Unlike other pick-your-own fruits and veggies, the goal of pumpkin picking is not to fill a bushel or a pint, but to find that one perfectly shaped gourd fit to be carved into the most terrifying or most jovial jack-o'-lantern. Round or narrow, big or small, squat or oblong - you decide! Find the one that's just right and bring it home for a family-fun afternoon of carving and decorating that will really put you and your little ones in the Halloween mood.
Pick up a few extras while you're at it and whip up some homemade treats like a classic pumpkin pie or some less traditional (but still tasty) chocolate pumpkin muffins. Or, if the kitchen isn't your domain, bring home some fresh-baked goodies from one of the locations listed below. And don't forget to save the seeds! Roasted pumpkin seeds, or pepitas, are a delicious and nutritious snack filled with protein and essential minerals.
All pick-your-own dates depend on weather, growing conditions, and demand. Call to check availability before visiting any of these locations.
For region-specific guides, refer to Long Island, Fairfield County, Rockland County, Queens, or Westchester County.
LONG ISLAND
Albert H. Schmitt Family Farms
6 Bagatelle Road, Dix Hills
631-549-1159; www.schmittsfamilyfarms.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins through October 31. Hayrides and haunted maze on weekends. Fall decorations for sale. Open daily 10am-6pm.
Benner's Farm
56 Gnarled Hollow Road, Setauket
(631) 689-8172; www.bennersfarm.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins through October, weekends only noon-4pm. Hayrides, farm animals, Haunted Hayride on Halloween. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for kids; includes corn and hayrides.
Borellas Farm Stand
485 Edgewood Avenue, Saint James
631-862-7330
U-pick pumpkins through October during Fall Festival weekends. Hayrides, snacks, corn maze, live music, and other activities. Farm stand with homegrown fruits and vegetables. Free parking. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for children 3-12 years old, free for children under 3. Open weekends and Columbus Day 11am-5pm.
Brightwaters Farms & Nursery
1624 Manatuck Boulevard, Bay Shore
631-665-5411; www.brightwatersfarms.com
U-pick pumpkins through Oct. 31. Hayrides, inflatable rides, store with novelty decorations, apples, candy apples, and full concession stand. Open daily 9am-6pm.
F & W Schmitt's Family Farm
26 Pinelawn Road, Melville
631-271-3276; http://www.brightwatersfarms.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins through October, daily 9am-5pm. Free hayrides. Corn maze with admission. Weekend and Columbus Day activities include inflatable rides, food concessions, and more.
Fairview Farm
69 Horsemill Lane, Bridgehampton (GPS: 69 Horsemill Road, Watermill)
631-537-6154; www.cornfieldmaze.com/sites.php?ID=&username=nybridgehampton
Pick-your-own pumpkins, gourds, and squash through the first week of November. 8-acre corn maze. Open Friday noon-6pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday noon-6pm. Also open Labor Day, Yom Kippur, and Columbus Day 10am-6pm. Admission is $10 per person, $7 for children 11 and under, children 3 and under are free.
Fink's Country Farm
6242 Middle Country Road, Manorville
631-886-2272; www.finksfarm.com
U-pick pumpkins through Nov. 1, weekdays 9am-5pm. Fall Festival on weekends and Columbus Day, includes U-pick pumpkins, 7-acre corn maze, hayrides, animal farm, playground area, corn cannon, pumpkin slingshot, pony rides, food and beverage stand, picnic areas, and more. Admission for fall festival is $12 per person, kids 2 and under are free. Open 9am-5pm.
Grammas Flower Cottage
2891 Montauk Highway, Brookhaven
631-730-6264; www.grammasflowercottage.com
U-pick pumpkins through October 31. Plants, perennials, shrubs, and trees available. Open daily 9:30am-6pm.
Greenland Family Farms
17155 County Road 48, Cutchogue
631-734-5791; www.greenlandfamilyfarms.com
Pumpkin picking on weekends in October. Hayrides, fall decorations. Trees, bushes, and perennials available.
Harbes Family Farm's Middle Earth Pumpkin Farm
5698 Sound Avenue, Riverhead
631-298-0800; www.harbesfamilyfarm.com
U-pick pumpkins every weekend through Nov. 1. Hayrides, corn maze, pony rides, farm animals, snacks, fall decorations, restrooms, and more. Open 9am-6pm.
