Pumpkin Fields Near Stamford

STAMFORD, 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 a chance to head out with the family in a treasured autumn ritual full of enjoyable activities.

Picking your own pumpkin is a good way to support the local farmers who grow them. Many pumpkin patches offer complementary activities like hayrides, corn mazes and games for young 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 in the Stamford area to visit in 2021:

• Sam Bridge Nursery and Greenhouses LLC, 437 North St., Greenwich
• Castle Hill Farm, 25 Sugar Lane, Newtown
• Eden Farms Nursery and Garden Center, 947 Stillwater Rd., Stamford
• Outhouse Orchards, 139 Hardscrabble Road, North Salem, N.Y.
• Harris Hill Farm, 106 Ridge Rd., New Milford
• Warrup's Farm, 11 John Read Rd., Redding
• Jones Family Farms- Pumpkinseed Hill Farm, 120 Beardsley Rd., Shelton
• St. John's Pumpkin Patch, 884 Newfield Ave., Stamford
• Blue Jay Orchards, 125 Plumtrees Rd., Bethel
• Silverman's Farm, 451 Sport Hill Rd., Easton