Pumpkin-Picking Patches Near Harlem

HARLEM, NY — There’s still time this fall to stroll around a pumpkin patch or field in the Harlem area and pick the best pumpkin for a jack-o’-lantern.

With fall in full swing, a trip to the pumpkin patch is a favorite tradition for many families here in Harlem. Many fields have complementary activities like corn mazes, hayrides and apple cider tastings.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin field is fairly 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.

Below are some of the top pumpkin patches near Harlem 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