With Halloween fast approaching, it’s time for you to go pumpkin hunting. You can certainly find some in the supermarkets or at your local store, but why not go pick them yourself with your family, without having to go too far.

Here is a list of several pumpkin fields near NYC.

 

Note :  Due to Covid-19, we higly recommend to call each location before your visit for safety guidelines, reservations (if need be) and more information.

 

• Demarest Farm

Only 23 miles form NYC. Pumpkin picking, animal feeding, Hayrides and more.

55 minutes (23m miles) by car.

Address: 244 Wierimus Rd, Hillsdale, NJ 07642

Website: Demarest Farm

 

• Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard

Open until end of October, pumpkin picking, hayrides, live music and more. Only one hour drive from Midtown Manhattan

52 miles by car (about 1hour, 10 minutes) or take the Metro-North line from Grand cental to Croton Falls Station and then hop in a taxi ( around 2hours, 30 minutes)

Address: 130 Hardscrabble Rd, North Salem, NY 10560

Website : Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard

 

• Wilkens Fruit & Fir Farm

Apple & Pumpkin picking, corn maze, home made apple cider and donuts.

1 hour (44miles) By car.

Address: 1335 White Hill Rd, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598

Website: Wilkens Fruit & Fir Farm

 

• F&W Schmitt’s Family Farm

Pumpkin picking, corn maze, hayrides, animal Farm and more.

1 hour, 30 minutes (34 miles) by car.

Address: 26 Pinelawn Rd, Melville, NY 11747

Website: F&W Schmitt’s Family Farm

 

If you like to pick your own fruit, we have also made an article that groups together several farms for picking apples, pumpkins and other fruits and vegetables (here).
And if you lack ideas on how to keep the family busy for Halloween by staying home and respect social distancing, check out our article “Halloween at home” (here).