Is it pumpkin picking season in New York yet?
Pumpkin patches are a favorite fall destination across New York, and farms throughout the state are preparing their crops and fields for the 2026 season.
So, when do most pumpkin patches open in New York?
Here’s what you need to know before planning your pumpkin-picking trip this fall.
When do pumpkin patches open in NY?
New York pumpkin patches typically open for the fall season around mid-September and remain open through early November. The peak pumpkin-picking season is usually in October.
Opening dates can vary by farm and may depend on weather and crop conditions, so check with the farm before planning your 2026 visit.
Here are some popular New York pumpkin patches to consider this fall.
Popular NY pumpkin patches to visit this fall
Here are 15 New York pumpkin patches and farms
to add to your fall 2026 itinerary:
- The Great Pumpkin Farm in Clarence, Erie County
- Tim's Pumpkin Patch in Marietta, Onondaga County
- Ellms Family Farms in Ballston Spa, Saratoga County
- Barton Orchards in Poughquag, Dutchess County
- Albert H. Schmitt Family Farms in Dix Hills, Suffolk County
- Wickham Farms in Penfield, Monroe County
- Coyle's Pumpkin Ranch and Farm in Le Roy, Genesee County
- The Pumpkin Hollow in Syracuse, Onondaga County
- Outhouse Orchards in North Salem, Westchester County
- Hahn Farm in Salt Point, Dutchess County
- Pick'n Patch & Corn Maze in Stanley, Ontario County
- Blue Barn Acres in Victor, Ontario County
- Awald Farms in North Collins, Erie County
- Smithome Farms in Elmira, Chemung County
- Iron Kettle Farm in Candor, Tioga 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 love.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: When does pumpkin picking start in New York? 15 places to visit this fall
