Pumpkin Farms Around McLean

MCLEAN, VA — Going 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 beloved autumn practice full of exciting 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 farms who grow them.

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 patches near McLean to visit in 2021:

• St. Thomas Pumpkin Patch
• Krop's Crops
• DePaul’s Urban Farm
• Reston Farm Garden Market Fall Fest
• Cox Farms
• Brookfield Pumpkins
• Homestead Farm
• Knightongale Farms
• Loudounberry
• Sharp’s At Waterford Farm
• Summers Farm
• The Maryland Corn Maze
• Wegmeyer Farms