Pumpkin picking has turned into one of Ireland’s favourite family Halloween traditions, and the patches get better every year: tractor rides, spooky trails, hot chocolate huts and fields of orange as far as small wellies can carry. This is our county-by-county guide to pick-your-own pumpkin patches around Ireland. Most patches open from late September or early October and the popular weekends book out, so once this year’s dates are announced, do not dawdle.
There are lots of great spots for pumpkin picking around Ireland, so whatever size or shape of pumpkin your kids have their hearts set on, you’re likely to find it. Wrap up warm, bring your wellies, and head out for some seasonal fun with the family.
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Updated 9 October 2026 with this year’s dates and prices where venues have confirmed them to us. Everything else: check the venue before you travel.
Get Set for Pumpkin Picking!
Luggwoods Enchanted Forest, Dublin
Take the forest trail, where you’ll meet spooky characters along the way who need your help finding ingredients for some friendly witches’ brew. Afterwards, head to the pumpkin patch to choose your own pumpkin to take home and decorate.
This event typically runs across October — check their website for current dates and booking details.
K2Alpacas Pumpkin Patch, Wicklow
K2Alpacas in Wicklow partners with the Down Syndrome Centre to host a fundraising Halloween event. Make a family day of it with activities including:
- Pick your own pumpkin
- Meet the alpacas
- Spooky game boards
- Enchanted fairy forest walk
- Photo booths
- Refreshments and goodies
The Down Syndrome Centre provides bespoke services for children and young adults with Down syndrome, so supporting this event helps fund that work.
For dates, bookings or to make a donation, check the website.
Alright Pumpkin, Meath
Alright Pumpkin in Fordstown, Co. Meath, offers pick-your-own pumpkins and sweetcorn, along with a pumpkin maze and pumpkin carving demonstrations.
For dates and details, check their Facebook page.
Michael’s Pumpkin Patch, Galway
Michael started his own pumpkin patch as a teenager and has grown it into a firm local favourite each Halloween season. As well as Michael’s pumpkins, you can see baby animals, and kids take home a party bag while parents enjoy a cuppa and biscuits.
A percentage of proceeds from tickets and pumpkin sales goes to Cancer Care West.
2026 dates: the daytime Pumpkin Patch in Corrandulla runs on 17, 18, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29 and 30 October 2026, with pumpkin picking, farm animals and autumn displays. Entry is €35 per car for up to five people, plus €5 per extra person, and includes a €10 pumpkin voucher per car, a goodie bag and drink voucher for each child, and a tea or coffee and biscuit voucher for adults. Pre-booking is required. By the Moonlight, a family-friendly after-dark patch with lights and fog, runs on 28 and 29 October 2026, also €35 per car for up to five people. Fright Nights on 30 October 2026 (6.30pm to 9.30pm, €15 per person including a pumpkin) is aimed at adults, and under-18s must be with a parent or guardian.
Book at the Michael’s Pumpkin Patch website.
Papa’s Pumpkin Patch, Dublin
Based in Oldtown, north Co. Dublin, Papa’s Pumpkin Patch is a fun-filled family day out. Pick your own pumpkin to take away and decorate, enjoy the straw maze, and visit the farm animals. Extras such as face painting, plaster pumpkin painting, refreshments and additional pumpkins are usually available to purchase on the day.
For current dates and times, check the Facebook page.
Pumpkin and Fun at Navan Adventure Centre, Meath
Your ticket includes a trip to the pumpkin patch to pick your own pumpkin, plus the carving area, witch’s slimy snot-making, inflatable obstacle courses and slides, an adventure obstacle course, inflatable maze, mini golf and FootGolf.
For current dates and times, check the Facebook page.
Killarney Pumpkin Farm
Pick your own pumpkin from the patch — or a ghoulish gourd from the “wonky patch”! Other activities include a corn maze, a chance to meet the alpacas, seasonal storytelling, a walk through the haunted ghost bus, a visit to the pumpkin pixie village, and a meeting with the witch at her haunted cottage.
2026 dates: open at weekends and through the midterm break in October 2026. The farm describes it as an authentic Samhain celebration. Tickets are on Eventbrite, with full details on the Killarney Pumpkin Farm website.
