Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch
Located just behind the train station, this family-friendly event features train and hay wagon rides, fall photo opportunities, a giant hay maze, and a haunted house designed for all ages. Visitors can choose pumpkins from the patch and purchase food from local snack bars. Kids can also take part in activities such as carnival games, face painting, cookie decorating, gold panning, and a moon bounce.
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Plan Your Visit
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Tickets
Select-weekend reservations cost $16–$22 per person, varying by date and time, and include Pumpkin Patch entry plus a train ride or wagon ride; there is a $5 service fee per ticket/reservation. Children 12 months and younger are free and do not need a reservation. Activity tickets are $8 each or a book of 15 for $100 ($20 savings); activity tickets are not included with reservations. The County of Orange park entrance fee is separate: $3 per vehicle on weekdays, $5 on weekends, and $7 on holidays. Activity prices include: train, wagon, Moon Bounce, cookie decorating and John Deere Racers are 1 ticket each; carnival games, Ring-A-Pumpkin and Bank-A-Ball are 1 ticket for a small prize or 2 for a large prize; Gone Fishing is 2 tickets per child; face painting, pumpkin decorating and panning for gold are 2 tickets per person; Mini Diggers are 2 tickets per child. The Haunted House, picture opportunities and hay maze are free activities for Pumpkin Patch visitors. Pumpkin prices vary by size and variety.
Hours
Weekdays 10:00 AM–6:00 PM; weekends 8:00 AM–6:00 PM.
Ages
All ages
Food & Drink
A full-service snack bar is available at the train station alongside seasonal treats for purchase inside the Pumpkin Patch.
Parking
A separate County of Orange entrance fee is charged per vehicle: $3 on weekdays, $5 on weekends and $7 on holidays. If Irvine Regional Park reaches capacity, the County may close the front gate; overflow parking is available at Santiago Canyon College, approximately one mile away.
Pets
Dogs are not permitted inside the Pumpkin Patch. Leashed dogs with a maximum 6-foot leash are allowed in other areas of Irvine Regional Park.
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Tips & Advice
- Visit on a weekday for lighter attendance and to enter without needing an advance reservation.
- On weekends that require reservations, book tickets online ahead of time because dates can sell out.
- Be prepared to pay a separate county vehicle entrance fee when arriving at Irvine Regional Park.
Special Events & Promotions
- A book of 15 activity tickets saves $20.
- Weekend reservations are required September 26–October 31; each reservation has a one-hour arrival window for the scheduled train or hay wagon ride.
- A new weekend reservation system is being introduced to manage capacity, reduce waits, and minimize overcrowding.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are dogs allowed inside the Pumpkin Patch?
No, dogs are not permitted inside the Pumpkin Patch, although leashed dogs on a maximum six-foot leash are allowed in other areas of Irvine Regional Park.
Are there any free activities inside the Pumpkin Patch?
Yes, access to the hay maze, the kid-friendly haunted house, and picture opportunities are free for all visitors.
How does the weekend reservation arrival window work?
Each reservation gives you a one-hour arrival window to enter the train or wagon ride line, followed by two hours to explore the Pumpkin Patch after your ride.
Can visitors host a private party inside the Pumpkin Patch?
Private events are not permitted inside the Pumpkin Patch, though other areas of the park are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Is professional photography allowed?
No, professional or staged photography and videography are not allowed inside the Pumpkin Patch.
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