14 Oct The Best of NYC: Pumpkin Picking Patches

It’s pumpkin picking season, so we’ve rounded up some of the best pumpkin patches in and around New York City.

Please remember to call ahead to check availability, pricing and timings.

Queens County Farm Museum

October is pumpkin month at Queens Farm! Enjoy the crisp fall air as you wander through the patch to scoop up the perfect pumpkin. Walk the farm grounds and soak in some New York history – Queens Farm is one of the longest continually farmed sites in New York State, dating back to 1697. (Pumpkins priced by size.)

Don’t forget to BYOB (Bring Your Own Bag).

Queens County Farm Museum
73-50 Little Neck Pkwy
Queens, NY 11004

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Decker Farm

Pumpkin Picking at Historic Richmond Town’s Decker Farm returns this year with all of your favorite autumnal activities! Search the patch for the perfect pumpkin, learn about 19th century farm life, and indulge in delicious fall food favorites, all without leaving Staten Island!

Admission is by timed entry ONLY, with tickets sold every hour starting at 11:00am and ending at 4:00pm. Any tickets remaining for each time slot can be purchased on-site on the day-of. Ticket availability is NOT guaranteed for any walk-up sales.

Historic Richmond Town
441 Clarke Avenue
Staten Island
New York
NY 10306

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Pumpkin Point, Nolan Park

Pump­kin Point, Gov­er­nors Island’s annu­al free pump­kin patch and fall fes­ti­val, returns to Nolan Park for 2022! Vis­i­tors are invit­ed to pick out their own pump­kins (free with sug­gest­ed dona­tion) on the week­ends of Octo­ber 22 – 23 and Octo­ber 29 – 30, 2022, from 10am to 5pm. There will be a full schedule of events and Gov­er­nors Island food ven­dors, includ­ing Lit­tle Eva’s, Fauzi­a’s Heav­en­ly Delights, and Threes Brew­ing, will be on-site both week­ends with Fall-themed food and drink avail­able for purchase.

Nolan Park
Governors Island
New York, NY 10004

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Demarest Farms

Pumpkin picking by reservation. You’ll be allocated and date and time to arrive to pick your perfect pumpkin.

General Admission: $7 per person (Age 2 and over),  includes Free Parking, Entrance to the Pumpkin Patch, Petting Zoo, Playground, and Hayrides available on Saturdays & Sundays! +$12 for the Largest Pumpkin that You Pick!

Children under 2 go free.

Demarest Farms
244 Wiermus Road
Hillsdale, NJ 07642

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Dykeman Farm

Dykeman Farm have been helping families make pumpkin picking memories since 1974!  Hayrides are always free, as is the parking! Head out and find your perfect pumpkin – with over 70 varieties to choose from.

Dykeman Farm
31 Dykeman Lane
Pawling, NY 12564

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