Pumpkin-Picking Patches Near Mount Vernon

MOUNT VERNON, NY — There aren't many days left in October, but there is still some time to get the best pumpkin available at local pumpkin patches.

Many Mount Vernon families enjoy an annual trip to the pumpkin patch. Fields often have free activities such as corn mazes, hayrides and apple cider tastings.

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

Below are some of the top pumpkin patches in the Mount Vernon area 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)