It’s that time of year, the leaves are getting crispy, the smell of cosy fires lingering in the air. It an only mean one thing! Halloween is nearly here 🎃 I always get asked about Halloween events and pumpkin patches in Ireland, so to make life easier for you, I’ve put together a list of Pumpkin Patches in Ireland and Northern Ireland for you and your family to enjoy this spooky season.
Pumpkin Patches in Ireland
Pumpkin Patch in Dublin
Luggwoods, Dublin
Address: Crooksling, Co. Dublin
Luggwoods characters will guide you along theforest trail as you help them find the ingredients for the Friendly Witches Halloween Brew!
She might even have a Trick or Treat for you too!
Set in the foothills of the Dublin Mountains, the Luggwoods outdoor Halloween Family Experience will get the Halloween Antics going, and all you enjoy a safe Halloween season together in the most beautiful and natural surroundings imaginable.
Halloween at Luggwods gives you and your family the opportunity to dress up and get some epic family photos while enjoying the spooky seasonal fun and creating unique family memories that last the test of time.
Don’t be afraid this Halloween and let your children’s Halloween imaginations be truly awoken at Luggwoods this year!
For more information and to book, visit Luggwoods
Pumpkin Patch in Wicklow
Clissmann Horse Caravans & Glamping, Wicklow
Address: Cronybyrne, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow
For the Donkey Tour – You will be will introduced to your very own donkey who you will be leading to the Pumpkin Patch. Your donkey even has a rucksack to carry your pumpkin back to the yard!
For the Wheelbarrow Tour – Collect your Wheelbarrow from the Parking Garage in the Frightful Forge and set off on your Halloween Adventure through the Farm.
For some Halloween Fun and Frolics wheel your wheelbarrow or lead your donkey to the Pumpkin Patch where you can pick your Perfect Pumpkin and pop it in to the Donkey Rucksack or Trusty Wheelbarrow to bring it back to the yard.
Then adventure through he Spooky farm trail with Witches Wagons, a Fairy Forest, a Ghoulish Graveyard and Halloween Horses. Our Hocus Pocus Hay Barn has plenty of ghostly games and goodies and why not enjoy a cup of tea, coffee or yummy hot chocolate from the coffee dock!
Enjoy a safe Halloween Season together in the fresh air on our farm in the Wicklow Hills. Our Pumpkin Patch is based on our family farm at Cronybyrne Rathdrum, the perfect place for some Halloween Hocus Pocus in the safest outdoor environment.
There’s lots of outdoor space to explore and our barn areas are open and undercover with lots of tricks and treats to enjoy! Get in to the spirit of things and come in your Halloween Costume – there’ll be great places to take fun family photos and spooky selfies!
For more information and to book, visit Clissman Horse Caravans & Glamping
Pumpkin Patch in Wexford
Ballycross Apple Farm, Wexford
Address: Apple Farm, Ballycross, Bridgetown, Co. Wexford
Bring your ghosts and goblins down to Ballycross Apple Farm this October for some Halloween fun!
Upon entry pick up a Ballycross Apple, take a short walk to the Spooktacular Witches Village and meet the resident Ballycross Witch, pick your own pumpkin* in our patch and take a tractor ride back to the farm.
For more information and to book, visit Ballycross Farm
Pumpkin Patch in Carlow
Rathwood, Carlow
Address: Rath, Tullow, Carlow
There’s something spooky in the forest. This year Rathwood will take you and your family on a Spooktacular Train Adventure through the haunted forest arriving at the spectacular Rathwood Big Top for our thrilling Halloween Pantomime!!!
A (teeny!) Terror at the Toy Shop! 🎃
Witness toys come to life in this HAUNTING yet HILARIOUS HALLOWEEN MUSICAL!
An all singing, dancing, interactive experience for the entire family!
With a host of characters including Papa G the Toy Maker, Wanda the Witch (and her teeny cat Boots) Fairy Sparkle Barbie, lots of enchanted toys and not to mention the villain of the piece…..
The ghastly ghoulish guy we all love to boo……JACK O’LANTERN! When a simple pumpkin gets accidentally magically transformed into a person it all starts to go wrong! JACK wants to RUIN Halloween for the children around the world FOREVER!
Can you help Wanda and the gang reverse the magic and save Halloween once and for all? Join us this October for a frighteningly fun filled family friendly musical!! A (teeny!) Terror At The Toyshop! Includes a spooky train ride through the forest , with a host of boooo-tiful characters to spot on the journey and a trip to the pumpkin patch as you leave the show singing and dancing!
