Pick-your-own pumpkin patch
Wander through our pop-up pumpkin patch and choose the perfect pumpkin to take home.
FRIDAY 30 & SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER 2026
Halloween Harvest is back!
Melbourne’s only pick-your-own pumpkin patch returns for two fang-tastic days of family Halloween fun - from daylight into twilight.
A Halloween adventure in the orchard
Find it. Explore it. Get spooky.
Search for your perfect pumpkin in our pop-up pumpkin patch, find your way through the crate maze and explore a working orchard filled with family-friendly Halloween activities, games and photo opportunities.
Visit during the day for relaxed harvest fun, or arrive from 4pm as lights, music and a little extra spooky atmosphere transform the orchard for Halloween Twilight. Costumes are encouraged!
Choose your arrival timeWhat’s waiting in the orchard?
Halloween has taken over the orchard
Crate maze
Find your way through our orchard crate maze and discover what’s hiding around each corner.
Halloween trail
Explore the orchard trail and complete family-friendly Halloween activities along the way.
Orchard games
Stop for games, activities and playful Halloween fun throughout your visit.
Photo opportunities
Capture your costumes among pumpkins, orchard trees and Halloween displays.
Twilight atmosphere
Book from 4pm for lights, music and a little extra spooky atmosphere.
Choose your experience
Daytime or twilight?
The activities are the same—the atmosphere changes as the sun begins to set.
Daytime Harvest
A bright, relaxed orchard adventure that’s particularly lovely for younger children. Explore the pumpkin patch, maze, trail, games and photo stops in daylight.
Halloween Twilight
Enjoy the same family-friendly activities with added lights, music and Halloween atmosphere. Playfully spooky - not a horror experience.
Included with admission
One ticket. Plenty to explore.
- Entry to the pop-up pick-your-own pumpkin patch
- Orchard crate maze
- Halloween discovery trail
- Orchard games and activities
- Halloween displays and photo opportunities
- Daytime or twilight atmosphere
Pumpkins, food and drinks are purchased separately.
Dates and arrival times
When will you join us?
Choose an arrival window and then explore at your own pace.
Friday 30 October 2026
Halloween Twilight
Arrival windows
4–5pm
5–6pm
6–7pm
7–8pm
Saturday 31 October 2026
Halloween Day & Twilight
Daytime arrivals
10–11am
11am–12pm
12–1pm
1–2pm
2–3pm
3–4pm
Twilight arrivals
4–5pm
5–6pm
6–7pm
7–8pm
Your booked time is your arrival window - not a fixed session.
Arrive anytime within your selected hour and enjoy the experience at
your own pace. Most families stay approximately 1.5 - 2 hours. The event
closes at 8:30pm.
Before you visit
A few things to know
- Shoes: Wear enclosed, sturdy footwear.
- Weather: Dress for outdoor farm conditions.
- Twilight: Bring an extra warm layer.
- Children: Adult supervision is required.
- Costumes: Encouraged, but must allow safe movement.
- Prams: Welcome; larger wheels are recommended.
- Pets: Welcome on lead and under control.
- Purchases: Pumpkins, food and drinks are extra.
Frequently asked questions
Plan your visit
Is a pumpkin included in our ticket?
No. Admission includes access to Halloween Harvest and the listed
activities. Any pumpkins you choose are purchased separately.
Is our booking time a fixed session?
No. It is your one-hour arrival window. Once checked in, you can
explore at your own pace. Most visitors stay approximately
1.5–2 hours.
What is the difference between daytime and twilight?
Daytime offers a bright, relaxed harvest experience. From 4pm,
lights, music and extra Halloween atmosphere are added as the
afternoon progresses. It may still be daylight when you arrive.
Is Halloween Twilight scary?
No. Halloween Harvest is playfully spooky and designed for
families. It does not include horror attractions or intense
scare actors.
Can we dress up?
Absolutely! Costumes are encouraged, provided they allow the
wearer to see and walk safely across uneven farm ground.
Can we bring our dog?
Yes. Well-behaved pets are welcome but must remain on a lead and
under control. Owners must clean up after them and consider
whether they will be comfortable around crowds, children, music
and other animals.
What happens if it rains?
Halloween Harvest generally proceeds in light rain. Ticketholders
will be contacted if unsafe conditions require significant
changes or cancellation.
Is the orchard accessible?
The experience takes place on natural farm ground, which may
include grass, dirt, tree roots, mud and uneven surfaces. Please
contact us before booking if you have specific accessibility
requirements.
Will food and drinks be available?
We expect food and drinks to be available to purchase. Confirmed
vendors and menus will be announced closer to the event.
Bookings are essential
Ready for a fang-tastic orchard adventure?
Halloween Harvest sold out last year—and this year it’s returning for two days. Gather your favourite ghosts and ghouls and choose your arrival time.
Book Halloween Harvest 2026Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October 2026 · Arthurs Creek, Victoria
Grant Acknowledgement
Fireside at Apteds is supported by a Look Over the Farm Gate grant provided by Agriculture Victoria under the Victorian Government’s 2025 Drought Support Package.
