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

Scott's Yankee Farmer

Address: 436 Boston Post Road, East Lyme, CT 06333
Phone: (860) 739-5209
Details: Open Friday through Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Scott’s Yankee Farmer features pick-your-own pumpkins, apples and sunflowers alongside a corn maze and horse-drawn wagon rides. Visitors can also browse the farm stand for fresh produce, winter squash and seasonal décor, plus enjoy $2 admission specials on Mondays and Fridays (tickets available for purchase on website).

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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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Lyman Orchards

Address: 105 South Street, Middlefield, CT 06455
Phone: (860) 349-6015
Details: Explore 35 acres of pumpkin fields through late October, with pick-your-own open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (weather permitting; see Facebook for updates). In addition to pumpkin picking, enjoy apple and pear picking, seasonal mazes and sweeping views of the Connecticut River Valley. Don’t miss a stop at the Apple Barrel Farm Market, home to their famous pies and other local favorites.

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Pumpkintown U.S.A.

Address: 93 E High Street, East Hampton, CT 06424
Phone: (860) 267-0143
Details: Open daily 10:00 a.m. to 5: 00 p.m. through Halloween (weather permitting); see website for pricing. Pumpkintown U.S.A. offers two main attractions: The Village, home to more than 30 Pumpkinhead characters in fun themed settings, and The Forest, a one-mile narrated hayride featuring 17 creative scenes. Enjoy seasonal snacks from the Donut Shack and Coffee Shack, play scavenger hunt games and shop for fall décor, produce and gifts at the Harvest Store and Garden Center.

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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 is open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays (+ Columbus Day) from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. through November 2. Visitors can enjoy hayrides, a scenic pumpkin patch, pedal go-carts, a scarecrow walk, farm animals, a giant slide and more. Tickets available for purchase online or on grounds; last ticket sold is for 4:30 p.m.

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Rose Orchards Farm

Address: 33 Branford Road, North Branford, CT 06471
Phone: (203) 488-7996
Details: Fall offerings run through October 31. Beyond the pumpkin patch, pick-your-own apples are available daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., along with weekend corn and hay mazes and fresh-baked pies. The farm market also serves breakfast, lunch and homemade ice cream.

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