Best South Windsor Area Pumpkin Patches

SOUTH WINDSOR, CT — Heading out to a pumpkin field to pick the best 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 fun activities.

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

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 top pumpkin fields near South Windsor to visit in 2021:

• Foster Family Farm, 90 Foster St., South Windsor
• Strong Family Farm, 274 West St., Vernon
• Botticello Farms, 209 Hillstown Rd., Manchester
• 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

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