Pumpkin Patches In Durham: Your Guide To Fall Family Fun

Fall is here, and a trip to the pumpkin patch is the perfect way to celebrate. From picking out pumpkins and wandering corn mazes to sipping hot cider, these local spots in and around Durham offer a little something for everyone. It’s a chance to enjoy the crisp air, make memories and dive headfirst into the season.

Here’s a look at some favorite pumpkin patches in the Durham area. Many of these spots do require tickets or reservations, so make sure to confirm details before heading out.

Lyman Orchards

Address: 105 South St, Middlefield, CT 06455
Phone: (860) 349-6015
Details: Pumpkins are priced at $8 for small, $11 for medium, $14 for large and $17 for jumbo. The pumpkin patch operates through late October; see Facebook for the most up-to-date picking conditions.

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Fair Weather Growers

Address: 10 County Line Dr, Cromwell, CT 06416
Phone: (860) 529-6755
Details: Fair Weather Growers will host its Fall Festival and Corn Maze on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays (+ Columbus Day) from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. through November 2. Enjoy hayrides, a scenic pumpkin patch, pedal go-carts, a scarecrow walk, farm animals, a giant slide and more. Tickets are available for purchase online or on grounds (last ticket sold is for 4:30 p.m.).

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Bishop’s Orchards: Fall Festival

Address: 480 New England Road, Guilford, CT 06437 (note: ~2 miles from main store)
Phone: (203) 453-2338
Details: Bishop's Orchards will host its Fall Festival, which runs through November 2. In addition to a pumpkin patch and pick-your-own apples, activities include a 4-acre, pizza-themed corn maze, wagon rides around the orchard and more. Note: Ticket prices vary depending on whether you are visiting on a weekday or the weekend.

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Pumpkintown U.S.A.

Address: 93 E High St, East Hampton, CT 06424
Phone: (860) 267-0143
Details: Open mid-September through Halloween, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (weather permitting) see website for pricing. The Village at Pumpkintown features over 30 Pumpkinhead displays, as well as a hayride that is first-come, first-served.

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JC Farm

Address: 385 Wallingford Rd, Durham, CT
Phone: (860) 349-5649
Details: A large garden center and nursery with an assortment of gourds and pumpkins in different shapes and sizes (individually priced). Hours vary; see Facebook for the most up-to-date information.

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Karabin Farms

Address: 894 Andrews St, Southington, CT 06489
Phone: (860) 620-0194
Details: The pumpkin patch opens daily from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. starting mid-September. Face pumpkins and sugar pumpkins are available for 69 cents per pound, and fancy cowboy mix for 89 cents per pound.

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Happy pumpkin picking — here’s to crisp days, colorful fields and fall memories close to home!