Stamford Area Pumpkin Patches To Visit In 2021

STAMFORD, CT — Cooler autumn days are quickly approaching in the Stamford area, which means it's time to start planning your family’s yearly trip to the country to find the best pumpkins.

There are a few weeks left to pick out a great pumpkin for a Halloween jack-o'-lantern. Many pumpkin patches offer free activities such as hayrides, corn mazes and games for the kids.

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 fields 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