Clissmann Horse Caravans, Wicklow
Choose between the Donkey Tour or the Wheelbarrow Tour. Collect your donkey or wheelbarrow and head to the pumpkin patch to choose your perfect pumpkin, then transport it back to the yard to take home. Along the way, enjoy the Spooky Farm Trail, Hocus Pocus Hay Barn and ghostly games.
For current dates, check the website.
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Galway Pumpkin Patch
Galway Pumpkin Patch takes place on the scenic grounds of Castletaylor Estate in Ardrahan, south Galway, and has been one of the county’s most popular Halloween events since it opened in 2018. Check out the huge selection of pumpkins in every shape and size, plus Halloween decor, child-friendly games and plenty of photo spots.
2026: running again this October. Dates and tickets are on the Galway Pumpkin Patch website.
Kilkenny Pumpkin Picking
There’s pumpkin picking at Hughes Farm, Kells, Co. Kilkenny throughout October — wellies advised! Previous years have included a dedicated food area, a carnival shop and coffee area under cover, plus a kids’ entertainment zone, play area and digger zone.
For current dates and details, check the Facebook page.
Joe’s Farm, Cork
Better known for its crisps, Joe’s Farm opens up each October for visitors to pick pumpkins on a working farm. Tickets are usually purchased in advance, and picking goes ahead in all weathers, so dress for it.
For current dates and booking, check the website.
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The Farm Grenagh, Cork
At The Farm Grenagh in Grenagh, Co. Cork, you can visit the Pumpkin Patch in the Secret Garden and choose the pumpkin that’s right for you, then have the witches carve it while you enjoy some face painting. Help the Good Witch, Esmeralda, practise her spells for Halloween and make some sweet treats to take home.
For current dates and details, check the Facebook page.
Pumpkin Patch at Mollies Farm, Laois
Come and pick your own pumpkin straight from the field, then design and carve it to keep the ghosts away this Halloween. Booking in advance is recommended.
For current dates and prices, check the Facebook page.
Maxwell’s Pumpkin Patch, Tyrone
Explore this American-themed pumpkin patch in Castlederg, where you can pick your own pumpkin, grab a photo at the Witches’ Log Cabin, or pose alongside Rusty McTruck, a 1950s Ford pick-up. Travel through the maize maze, and keep an eye out for the friendly monster!
For current dates, check the Facebook page.
Clonfert Pet Farm, Kildare
Pick your own pumpkin from the patch before carving it ready for the big night. You can also enjoy a fun fair, haunted house and more.
For current dates and tickets, check the Facebook page.
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Piltown Pumpkin Patch at Ballymad Farm, Meath
Piltown Pumpkin Patch at Ballymad Farm in Co. Meath runs pumpkin-themed fun on weekends during October, including Halloween-themed photo opportunities, a woodland walk, plenty of pumpkins to choose from, and a great time with the family on the farm. A small selection of soft drinks and snacks is usually available to buy (cash only). Sensory-friendly sessions have run in previous years — check ahead if this matters for your family.
2026 dates: weekends through October 2026, and new this year is the animal farm alongside the patch. Tickets are €10.50 per person, under-2s go free, and one small pumpkin is included. Most dates are already sold out, with a few left at the end of October at the time of writing, so book now on the Ballymad Farm website.
Secret Valley Wildlife Park, Wexford
Enter Scarecrow Valley, where you can enjoy a scarecrow village, pumpkin patch, corn maze, mystery adventure hunt, tractor rides and more.
For current dates, check the Facebook page.
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Nore Valley Park, Kilkenny
Nore Valley Park runs a full family day of fun for Halloween. Pumpkin picking is usually included as part of normal farm entry, with pumpkins available to pick daily during daylight hours. Get creative and carve your pumpkin on the farm, or take it home with you.
For current details, check the Facebook page.
Killruddery House and Gardens, Wicklow
Pick and carve your very own pumpkin from the patch at Killruddery House and Gardens, and take part in their annual scarecrow competition through October.
For current dates, check the Facebook page.