Hanks Pumpkintown
240 Montauk Highway, Watermill
631-726-4667; www.hankspumpkintown.com
U-pick pumpkins through October 31. Corn mazes, wagon rides, tractor rides, pedal cart race track, and more. General admission is $10. Open weekends and holidays 9:30am-6pm.
Krupski's Vegetable & Pumpkin Farm
38030 Route 25, Peconic
631-734-6847 or 631-734-7841
U-pick pumpkins through October. Farm fresh produce. Open dailoy 8am-7pm.
Lewin Farms
812 Sound Avenue, Calverton
631-929-4327; www.lewinfarms.homestead.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins through October. Open daily 9am-5pm, closed Tuesdays.
Nathan's Famous Pumpkin Patch & Fun Zone
880 Lido Blvd, Lido Beach
516-870-4381
U-pick pumpkins through October. Children's Fun Zone with activities, games, and treats. Hayrides, pony rides, picnic areas, restrooms. Free parking. Open Monday-Friday noon-5pm, weekends 11:30am-5:30pm.
Stakey's Pumpkin Farm
270 West Lane, Aquebogue
631-722-3467; www.stakeyspumpkinfarm.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins through October. Hayrides, corn maze, bounce house, face painting, pony rides. Greenhouse, Country Store, and Snack Shack. Open daily and Columbus Day 10am-6pm.
The Milk Pail Farm & Orchard
50 Horsemill Lane, Water Mill
(631) 537-2565; www.milk-pail.com
U-pick pumpkins and apples through October. Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and holidays 10am-5:30pm.
White Post Farms
250 Old Country Road, Melville
631-351-9373; www.whitepostfarms.com
U-pick pumpkins through October 25. Fall festival weekends with live entertainment, hayrides, pony rides, games, and more; 10am-4pm and $14 admission per person. Open weekdays 10am-4pm, no admission.
Wickham's Fruit Farm
28700 Route 25, Cutchogue
631-734-6441; www.wickhamsfruitfarm.com
U-pick pumpkins in October. Open Monday-Saturday 9am-4pm.
Woodside Nursery & Garden Center Inc.
134 E Woodside Avenue, Patchogue
631-758-1491; www.woodsidenurseryandgarden.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins on weekends in October. Haunted tunnel, face painting, scarecrow making, balloon bounce, and "Octobercation" activities. Birthday parties and field trips. Admission is $2 per person.
QUEENS COUNTY
Queens County Farm Museum
73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park
718-347-3276; www.queensfarm.org
Pick-your-own pumpkins on weekends through Oct. 31. 3-acre interactive corn maze. Fall activity packages including corn maze, pumpkin picking, and a hayride. Open weekends 11am-4pm.
ROCKLAND COUNTY
The Orchards of Concklin
2 South Mountain Road, Pomona
845-354-0369; www.theorchardsofconcklin.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins and apples through October, weekends only 10am-5pm. Half-acre corn maze, haunted house, and giant blow-up slide. Farm store with homegrown and local fruits and vegetables, baked goods, and homemade apple cider and peanut butter. School tours and birthday parties by appointment.
Dr. Davies Farm
306 Route 304, Congers
845-268-7020; www.drdaviesfarm.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins and apples. Hayrides to the pumpkin fields. Picking poles for apples. Farmer's market with homegrown and local produce. Large field with picnic areas. Open 10am-4pm daily.
WESTCHESTER COUNTY
Amawalk Farm
42 Wood Street, Katonah
914-245-2319; www.amawalkfarm.org
Pick-your-own pumpkins and vegetables through mid October at a certified organic farm. Open Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 2-6pm, Tuesday and Thursday 3-6pm.
Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center
1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights
914-962-2368; www.hilltophanoverfarm.org
U-pick pumpkins and vegetables through the fall, Saturdays only 10am-1pm. Three hiking trails. Guided tours available. Free parking. Farm stand with farm-grown produce, seasonal vegetables, herbs, and cut flowers. Open Thursday and Friday 2-6pm, Saturday 10am-4pm.
Stuart's Fruit Farm
62 Granite Springs Road, Granite Springs
914-245-2784; www.stuartsfarm.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins and apples through November. Open daily 10am-5pm.
Wilkens Fruit & Fir Farm
1335 White Hill Road, Yorktown Heights
914-245-5111; www.wilkensfarm.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins and apples through October; Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10am-4:30pm. Tricia's Treats Bake Shop and Appleseed Gift Shop. Farm market with pre-picked farm produce, snacks, apple cider, and more.
