Pumpkin-Picking Patches Around Pelham

PELHAM, NY — Cooler fall days are quickly approaching around Pelham, which means it's time to start planning your family’s yearly trip to the country to find the best pumpkins.

Paying a visit to a local pumpkin patch is a great opportunity to pick out the perfect Halloween jack-o'-lantern. It also is a way for families to spend a fun-filled day together as most fields offer free activities such as hayrides, corn mazes and games for the kids.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin field is pretty safe, but mask and social distancing guidelines and hours of operation may change. Before you go, it’s best to call ahead to the field or check its website.

Below are some of the top pumpkin farms near Pelham to visit in 2021:

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

Did we miss your favorite? Let me know at Lanning.Taliaferro@patch.com