Popular Pumpkin Patches Around Farmington

FARMINGTON, CT — Heading out to a pumpkin field to pick the biggest pumpkin isn’t just about finding the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern. It's an opportunity to head out with the family in a cherished autumn custom full of enjoyable activities.

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

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin farm 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 traditional top pumpkin patches near Farmington:

• 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.