Forest Hills Area Pumpkin Patches To Visit In 2021

FOREST HILLS, QUEENS — October is quickly coming to an end, and time is almost up to get the best pumpkin at a local patch for Halloween.

An annual trip to a pumpkin patch near Forest Hills 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 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 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