Where To Find The Best Pumpkin Patches In Bed-Stuy

BED-STUY, NY — Autumn in the Bed-Stuy area is often filled with fun family traditions: that first sip of hot apple cider, cool nights around a bonfire and the yearly trip to a nearby pumpkin patch or field to find the best pumpkin.

Not only will you get a chance to pick out the perfect Halloween pumpkin, but many pumpkin farms offer free activities such as hayrides, corn mazes and games for the kids.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin field is relatively safe, but mask and social distancing guidelines and hours of operation may change. Before you go, it’s best to call ahead to the field or check its website.

Here are some of the top pumpkin farms near Bed-Stuy 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