Arlington Pumpkin Field Guide 2021

ARLINGTON, VA — Heading out to a pumpkin patch to pick the best pumpkin isn’t just about finding the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern. It’s an opportunity to head out with the family in a cherished autumn tradition full of fun activities.

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

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin field is pretty safe; 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.

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

• DePaul’s Urban Farm
• Homestead Farm
• Knightongale Farms
• Loudounberry
• Sharp’s At Waterford Farm
• Summers Farm
• The Maryland Corn Maze
• Wegmeyer Farms