Biggest Forest Hills Area Pumpkin Patches

FOREST HILLS, NY — Fall in the Forest Hills area is often filled with fun family traditions: that first sip of hot apple cider, cool nights around a bonfire and the annual visit 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 patches offer complimentary activities such as hayrides, corn mazes and games for the kids.

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 Forest Hills 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