Pumpkin Patches Close To Tolland

TOLLAND, CT — Autumn officially started weeks ago in the Tolland area, and that means it's time to start planning your family’s annual trek to the country to find the best pumpkins.

Paying a visit to a local pumpkin patch is a great opportunity to pick out the perfect Halloween jack-o'-lantern. It also is a way for families to spend a fun-filled day together as most fields 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 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
• Aldi, Route 83, Vernon

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