Pumpkin Patches Around Stamford

STAMFORD, CT — If you’re ready to leave summer behind and embrace all the good things autumn has to offer, why not start with a fun-filled family excursion to the best pumpkin patch or field near Stamford?

Mid-September can be a great time to pick up pumpkins before the October rush. Plus, many pumpkin patches offer complimentary hayrides, corn mazes and games for 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 farms 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