Best Pumpkin Patch Near Bayside

BAYSIDE, QUEENS — There’s still time this fall to stroll around a pumpkin patch or field near Bayside and pick the best pumpkin for a jack-o’-lantern.

A trip to the pumpkin patch is a fall favorite for many families in the Bayside area. Many fields have free 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 patches in near Bayside to visit in 2021:

• Queens County Farm Museum
• Schmitt's Family Farm, Long Island
• Elwood Pumpkin Farm, Long Island
• Decker Farm, Staten Island
• Stuart's Fruit Farm, Westchester
• Alstede Farms, New Jersey