Herndon Pumpkin Patch Guide 2021

HERNDON, VA — Heading out to a pumpkin field to pick the best 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 ritual full of fun activities.

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

It’s best to call ahead to the field or check its website for coronavirus-related guidelines and hours of operation.

Here are some of the top pumpkin fields in the Herndon area to visit in 2021:

• Reston Farm Market
• Cox Farms
• Brookfield Pumpkins
• DePaul’s Urban Farm
• Homestead Farm
• Knightongale Farms
• Loudounberry
• Sharp’s At Waterford Farm
• Summers Farm
• The Maryland Corn Maze
• Wegmeyer Farms
• Winterbrook Farms