For more information and to book, visit Rathwood
Pumpkin Patch in Kildare
Clonfert Pet Farm, Kildare
Address: Clonfert, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, W23 PY05
This Halloween Clonfert Pet Farm has a fantastic family fun event in store. Including Pumpkin Patch, Fun Fair, Haunted House, and lots more. One of the best places to have fun whilst picking your own pumpkin, ready for carving for the big night. This popular event runs from Saturday 21st to Tuesday 31st October 2023. Tickets go on sale on Friday the 1st of September at 12pm, so mark your calendar and make sure you don’t miss out.
For more information and to book, visit Clonfert Pet Farm
Pumpkin Patches in Meath
Alright Pumpkin, Meath – SOLD OUT
Address: Girley, Navan, Co. Meath
The Alright Pumpkin patch has been growing pumpkins since 2013. They started after they saw their first field of pumpkins while working on farms as a harvester in America. they thought they looked so cool and colourful in the fields and wanted to bring some of those bright colours back to Ireland. It also helped that the area they live in, in Fordstown Co. Meath has very close ties to the origins of Halloween!
For more information and to book, visit Alright Pumpkin (SOLD OUT)
The Ark Puddenhill, Meath
Address: Moorepark, Puddenhill, Co. Meath, A42 Y046
The Ark Puddenhill are hosting a Halloween event this year. Booking includes:
- Pumpkin picking 🎃
- Barrel Train Ride
- Stensils
- Face painting
- Indoor and out door play
For more information and to book, visit The Ark Puddenhill
Navan Adventure Centre, Meath
Address: Proudstown Road, Navan, Co. Meath
This will be the biggest event to date here at Navan Adventure Centre and going on previous years it will sell out in record time so we advise getting your tickets early! Each year we build this family fun
event bigger and even better.
‘Pumpkin & Fun’ has been designed to create the best spooky memories
for the little ones.
- What your ticket includes: Professional family fun comedy variety show, 30 mins! (Indoors)
- Pumpkin Patch (ticket holding kids can pick a pumpkin)
- Pumpkin Carving Area (carving tools provided) (indoors)
- Halloween Disco (Indoors)
- Inflatables Obstacles Course & Slides (must be 1 meter tall or over)
- Junior inflatables area for the small ones
- Adventure Obstacle Course
- Halloween themed family bingo (Indoors)9. Mini Golf
- Football Golf
- Off Road Pedal Go-Karting
For more information and to book, visit Navan Adventure Centre
Ballymad Farm, Meath
Address: Piltown Road, Drogheda, Co. Meath, A92 HK44
You can expect a friendly welcome, some Halloween themed photo opportunities, a not so spooky woodland walk, plenty of pumpkins to choose from and a great time with the family on the farm.
Pick your own pumpkin on Saturdays and Sundays throughout October.
For more information and to book, visit Ballymad Farm
Pumpkin Patch in Cork
Joe’s Farm Crisps, Cork
Address: Ballycurraginny, Killeagh, Co. Cork, P36 X582
Every year visitors are welcomed for a pumpkin picking experience where you can enjoy a walk around the farm and have some fun picking vegetables, learning a little about farming and picking your very own pumpkin from their pumpkin patch to take home.
For more information and to book, visit Joe’s Farm Crisps
Pumpkin Patch in Kerry
Killarney Pumpkin Farm, Kerry
Address: Pumpkin Farm, Carran, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 HXF6
Situated on the outskirts of Killarney Town in Co. Kerry you will find Killarney Pumpkin Farm, nestled in the quiet hills of Headford. Celebrate The Samhain Festival on Killarney Pumpkin Farm & get immersed in a unique and authentic Halloween experience!
Venture through the rambling vines of the Pumpkin Patch to find your Perfect Pumpkin or Ghoulish Gourd. Soak up the atmosphere in our courtyard and feast on Harvest Eats from eleven77 At The Farm. With treats, tricks and creatures galore there’s pixies, spooks, adventure and more…..
For more information and to book, visit Killarney Pumpkin Farm
Pumpkin Patch in Tipperary
Kingstown Farm, Tipperary – SOLD OUT
Address: Kingstown, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, E25 C432
This Halloween, pick your own pumpkin & get lost in the Corn Maze at Kingstown Farm.
For more information and to book, visit Kingstown Farm (SOLD OUT)
Pumpkin Patch in Limerick
Liskennett’s Equine Therapy Centre, Limerick
Address: Doorlus, Liskennett, Co. Limerick, V35 X242
Pick your pumpkin, listen to some spooky stories, enjoy some festive treats and take a walk on the sensory Halloween trail.
For more information and to book, visit Kiskennett’s Equine Therapy Centre Booking Page
Pumpkin Patch in Galway
Galway Pumpkin Patch, Galway
Address: Castletaylor South, Ardrahan, Co. Galway, H91 V2P5
Tickets for Galway Pumpkin Patch are on sale now! The event opens over four weekends from October 7th. All family tickets purchased include one free pumpkin. Please note individual Adult Tickets DO NOT include a free pumpkin.
