Northern Ireland garden centre invites families to celebrate all things pumpkin...including the dog!
Dobbies Garden Centre is inviting families, friends, and four-legged companions along to celebrate Halloween
Dobbies Garden Centre is inviting families, friends, and four-legged companions along to celebrate Halloween at its Antrim store, with its 2024 line-up of seasonal events including a Pumpkin Patch and brand new Pup-kin Patch experience, with tickets on sale now.
At Dobbies’ Pumpkin Patch, for each ticket priced £9.99 per person, there’s the chance to select a pumpkin to take home and carve, with additional pumpkins available on the day to purchase; a voucher to exchange for a tempting sweet treat from the restaurant; family-friendly fun with activity sheets and a scavenger hunt; plus the chance to download digital photos worth £5.
Known for its love of dogs, Dobbies has also introduced a Pup-kin Patch experience this autumn for those who want their pooches to join in the fun.
Priced at £8 per pup, this event allows dogs at Dobbies to explore the Pup-kin Patch and pick out a Halloween-themed toy to take home before getting their photo taken in an autumnal setting by a Dobbies’ colleague. Digital photos are also included in the ticket price.
Both events start on October 19 at Dobbies’ Antrim store.
For the first time, Dobbies is supporting Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, for the Pup-kin Patch experience. When buying a ticket online, Dobbies’ customers have the opportunity to make a donation to Dogs Trust’s vital work to provide care, rehabilitate and rehome thousands of dogs each year.
Dobbies' events programme manager, Ayesha Nickson, said: “We’re thrilled to offer families and pooches the chance to enjoy a fun-filled Halloween experience at our Antrim store this year.
“Our Pumpkin and brand-new Pup-kin Patch events have been designed to be an enjoyable family experience where everyone, including our furry friends, can get involved.
“We know that almost half (47%) of our customers own a dog and following the popularity of our Santa Paws events at Christmas, we wanted to create something special for Halloween too. We’re especially excited to encourage our visitors to support Dogs Trust and the incredible work they do for dogs across the UK.”
Nick Daniel, marketing director at Dogs Trust, added: “We’re delighted that Dobbies’ Antrim store chose to highlight our vital work for the Pup-kin Patch experience. It’s wonderful to see such an exciting event that allows our four-legged friends to get involved, while encouraging guests to support our mission to provide care and love to dogs in need.
"A big thank you to all the guests who donate to Dogs Trust through this event, as the funds raised will go a long way in helping us continue our vital work.”
Also taking place this Halloween, families can also get involved in Dobbies’ Little Scare-lings, a frightfully fun Howl-o-ween party taking place in the Antrim store with various dates throughout October, priced at £10.99 per child and £7.40 per adult.
If you’re looking to create a stylish Halloween decoration, Dobbies’ Antrim store is also hosting a Planting and Afternoon Tea: Autumn Edition with the chance to create a pumpkin succulent planter where you can make your very own display to take home (worth £40). This takes place on Tuesday, October 8 and Saturday 12 and is priced at £45 per person.