Pumpkin Picking Patches Around Clark-Garwood

CLARK-GARWOOD, NJ — Heading out to a pumpkin field to pick the best pumpkin isn’t just about finding the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern. It’s an opportunity to head out with the family in a beloved autumn tradition full of exciting activities.

Picking your own pumpkin is a good way to benefit the local farmers who grow them. Many pumpkin patches offer complementary 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.

Below are some of the top pumpkin fields in the Clark-Garwood area to visit in 2021:

• Battleview Orchards
• Brookhollow’s Barnyard
• Eastburn Farm
• Eastmont Orchards
• Happy Day Farm
• Hillview Farm
• Red Wagon Farm Market
• Snyder’s Farm
• Stokes Farm
• Williams Nursery