Pumpkin-Picking Patches Around Westport

WESTPORT, CT — Cooler fall days are quickly approaching in the Westport area, which 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 farm is fairly 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 fields near Westport to visit in 2021:

• Castle Hill Farm
• Harris Hill Farm
• Holiday Market
• Jones Family Farms- Pumpkinseed Hill Farm
• Silverman's Farm
• St. John's Pumpkin Patch
• Wards Pumpkin Patch