Best Barnstable Area Pumpkin Patches

BARNSTABLE, MA — Going 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 treasured fall ritual full of fun 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 the kids.

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 farms near Barnstable to visit in 2021:

• Coonamessett Farm
• Tony Andrews Farm

Here are a couple other pumpkin patches for you to check out if you feel like heading off Cape Cod too.

• Escobar’s Highland Farm
• Roger Williams Pumpkin Spectacular