Irvine Park Railroad’s Pumpkin Patch in Orange County is fun for the entire family. Come out and enjoy the many activities for kids of all ages. The Pumpkin Patch is located just behind the train station and admission is FREE. Please note that a gate entrance fee will be charged by the County of Orange for each vehicle that enters Irvine Regional Park.
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK (weather permitting)
September 14 – October 31, 2024
Weekdays 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Weekends 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
ENTRANCE TO THE PUMPKIN PATCH IS FREE
Activity tickets are $8.00 each
Book of 15 tickets are $100.00 ($20.00 savings)
IRVINE REGIONAL PARK ENTRANCE FEE
Weekdays $3.00 per vehicle
Weekends $5.00 per vehicle
Holidays $7.00 per vehicle
Please see Event Parking for details
Our temporary price adjustment on tickets reflected above is effective September 16th through October 31st, 2023 that ensures that we provide the best overall experience for our customers.
The Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Starting at 9:00 am
Join us on Saturday, September 21st, 2024 to see if pumpkin growers have what it takes to win a prize for growing the largest pumpkins. $8,500 in cash and prizes will be awarded.
On this day only, we will have a lot of giant pumpkins. All Pumpkin Patch activities will be open and can be enjoyed by all visitors.
For detailed information, please click here.
Pumpkin Patch Tickets
$8 Per Ticket - or - $100 Book of 15 Tickets ($20 Savings)
Train Rides
1 Ticket Per Person
12 months and younger free
Hay Rides
1 Ticket Per Person
12 months and younger free
Moon Bounce
1 Ticket Per Person
10 minutes of jump time
Face Painting
2 Tickets Per Person
Panning for Gold
2 Tickets Per Person
Every child keeps a small bag of ``gold``
John Deere Racers
1 Ticket Per Person
Ages 5-8
Pumpkin Ring Toss
1 Ticket Small Prize
2 Tickets Large Prize
Every child wins a prize
Cookie Decorating
1 Ticket Per Person
Carnival Games
1 Ticket Per Person
2 Games - Every child wins a prize
Pumpkin Decorating
2 Tickets Per Person
Bank-A-Ball
1 Ticket Per Person
Mini Diggers
2 Tickets Per Child
Ages 5 and Older.
We also offer Free Activities
for all Pumpkin Patch visitors
Haunted House
The spooky haunted house is not too spooky for even the youngest Pumpkin Patch visitors.
Picture Opportunities
Create lasting memories by taking photos in the festive, fall picture opportunities. Children and adults can pose together in picture opportunities too!
Hay maze
Both children and adults are sure to have fun navigating through the hay maze.
Pumpkin Patch FAQs
Yes, entrance into the Pumpkin Patch is free. Prices for activities vary; activity tickets may be purchased in person at the train station. The County of Orange charges a park entrance fee. Parking is $3.00 per vehicle on weekdays, $5.00 per vehicle on weekends and $7.00 per vehicle on holidays.
The Pumpkin Patch does not sell out. However, please be advised that Irvine Regional Park is extremely busy during this time of the year and the park may close until parking again becomes available.
If the parking lot is full, the County of Orange will close the front gate and will not permit any additional cars to enter.
Yes. Please check this page for hours.
If Irvine Regional Park parking is full, the County of Orange will close the front gate and will not permit any additional cars to enter.
The best way to avoid Pumpkin Patch crowds is to visit on weekdays OR when we open on weekends at 8:00 AM. This will help prevent long park entrance lines and crowds at the event.
No. Dogs are not allowed inside of the Pumpkin Patch.
Dogs are, however, allowed in other areas of Irvine Regional Park and must be kept on a 6′ leash.
The cost of pumpkins varies. As you enter the Pumpkin Patch, there are stands with pumpkins and prices to view before and during your purchase.
No. Private parties are not allowed inside of the Pumpkin Patch.
For private parties, other locations inside of the park are available on a first come, first served basis.
Picnic benches around the train station are reserved for visitors who purchase food from the snack bar.
Yes. There is a full-service snack bar located at the train station. There are seasonal snacks available for sale inside of the Pumpkin Patch.
No. Professional and/or staged photography and/or videography is prohibited inside of the Pumpkin Patch.
Other activities At the park
while you’re here
Wheel Fun Rentals® at irvine park bike rentals
Open Daily at 10:00 am
Price depends on bike type: $12 - $42/per hour
Enjoy biking around beautiful Irvine Park on our single surrey, double surrey, chopper, quad sport, or single rider bikes.
Wheel Fun Rentals at Irvine Park Paddle Boats
Open Daily at 10:00 am
Price: $22.00 per half hour
Have fun taking the paddle boats onto the lake. Older children and adults can paddle at their leisure while enjoying the great lakeside scenery.
Pony Rides
Tuesday - Sunday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
CLOSED MONDAYS
$8.00 per child
Irvine Park Railroad does not own or operate the pony rides. Irvine Park Railroad tickets are not valid for the pony rides. Pony ride tickets must be purchased at the pony ride ticket booth.
Orange County Zoo
Weekend: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Weekday: 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
$2.00 per person, ages 2 years and younger enter FREE
Visit the Orange County Zoo that over 100 animals native to Southern California call home. There is a petting zoo, too, an ideal activity for young children. The zoo is a 5-minute walk from the Pumpkin Patch.