Best Prospect, Crown Heights Area Pumpkin Patches

PROSPECT HEIGHTS-CROWN HEIGHTS, NY — There aren't many days left in October, but there is still some time to get the best pumpkin available at local pumpkin patches.

An annual trip to a Prospect Heights and Crown Heights pumpkin patch 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 patch 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 patches in the Prospect Heights, Crown Heights area 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