Where To Find The Best Pumpkin Patches In Reading

READING, MA — There aren't many days left in October, but there is still some time to get the best pumpkin available at local pumpkin patches.

An annual trip to a Reading pumpkin patch is a fall pastime for many families. Fields often have free activities such as 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.

Here are some of the top pumpkin patches in the Reading area 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