Looking for a fun, family-friendly pumpkin patch in Northern Ireland this October?
Join us at The Ark Open Farm in Newtownards – just a short hop from Belfast—for a magical Halloween experience packed with pumpkins, play and plenty of spooky surprises!
New for 2026, enjoy our Halloween Mini Show as our witches gather around the cauldron for bubbling brews, spell-casting and a touch of Halloween magic. You’ll also pick and carve your perfect pumpkin, make your own slime, toast marshmallows, explore our Halloween Trail and Fairytale Forest, and meet some creepy creatures in our new Animal Encounters Barn.
Your ticket also includes full admission to the farm, with animals, play areas and heaps of family fun to enjoy throughout your visit.
Our Halloween experience runs on selected dates from 10–31 October 2026. Check our calendar below for full opening dates and times.
Your Halloween ticket includes a packed programme of seasonal activities alongside admission to The Ark Open Farm.
Every child and toddler ticket includes one pumpkin. Adults can choose a ticket with or without a pumpkin, and additional pumpkins can be purchased for £4 each.
Grab a wheelbarrow and choose your perfect pumpkin from our picture-perfect patch before bringing it to the carving station, where little ones can help scoop it out and our team will carve their chosen design – leaving all the mess with us! Every child and toddler ticket includes one pumpkin, with extras available for £4 each.
New for 2026! Enjoy a short, spellbinding live performance as you gather around the witches’ cauldron for some bubbling brews and a touch of Halloween magic!
Get stuck into our super-popular Slime Workshop – it’s ooey, gooey, and loads of fun! Kids can mix, stretch, and squish their very own pot of slime to take home. It’s always a massive hit (and not just with the little ones!).
Get toasty with marshmallow roasting – a sweet little moment the whole family will love! Grab a stick, toast your marshmallow just how you like it, and enjoy a cosy autumn treat.
Get hands-on (if you dare!) with our Halloween-themed animal handling in the brand new Animal Encounters Barn. Meet creepy crawlies, slithery reptiles, and eight-legged surprises – perfect for brave little explorers (and their grown ups)!
We put years of event experience (and a whole lot of creative magic) into every detail. From picture-perfect pumpkin displays to charmingly spooky props, you’ll find beautiful seasonal backdrops throughout the farm.
Think cosy autumn colours, rustic displays and just the right amount of spookiness – the perfect setting for family photos and magical Halloween memories.
Come hungry! Alongside all the Halloween fun, you can enjoy freshly prepared Italian-style pizzas, locally roasted coffee and a delicious seasonal menu packed with autumn treats.
Food and drinks are available to purchase throughout your visit.
Every child & Toddler Halloween ticket also includes one turn on our brilliant barrel ride.Enjoy a fun, bouncy journey around the track pulled by our quad – guaranteed to bring plenty of giggles!
Complete our Halloween Trail through the Fairytale Forest and your child will collect a sweet treat at the end! We’ll have alternative options available for visitors with allergies and special dietary requirements, helping every child share in the Halloween fun.
Please speak to a member of our team if you have any specific dietary requirements.
Family tickets start from £64, with pumpkins and a packed programme of Halloween activities included. Please choose the ticket that best suits your group below.
The concession ticket is available for anyone over the age of 60 years and for students. Please bring along student cards or other forms of ID.
We’re proud to offer a dedicated Quiet Session designed especially for visitors with sensory sensitivities. Enjoy early entry to the patch before it opens to all visitors at 10AM. It’s the perfect way to enjoy all the magic of our Halloween Pumpkin Patch in a more relaxed setting.
For grown-ups who like their Halloween with an extra twist of spooky, our Adults-Only Night is for you! Expect eerie vibes and after-dark access to the patch, with a few frightful touches along the way – though don’t worry, this isn’t a jump-scare attraction, just Halloween magic with an adult twist. Perfect for date nights, friend nights, or anyone who still loves Halloween just as much as the kids.
A trio of mischievous witchy sisters will be flying in to join the fun!
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