Pumpkin Picking in Cork 2025: All the spookiest patches to visit this Halloween
Dig out the wellies — pumpkin picking season is here.
Cork’s best pumpkin patches are opening their gates for autumn adventures, offering everything from family-friendly fun to spooky surprises.
Whether you’re after the perfect pumpkin for carving, haunted hay rides, or a witches’ forest, there are plenty of pumpkin picking spots in Cork worth visiting this October.
Here’s your guide to the top pumpkin patches and Halloween events in Cork for 2025:
Ovens Pumpkin Patch, Cork Christmas Tree Farm, Ovens
Looking for a pumpkin patch near Cork City? Ovens Pumpkin Patch is a family run farm just 15 minutes from town. Visitors can pick pumpkins, enjoy autumn activities, and take part in a seasonal event that celebrates the spirit of Samhain in Ireland.
This family run farm manages its land in an eco-friendly way. Shropshire sheep graze the fields, reducing the need for herbicide; this helps tend the land, maintain soil health, and set a positive example for sustainable farming in Ireland.
Expect themed displays, farm animals, autumn games, food stalls with seasonal products, including hot chocolate and local treats.
- Dates: The last two weekends of October
- Tickets: €10 per person, kids under two free
- Book tickets here.
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Field of Dreams Pick-A-Pumpkin Festival, Curraheen
The Pick-A-Pumpkin Festival at Field of Dreams is one of the most charming pumpkin picking events near Cork City. Expect a Haunted Cabin, a Halloween photo booth, arts and crafts, and even a Guess the Pumpkin Weight competition, all in aid of this incredible facility, which provides year-round support for adults with Down syndrome.
- Dates: Sunday, October 8th & Sunday, October 15th, 2025
- Tickets: €5 (non-pickers), €20 (includes a pumpkin to take home)
- Book tickets here.
The Farm, Grenagh
Set across 40 acres, The Farm in Grenagh offers a full-on pumpkin patch experience. Visitors can walk the autumn trails to find their perfect pumpkin — but beware of witches hiding in the barn! There’s also a barrel ride, a farm walk, and a petting zoo to keep little ones entertained.
- Dates: Weekends throughout October, starting Sunday, October 12th, 2025
- Tickets: €18.50 (children), €12.50 (adults), €6 (under twos)
- Tickets available here.
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Ballinadee Bus Pumpkin Patch
The much-loved Ballinadee Bus Pumpkin Patch in Cork is getting ready to swing its doors open again — and this year, it promises more than just picture-perfect pumpkins.
With a rustic charm and oodles of spooky surprises, it’s set to be one of the most enchanting (and eerie) stops of the season. The best bit? The coffee and baked goodies are epic too.
Located on an actual animal rescue farm just outside Bandon, their pumpkins (and their popular coffee truck) are prepped for one of the busiest occasions of the year; the Ballinadee Bus Pumpkin Patch opens on Wednesday, October 1st, 2025.
Visitors can pick a pumpkin from the patch to take home, while meeting all of the farm’s adorable rescue animals, including goats, sheep, pigs, chickens, alpacas, ponies and donkeys.
- Dates: Dates throughout October, starting October 1st 2025
- Tickets: €15 (adults), €12.50 (kids). Under twos are free.
- Tickets available here.
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Joe’s Farm, Killeagh
A firm favourite for pumpkin picking in East Cork, Joe’s Farm lets families pick their own pumpkins straight from the patch while learning about life on the farm.
- Dates: Saturdays & Sundays throughout October, starting Saturday, October 4th, 2025
- Tickets: €22 (pickers), €10 (non-pickers)
- Book tickets here. Top tip: Don’t forget your wellies!
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Leahy’s Open Farm, Dungourney, Midleton
Leahy’s Open Farm combines pumpkin picking with one of Cork’s best family Halloween events — Boo! Alongside picking and carving pumpkins, visitors can enjoy haunted hay rides, a witches’ forest, and plenty of seasonal fun.
- Dates: Saturday, October 22nd – Tuesday, October 31st, 2025
- Tickets: €22.50 per person (under twos free), pumpkin carving €6 extra
- Book your Boo! tickets here
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Pumpkin Picking in Cork FAQs
When is the best time to go pumpkin picking in Cork?
The best time to go pumpkin picking in Cork is early to mid-October. This ensures you’ll find the biggest variety of pumpkins before the patches get too picked over.
Do you need to book pumpkin picking in Cork in advance?
Yes — most pumpkin patches in Cork require booking in advance, especially for weekends and Halloween week. Tickets usually sell out quickly, so it’s best to secure your spot early.
How much does pumpkin picking cost in Cork?
Prices vary by location, but expect to pay between €18–€22 for children (usually including a pumpkin) and €10–€15 for adults. Some farms also offer non-picker tickets at a reduced price. While most farms admit under.-twos for free, some do charge for tiny tots too so double check before you go.
What should I wear for pumpkin picking?
Wellies and warm layers are essential for pumpkin picking in Cork. Patches can be muddy in October, and many activities are outdoors, so dress for the weather.
Which are the best pumpkin patches near Cork City?
Field of Dreams in Curraheen and The Farm in Grenagh are both within easy reach of Cork City, while Joe’s Farm in Killeagh and Leahy’s Open Farm in Dungourney are fantastic options in East Cork.
