10 Dog Friendly Pumpkin Patches in Ireland (2024)
Updated On: August 28, 2024 | Published On: September 28, 2023
When the fall season rolls in at the end of September, it’s the perfect time to embrace the crisp air, the aroma of pumpkin pie and the oh-too-delicious pumpkin spice, and the lush hues of local farms. It’s a season where Saturdays & Sundays become a treasure trove of joyful moments, especially with our four-legged best friends.
For those who are always on the hunt for seasonal activities and looking for a great time, dog-friendly pumpkin patches are a great option, bringing a blend of fresh produce and festive vibes to the whole family. So, grab your leash and explore the wonders of the fall season and one of our personal favorite fall activities!
Below find our list of pumpkin patches that will welcome your pup!
Looking for the best fall activities to share with your four-legged friend?
Check out these 10 dog-friendly pumpkin patches in Ireland.
Take a field trip and find your PAWfect pumpkin in one of these pet-friendly u-pick pumpkin patches.
Take a field trip and find your PAWfect pumpkin in one of these pet-friendly u-pick pumpkin patches.
- Luggwoods - Co. Dublin
- Mollies Family Farm - Co. Offaly
- Hughes Farming Pumpkin Festival - Co. Kilkenny
- Nore Valle Park - Co. Kilkenny
- Clonfert Pet Farm - Co. Kildare
- Alright Pumpkin Patch - Co. Meath
- Ballymad Farm - Co. Meath
- Fulton's Pumpkin Patch - Co. Tyrone
- Rock Farm Pumpkin Picking - Co. Londonderry
- The Jungle NI - Co. Londonderry
Continue reading to find out more details regarding where to purchase tickets, time slots, and more!
Luggwoods
Luggwoods Events Ltd. The Lugg, Saggart, Dublin Co. Dublin
Dogs are allowed at Luggwoods Mini Pumpkin Patch
Luggwoods Woodland Walk of Wonder is a delightful outdoor fall festival and an adventure through a spooky farm trail. Throughout the walk join in on the fun as you sing, dance, and engage with the friendly Luggwoods Characters on a quest to collect ingredients for the Halloween Witch's Brew.
Don't forget to stop by Luggwoods Mini Pumpkin Patch, where every child can take part in the pumpkin picking experience and meet a friendly witch at the spooktacular witches village. This event is designed for young kids up to 12 years old and promises a non-scary, memorable experience in a natural setting.
- Dates - October 19th to October 31st (Hooky Spooky Halloween Experience - Mini Pumpkin Patch)
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Book Tickets
- Child Ticket - From €19.95
- Adult Ticket - From €15.95
- Baby (under 12 months) - Free
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Pet Policy
- Dogs are allowed and must be on a lead and under control throughout the entire day.
Mollies Family Farm
Clonaghadoo Geashill, Co. Offaly, Ireland R35 W427
Dogs are allowed at Mollies Family Farm
Mollies Family Farm is a dog-friendly pumpkin patch that is a fantastic autumn day filled with plenty of activities. Select your very own perfect pumpkin right from the field, and unleash your creativity by carving it to ward off ghosts this Halloween.
In addition to pumpkin picking, some more farm fun can be had such as face painting. The festival runs over the last two weekends of October and they also offer refreshments such as tea, coffee, and sweet treats onsite! Don't forget to bring your wellies, as it can get a bit muddy.
- Dates - October 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th from 10 am to 4 pm daily.
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Book Tickets
- €3.50 per person
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Pet Policy
- Dogs are allowed and must be on a lead and under control throughout the entire day.
Hughes Farming Pumpkin Festival
Hughes Farming Ltd, Kells, Co. Kilkenny, R95 K882, Ireland
Dogs are allowed at Hughes Farm
Exciting times are ahead as the Hughes Farming Pumpkin Festival 2024 returns to Kells, Co. Kilkenny this October, bringing a plethora of fun-filled outdoor activities perfect for the whole family and it’s one of the most dog-friendly pumpkin patches around! Open every Saturday, Sunday, and Bank Holiday Monday from the 14th to the 30th of October, you can enjoy picking your own pumpkins, exploring fun fairs, and capturing memorable moments. Plus, there are plenty of free activities and additional ones, like face painting and amusements, to add to your festive joy!
