party packages with pricing ranging from $450 (weekday petite) to $1,750 (weekend signature). Includes tent rental, activities, and optional catering.
- Parking: Third-party operated parking service. Weekdays: $7 self-park, $15 valet. Weekends: $12 self-park, $25 valet.
- Food Truck Concessions: Various food trucks operate on-site (e.g., Flaming Grain, Maravilla Latin Cuisine, Cerda Vega Tacos). Revenue appears to be space rental/commission based.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Single Activity Ticket |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Activity Ticket Packages |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Ultimate Kid's Pass |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Slide Pass |
| Subscription | Pay-as-you-go | Adult PLUS Pass |
| Subscription | Pay-as-you-go | Child PLUS Pass |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Pumpkin Pricing |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Weekday Parking |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Weekend Parking |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Signature Party Package - Weekend |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Signature Party Package - Friday |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Signature Party Package - Weekday |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Petite Party Package - Weekend |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Petite Party Package - Weekday |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Mr. Bones product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch is a seasonal Halloween family-entertainment venue operating annually from October 4-31 at 10100 Jefferson Blvd., Culver City, California. It sells admission to a pumpkin patch with bounce houses, slides, petting zoo, straw maze, face painting, and pumpkin-decorating activities, alongside pumpkin and gourd sales, branded merchandise (Boo-tique), and private party/event rentals including VIP event packages.
Product overview
Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch is a family-owned seasonal Halloween event business offering a single core product: a pumpkin patch attraction. The experience is organized around a unified main offering (general admission to the patch) with several add-on modules including the Mr. Bones PLUS VIP pass, Activity Tickets and packages (Ultimate Kid's Pass, Slide Pass), private party packages (Signature, Petite, and Carving Party options), pumpkin and gourd sales, the Boo-tique merchandise store, and VIP event venue rentals. The company operates as a physical retail and entertainment venue rather than a software platform.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch (General Admission) Seasonal general admission to a family-friendly Halloween pumpkin patch in Culver City, CA, with attractions including bounce houses, slides, petting zoo, straw maze, face painting, and pumpkin decorating; targeted at families with children ages 2-8.
- Activity Tickets and Packages Pay-as-you-go tickets ($1 each) and bundled packages (10/$9, 20/$17, 40/$33) redeemable for individual activities such as bounce houses, slides, petting zoo, face painting, and pumpkin decorating, sold on-site only.
- Ultimate Kid's Pass $30 all-inclusive child pass providing unlimited access to Dancing Spider and Baby Spider Bounce Houses, Rainbow Slide, Straw Maze, Mr. Bones Super Slide, and Petting Zoo during the season.
- Slide Pass $10 unit-priced pass providing 15 slides on the Super Slide attraction, sold on-site.
- Mr. Bones PLUS VIP Membership $70 adult or child PLUS pass offering expedited entry, 15% discount on pumpkins and merchandise, unlimited petting zoo and rainbow slide access, exclusive PLUS area with private toilets, free drinks/snacks, direct stage view, and wagon access.
- Pumpkins & Gourds Retail pumpkin and gourd sales sourced from Northern California and Oregon farms: standard pumpkins $1.59/lb, specialty pumpkins $1.89/lb, gourds starting at $3, plus giant pumpkins, corn stalks ($25), and straw bales ($35), with organic varieties available.
- Boo-tique Merchandise On-site and online (Shopify) retail store selling carving kits, Halloween decorations, apparel, Slumberkins merchandise, and Mr. Bones branded items year-round.
- Signature Party Package Private party package with 2 hours exclusive use of the Signature party tent for 25 children and up to 50 adults, including straw bale seating, unlimited playtime on activities, half-face face painting, free reserved parking, and free adult admission; weekend, Friday, and weekday tiers priced $1,000-$1,750.
- Petite Party Package Smaller private party package with 2 hours exclusive use of the Petite party tent for up to 15 children and 20 adults; weekday $450-$550, weekend $650-$750, with Signature-package amenities at reduced scale.
- Carving Party Package Adult and kid-friendly (ages 10+) party package with exclusive tent use, one fresh pumpkin per person to carve, carving tools and patterns included, and free reserved parking.
- VIP Event Rental Private weekday and weekend evening rentals of the exclusive VIP area, featuring a tent with privacy screens, private bathrooms, hay bale seating, direct stage view, food and drink tables, and secure restricted access.
Companies that use Mr. Bones
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Mr. Bones technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
Mr. Bones partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
25 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Maravilla Latin CuisineminorPreferred catering partner for Mr. Bones private events. Also the most frequent food truck vendor at the pumpkin patch during the 2025 season, appearing on multiple dates throughout October. Colombian and Cuban fusion cuisine.
- Flaming GrainminorFood truck vendor offering gourmet bowls and more. Appeared on October 4 and October 9, 2025.
- Mr. Coolee's Ice CreamminorIce cream food truck vendor appearing on October 4 and October 10, 2025.
- Cerda Vega TacosminorMexican cuisine food truck appearing on October 7, 14, 19, and 21, 2025.
- Rice Balls of FireminorAsian fusion food truck appearing on October 10, 12, 28, and 30, 2025.
- Familysh Coffee TruckminorCoffee truck appearing on October 6 and October 10, 2025.
- MexibachiminorMexican and Japanese hibachi fusion food truck appearing on October 11, 2025.
- Philly JawnzminorPhiladelphia philly sandwich food truck appearing on October 11, 2025.
- Barbeque 43minorBarbecue food truck appearing on October 25, 2025.
