Popular Toms River Area Pumpkin Patches

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Heading out to a pumpkin patch to pick the biggest 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 autumn ritual full of fun activities.

Picking your own pumpkin is a good way to support the local farms who grow them. Many pumpkin patches offer low-cost activities like hayrides, corn mazes and games for young children.

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 near Toms River to visit in 2021:

• Argos Farm
• Battleview Orchards
• Berry Fresh Farms (Scary Rotten Farms for Halloween)
• Countryview Farm Nursery
• Eastmont Orchards
• Happy Day Farm
• Indian Acres Tree Farm
• Red Wagon Farm Market
• Sahl’s Father Son Farm
• Snyder’s Farm
• Twin Pond Farm Garden Center