Pumpkin Patches Near Port Chester

PORT CHESTER, NY — Cooler autumn days are quickly approaching in the Port Chester area, which means it's time to start planning your family’s yearly journey to the country to find the best pumpkins.

There are a few weeks left to pick out a great pumpkin for a Halloween jack-o'-lantern. Many pumpkin patches offer free activities such as hayrides, corn mazes and games for the kids.

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.

Here are some of the top pumpkin patches in the Port Chester 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)