Pumpkin Patches In North Branford: 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 North Brandford 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 North Brandford area. Many of these spots do require tickets or reservations, so make sure to confirm details before heading out.

Rose Orchards Farm

Address: 33 Branford Road, North Branford, CT 06471
Phone: (203) 488-7996
Details: From 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. daily through October 31, visitors can experience pick-your-own apples, a hay maze, pumpkin patch fun and more. Finish your day at Buck’s Grill (on location) for breakfast or lunch, or at the creamery for a sweet treat!

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The Shore Line Trolley Museum

Address: 17 River Street, East Haven, CT 06512
Phone: (203) 467-6927
Details: “All Aboard The Pumpkin Patch Trolley” is a seasonal event at the museum that runs weekends in October, as well as on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. Included in your ticket will be seasonal activities, your perfect pick of sugar pumpkin and a scenic trolley ride to the patch! This event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on select days; tickets available for purchase online.

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Strawberry Hollow Farm

Address: 2171 Boston Post Rd, Guilford, CT 06437
Phone: (203) 458-3579
Details: Open daily through Halloween for fall photo ops, pick-your-own pumpkins and seasonal decor. Leashed pets are welcome!

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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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Scott’s Yankee Farmer

Address: 436 Boston Post Road, East Lyme, CT 06333
Phone: (860) 739-5209
Details: Open for fall activities Friday through Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m, through October 26. Take a stroll through the “Knights & Dragons” corn maze — there’s even an interactive maze tracker for your smartphone! After picking your pumpkin in the patch, don’t forget to snap a photo by their pumpkin wall and grab an apple cider donut before you leave.

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Fair Weather Growers

Address: 10 County Line Drive, Cromwell, CT 06416
Phone: (860) 529-6755
Details: Fair Weather Growers Fall Festival and Corn Maze takes place on select days through November 2 from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. In addition to a pumpkin patch and corn maze, your family can enjoy hay rides, the scarecrow walk, grain corn pit, farm animals and more activities. Purchase tickets online or on-site (last ticket sold for 4:30 p.m.).

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