CONNECTICUT
Belltown Hill Orchards
483 Matson Hill Road, South Glastonbury
860-633-2789; www.belltownhillorchards.com
U-pick pumpkins and apples through October, weekends 8am-5:30pm. Farm market, bakery, Grandma's Pantry, goat milk soaps, mohair yarns, gifts.
Bishop's Orchards
1355 Boston Post Road, Guilford
203-458-PICK or 203-453-2338; www.bishopsorchards.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins and apples through late October. Call for hours. Farm market with pre-picked produce, bakery, and winery.
Blue Jay Orchards
125 Plumtrees Road, Bethel
203-748-0119; www.bluejayorchardsct.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins and apples through October. Open daily 10am-5:30pm.
Brown's Harvest
60 Rainbow Road, Windsor
860-683-0266; www.brownsharvest.com
Pumpkin picking, mums, cornstalks, fall decorations, apple cider, homemade cider donuts, fresh baked apple and pumpkin pies. Hayrides, face painting, and corn maze on weekends.
Buell's Orchard
108 Crystal Pond Road, Eastford
860-974-1150; information@buellsorchard.com; www.buellsorchard.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins and apples through Halloween. Also available: gourds, cornstalks, Indian corn, and hardy mums. Annual Columbus Day Festival includes apple picking, pumpkin picking, hayrides, cider, donuts, live music, and chicken BBQ. Open Monday-Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday 1-5pm.
Bunnell Farm
498 Maple Street, Litchfield
860-567-9576; bunnellfarm@yahoo.com; www.bunnellfarm.org
Pick-your-own pumpkins in October. Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 10:30am-5:30pm (also open Columbus Day). Free hayrides on weekends. Groups on weekdays by appointment. Store with fruits and vegetables, fall decorations, apple cider, gourds, mums, squash, cornstalks, and more. School tours and birthday parties.
Castle Hill Farm
40 Sugar Lane, Newtown
203-426-5487; www.castlehillfarm.biz
Pick-your-own pumpkins through October 31. A 100-acre farm with a four-acre pumpkin patch and six-acre corn maze. Hayrides, pony rides, corn maze, and farm animals. Open weekends and Columbus Day 11am-5pm.
Ellsworth Hill Orchard and Berry Farm
461 Cornwall Bridge Road (Route 4), Sharon
860-364-0025; www.ellsworthfarm.com
Pick-your-own traditional, red, white, or blue pumpkins through October; U-pick raspberries and pears through mid October; U-pick apples through November. Corn maze. Store with pre-picked produce, bakery, cider and donuts, pies, cookies, jams, and honey. Open daily 8am-5:30pm.
Harris Hill Farm
114 Ridge Road, New Milford
860-354-3791; www.harrishillfarm.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins on weekends in October, 10am-5pm. Family owned farm with pumpkin patch, animals, corn maze and hayrides.
Hickory Hill Orchards
351 South Meriden Road (Route 70), Cheshire
203-272-3824; www.hickoryhillorchards.com
Pumpkin and apple picking through October. Country Store and outdoor Pie Garden. Open daily 10am-5:30pm.
Johnny Appleseed's Farm
13 Schoolhouse Road, Ellington
860-875-1000; www.freewebs.com/johnnyappleseedct
Pick-your-own pumpkins and apples through October. Free wagon rides to picking fields on weekends. Open daily, weather permitting, 9am-5pm.
Jones Family Farms
Pumpkinseed Hill Farm, 130 Beardsley Road, Shelton
203-929-8425; www.jonesfamilyfarms.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins through October 31. Squash, gourds, and handmade crafts available. Hayrides to pumpkin fields. Corn maze on weekends. Open daily 10am-5:30pm.
Karabin Farms
894 Andrews Street, Southington
860-620-0194; www.karabinfarms.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins on weekends in October. Wagon rides to pumpkin fields. Field trips on weekdays by appointment. Country store open daily 9am-5pm.
Lyman Orchards
Junction of Routes 147 & 157, Middlefield
860-349-1793; http://cityguideny.com/www.lymanorchards.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins and apples through October. Golf course. Home of Connecticut's largest indoor, year round farmer's market, open 9am-7pm in October.
March Farm
160 Munger Lane, Bethlehem
203-266-7721; www.marchfarms.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins and apples through end of October. Farm market and bakery, five-acre corn maze, hayloft playscape, animal yard, scenic walking trail. Open daily 9am-6pm, twilight picking on Fridays and Saturdays till 8pm.
