Dates: October 21st to November 5th 2023

Take the forest trail where you will meet some spooky characters along the way who you can help to find ingredients for some friendly witches brew! Afterwards, head to the pumpkin patch where you can choose your very own pumpkin to take away and decorate.

For more information, check the website.

Dates: October 21st to 30th 2023 (select dates) – School trips: Monday 23rd – Friday 27th October.

K2Alpacas in Wicklow has teamed up with the Down Syndrome Centre to host a fundraising Halloween event. Make it a family day out and enjoy the fun activities including:

• Pick your own Pumpkin
• Meet the Alpacas
• Spooky game boards
• Enchanted Fairy forest walk
• Photo Booths
• Refreshments & goodies

The pumpkin Patch is open on October 21st, 22nd, 28th, 29th & 30th. School trips: Monday 23rd – Friday 27th October.

The Centre provides bespoke services for children and young adults with Down syndrome. By supporting the Pumpkin Patch event, you are helping to provide services to children with Down syndrome.

For more information and to make a booking, or a donation check out the website.

Dates: October 7th, 8th, 14th, 21st and 22nd 2023

Alright Pumpkin in Fordstown, Co. Meath, have Pick Your Own pumpkin and sweet corn, you can have fun trying out their pumpkin maze and watch pumpkin carving demonstrations.

For more information, check the Facebook page.

Dates: October 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, 29th & 30th 2023

Michael, aged 17, started his own pumpkin patch in 2020. He will be back bigger than ever for 2023!

As well as Michael’s pumpkins, enjoy seeing baby animals, and take home a party bag for the kids. Parents can also enjoy a cuppa & biscuits!

5% of the proceeds from every ticket and pumpkin sold will be donated to Cancer Care West.

For more information, check the Facebook page.

Dates: October 21st, 22nd, 28th & 29th 2023 10am to 12pm & 1.30pm to 3pm

Based in Oldtown, North Co Dublin, enjoy a fun filled family day at Papa’s Pumpkin Patch. Pick your own pumpkin to take away and decorate, enjoy the straw maze and visit the farm animals. On the day there will be extras available to purchase including; face painting, plaster pumpkin painting, refreshments and additional pumpkins!

For more information, check the Facebook page.

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Dates: October 21st, 22nd, 28th, 28th, 30th & 31st 2023 from 10am to 6pm each day

There will be pumpkin picking and more fun at Navan Adventure Centre as your ticket includes a trip to the pumpkin patch to pick your own pumpkin, as well as the carving area, witch’s slimy snot-making, inflatables obstacles courses and slides, adventure obstacle course, inflatable maze, mini golf, and FootGolf.

For more information, check the Facebook page.

Dates: Weekends from September 30th up to October 31st 2023

Pick your own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch – or a ghoulish gourd from the wonky patch!

Other activities include a corn maze to get lost in, a chance to meet the alpacas, seasonal storytelling, a walk through the haunted ghost bus, a visit to the pumpkin pixie village, and meeting the witch at her haunted cottage!

For more information, check the Facebook page.

Dates: October 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, 29th, 30th & 31st 2023

Choose from either the Donkey Tour or the Wheelbarrow Tour! Collect your donkey or wheelbarrow and go to the pumpkin patch to choose your perfect pumpkin. Transport it back to the yard to take home.

Along the way enjoy the Spooky Farm Trail, Hocus Pocus Hay Bran and ghostly games!

For more information, check the website.

Dates: Weekends from October 7th up to October 31st 2023

Galway Pumpkin Patch takes place on the Whelan family farm in Ardrahan in South Galway throughout October, and is a hugely popular event.

Check out the mega selection of pumpkins in every shape and size, lots of cool Halloween decor and child-friendly games.

For more information, check the Facebook page.

Dates: From Mid October 2023

There is pumpkin picking at Hughes Farm, Kells, Kilkenny during October. Wellies advised!

For 2023, there will be a much larger site, including a dedicated food area with hot food options, carnival shop and coffee area all under cover. There will also be a kids’ entertainment zone, play area and digger zone, with more details still to be announced.

For more information & exact dates, check the Facebook page.

Dates: Weekends in October from October 7th to 29th & 30th

Joe’s Farm is famous for crisps! Every October they welcome visitors to their working farm to pick pumpkins. Tickets must be purchased in advance and picking will go ahead in all weathers!

For more information & exact dates, check the website.

