Best Pumpkin Fields Near Yorktown, Somers

YORKTOWN-SOMERS, 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 an opportunity to head out with the family in a beloved fall tradition full of enjoyable 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 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.

Here are some of the top pumpkin farms near Yorktown and Somers to visit in 2021:

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