Wallingford Area Pumpkin Fields To Visit In 2021

WALLINGFORD, CT — Going to a pumpkin patch to pick the biggest pumpkin isn’t just about finding the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern. It’s an opportunity to head out with the family in a beloved autumn custom full of enjoyable activities.

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

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin field 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.

Below are some of the top pumpkin patches near Wallingford to visit in 2021:

• Old Bishop Farm
• Drazen Orchards
• Norton Brothers Fruit Farm
• Hindinger Farm
• Clover Nook Farm
• Lyman Orchards
• Bishop's Orchards Farm Market