For more information and to book, visit Galway Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin Patch in Kilkenny
Nore Valley Park, Kilkenny
Address: Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny, R95 RXR4
During Halloween there is plenty to keep your little monsters entertained. The annual Torchlight Treasure Hunt is always a hit with children of all ages, as families use their torches to search the farm for hidden reflective clues!
Make sure to dress in your best costume as you’ll be in with a chance of winning our fancy dress competition. Start getting your pumpkin carving tools and ideas ready and bring your carved pumpkin to enter into our pumpkin carving competition. Enter your pumpkin at reception on arrival (*Please note carving does not happen on the night, you bring an already carved pumpkin to be entered into the competition)
The scare maze is sure to send a shiver down your spine and will keep the older children and teens occupied…maybe even parents if they are brave enough! Everyone can enjoy the warmth of the bonfire as they toast some marshmallows.
For more information and to book, visit Nore Valley Park
Pumpkin Patches in Northern Ireland
Pumpkin Patch in Down
The Ark Open Farm, Down
Address: 296 Bangor Road, Newtownards, BT23 7PH, Co. Down (UK)
Book your tickets for a fun filled Halloween Pumpkin Patch experience down at the farm this October, with loads of activities for everyone.
Grab a wheelbarrow and pick your perfect pumpkin at our pumpkin patch and head over to the carving area; help us scoop the pumpkins out and we will carve it for you, leaving all the mess and dangerous bits to us.
Capture the perfect photo memory at one of our many themed prop stations.
Whilst your pumpkin is being carved adventure on our Halloween trail around the Fairytale Forest to discover some hidden surprises. Find all the answers on your travels and receive a chocolate treat (Free-from option available)! To top that off and to get you in the autumnal mood, we’re also throwing in some marshmallow toasting. Yum!
For more information and to book, visit The Ark Open Farm
Pumpkin Patches in Antrim
Streamvale Farm, Antrim
Address: 38 Ballyhanwood Rd, Belfast, BT5 7SN, Co. Antrim (UK)
This pumpkin patch is back with thousands of pumpkins to choose from!
What’s included?
- Pick your perfect pumpkin from thousands at our Pumpkin Patch!
- Our army of carvers will look after you in our marquee, leaving all the smells and mess with us!
- Get your dancing shoes on at our Broomtastic Disco!
- Our Spooky Maze is an immersive experience, follow our trail and meet real life characters!
- Meet our witches in their Witches Kitchen!
- Looking for the perfect insta photo? There are plenty of picture perfect photo ops across the farm!
- Tractor & Barrel Rides
- Cuddle Times
- Indoor & Outdoor Play Areas
For more information and to book, visit Streamville Farm
Laganvale Farm, Antrim
Address: 55a Sandy Ln, Lisburn, BT27 5TL, Co. Antrim (UK)
Our popular pumpkin picking event is back again! You’ll arrive at the farm and start your visit with the pumpkin picking activity – choose from our wide variety of colours and sizes before scooping out the insides, drawing on your designs and letting our friendly team of carvers finish the job for you.
Once you’ve finished your lantern, you can enjoy the activities around the farm including our creepy maize maze, spooky story-telling, visiting our animals along the farm walk or playing on pedal tractors and go-karts.
We will also have a selection of hot and cold food and drink and picnic space available. (Our tearoom and indoor soft play area will be closed during the event).
For more information and to book, visit Laganvale Farm
Pumpkin Patches in Derry
The Jungle, Derry
Address: 60 Desertmartin Road, Moneymore, Magherafelt, BT45 7RB, Co. Derry (UK)
This Halloween season, The Jungle has conjured up some delightfully frightful ideas and we welcome you all back to our popular ‘HALLOWEE’UNS‘ event, which is specifically for young kids and their families. Why should adults have all the fun after all?
As the spooky and haunting time of year creeps in, we would like to invite all of your little monsters along to experience a Halloween extravaganza, filled with wicked, weird and wonderful activities. During the event they will enjoy some pumpkin picking, a haunted Haycart Ride where you’ll hear some spooky stories and a host of other adventure activities. We will also be giving out prizes for the best costumes, so all types of ghostly and fang-tastic costumes are encouraged.
This year, we have grown our own pumpkins, so rather than just lifting a pumpkin off the ground as in previous year, you will get to enter the pumpkin patch and physically pick your own pumpkin! You can then take it home after the event and carve and decorate it!
For more information and to book, visit The Jungle
I hope you found Pumpkin Patch to suit you and your family 🎃 I’ve missed any or you know of any other pumpkin patches in Ireland or Northern Ireland please let me know and I’ll add them to the list. Happy Halloween! 👻
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