Edinburgh family guide

Pumpkin picking 2026 near Edinburgh & the Lothians

Pick-your-own patches within an easy drive of the city.

  • 6 pumpkin patches
  • 4 venues
  • Updated 30 September 2026

This weekend in Edinburgh

Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November · 5 pumpkin patches

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6 pumpkin patches in Edinburgh

6 pick-your-own pumpkin patches across 4 venues within reach of Edinburgh & the Lothians. The patches open from Thursday 1 October and run to the end of October — the weekend slots go first, so book rather than turning up.

5 pick-your-own pumpkin patches in South Queensferry and Kirkliston, running from 1 October to 31 October.

1–31 Oct

Craigies Pumpkin Festival 2026

  • Craigies Farm & Little Farmers Soft Play, South Queensferry
  • Ages 1+
  • Outdoor

16–31 Oct

Halloween Pumpkin Nights at Conifox

  • Conifox - Activity Centre, Kirkliston
  • Ages 1+
  • Outdoor

17–31 Oct

Halloween Pumpkin Festival at Conifox

  • Conifox - Activity Centre, Kirkliston
  • Ages 1+
  • Outdoor

23–31 Oct

Pumpkin Festival After Dark

  • Craigies Farm & Little Farmers Soft Play, South Queensferry
  • Ages 1+
  • Outdoor

1 pick-your-own pumpkin patch in East Lothian, running from 10 October to 31 October.

10–31 Oct

Balgone Pumpkins

  • Balgone Estate, North Berwick
  • Ages 1+
  • Outdoor

Planning pumpkin picking near Edinburgh

Where can we go pumpkin picking near Edinburgh?

5 pumpkin patches are listed near Edinburgh this season.

Which pumpkin patches near Edinburgh are good for toddlers?

5 pumpkin patches near Edinburgh suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.

Where can we go pumpkin picking near Edinburgh this weekend?

This weekend (Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November), 5 pumpkin patches are open near Edinburgh.

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 Edinburgh

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