McLaughlin Vineyards
14 Albert's Hill Road, Sandy Hook
203-426-1533; info@mclaughlinvineyards.org; www.mclaughlinvineyards.com
Wine tasting, pumpkin picking, hayrides, hiking trails, and bald eagle viewing. Open daily 11am-5pm in October.
Pell Farms
96 Kibbe Grove Road, Somers
860-749-3582; www.pell-farms.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins through end of October, daily 10am-5pm. Weekdays ($3 admission): hay maze, corn maze, petting zoo. Weekends ($4 admission): hay maze, corn maze, petting zoo, hayrides, pony rides, face painting, games. Snacks and fall decorative items available.
Plasko's Farm
670 Daniels Farm Road, Trumbull
203-268-2716; plaskosfarm@aol.com; www.plaskosfarm.com
Giant corn maze and pick-your-own pumpkins. Country store, farmer's market, greenhouse, and bakery. Open daily 9am-6pm.
Pumpkin Paul's Farm
Route 195 on the Tolland/Coventry line
860-429-8449; pumpkinpaul@sbcglobal.net
Pick-your-own pumpkins through October. Pre-picked available. Open daily 9am-6pm.
Rose's Berry Farm
295 Matson Hill Road, South Glastonbury
860-633-7467; www.rosesberryfarm.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins in October. Tractor-pulled hayrides to pumpkin patch. Corn maze, face painting, live scarecrow, children's play area, slide, peddle tractor track, Halloween croquet, live music every Sunday. $6, children 3 and under free. Open weekends and Columbus Day 10am-5pm.
Ruwet Farm
1600 Torringford Street, Torrington
860-489-9580
Pick-your-own pumpkins through November. Farm stand with homegrown produce. Open daily 10am-6pm.
Sweet Wind Farm
339 South Road, East Hartland
860-653-2038; www.sweetwindfarm.net
Pick-your-own pumpkins and other vegetables through October, Saturdays 10am-6pm, other days by appointment only. Farm stand with fresh produce and maple products. Pumpkin festival at the end of October with hayrides, games, contests, storytime, food, live music, and more; call for more information.
Warrup's Farm
11 John Read Road, Redding
203-938-9403; www.warrupsfarm.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins on weekends in October. Tractor-drawn hayrides, friendly barnyard animals. Farm stand with pre-picked vegetables, cider, apples, gourds, Indian corn, maple syrup, maple candy, gift items. Open 10am-6pm.
Wright's Orchard and Dried Flower Farm
271 South River Road, Tolland
860-872-1665; www.wrightsorchard.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins and apples through October. Wright's store with homegrown produce, apple cider and donuts, pies, and more. Dried flower and basket barn. Call for hours.
DUTCHESS COUNTY
Barton Orchards
63 Apple Tree Lane, Poughquag
845-227-2306; www.bartonorchards.com
Pumpkin picking through October 31. Children's playground open daily. Harvest festivals on weekends through November 1 featuring live entertainment, hayrides, petting zoo, haunted house, corn maze, gemstone mining, and family fun park. Old Country Store with bakery, cider and donuts, ice cream, crafts, and produce. Pumpkin festival September 19-20. $2 general admission, $12 premium admission ages 4 and up. Open daily 9am-5pm.
Cedar Heights Orchard
7 Crosby Lane, Rhinebeck
845-876-3231; www.rhinebeckapples.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins and apples through October. Open daily 9am-dusk.
Dykeman Farm
823 West Dover Road (County Route 20), Pawling
845-832-6068; beth@dykemanfarm.com; www.dykemanfarm.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins, Indian corn, gourds, squashes, and corn stalks through October 31. Free hayrides (with pumpkin picking). Farm stand with a variety of fresh homegrown vegetables along with local peaches and apples in season. Refreshments and face painting available. Free parking. Open daily 9am-6pm.
Fishkill Farms
9 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell Junction
845-897-4377; info@fishkillfarms.com; www.fishkillfarms.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins, apples, and pears in October. Open Tuesday-Sunday 9am-5pm. Farm store and café featuring organically grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, and other local products. Café open for breakfast and lunch on weekends, 9am-3pm.
