Southeast-Brewster Area Pumpkin Patches To Visit In 2021

SOUTHEAST-BREWSTER, NY — Heading out to a pumpkin patch to pick the biggest 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 fun activities.

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

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin patch 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 Southeast and Brewster 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