Pumpkin Picking Patches Around Oxford

OXFORD, CT — Going to a pumpkin patch to pick the best pumpkin isn’t just about finding the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern. It’s an opportunity to head out with the family in a cherished fall ritual full of fun activities.

Picking your own pumpkin is a good way to support the local farms who grow them. Many pumpkin patches offer low-cost activities like hayrides, corn mazes and games for young children.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin field is fairly safe; mask and social distancing guidelines and hours of operation may change. Before you go, it’s best to call ahead to the field or check its website.

Below are some top pumpkin fields in the Oxford area to visit in 2021:

• Barden Farm
• Castle Hill Farm
• Harris Hill Farm
• Hurst Farm Country Store
• J L Hall Farm
• Jones Family Farms- Pumpkinseed Hill Farm
• St. John’s Pumpkin Patch