Popular Pumpkin Patch Near Tolland

TOLLAND, CT — October is coming to an end soon, but there is still time to stroll around a pumpkin patch or field and pick the best pumpkin for a jack-o’-lantern.

Many Tolland families enjoy an annual trip to the pumpkin patch. Fields often have free activities such as corn mazes, hayrides and apple cider tastings.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin patch is pretty safe, but mask and social distancing guidelines and hours of operation may change. Before you go, it’s best to call ahead to the field or check its website.

Here are some of the top pumpkin places in the Tolland area 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
• Aldi, Route 83, Vernon