- Dates - TBC - Tickets go on sale September 1, 2024
- Book Tickets
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Pet Policy
- Dogs are welcome and must be on a lead at all times.
- Restrictive breeds may be refused from the patch without a muzzle.
- Dog owners are reminded that they must always clean up after their pups.
Nore Valle Park
Nore Valley Park, Annamult, Bennettsbridge, Kilkenny
Come and take part in all the fun activities Nore Valle Park has to offer this Halloween. From participating in their very own fancy dress competition, to wandering around the scare maze (great for the older children), there will be something for everyone.
Take a short walk down the pumpkin trail to pick your very own pumpkin and then have fun carving it, making a scarecrow, enjoying the tractor rides and more. The best part is that Nore Valle Park welcomes your whole family, so go ahead and bring the dog!
Take a short walk down the pumpkin trail to pick your very own pumpkin and then have fun carving it, making a scarecrow, enjoying the tractor rides and more. The best part is that Nore Valle Park welcomes your whole family, so go ahead and bring the dog!
Available Dates - October 14th - 15th, 21st - 22nd & 28th - 31st from 10am – 4pm
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Book Tickets
- Adults €10.50
- Children €9.50 (Ages 2-17)
- Children under 2 are free
- Family group tickets are available
- Pumpkins available from €3, depending on size
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Pet Policy
- Well-behaved dogs are allowed but must be kept on a lead at all time
Clonfert Pet Farm
Clonfert, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, W23 PY05, Ireland
Dogs are allowed at Clonfert Pet Farm
Get ready for a spooktacular time at Clonfert Pet Farm this Halloween, renowned for its exciting family fun event featuring a dog-friendly pumpkin patch, a thrilling fun fair, and a haunted house, making it one of the best dog-friendly places to relish the fall fun while picking your own pumpkin! With this fantastic family fun event running from the 19th- 20th and 26th to the 31st of October 2024, tickets are available starting August 30th at 12pm and if previous years are anything to go by, they will sell out fast!
While there will be a plethora of Halloween events, and loads of opportunities to get new family photos, make sure to visit their "petting zoo" and say "hi" to their variety of favorite farm animals like cows, ponies, and goats.
- Dates - From October 19th - 20th and 26th - 31st
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Book Tickets
- €19.50 Child (All Inclusive) - Includes Admission, Unlimited rides at the fun fair, Pumpkin, and all other Halloween activities (excludes Face Painting)
- €9 General Admission - Admission adult or child, does not include a pumpkin or fun fair rides.
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Pet Policy
- Dogs are welcome and must be on a lead at all times.
- Restrictive breeds may be refused from the patch without a muzzle.
- Dog owners are reminded that they must always clean up after their pups.
Alright Pumpkin Patch
Alright Pumpkin, Fordstown, Navan, Co. Meath
Dogs are allowed at Alright Pumpkin Patch
Having been a family-owned farm for generations, Alright Pumpkin Patch is celebrating their 10th year in Co. Meath. It’s not just about the pumpkins, and while you can pick pumpkins of all sizes; it’s the perfect spot for the whole family to lose themselves in the corn maze, interact with farm animals, enjoy a tractor ride, and relish warm drinks in the crisp autumn air among sunflowers and sweetcorn! And yes, it’s a farm, and sometimes very muddy, so don't forget the wellies!
