Best Fairfield Area Pumpkin Patches

FAIRFIELD, CT — Going to a pumpkin field to pick the best pumpkin isn’t just about finding the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern. It’s a chance to head out with the family in a cherished fall custom full of enjoyable activities.

Picking your own pumpkin is a good way to benefit the local farms who grow them. Many pumpkin patches offer complementary activities like hayrides, corn mazes and games for the kids.

It’s best to call ahead to the field or check its website for coronavirus-related guidelines and hours of operation.

Here are some of the top pumpkin fields in the Fairfield area to visit in 2021:

• Blue Jay Orchards
• Castle Hill Farm
• Jones Family Farms- Pumpkinseed Hill Farm
• Plasko's Farm
• Silverman's Farm
• St. John’s Pumpkin Patch
• Warrup's Farm