Long Beach Pumpkin Patch Guide 2021

LONG BEACH, NY — Going to a pumpkin field to pick the best pumpkin isn’t just about finding the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern. It’s a chance to head out with the family in a treasured autumn custom full of fun activities.

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

It’s best to call ahead to the field or check its website for coronavirus-related guidelines and hours of operation.

Here are some of the top pumpkin patches in the Long Beach area to visit in 2021:

• Brightwaters Farms
• Elwood Pumpkin Farm
• Kaufolds Farm Festival
• Waterdrinker Family Farm & Garden
• Benner's Farm
• Thera Farms
• Harbes Family Farm & Vineyard
• Pumpkin Patch Farm Stand
• Woodside Nursery & Garden Center
• Stakey's Pumpkin Farm
• May's Farm
• Lewin Farms
• Schmitt's Family Farm