- Available Dates - October 5th, 6th, 12th & 13th with time slots at 9am, 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm
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Book Tickets
- €8 per person
- Children under 2 are free
- At the time of posting, all tickets for the last two weekends of October have been sold out, however on their website it says that they will add any cancellations back onto the calendar if/when we get them
- Pumpkins start €5 and go up depending on size
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Pet Policy
- Pet parents and their dogs are welcome but all pups must be kept on the lead
Ballymad Farm
Ballymad House, Pilltown Road, Piltown, Co. Meath, A92 HK44, Ireland
Come and join an outdoor Halloween family experience where your four-legged friend can join. There will be plenty of parking, Halloween photo opportunities, a not so spooky woodland walk, and plenty of small and large pumpkins to choose from. Dog lovers, when booking your tickets, make sure that you book October 31st as the other days are not dog-friendly.
As this is a working farm, please make sure to dress appropriately for the weather and on't forget your wellies!
- Available Dates - October 31st from 10am - 4pm
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Book Tickets
- General Admission Tickets are €7.50 per person
- Children under 2 are free
- Each purchased ticket will receive 1 x small pumpkin, a tractor ride, entry to the Maize Maze and our Woodland Walk
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Pet Policy
- Pet parents and their dogs are welcome but all pups must be kept on the lead
Dog-Friendly Pumpkin Patches in Northern Ireland
Fulton's Pumpkin Patch
121 Berryhill Road Artigarvan BT82 0JS United Kingdom
Come embrace the fall season by exploring Fulton's colorful pumpkin patch with over 22 types of pumpkins, from the 12th to 30th of October, between 10am to 4pm. The entire family can enjoy new attractions like the indoor spook tunnel, indoor animal corner and the witch house! Everyone can also indulge in refreshments available onsite, or bring their own picnic, and well-behaved, leashed dogs are also welcome.
Additional offerings include face painting on weekends, professional family photo opportunities, a variety of stalls, and amusements, with individual attractions and pumpkins charged separately, between £3 - £8 depending on size and color. Family tickets sell out fast, so it is essential to book early to secure a spot in this exciting, photo-rich outdoor event.
Dogs are allowed at Fultons Pumpkin Patch!
- Dates - October 12th - 30th October from 10am to 4pm
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Book Tickets
- £6.70 for General Admission
- Children under 1 go free
- Large groups (15 or mare) are asked to call Clayton to book (07817593357)
- Cash payments only
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Pet Policy
- Pet parents are their dogs are welcome but all pups must be kept on the lead
Rock Farm Pumpkin Picking
13 Drumard Road, Gulladuff, BT45 8QA, United Kingdom
This spooky season stop by Rock Farm's first ever farm event for a fun day of barrel rides, face painting, and even a pumpkin carving area. All pumpkin pickers will get the chance to choose their very own vegetable.
Dates - October 12th - 13th, 19th - 20th, 26th - 29th from 12pm - 5pm
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Book Tickets
- £6.00 for General Admission
- Kids under 2 go free
- Pumpkins are not included in the price of admission
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Pet Policy
- All dogs will ned to be on a lead as there are other animals around the farm
The Jungle NI
60 Desertmartin Road, Moneymore, Magherafelt, BT45 7RB, United Kingdom
The Jungle transforms into a magical world of spooky fun with their Hallowee’uns event. Perfect for families, join for pumpkin picking, spooky stories, and thrilling activities! Enjoy a haunted haycart ride, dance along at their Halloween Disco, and try one of their adventure activities such as archery, rock climbing or bungee trampoliens.
- Dates - October 19th - 20th & 26th - 31st from 10am to 12:30pm
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Book Tickets
- Adults – £8
- Kids – £12
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Pet Policy
- Pet parents and their dogs are welcome but all pups must be kept on the lead
Exploring the dog-friendly pumpkin patches is undoubtedly a wonderful way to spend your weekends, reveling in the beauty and charm of local farms. The fresh produce, the myriad of activities, and the joyous laughter echoing through the fields make every moment special, and every entry fee worthwhile. So, whether you’re a lover of pumpkin pie or just looking to immerse yourself in the seasonal festivities, these patches are a delightful way to create lasting memories with your best friend. Wrap up your seasonal explorations by experiencing the boundless joy that comes with sharing laughter and fun with your furry companion during this magical fall season!
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