Best Waltham-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020

WALTHAM, MA — Not even pumpkin patches are escaping the coronavirus in 2020. The ongoing pandemic means many of the region’s pumpkin patches have had to adjust hours, regulations and activities as they head into fall.

Fortunately, the coronavirus has only changed — not completely closed — what you can expect when you head to your favorite pumpkin patch this fall. Below is a list of some of our favorite pumpkin patches near Waltham.

Name: Russo's
Address: 560 Pleasant St Watertown, MA 02472
Season opening/closing dates:
Attractions: It doesn't offer pick your own from the field, but you can choose your own pumpkin from a lot of pumpkins.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Pricing:
Phone: (617) 923-1500
Website: http://russos.com/

Name: Verrill Farm
Address: 11 Wheeler Rd. Concord, MA 01742
Season opening/closing dates: Sept. 26 through the end of October
Attractions: This is about a 35 minute drive from Waltham. There's a farm stand, and you can order ahead and have lunch ready.
Hours: Weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Pricing: $12 a pumpkin or three for $30
Phone: (978) 369-4494
Website: https://verrillfarm.com/farm/p...

Name: Boston Hill Farm
Address: 1370 Turnpike St., North Andover 01845
Season opening/closing dates: Closes at Halloween
Attractions: Although this is about a 40 minute drive from Waltham, you can stop by the store and grab a red wagon to pull out to the field and pick your own pumpkin.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Pricing: 79 cents a per pound
Phone: 978-681-8556
Website: http://www.bostonhillfarm.com/...

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