Dates: Tickets go on sale on September 1st 2023

At The Farm Grenagh in Grenagh, Co. Cork you can visit the Pumpkin Patch in the Secret Garden and choose the pumpkin that’s just right for you, then the witches will carve it while you enjoy some face painting.

Help the Good Witch, Esmeralda, to practice her spells for Halloween and make some sweet treats to take home!

For more information, check the Facebook page.

Dates: October 21st, 22nd, 28th & 29th October 2023 from 10am to 4pm daily

Come and pick your own pumpkin straight from the field, design and carve it to keep the ghosts away this Halloween.

Prices start from just €3.50 and tickets must be booked in advance.

For more information, check the Facebook page.

Dates: Weekends in October up to 31st 2023

Explore this American-themed pumpkin patch in Castlederg where you can pick your own pumpkin, grab a great photo op at the Witches’ Log Cabin or alongside Rusty McTruck, a stunning 1950s Ford Pick Up Truck.

Travel through the maize maze, and keep an eye out to meet the friendly monster!

For more information, check the Facebook page.

Dates: October 21st up to 31st 2023 tickets go on sale on September 1st at 12pm!

Pick your own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch before carving it ready for the big night! You cna also enjoy a fun fair, haunted house and much more!

For more information, check the Facebook page.

NOTE: Awaiting confirmation for 2023

At Ladyrath Lane in Wilkinstown, Co. Meath, they have an annual Pumpkin event, but it sells out very quickly! Choose from thousands of pumpkins, buy and then carve your pumpkins in their Halloween barn.

Tickets include face painting, bouncy castles, halloween treats, halloween movies as well as indoor and outdoor games.

For more information, check the Facebook page.

Dates: Weekends from October 7th to 30th 2023

Note: There are 2 Sensory sessions on October 13th & 19th

Piltown Pumpkin Patch at Ballymad Farm in County Meath will have pumpkin themed fun on Saturdays and Sundays during October including 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. A small selection of soft drinks and snacks will be available for purchase (cash only).

For more information, check the Instagram page.

Dates: Weekends from October 7th 2023

Ballycross Apple Farm in Bridgetown, Co. Wexford offer tractor rides to the pumpkin field to select your own pumpkin during their annual Halloween outdoor event. Kids can dress up in their Halloween outfits and they usually offer extra activities, check their website as some need to be booked in advance.

For more information, check the Facebook page.

Dates: Weekends from September 30th 2023

Enter Scarecrow Valley where you can enjoy a Scarecrow village, pumpkin patch, a corn maze, mystery adventure hunt, tractor rides and more.

For more information, check the Facebook page.

NOTE: 22nd, 27th, 28th & 31st October 2023

Come to Nore Valley Park for Halloween and enjoy a family day of fun! This Halloween season you can pick your own pumpkin from their pumpkin patch as part of normal farm entry; they are offering one free pumpkin per family. You can pick pumpkins daily from Monday to Saturday during daylights hours at Nore Valley Farm Park.

Get creative and carve your pumpkin on the farm, or you take it home with you! Just turn up to Reception during pumpkin picking season to enjoy all the fun of the farm, with the added bonus of picking lovely locally grown pumpkins!

For more information, check the Facebook page.

Dates: 21st to 31st October 2023

Enjoy picking and carving your very own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch at Killruddery House and Gardens. And take part in the annual Scarecrow competition from October 6th to 30th 2023!

For more information, check the Facebook page.

Dates: October 21st, 22nd, 28th, 29th, 30th & 31st 2023

Tinahely Farm in Tinahely, Wicklow offers kids the chance to pick their pumpkin in the run up to Halloween.

The children’s ticket includes Tractor Run to the pumpkin patch, pumpkin, hot chocolate, face painting as well as unlimited time in their activity barn.

For more information, check the Facebook page.

Dates: October 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, 29th & 30th 2023 11.30am to 4.30pm daily

Hop aboard the Pumpkin Express to be transported to the pumpkin patch of your dreams! Handpick and decorate your very own pumpkin to take home. Enjoy spooky tales and arts and crafts, sweet treats and play games to win prizes!

For more information, check the Facebook page.

Dates: Weekends in October 2023

Celebrate Halloween by picking your own pumpkin at the Kingstown Farm Pumpkin Patch. You can also enjoy exploring the maze.

For more information, check the Facebook page.

Dates: October 21st, 22nd, 28th, 29th, 30th & 31st 2023

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 spooky pumpkin maze and visit the funfair! Each child will receive a hot chocolate.

For more information, check the Facebook page.