Don’t Miss These Wall-Area Pumpkin Patches

WALL, NJ - If you’re looking for safe, socially-distant fall time activities in 2020, look no further: there are still many pumpkin patches near Wall 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:

Atlantic Farms (1506 Atlantic Avenue, Wall)
Whether you want to pick your own pumpkins, view tractor and truck displays, enjoy a hay ride or get lost in the hay bale maze, there’s something for everyone at Atlantic Farms. A petting farm with rescued farm animals will also be open through the fall season (fees included). Open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. For more information, visit atlanticfarmsinc.com.

Battleview Orchards (91 Wemrock Road, Freehold)
Pumpkin-picking will be available through October, as well as late-season peaches and an assortment of apple varieties. Other offerings include a general store, cider donuts and weekend hayrides. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Senior discounts offered on Mondays and Thursdays. Find the pick-your-own calendar here. For more information, visit battlevieworchards.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.