Best Pumpkin Patch Farms Near Mount Vernon

MOUNT VERNON, NY — The Mount Vernon area is filled with fun family traditions in the autumn: cool nights around a bonfire, the first sip of hot apple cider and the yearly visit to nearby pumpkin patches to find the best pumpkin.

Early October can be a great time to pick up pumpkins before the October rush. Plus, many pumpkin patches offer complimentary hayrides, corn mazes and games for 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 farms near Mount Vernon to visit in 2021:

• Outhouse Orchards (North Salem, NY)
• Harvest Moon Farm and Orchard (North Salem, NY)
• Wilkens Fruit and Fir Farm (Yorktown Heights, NY)
• Stuart's Fruit Farm (Granite Springs, NY)
• Dykeman Farm (Pawling, NY)
• Fishkill Farms (Hopewell Junction, NY)
• Lawrence Farms Orchards (Newburgh, NY)
• Pierson's Farm (Middletown, NY)
• Wilklow Orchards (Highland, NY)
• Hurds Family Farm (Modena, NY)
• Apple Hill Farm (New Paltz, NY)
• Greig Farm (Red Hook, NY)