Manchester Area Pumpkin Patches To Visit In 2021

MANCHESTER, CT — There aren't many days left in October, but there is still some time to get the best pumpkin available at local pumpkin patches.

An annual trip to a Manchester pumpkin patch is a fall pastime for many families. Fields often have free activities such as corn mazes, hayrides and apple cider tastings.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin patch 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 farms in the Manchester area to visit in 2021:

• Foster Family Farm, 90 Foster St., South Windsor
• Botticello Farms, 209 Hillstown Rd., Manchester
• Strong Family Farm, 274 West St., Vernon
• Johnny Appleseeds Stand, 244 Hartford Turnpike, Tolland/Vernon line
• Johnny Appleseed's Farm, 13 Schoolhouse Rd., Ellington
• Sonny's Place, 349 Main St., Somers
• Johnny's Roadside Market Garden, 336 North Maple St., Enfield
• 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.