Pumpkin patches in New York usually open in mid-September and stay open through the end of October, though opening dates can vary by farm. October is typically the peak pumpkin patch season, as many like to have their pumpkins carved in time to make the perfect decor on Halloween.
Whether you are in New York City or western New York, there are farms across every NY region waiting for visitors to come pick out their pumpkins!
Here are five New York pumpkin patches to check out this fall!
1. The Great Pumpkin Farm, Western NY
The Great Pumpkin Farm in western New York's Erie County is an annual favorite for many Buffalonians. Located in Clarence, NY, the farm offers its fall festival from Sept. 19 through Oct. 31, with hayrides, over 40 attractions, live entertainment and of course,
"zillions of pumpkins."
The pumpkin patches are open every day with free entry on weekdays. Their standard pumpkins go for 60 cents a pound.
The Great Pumpkin Farm is located at 11199 Main Street in Clarence, NY.
2. Tim's Pumpkin Patch, Central NY
Tim's Pumpkin Patch in Marietta, Onondaga County, is open every day in September and October and states that it has a long-standing tradition of growing pumpkins since 1986. The farm offers a plethora of fall activities, farm animals, shops and food.
Customers can choose between going into the patch to pick their own pumpkins or choosing one of the pre-picked pumpkins.
Tim's Pumpkin Patch is located at 2901 Rose Hill Road in Marietta, NY.
3. Ellms Family Farms, Capital Region
Ellms Family Farms in Ballston Spa, NY, offers family fall experiences and activities starting on Sept. 19 through the end of October.
New York's Capital Region community can enjoy over 40 kid-friendly attractions and fall treats. The farm's Pumpkin Express takes guests on a scenic ride out to the pick-your-own pumpkin patch, where you can find the perfect pumpkin to take home.
Ellms Family Farms is located at 448 Charlton Road in Ballston Spa, Saratoga County.
4. Barton Orchards, Hudson Valley
Barton Orchards in Poughquag, NY, has been a family-owned business in the Hudson Valley for over 40 years. It is a 175-acre apple orchard and pumpkin farm, with an annual haunted house, farm animals, live music, hayrides, a farm market, a taproom and more.
Pumpkin picking season at the farms starts in the middle of September and runs through October.
Barton Orchards is located at 63 Apple Tree Lane in Poughquag, NY.
5. Albert H. Schmitt Family Farms, Long Island Region
The Albert H. Schmitt Family Farms on Long Island is open seven days a week starting on Sept. 19 through early November.
The farm offers fall activities, treats, hayrides, duck races and, of course, a pumpkin-picking patch with a giant pumpkin house!
Albert H. Schmitt Family Farms is located at 6 Bagatelle Road in Dix Hills, Suffolk County.
—Madison Scott is a New York Connect reporter, covering entertainment, breaking and consumer news, and trending topics with a focus on stories that matter to readers across New York State. She also has an interest in how the system helps or doesn't help families with missing loved ones.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: 5 best pumpkin patches in New York to visit this fall
