VERONA-CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Halloween is approaching, and families in Verona and Cedar Grove still have time to visit a pumpkin patch before the season ends.
Fairfield Farms & Greenhouses is hosting fall festivities through Oct. 31 at 177 Big Piece Road in Fairfield.
Visitors can enjoy pumpkin picking, hayrides, a corn maze, a rope maze, a pumpkin slingshot and other family-friendly activities.
Weekday festival activities run from 1 to 6 p.m., while weekend activities run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The farm also sells pumpkins, gourds, cornstalks, mums and seasonal decorations.
Visitors can head to Conklin Farm U-Pick at 10 Vreeland Avenue in Montville for fall activities through Oct. 31.
Families can head into the fields to select pumpkins in different shapes, colors and sizes.
The farm also offers a barn store with painted pumpkins, gourds, jams, fresh apple cider and seasonal decorations. Weekend attractions include hayrides, freshly made cider donuts and baked pies.
Activities and operating hours are weather-dependent.
Secor Farms offers pumpkin picking, hayrides and corn mazes during its fall season at 85 Airmont Avenue in Mahwah.
Weekday hayrides run from 3 to 4:30 p.m., while weekend fall activities operate from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Weekend admission includes access to the pumpkin patch, petting zoo, hayride, corn maze and hay maze. Advance online tickets are required.
Pumpkins are sold separately at 75 cents per pound.
Families should check each farm's website before visiting for updated schedules, admission information and weather-related changes.
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