Tinahely Farm, Wicklow
Tinahely Farm gives kids the chance to pick their pumpkin in the run-up to Halloween. The children’s ticket typically includes a tractor run to the pumpkin patch, a pumpkin, hot chocolate, face painting and unlimited time in the activity barn.
For current dates and prices, check the Facebook page.
Funtasia, Drogheda, Co. Louth
Hop aboard the Pumpkin Express to be transported to the pumpkin patch of your dreams! Handpick and decorate your own pumpkin to take home, enjoy spooky tales and arts and crafts, sweet treats, and games to win prizes.
For current dates and times, check the Facebook page.
Rathwood, Tullow, Co. Carlow
Take a spooktacular train ride through the enchanted forest before arriving at the Rathwood Big Top for a Halloween panto. Afterwards, search for your perfect pumpkin in the pumpkin maze and visit the funfair — each child usually receives a hot chocolate.
For current dates, check the Facebook page.
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Pumpkin Patch Kildare
Pick-your-own pumpkins with tractor rides, farmyard treats and easy parking – check their booking page for this year’s dates.
Mountpanther Farm Park, Down
One of Northern Ireland’s biggest Halloween days out, forty-five minutes from Belfast, with a large patch and plenty of farm activities alongside – see their pumpkin patch page.
Ballybunion Pumpkin Patch, Kerry
New for 2026, Ballybunion Pumpkin Patch is on the Fitzmaurice family’s working farm at Cloghane, Ballyduff, about ten minutes from Ballybunion beach. Pick your pumpkin from hundreds in the field, find your way through the haunted bale maze, meet pygmy goats, miniature ponies and calves, climb up on the vintage tractor for a photo, and let the kids loose in the pirate play area. There is face painting, hot chocolate and homemade treats too.
2026 dates: 3 and 4 October, 10 and 11 October, 17 and 18 October, 23 to 25 October, then every day from 26 to 31 October, 11am to 7pm. Standard admission is €12.50 with one medium pumpkin included, under-2s go free, and family tickets are available. Entry is a timed two-hour slot. Book on Eventbrite or see the Ballybunion Pumpkin Patch website.
Guy’s Farm Pumpkin Patch, Meath
A family-friendly pumpkin patch on a working farm at Dalystown, Longwood, Co. Meath, with free parking and tickets for multiple dates through October 2026. Details and booking are on Eventbrite. Contact the venue for anything not covered there.
Corderry Fruit Farm, Louth
Better known for pick-your-own strawberries and its sunflower patch, this third-generation family farm in the Corderry Demesne near Dundalk also opens a pumpkin patch and maize maze in autumn, with a farm shop on site. Dates and prices for 2026 were not confirmed at the time of writing, so check the Corderry Fruit Farm website or their Instagram, or contact the farm directly.
Not pick-your-own, but all about pumpkins
Pumpkins After Dark, Newbridge House and Farm, Dublin
Billed as Ireland’s largest Halloween festival, Pumpkins After Dark fills the grounds of Newbridge House in Donabate with more than 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins built into large illuminated art installations, plus live carving demonstrations, entertainment, food trucks and photo spots. It is an evening event for all ages.
2026 dates: 2 to 31 October 2026, opening between 5.15pm and 7.15pm depending on the week and closing at 11pm, with last entry at 10pm. Tickets are on Showpass.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does pumpkin picking season start in Ireland?
Most pumpkin patches around Ireland open from late September or early October and run right through to Halloween, though exact opening dates vary from farm to farm. Always check the individual venue’s website or Facebook page closer to the time for their current season dates.
Do we need to book tickets in advance?
Many of the farms above ask visitors to book online in advance, especially for weekend slots, while others operate on a turn-up basis. Since this varies by venue and can change year to year, check the relevant link before you travel.
What should we bring or wear?
Most pumpkin patches are outdoors on working farmland, so wellies and warm, weatherproof clothing are a good idea whatever the forecast. Some farms proceed with picking in all weathers, so it’s worth checking in advance if you’re unsure.
Is pumpkin picking free?
Pricing varies widely between venues — some charge general admission, others charge per pumpkin, and some include picking as part of a wider Halloween event ticket. Check the current pricing on each farm’s own page before you go.
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