Popular Pumpkin Patches Around Hillsborough

HILLSBOROUGH, 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 a chance to head out with the family in a beloved fall ritual full of exciting activities.

Many pumpkin patches offer free 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 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.

Here are some of the top pumpkin patches in the Hillsborough area to visit in 2021:

• Battleview Orchards
• Countryview Farm Nursery
• Eastburn Farm
• Happy Day Farm
• Melick's Town Farm
• Norz Hill Farm
• Red Wagon Farm Market
• Schaefer Farms
• Snyder’s Farm
• Wightman Farm