Fraleigh's Rose Hill Farm
Fraleigh Lane, 19 Rose Hill Farm, Red Hook
845-758-4215; info@pickrosehillfarm.com; www.pickrosehillfarm.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins and apples through November 1. Farm stand with pre-picked produce, baked goods, and fall decorative items. School tours available. Open weekends 10am-6pm.
Green Horizons Organic Farm
6 S. Dingle Lane, Pawling
845-855-5555 or 845-598-3984
Pick-your-own pumpkins and apples; pre-picked available. Hours by appointment.
Greig Farm
223 Pitcher Lane, Red Hook
845-758-1234; www.greigfarm.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins, apples, and fall raspberries through October; open daily 9am-7pm. Gigi Market on premises with local produce, baked goods, and prepared foods; open Thursday-Monday 8am-6pm. Grandiflora Nursery and Alison Winery located nearby.
Hardeman Orchards
194 W. Market Street, Red Hook
845-758-5154
Pick-your-own pumpkins and apples through October. Farm stand with pre-picked produce. Open weekends and Columbus Day 10am-4pm.
Mead Orchards LLC
15 Scism Rd, Tivoli
845-756-5641 or 845-756-2526; meadorchards@yahoo.com; www.meadorchards.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins and apples through October 25. Farm stand with pre-picked fruits and vegetables, honey, and apple cider. Picnic tables and porta-potties available. No entrance fee. Call ahead for large groups. Open weekends (and Labor Day and Columbus Day) 10am-5:30pm.
Terhune Orchards
61 North Ave, Salt Point
845-266-5587; rdczech@yahoo.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins through October 31. Open daily 9:30am-5:30pm.
Wonderland Farm
191 White Schoolhouse Road, Rhinebeck
845-876-6760; L4obo@frontiernet.net; www.wonderlandfarm.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins through the end of October; wholesale also available. Dogs welcome. Open weekends 9:30am-dusk.
ORANGE COUNTY
Applewood Orchards & Winery
82 Four Corners Road, Warwick
845-986-1684; ApplewoodOrchards@gmail.com; www.applewoodorchards.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins and apples through late October. Wagon rides, herb and rose gardens, country store with pre-picked produce, farm animals. Music, hayrides, puppet shows, and a variety of foods on weekends. Open daily 9am-5pm.
Bellvale Farms
385 Route 17A, Warwick
845-988-5414; info@bellvalefarms.com; www.bellvalefarms.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins and hayrides through October. Open weekends and Columbus Day 11am-6pm. 450-acre crop and livestock farm, roadside vegetable stand, and creamery featuring homemade ice cream, shakes, sundaes, and more.
Hodgson's Farm & Garden Center
2290 Albany Post Road (at Route 52), Walden
845-778-1432; www.hodgsonfarm.com
Pumpkin picking on Fall Festival weekends in October. Also includes hayrides to pumpkin field, three-acre corn maze, straw maze, petting zoo, haunted house, and magic show. Call or see website for hours and admission pricing.
Lawrence Farms Orchards
39 Colandrea Road, Newburgh
845-562-4268; www.lawrencefarmsorchards.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins, apples, grapes, peppers, and other vegetables through October. Little Play Village, animal visiting, hay bale maze. Horse-drawn carriage rides on weekends. Country store with fruits and vegetables, homemade doughnuts, refreshments, and local dairy farm ice cream. Open daily 9am-4pm.
Manza Family Farm
730 Route 211, Montgomery
845-692-4364; www.manzafamilyfarm.net
Pick-your-own pumpkins during the Fall Festival in October. Tractor-drawn hayrides, pony rides, horse-drawn wagon rides, straw maze, farm animals, and farm stand with trees, shrubs, flowers, and produce for sale. Open daily 9am-5pm.
Maples Farm & Garden Center
749 Route 17M, Middletown
845-344-0330; www.maplesfarm.com
Pumpkin picking through October. Hayrides, barnyard animals, hay maze, pony rides, face painting, and haunted barn. Store with local produce, homemade fudge and baked goods, country crafts, flowers, and gifts. Open Monday-Saturday 8am-6pm, Sunday 9am-6pm.
Masker Orchards
45 Ball Road, Warwick
845-986-1058; www.maskers.com
Pumpkin and apple picking through early November. Barnyard animals, pony rides, wagon rides. Free parking and admission. Open daily 9am-5pm.
