Best Bethesda-Chevy Chase Area Pumpkin Farms

BETHESDA-CHEVY CHASE, MD — Going to a pumpkin patch to pick the biggest pumpkin isn’t just about finding the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern. It’s a chance to head out with the family in a favorite fall practice full of fun activities.

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

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 Bethesda-Chevy Chase to visit in 2021:

• Brookfield Pumpkins
• DePaul’s Urban Farm
• Homestead Farm
• Knightongale Farms
• Loudounberry
• Sharp’s At Waterford Farm
• Summers Farm
• The Maryland Corn Maze
• Wegmeyer Farms
• Winterbrook Farms
• Butler's Orchard