Still Time To Get Halloween Pumpkins In And Near Vernon

VERNON, CT — There is still plenty of opportunities to get those Halloween pumpkins in patches near and in Vernon.

Many are pumpkin patches are still operating amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Pandemic protocols mean many of the area's pumpkin patches have had to make significant adjustments to hours, regulations and activities as they head into the peak of the season.

The bottom line is the coronavirus has only changed — not completely closed — most of the area's most popular pumpkin patches and stands and their offerings this fall.
Below is a list of some of our favorite pumpkin patches and stands near Vernon:

• Strong Family Farm, 274 West St., Vernon
• Johnny Appleseed's Stand, 244 Hartford Turnpike, Tolland/Vernon line
• 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
• Area supermarkets seem to have their supplies in

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