Best Farmington Area Pumpkin Patches

FARMINGTON, CT — Cooler autumn days are quickly approaching in the Farmington area, which means it's time to start planning your family’s annual trek to the country to find the best pumpkins.

Paying a visit to a local pumpkin patch is a great opportunity to pick out the perfect Halloween jack-o'-lantern. It also is a way for families to spend a fun-filled day together as most fields offer free activities such as hayrides, corn mazes and games for the kids.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin field is moderately safe, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Before you go, it’s best to call ahead to the field or check its website for guidelines and hours of operation.

Here are some of the top pumpkin patches near Farmington to visit in 2021:

• Jillybean's, 172 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington
• Karabin Farms, 894 Andrews St., Southington
• Drazen Orchards, 251 Wallingford Road, Cheshire
• The Pickin' Patch, Nod Road, Avon
• Connecticut Trolley Museum, 58 North Rd., East Windsor
• Brown's Harvest, 1911 Poquonock Ave., Windsor
• Appleberry Farm, 749 North Stone St., West Suffield
• Jones Family Farms- Pumpkinseed Hill Farm

If you have another favorite pumpkin patch in mind, be sure to share it with readers in the comments section.