Pumpkin Patches Around Washington DC

WASHINGTON, DC — Going to a pumpkin field 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 practice full of exciting activities.

Picking your own pumpkin is a good way to benefit the local farms that grow them. Many pumpkin patches offer low-cost activities like hayrides, corn mazes and games for young children.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin farm 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 in the D.C. area to visit in 2021:

• Bowles Farm
• DePaul’s Urban Farm
• Homestead Farm
• Loudounberry
• Sharp’s At Waterford Farm
• Spider Hall Farm
• Summers Farm
• The Maryland Corn Maze
• Wegmeyer Farms