Ochs Orchard
4 Ochs Lane, Warwick
845-986-1591; www.webixi.com/ochsorchard
Pick-your-own pumpkins and apples through October. Farm market with homegrown and local fruits and vegetables, in season, apple cider and doughnuts, jams and jellies, honey, maple syrup, hot food, and homemade ice cream. Glass-enclosed working beehive, petting zoo, gazebo, and picnic area. Open daily 9am-6pm through December.
Overlook Farm Market & Country Store
5417 Route 9W, Newburgh
(800) 291-9137 or 845-562-5780; www.overlookfarmmarket.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins and apples through October, weekends only 11am-4pm. Fall harvest weekends feature hay maze, trailer rides through the orchard, harvest picnics, and fishing at Blossom Pond. Farm market with homegrown produce, garden center greenhouse, petting zoo, bakery, and deli open March through December, 8am-6:30pm. Closed Tuesdays.
Pierson's Evergreen Farm
1448 Route 211 West, Middletown
845-386-1882; www.piersonsfarm.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins through October. Tractor-pulled hayrides to feed the animals, corn maze, challenging hay bale maze, kiddy maze, haunted barn on weekends and Saturday nights. Country Shoppe with pre-picked produce, homemade goods, dried flowers, gifts, holiday decorations, and antiques. Snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area. Birthday parties and school tours.
Slate Hill Orchards
2580 Route 6, Slate Hill
845-355-4493
Pick-your-own pumpkins through end of October, open daily 9am-5pm. Roadside market with homegrown fruits and vegetables, pies, doughnuts, and other baked goods; open Monday-Saturday 8am-6pm, Sunday 9am-6pm.
Soons Orchard
23 Soons Circle, New Hampton
845-374-5471; www.soonsorchards.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins and apples through October, weekends only 10am-4pm. Wagon rides to pumpkin patch. Farm store with homegrown and local produce, fresh-pressed apple cider, homemade goodies, apple gift baskets, and other specialties. Scott's Country Kitchen with baked goods. Open daily 9am-6pm.
Weed Orchards
43 Mount Zion Road, Marlboro
845-236-2684 or 845-236-0237; www.weedorchards.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins and apples through October. Apple bakery, farm market, gift shop, free hayrides, picnic tables, petting zoo, hay maze, one-acre corn maze, sand art, and face painting. Harvest Festival October 3-4, Apple Harvest Festival October 11-12, Pumpkin Festival October 17-18, Halloween Costume Party October 24-25. Open daily through October 31; Monday-Friday10am-4pm, weekends and holidays 9am-5pm.
Wright Family Farm
325 Kings Highway, Warwick
845-986-1345; www.wrightfamilyfarm.com
You-pick pumpkins through October. Farm stand with seasonal vegetables, mums, Indian corn, and baked goods. Corn maze, tractor-pulled hayrides, maple syrup from trees on the farm, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, and farm animals. Birthday parties and school tours. Open daily 10am-6pm.
RENSSELAER COUNTY
Goold Orchards
Brookview Station Road, Schodack
518-732-7317; www.goold.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins and apples through October. Farm store with pre-picked produce, apple cider, baked goods, gift baskets, holiday decorations. Brookview Station Winery with wine tasting nearby. Open daily 9am-5pm.
Liberty Ridge Farm
29 Bevis Road, Schaghticoke
518-664-1515; www.libertyridgefarmny.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins through October. Fall festival with 12-acre corn maze, Brad's Barnyard activities, farm animals to feed, scenic trolley rides, dining area and snack stand. Open Sunday-Thursday 10am-9pm, Friday and Saturday 10am-10pm. General admission is $9.50 per person, children 2 and under are free. Harvest Haunts every Friday and Saturday night in October, featuring the Field of Screams, Forest of Fear, Hunting Lodge, and Brad's Barnyard of Adventure. Pumpkin Fest October 24-25.
The Farm at Kristy's Barn
2385 Brookview Road, Schodack
518-477-6250; www.kristysbarn.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins and apples through October at a low spray, no spray farm. Free hayrides on weekends, farm animals to pet. Store with pre-picked homegrown and local fruits and vegetables, apple cider and donuts, flowers, baked goods, honey, jams, and more.
SCHOHARIE COUNTY
Pick a Pumpkin Pumpkin Patch
2716 Creek Road, Esperance
518-868-4893; www.pickapumpkin.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins, Indian corn, and gourds through the end of October. Hayrides, hay tunnel, three-story tree house, farm animals, gift shop, storybook land, homemade cider donuts, snack bar, goat ramp, and corn maze. Monday-Friday 3-8pm, Saturday 10am-8pm. Columbus Day 10am-8pm. Closed Sunday. Free admission and parking.
