Biggest Tolland Area Pumpkin Farms

TOLLAND, 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 practice full of fun activities.

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

It’s best to call ahead to the field or check its website for coronavirus-related guidelines and hours of operation.

Below are some of the top pumpkin farms near Tolland to visit in 2021:

• Wright's Orchard, 271 South River Road, Tolland
• Wicked Pumpkin Orchard, 419 River Road, Willington
• Johnny Appleseed's Stand, 244 Hartford Turnpike, Tolland/Vernon line
• Strong Family Farm, 274 West St., Vernon
• Johnny Appleseed's Farm, 13 Schoolhouse Rd., Ellington
• Foster Family Farm, 90 Foster St., South Windsor
• Botticello Farms, 209 Hillstown Rd., Manchester
• 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

If you have another favorite pumpkin patch in mind, be sure to share it with readers in the comments section.