New Rochelle Pumpkin Patch Guide 2021

NEW ROCHELLE, 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 beloved autumn practice full of fun activities.

Many pumpkin patches offer complementary activities like hayrides, corn mazes and games for the kids. Picking your own pumpkin also is a good way to benefit the local farmers who grow them.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin field 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 fields in the New Rochelle 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)