# Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch
*Irvine Park Railroad's Pumpkin Patch runs Sept. 12-Oct. 31 in Orange County with train or wagon reservations, activities, a hay maze, and the Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off.*

**Section:** Community Special Playbook
**Season:** 2026-09-12 to 2026-10-31
**Official site:** https://www.irvineparkrailroad.com/events/pumpkin-patch/

A train-and-wagon Pumpkin Patch inside Irvine Regional Park, with timed weekend reservations, activities, and an easy weekday visit.
## Visit
**Address:** 1 Irvine Park Rd, Orange, CA 92869
**Official site:** [VISIT WEBSITE](https://www.irvineparkrailroad.com/events/pumpkin-patch/)
**Official booking:** [RESERVATIONS](https://www.irvineparkrailroad.com/events/pumpkin-patch/)
## The Vibes
[Irvine Park Railroad's Pumpkin Patch](https://www.irvineparkrailroad.com/events/pumpkin-patch/) is built around the ride before the patch. On reservation weekends, every guest has a one-hour arrival window, chooses a train or wagon ride, boards first, then gets a wristband and two hours to explore the pumpkin patch behind the train station.
## New for 2026
The season runs Sept. 12-Oct. 31. Weekday hours are 10 AM-6 PM and weekend hours are 8 AM-6 PM. [Reservations are required on select weekends](https://www.irvineparkrailroad.com/events/pumpkin-patch/), beginning Sept. 26 through Oct. 31, and must be made online.
Once inside, the free Haunted House and hay maze sit alongside activity-ticket rides, games, cookie decorating, pumpkin decorating, and seasonal treats at the train station.
## Fall 2026 calendar
| Date | Program | Details |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SEP 12-OCT 31 | PUMPKIN PATCH SEASON | WEEKDAYS 10 AM-6 PM / WEEKENDS 8 AM-6 PM |
| SEP 12-20 | OPEN ENTRY | NO RESERVATION REQUIRED |
| SEP 19 | GREAT PUMPKIN WEIGH-OFF | STARTS 9 AM |
| SEP 26-OCT 31 | RESERVATIONS REQUIRED | WEEKENDS / TRAIN OR WAGON RIDE + PATCH ENTRY |
## Good to know
- RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
- ONLINE BOOKINGS
- TRAIN OR WAGON
- 12 MONTHS FREE
- FREE HAY MAZE
- SNACK BAR
- ACTIVITIES EXTRA
- PARKING SEPARATE
- NO DOGS IN PATCH
- PAYMENT METHODS
## Official sources
- [Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch](https://www.irvineparkrailroad.com/events/pumpkin-patch/)
- [Wagon ride reservations](https://www.irvineparkrailroad.com/wagon-ride-reservations/)
- [Train ride reservations](https://www.irvineparkrailroad.com/train-ride-reservations/)

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Curated by Wyatt Stephens · Published 2026-09-12
Source: https://www.curationsla.com/vibes/community/pumpkin-patches/irvine-park-railroad-pumpkin-patch

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