ULSTER COUNTY
Apple Hill Farm
124 Route 32 South, New Paltz
845-255-1605; www.applehillfarm.com
U-pick pumpkins, gourds, and apples through Halloween. Free hayrides and fire truck rides on weekends, picnic areas. Barn with homegrown produce, fresh-pressed apple cider and donuts. Open daily 10am-5pm.
Country Charm Farm
201 DuBois Road, New Paltz
845-255-4321; www.countrycharmfarm.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins through mid-October. Three-acre corn maze, pre-picked pumpkins, gift shop, restrooms, tractor-pulled hayrides. General admission is $3, $1 ages 10 and under. Open October 2-4, 10-12, 17-18, 10am-4:30pm.
DuBois Farms U-Pick
209 Perkinsville Road, Highland
845-795-4037; upick@duboisfarms.com; www.duboisfarms.com
U-pick pumpkins, apples, and pears. Corn maze, hayrides, farm animals, and children's activities. Farm market and café, bakery, weekend barbeques, restrooms. Free admission. Open daily 10am-5pm through early November.
Hurds Family Farm
2187 Route 32, Modena
845-883-7825; info@hurdsfamilyfarm.com; www.hurdsfamilyfarm.com
U-pick pumpkins and apples through October. Giant corn maze, group campfire sites. Educational school tours. Pumpkin Harvest Fiesta October 17-18 and 24-25. Open weekdays 9am-5pm, weekends 10am-5pm through October, including Columbus Day.
Jenkins-Lueken Orchards
69 Yankee Folley Road, New Paltz
845-255-0999; www.jlorchards.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins and apples through October. Corn maze, bakery, fresh-pressed apple cider. Open daily 9am-5pm.
Kelder's Farm & U-Pick
5755 Route 209, Kerhonkson
845-626-7137; info@kelderfarm.com; www.kelderfarm.com
Pick-your own pumpkins and raspberries through October. Eight-acre corn maze, petting zoo, mini-golf course, greenhouse. School tours and birthday parties by appointment. Open daily 10am-6pm.
Maynard Farms & Orchards
326 River Road, Ulster Park
845-331-6908; Maynardorchards@aol.com; www.maynardfarms.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins and apples in October. Picnic tables. Open weekends 10am-5pm.
Minard Farms
250 Hurds Road, Clintondale
866-632-7753; info@minardfarms.com; www.minardfarms.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins and apples. Farm market with pre-picked produce, apple cider and doughnuts, pear cider, snacks, homemade pies, jams and jellies, homemade soap, and more. Restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hayrides. Open weekends 9am-6pm through October 31.
Mr. Apples Orchard
Box 98, High Falls
845-687-0005 or 845-687-9498; www.mrapples.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins and apples through November. Low spray orchard. Hayrides, hiking trail, picnic areas, waterfalls near the orchard.
Prospect Hill Orchards
40 Clarkes Lane, Milton
845-795-2383; info@prospecthillorchards.com; www.prospecthillorchards.com
Pumpkins picking through mid-October. Pre-picked produce, apple cider and donuts, other baked goods. Farm tours by appointment. Open daily 9am-4pm.
R.I.C.H. Farms
260 Glasco Turnpike, Saugerties
845-247-8910
U-pick pumpkins through October 31, open daily 10am till dusk. Corn maze, hayrides, and pony rides. Field trips welcome.
Saunderskill Farms
5100 Route 209, Accord
845-626-2676; info@saunderskill.com; www.saunderskill.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins through end of October. Tractor-drawn hayrides, free corn maze, horse-drawn hayrides on weekends. Farm market with pre-picked homegrown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, apple cider and donuts, local maple syrup and honey, ice cream, flower garden, and more. Open daily 7am-6pm.
Stone Ridge Orchard
3012 Route 213, Stone Ridge
845-687-2587; info@stoneridgeorchard.com; www.stoneridgeorchard.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins, squash, gourds, and apples through mid November. Store with pre-picked local fruits and vegetables, cider, jams, meats, gifts, Smoothee Bar and Café. Restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hayrides. Open daily 8am-6pm.
