Pumpkin Patches Around Gaithersburg

GAITHERSBURG, MD — Heading out to a pumpkin patch to pick the best 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.

It’s best to call ahead to the field or check its website for coronavirus-related guidelines and hours of operation.

Here are some of the top pumpkin fields near Gaithersburg to visit in 2021:

• DePaul’s Urban Farm
• Homestead Farm
• Loudounberry
• Sharp’s At Waterford Farm
• Summers Farm
• Butler's Orchard