Silver Spring Pumpkin Farm Guide 2021

SILVER SPRING, MD — Heading out to a pumpkin field 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 treasured fall practice full of enjoyable activities.

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

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 farms near Silver Spring to visit in 2021:

• DePaul’s Urban Farm
• Homestead Farm
• Sharp’s At Waterford Farm
• The Maryland Corn Maze
• Summers Farm
• Loudounberry Farm