Pumpkin Patches Around Reading

READING, MA — There’s still time this fall to stroll around a pumpkin patch or field in the Reading area and pick the best pumpkin for a jack-o’-lantern.

With fall in full swing, a trip to the pumpkin patch is a favorite tradition for many families here in Reading. Many fields have complementary activities like corn mazes, hayrides and apple cider tastings.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin farm is moderately safe, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Before you go, it’s best to call ahead to the field or check its website for guidelines and hours of operation.

Below are some of the top pumpkin fields near Reading to visit in 2021:

• Krochmal Farms - Tewksbury, MA (opens Sept. 18)
• The Pickard Farm - Littleton, MA
• Smolak Farms - North Andover, MA
• Connors Farm - Danvers, MA
• Cucurbit Farm - Acton, MA
• Boston Hill Farm - North Andover, MA
• Crescent Farms - Haverhill, MA