Biggest Pumpkin Patches Around Concord

CONCORD, NH — Heading out 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 favorite autumn practice full of enjoyable activities.

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

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin patch 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.

Here are some of the top pumpkin farms in the Concord area to visit in 2021:

• Rockey Ole Farm in Concord
  
• Carter Hill Orchard in Concord
  
• Apple Hill Farm in Concord
  
• Marshall Pumpkin Farm in Boscawen