Don’t Miss These Rumson-Area Pumpkin Patches

RUMSON, NJ - If you’re looking for safe, socially-distant fall time activities in 2020, look no further: there are still many pumpkin patches near Rumson where you can have some fall fun.

The ongoing pandemic has forced some of the region's most frequented pumpkin patches to adjust hours, regulations and offerings as they head into fall.

Below is a list of some of our favorite local pumpkin patches:

A. Casola Farms (178 Route 34 and Schanck Road, Holmdel)
Pick pumpkins, watch a wild west show, enjoy a corn maze or partake in a wine tasting sponsored by Fox Hollow Vineyards at A. Casola Farms in Holmdel. Don’t forget about homemade fall favorites and fresh baked goods. Open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily until Oct. 31. For more information, visit acasolafarms.com.

Cheesequake Farms (Route 34 and Cottrell Road, Matawan)
Cheesequake Farms offers guests the ability to pick a pumpkin right off the vine, ride through the farm via hayride or wander around the corn maze. For thrill-seekers, a Zombie Zone paintball hayride will be offered. Open daily, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit cheesequakefarms.com.

Eastmont Orchards (169 County Rd E., Colts Neck)
Pick your own apples, pumpkins and late-season peaches at this Colts Neck favorite. Apple varieties include Honeycrisp, McIntosh, Cameo, Cortland, Crispin, Empire, Golden Delicious, Idared, Jonathan, McCoun, Red Delicious, Spartan, Fuji, Granny Smith and Red Rome. Open from the end of July through October, Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Weekends 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit http://eastmontorchards.com.

Happy Day Farm (106 Iron Ore Road, Manalapan)
In addition to pumpkin picking, attendees can enjoy a slew of events at the beloved Happy Day Farm in Manalapan, including: a petting zoo, bee barn, corn maze, fun slide, pig race, pirate ship, pedal carts, pumpkin bowling, rainbow tires, ring toss, spider web, sunflower maze, tractor pull, tire mountain and tractor rides. The fan-favorite corn maze kiddie (mini) corn maze and corn cannon are also returning. For more information, visit https://www.happydayfarmnj.com.

Maple Leaf Farms (525 U.S. 9, Manalapan)
Maple Leaf Farms' Fall Funfest will run from September 19 - October 25. Festivities include Hayrides, a kids’ train ride, animal barnyard, corn maze, pig races, goat races, a tire mountain, jumping pony pen, pumpkin bowling and pumpkin picking. There’s also live country music and a live rodeo show at 2 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. The farm is open daily 10 a.m. 'till 5 p.m. For more information, visit https://mapleleaffarmnj.com.

Red Wagon Farm Market (437 Route 33, Manalapan)
For the farmers’ market crowd, look no further than Red Wagon Farm Market’s local produce market, open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Weekenders will be able to enjoy hayrides (beginning Sept. 19) and pony rides (beginning Sept. 26) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Of course, attendees will be able to pick pumpkins, wander around the corn maze and enjoy a family picnic area. Masks required. For more information, visit https://redwagonfarmnj.com/fall-fun.

If we missed your favorite pumpkin patch, be sure to share it with readers in the comments section.