Pearl River Area Pumpkin Fields To Visit In 2021

PEARL RIVER, 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 fall tradition full of exciting activities.

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

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin farm 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.

Here are some of the top pumpkin farms near Pearl River to visit in 2021:

• Pierson's Farm
• Wilklow Orchards
• Lawrence Farms Orchards
• Wards Pumpkin Patch
• Wilkens Fruit and Fir Farm
• Fishkill Farms
• Dykeman Farm
• Outhouse Orchards
• Stuart's Fruit Farm
• Harvest Moon Farm and Orchard
• Apple Hill Farm
• Hurds Family Farm
• Greig Farm

• Let us know if we missed your favorite! Lanning.Taliaferro@patch.com