If there is one thing that cheers us up about the end of summer (i.e., shorter days and cooler nights), it is the arrival of the autumn atmosphere everywhere. Leaves turn rust red, yellow and, of course, orange, … Foliage is a sight to behold in the capital! What better way to get into the autumn mood than by collecting different kinds of pumpkins near Rome?
From carving pumpkins for Halloween to making a beautiful pumpkin pie or velouté for your family, pumpkin season is for everyone. At this harvest time, you can head to your nearest pumpkin patch and pick out the best ones.
1. Pumpkin Farm
North of Rome, in Sacrofano, the American-style pumpkin farm has reopened. The enchanted pumpkin patch, Pumpkin Patch, will remain open until November and features many activities for the whole family. First and foremost, you can have fun looking for the perfect pumpkin to decorate or carve to beautify your home or garden. In fact, thanks to the workshops present, you can create your own Jack O’Lantern, or pumpkin for Halloween.
📍 via Sacrofano, Prima Porta, 3547 Rome.
💶 €10, usable by 1 adult + maximum 2 children up to 11 years old.
⌚️Nel weekends from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
2. Bluebeard’s Pumpkins.
“Le Zucche di Barbabianca” is a fall event that runs through Nov. 2 at the Torre in Pietra Carandini farm near Rome. This Pumpkin Patch offers an immersive experience with thousands of pumpkins to collect and a variety of activities for all ages. Visitors can participate in creative workshops to decorate pumpkins, enjoy traditional games such as sack races and mini-bowling, explore a maze, and interact with farm animals.
In addition, there is a Pumpkin Market where edible and ornamental pumpkins can be purchased. New activities include cooking shows, pottery and flower arranging classes, and photography sessions. On weekends, visitors can have lunch at the food court with local specialties such as sausage sandwiches and wine from the Torre in Pietra Castle Winery.
📍Azienda Agricola Torre in Pietra Carandini, Via Terralba 319, 00054 Torrimpietra (Rome).
💶 admission 8 euros + 1.20 euros.
⌚️ weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking is free.
3. Magic Forest Rome
There is another pumpkin patch to discover in Vejo Park that offers various activities for children. It is open on weekends until November 2 for Halloween. Among the activities offered:
- collecting, decorating and eating natural, edible pumpkins
- professional photo book
- puppet theater, child makeup, baby dance and balloons
- painting workshop to decorate pumpkins
- educational farm with animals to pet and feed
- outdoor cinema for children on Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
- facilities for young children, such as play area with sandbox and changing table
- picnic areas for picnic lunches
📍 between Formello and Olgiata, in Vejo Park, Via Formellese 173G, near Rome
💶 adults: 10 € (without pumpkin), children (2-10 years): 15 € (with pumpkin), free for children under 2 (without pumpkin), children under 2 with activities and pumpkin: 8 €
⌚️sabato: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m., Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., reservation required with 50% deposit (refundable in case of bad weather or cancellation within 48 hours).
4. Pumpkin Village at the Alpaca Plains.
The Pumpkin Village at Alpaca Plains is a fall event that transforms the park into a magical world of pumpkins, nature and creativity, ideal to experience with family and friends. With the admission ticket, which costs 18 euros for those over 3 years old and is free for toddlers, you enter the park and participate in a one-hour carving workshop, during which you choose a pumpkin to decorate personally. The event offers an immersive experience in a fascinating environment, with opportunities to take photos, visit the thatched maze, interact with the farm animals and freely use the games present. Free parking is available, but pets are not allowed to enter or bring in food from outside.
Admission is by online reservation only, and tickets are valid only for the date and time chosen. In case of bad weather, the event is cancelled with an option to rebook. The park also has a restaurant, Piani degli Alpaca Bistrot, but no packed lunch is allowed.
📍 Locality Pian d’ Arcione, 01016 Tarquinia (VT)
💶 adults: €18
⌚️ until Nov. 2