Popular Merrick Area Pumpkin Fields

MERRICK, NY — Going to a pumpkin patch to pick the best pumpkin isn’t just about finding the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern. It’s an opportunity to head out with the family in a cherished autumn tradition full of exciting activities.

Many pumpkin patches offer complementary activities like hayrides, corn mazes and games for the kids. Picking your own pumpkin also is a good way to support the local farmers who grow them.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin patch is pretty safe; 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 fields in the Merrick area to visit in 2021:

• Brightwaters Farms
• Elwood Pumpkin Farm
• Kaufolds Farm Festival
• Waterdrinker Family Farm & Garden
• Benner's Farm
• Thera Farms
• Harbes Family Farm & Vineyard
• Pumpkin Patch Farm Stand
• Woodside Nursery & Garden Center
• Stakey's Pumpkin Farm
• May's Farm
• Lewin Farms
• Schmitt's Family Farm