Dumfries & Galloway family guide

Pumpkin picking 2026 in Dumfries & Galloway

Pick-your-own patches at Ernespie Farm.

  • 2 pumpkin patches
  • 1 venue
  • Updated 9 September 2026

This weekend in Dumfries & Galloway

Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November · 1 pumpkin patch

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2 pumpkin patches in Dumfries & Galloway

2 pick-your-own pumpkin patches across 1 venue within reach of Dumfries & Galloway. The patches open from Saturday 10 October and run to the end of October — the weekend slots go first, so book rather than turning up.

10–31 Oct

Pumpkin Patch Sessions at Ernespie Farm

  • Ernespie Farm, Castle Douglas
  • Ages 1+
  • Outdoor

16–23 Oct

Late Night Pumpkin Sessions

  • Ernespie Farm, Castle Douglas
  • Ages 1+
  • Indoor & outdoor

Planning pumpkin picking near Dumfries & Galloway

Where can we go pumpkin picking in Dumfries & Galloway?

1 pumpkin patch is listed in Dumfries & Galloway this season.

Which pumpkin patches in Dumfries & Galloway are good for toddlers?

1 pumpkin patch in Dumfries & Galloway suits toddlers aged 1 to 4.

Where can we go pumpkin picking in Dumfries & Galloway this weekend?

This weekend (Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November), 1 pumpkin patch is open in Dumfries & Galloway.

Where can kids go pumpkin carving in Dumfries & Galloway?

One patch mentions pumpkin carving in Dumfries & Galloway.

What should we bring pumpkin picking?

Wellies or boots you do not mind ruining, waterproofs, and a bag or box for the boot — a picked pumpkin is muddier and heavier than people expect. Most patches have a barrow or a trolley, but not always enough of them at peak times.

More Halloween near Dumfries & Galloway

Pumpkin patches are one part of it. Spooky trails, lantern walks and Halloween events at castles and museums across Dumfries & Galloway are all on the Halloween guide — including every patch listed here.