Fall · Central Oahu
Mari’s Gardens Pumpkin Patch
Mari’s Gardens is a family nursery and aquaponic farm in Mililani, and every October it sets out a mini pumpkin patch among the plants. Entry is free, the pumpkins are priced by weight, and the 2026 patch runs through Oct. 31. It is Oahu’s low-key pumpkin stop: no tickets, no festival, just pumpkins in a garden.
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A pumpkin wagon at a Hawaiʻi farm in Kula, Maui, shown for illustration. Photo: Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 US, via Wikimedia Commons.
The patch is open. The Star-Advertiser photographed families picking pumpkins at Mari’s on Monday, Oct. 5, and Honolulu Magazine’s 2026 pumpkin patch lineup lists it from Saturday, Oct. 3 to Saturday, Oct. 31.
Mari’s Gardens in One Pass
Mililani Pumpkin Patch Quick Facts
| Where | 94-415 Makapipipi St, Mililani, Central Oahu |
| Dates | Saturday, Oct. 3 to Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 |
| Hours | Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Sundays |
| Entry | Free |
| Pumpkins | Priced by weight, while supplies last |
| From Waikiki | 22 miles, about 40 minutes with no traffic |
| From the airport | 14 miles, about 25 minutes with no traffic |
| Phone | (808) 625-2800 |
What Mari’s Gardens Is
Mari’s Gardens started as a plant nursery supplying Fred Lau’s commercial landscaping business, and the family later added food: its own About page calls it the largest aquaponic farm in Hawaiʻi, with tilapia tanks feeding the lettuce and greens. It also grows ornamental plants and runs shops in Kakaʻako and Kailua.
That is the point of going. The patch is small, and it sits inside a working nursery rather than a festival ground. Pick a pumpkin, browse the nursery, and leave with a plant. Mari’s online shop lists Halloween planters for the season, from a 2-inch pumpkin pot at $6 to 3-inch pumpkin and ghost planters at $11.
Pumpkin Patch Dates, Hours and Cost
- Dates: Saturday, Oct. 3 to Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
- Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the garden’s regular Mililani hours. Closed Sundays.
- Cost: free to walk in. Pumpkins are priced by weight.
- Supply: pumpkins sell while supplies last, so go early in the month.
Getting to Mililani from Waikiki and the Airport
From Waikiki, it is 22 miles and about 40 minutes with no traffic. Take H-1 west, then Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) north, and turn into Mililani on Lanikuhana Avenue. The garden is at 94-415 Makapipipi St, Mililani.
From the airport, it is 14 miles, about 25 minutes on the same route. With a 4 p.m. close, it only works on an arrival day if you land by early afternoon. Our guide to getting from Honolulu airport to Waikiki covers the rental car pickup, and the Oahu rental car guide covers whether you need one at all.
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A Car for the Central Oahu Run
Mililani is a drive, and the same car takes you on to Dole Plantation and the North Shore. DiscoverCars compares the island’s rental agencies in one search. Compare Oahu rental cars on DiscoverCars.
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How Long to Plan, and What’s Nearby
Give the garden about an hour. That leaves the day for Central Oahu. Dole Plantation is 7.5 miles north on Kamehameha Highway in Wahiawā, about 20 minutes, and its website lists daily hours of 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Keep driving north and you reach Haleʻiwa: our guide to what to do on the North Shore picks up from there.
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The shuttle above does not stop at Mari’s Gardens; for the pumpkin patch itself you need a car.
Mari’s Gardens vs Waimānalo Country Farms
Oahu’s other big pumpkin name is Waimānalo Country Farms, and the two suit different days. Waimānalo is the full outing, with sunflower fields, a market stand and paid entry, and no reservations for daytime visits (farm website). Mari’s is the quick, free stop. Our Waimānalo Country Farms guide covers that festival in full.
| Mari’s Gardens | Waimānalo Country Farms | |
|---|---|---|
| Where | Mililani, Central Oahu | Waimānalo, windward side |
| 2026 season | Oct. 3 to 31 | Sept. 29 to Nov. 11 |
| Hours | Mon to Sat, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Sun | Weekdays 1 to 4 p.m.; weekends 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Entry | Free | $12 to $15 general, $10 to $12 kamaʻāina and military, ages 3 and up |
| What you get | A mini patch inside a working plant nursery | Pumpkin patch, sunflower fields, a market stand and a food stand |
Pick Mari’s for toddlers, a weekday pumpkin run or a Central Oahu day; pick Waimānalo for photos in the sunflowers and an afternoon on the farm. Our roundup of every pumpkin patch on Oahu lines up the rest, and Halloween in Waikiki covers the night itself.
Mari’s Gardens Pumpkin Patch Questions
Is the Mari’s Gardens pumpkin patch free?
Yes. Admission is free. You pay only for the pumpkins you take home, priced by weight.
When is the Mari’s Gardens pumpkin patch open in 2026?
Saturday, Oct. 3 through Saturday, Oct. 31, Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Mililani garden is closed on Sundays, and pumpkins sell while supplies last.
How far is Mililani from Waikiki?
About 22 miles, or 40 minutes with no traffic: H-1 west, Kamehameha Highway north, then Lanikuhana Avenue into Mililani. From the airport it is 14 miles, about 25 minutes.
Is Mari’s Gardens or Waimānalo Country Farms better for kids?
Waimānalo Country Farms, if you want a full outing: a pumpkin patch, sunflower fields and a food stand, for $10 to $15 a person. Mari’s Gardens suits toddlers and a quick pumpkin run: free entry, a small patch and a nursery to wander.
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