Summer shows no sign of ending, but there are already people dreaming of autumn, with milder temperatures and nature taking on golden hues. The unmistakable symbol of the season is the pumpkin, the star of festivals, decorations and harvests in fields that, inspired by the famous American pumpkin patches, reopen all over Italy starting in September.
From north to south, orange stretches, creative workshops, pumpkin harvests, decorations, games and photo-worthy scenes transform farms (and more) into small autumnal worlds, perfect for a day spent differently from the usual. Here are some of the most beloved pumpkin patches not to miss in the 2026 edition, among reunions and intriguing new features.
The Pumpkin Village at PuraVida Farm (PV)
It is one of the largest and best-known pumpkin patches in Northern Italy, and in 2026 it returns with its seventh edition: the Pumpkin Village at PuraVida Farm. From September 19 to November 8, every weekend from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM, it offers a vast park of 35,000 square meters featuring a pumpkin field, an educational farm, workshops where you can paint the pumpkins you’ve harvested, installations, a labyrinth, a corn pool (an area filled with corn kernels to play and dive into), pedal boats, bumper boats (little watercraft for a splashy encounter), and many other attractions. The ticket starts at 15 euros online (19 euros on-site), while children born between 2023 and 2026 enter for free.
Grandpa Andrea’s Pumpkin Village (TV)
Un milione di zucche, scenografie completamente rinnovate e un grande percorso immerso nella campagna veneta: il Villaggio di Nonno Andrea torna a Villorba dal 18 settembre al 2 novembre. A settembre è aperto dal venerdì al lunedì, mentre dal 1° ottobre tutti i giorni.
Tra le attrazioni ci sono il labirinto e la piscina di mais, giochi, laboratori, spettacoli, street food e un Villaggio Spaventoso per entrare nell’atmosfera di Halloween. Il biglietto costa 10 euro nei giorni feriali e 13 euro nei weekend e festivi.
The Pumpkin Village at Desenzano del Garda (BS)
The magic of autumn arrives on the shores of Lake Garda: from September 12 to November 1, every Saturday and Sunday, Collina di Matilde opens the Pumpkin Village and transforms into a large pumpkin patch with animals, games, a corn pool, a labyrinth, a jumping pillow, workshops and numerous set pieces. The ticket costs 14 euros for adults and for those over 14, 10 euros for children aged 1 to 13; free for the youngest children and for people with disabilities. For those who want to take home a decorating pumpkin, there is a 7-euro surcharge.
Tulipania’s Pumpkins at Bonate Sopra (BG)
Nel campo di Tulipania a Bonate Sopra non ci si limita a guardare le zucche: qui si scelgono, si raccolgono e si decorano. Dal 18 settembre all’8 novembre, propone un’esperienza di circa 90 minuti tra natura, creatività e nuovi allestimenti, con anche l’Accademia della Magia in alcune giornate di ottobre. Il ticket visitatore parte da 4,70 euro, quello creativo da 9,50 euro, mentre il Family Pack (4 persone) costa 25,60 euro.
The Pumpkin Village at Favria (TO)
Oltre 20.000 metri quadrati di allestimenti e più di 70.000 zucche trasformano l’Azienda Agricola La Borgheisa nel più grande villaggio a tema autunnale del Piemonte. Dal 27 settembre al 1° novembre, nel Villaggio della Zucca si può visitare il campo, partecipare a laboratori creativi, accedere al market artigianale e all’area food, in a path designed for the whole family. Among the must-do activities are games, entertainment and decorating your own pumpkin.
The Pumpkin Farm in Sacrofano (RM)
A new location for the grand pumpkin patch at the gates of the capital: in 2026 the Fattoria della Zucca moves to Sacrofano, in Veio Park. The event runs from September 26 to November 1, every weekend from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The standard ticket costs 12 euros plus presale and covers one adult and up to two children under 11, who enter for free. Among pumpkins, installations and activities, the park remains open even in case of rain!
The Pumpkin Park at Fregene (RM)
For a pumpkin patch different from the usual, head toward the sea: from September 19 to November 1, the Parco Avventura Fregene hosts an autumn village between pine forest and sea, with real Moscata di Provenza pumpkins to pick and bring home, carving and painting workshops, treasure hunts and photo corners. The ticket for children aged 3 and up costs 15 euros and includes the pumpkin and activities; companions and under-3s pay 5 euros.
The Pumpkin Garden at Pignataro Maggiore (CE)
The Garden of Pumpkins in Pignataro Maggiore is one of the places that brought the authentic atmosphere of American pumpkin patches to Italy most strongly. From September 26 to November 1, it returns with pumpkin picking and decorating, the large corn maze, the play area and new installations. In 2026 the experience also includes the Marigold Garden, while the event remains by reservation and with limited entry.
Valle Magica Farm at Carapelle Calvisio (AQ)
Among the mountains of Abruzzo, pumpkin harvesting becomes a day on a real farm. Valle Magica Farm, in Carapelle Calvisio, again organizes its Pumpkin Patch in 2026, with the field to explore, animals, games, music and themed activities. A more rural and authentic experience, perfect to savor a truly nature-connected autumn.
The Castle of Pumpkins at Oleggio Castello (NO)
Probably one of the most scenographic in the selection: after the success of the first edition, the Castle of Pumpkins on Lake Maggiore returns in 2026. The Dal Pozzo Castle hosts a world of 60,000 pumpkins from October 2 to November 8, Friday to Sunday, becoming the stage of a special festival. Carving, pumpkin regatta, concerts, workshops and a history-and-varieties path about this vegetable, but also many other activities for children. Admission is 16 euros for adults, free for children up to 7 years; 10 euros for children aged 8 to 13.