Tantillo's Farm Market
730 Route 208, Gardiner
845-256-9109; www.tantillosfarm.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins, squash, and apples through October. Farm market with pre-picked homegrown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, and ice cream. Open daily 9am-6pm.
Wallkill View Farm Market
15 Route 299 West, New Paltz
845-255-8050; info@WallkillView.com; www.wallkillviewfarmmarket.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins through October 31. Haunted Pumpkin Mountain with hay tunnel. Free hayrides and corn maze on weekends. Greenhouse and garden center, bakery with homemade goods, fresh-pressed apple cider and donuts, fall decorations. Open daily 9:30am-6pm through Christmas.
Wilklow Orchards
341 Pancake Hollow Road, Highland
845-691-2339; www.wilkloworchards.com
U-pick pumpkins and apples through October. Hayrides, farm animals to pet and feed, picnic areas. Roadside stand with pre-picked fruits and vegetables, baked goods, snacks, fresh-pressed apple cider and donuts, homemade jams, and fall items. Open daily 9am-5pm.
Wright's Farm
699 State Route 208, Gardiner
845-255-5300; www.eatapples.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins and apples through end of October on a 500-acre farm. U-pick is open daily (including holidays) 8am-4:30pm. Farm market with pre-picked fruits and vegetables, homemade baked goods, 21 flavors of jams, cider donuts, candy and caramel apples, autumn decorations, and more; open daily 8am-7pm, year round.
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Abma's Farm Market & Nursery
700 Lawlins Road, Wycoff
201-891-0278; www.abmasfarm.com
Pumpkin picking, pony rides, and hayrides on Saturdays in October, 8am-5:30pm. Hayrides for $5 per person. Weekdays by appointment (groups of 20 or more). Hayride/pumpkin picking birthday parties in October.
Alstede Farms
84 County Route 513 (old route 24), Chester
908-879-7189; www.alstedefarms.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins and gourds through mid November; apples, Indian corn, and other vegetables through October. Hayrides, corn maze, pony rides, moon bounce, wagon train rides, friendly farm animals, giant hay bale pyramid and tunnel. Open daily 8am till dark.
Demarest Farms
244 Wierimus Road, Hillsdale
201-666-0472; www.demarestfarms.com
Pumpkin and apple picking in the fall, weekends and holidays noon-4pm. Weekday group picking by appointment only.
Hamilton Farms
130 Old Denville Road, Boonton Township
973-334-6528; www.hamiltonfarms.ipower.com
U-pick pumpkins on weekends in October. Hayrides to pumpkin patch, Halloween displays, hay maze, farm animals, and Pumpkin Slingshot Game. Farm stand with fresh fall produce, garden mums, apples, and apple cider. Field trips and birthday parties during the week by appointment.
Pochuck Valley Farm Market and Deli
962 Route 517 (McAfee-Glenwood Road), Glenwood
973-764-4732; www.pochuckvalleyfarms.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins and apples through October 31. Wagon rides. Farm store and gift shop with pre-picked seasonal produce, apple cider, baked goods, deli, and specialty items. Open daily 9am-4pm. No pets allowed.
Riamede Farm
122 Oakdale Road, Chester
908-879-5353; www.riamede.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins and apples through early November. Free hayrides to pumpkin field on weekends. Open daily 9am-4:30pm.
Secor Farms
85 Airmont Avenue, Mahwah
201-529-2595; www.secorfarms.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins through October. Hay maze, animal farm, and flower garden. Open weekends 9am-4pm.
Stony Hill Gardens
8 Route 24 (Route 513), Chester
908-879-2696; www.stonyhillgardens.com
U-pick pumpkins and apples through Halloween. Wagon rides to fields available. Floral shop, greenhouse, and farm market. Open daily 9am-6pm.
Sun High Orchard
19 Canfield Avenue, Randolph
973-584-4734; www.sunhigh.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins through October. Hayrides to the pumpkin patch on weekends. Open daily 9am-6pm.
Terhune Orchards
330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton
609-924-2310; www.terhuneorchards.com
Pick-your-own pumpkins, gourds, and apples through October. Open daily 9am-5pm. Fall Family Fun Weekends in October with pick-your-own, pony rides, wagon rides, cornstalk maze, farm animals, food, and live music; 10am-5pm, free admission. Parking available. Farm store with homegrown fruits and vegetables, homemade apple cider, bakery, mums, and local foods; open year-round Monday-Friday 9am-7pm, weekends 9am-6pm. One-mile nature trail.
