Farmyard open Tuesdays to Sundays 10:00–16:30

Pumpkin Picking

Half Term Pumpkin Picking at Hackney City Farm!

Bring the whole family down to Hackney City Farm this half term for our annual Pumpkin Picking Week -- bigger and better than ever!

Dates & Times

  • Tuesday 28 October – 12pm to 4pm
  • Wednesday 29 October – 12pm to 4pm
  • Thursday 30 October – 12pm to 4pm
  • Friday 31 October – 11am to 5pm

What’s Happening

  • Pick your perfect pumpkin straight from our patch — lots to choose from in all shapes and sizes.
  • Carve it here at the farm! We’ll provide safe carving tools for kids, and we recycle all the pumpkin waste.
  • Snap some photos at our themed photo booth display — a great family keepsake!
  • Guess the weight of the giant pumpkin for a chance to win a 30-minute animal handling session (entries 50p each).
  • Themed treats and snacks available to buy.
  • Show off your carving skills! Leave your pumpkin with our staff or tag us on Instagram to enter the Best Carved Pumpkin Competition and win a Hackney City Farm mug.

Pumpkin Prices

  • Small Standard (14–19cm): £2.50
  • Medium Standard (20–22cm): £3.50
  • Small Specialty Pumpkins (Munchkin, Baby Boo, Celebration): £2.00

Farm mugs also available for £8 each.