- The Falafel FactoryminorMediterranean food truck appearing on October 26, 2025.
- Raptor EventsminorEntertainment vendor providing animal/raptor shows and educational presentations. Multiple dates in October 2025 including opening weekend.
- The ScarolersminorEntertainment group performing seasonal/halloween themed music. Appeared on October 5 and October 11, 2025.
- The California FeetwarmersminorJazz band entertainment. Multiple appearances throughout October 2025.
- Dave CoxminorSolo entertainer/artist. Multiple appearances on October 18, 24, 25, 27, and 29, 2025.
- Holy Crow Jazz BandminorJazz band entertainment appearing on October 4, 2025.
- The MinersminorMusical entertainment group appearing on October 4, 2025.
- Robert BaxtminorMusical entertainer appearing on October 4, 2025.
- Cowboy MaxminorMusical entertainer appearing on October 28 and October 30, 2025.
- Rhythm ChildminorMusical entertainer appearing on October 25, 2025.
- Buster BalloonminorBalloon entertainment vendor. Referenced in gallery/entertainment content.
- Danza AztecaminorTraditional Aztec dance performers for Dia de los Muertos celebration on October 26, 2025.
- MariachiminorMariachi musicians for Dia de los Muertos celebration on October 26, 2025.
- mml PRminorPublic relations firm handling press inquiries for Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch.
- Fever (Ticketing Platform)coreThird-party ticketing platform for online admission sales. Advance ticket sales begin September 21, 2026. Handles ticket inquiries and customer support for ticketing issues.
- Third-Party Parking ServiceminorParking operations are managed by a third-party company, not directly by Mr. Bones. Provides self-park and valet services with pricing varying by weekday/weekend.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Mr. Bones competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Forneris Farms: Mission Hills pumpkin patch with corn maze, hay rides, and farm stand. Competes in the LA-area October family-entertainment market with a similar activity-ticketing model.
- Bates Nut Farm: Valley Center pumpkin patch and farm with hay maze, petting zoo, and food vendors operating through October. Direct comparable for the rural-anchored seasonal family fall experience.
- Mr. Greentrees: Listed as a related brand on Mr. Bones' own website footer. Operates a similar seasonal Christmas-tree/lot-style family experience in the Los Angeles area, making it the closest direct comparable operating model and customer demographic.
- Riley's Farm: Oak Glen-based working farm operating a fall harvest season with pumpkin patch, apple picking, and themed family entertainment. Comparable SoCal agritourism positioning and ticketed activity pricing.
- Tanaka Farms: Irvine-based working farm running a popular Pumpkin Patch each October with wagon rides, petting zoo, and U-pick vegetables, targeting the same Southern California young-family demographic with similar activity-based pricing.
- Underwood Family Farms: Operates a large seasonal Fall Harvest Festival on its Moorpark/Somis farms, including a pumpkin patch, pick-your-own fields, and family activities. Closest large-scale SoCal direct competitor targeting the same families with young children.
- The Pumpkin Factory: Multi-location Southern California pumpkin patch operator with attractions such as hay rides, bounce houses, and face painting. Competes directly for the same October family-outing spend in the LA and Inland Empire markets.
Regional players
- Live Oak Canyon Pumpkin Patch: Redlands/Inland Empire pumpkin patch with a broader entertainment-park feel (train rides, face painting, vendor village). Comparable operating model but serves the Inland Empire rather than the Westside LA catchment.
- Pierce College Pumpkin Patch: Long-running Woodland Hills pumpkin patch with simple patch-and-pumpkin retail plus family activities. Competes for Westside/San Fernando Valley families during the same October window.
Others
- Sinister Visions: Web design firm credited with building Mr. Bones' website. Not a business peer, but a relevant ecosystem/vendor relationship for understanding the company's digital and brand-expression infrastructure.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Mr. Bones leadership team
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Profiles4 records
Mr. Bones funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Mr. Bones M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Mr. Bones
What does Mr. Bones do?
Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch is a seasonal Halloween family-entertainment venue operating annually from October 4-31 at 10100 Jefferson Blvd., Culver City, California. It sells admission to a pumpkin patch with bounce houses, slides, petting zoo, straw maze, face painting, and pumpkin-decorating activities, alongside pumpkin and gourd sales, branded merchandise (Boo-tique), and private party/event rentals including VIP event packages.
Is Mr. Bones a public or private company?
Mr. Bones is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Mr. Bones founded?
Mr. Bones was founded in 1987. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Mr. Bones based?
Mr. Bones is headquartered in Culver City, United States, in the North America region.
How does Mr. Bones make money?
Eight revenue lines are on record. General Admission is the primary driver. The others are activity Tickets and Passes, pumpkin Sales, merchandise and Carving Kits, mr. Bones PLUS VIP Membership, private Party Rentals, parking and food Truck Concessions.
Who are Mr. Bones's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Forneris Farms, Bates Nut Farm, Mr. Greentrees, Riley's Farm, Tanaka Farms, Underwood Family Farms and The Pumpkin Factory. Regional players are Live Oak Canyon Pumpkin Patch and Pierce College Pumpkin Patch. Sinister Visions is listed as an others.
Does Mr. Bones have an API?
No public API is recorded for Mr. Bones.
What industry is Mr. Bones in?
Mr. Bones's product category is Seasonal Family Entertainment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAGAEAD, National/Seasonal Holiday Festivals (New Year, Harvest, Winter Markets), with a secondary code of CRAIACAD, Seasonal, Holiday & Party Home Décor Retail. Its NAICS code is 459420 and its SIC code is 7990.