Best Pumpkin Patches Close To Commack

COMMACK, NY — Going to a pumpkin patch to pick the biggest pumpkin isn’t just about finding the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern. It’s an opportunity to head out with the family in a cherished 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 complementary activities like hayrides, corn mazes and games for young kids.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin patch 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.

Below are some of the top pumpkin patches near Commack to visit in 2021:

• Elwood Pumpkin Farm
• Albert H. Schmitt Family Farm
• Schmitt's Family Farm
• White Post Farms
• Brightwaters Farms