Biggest Pumpkin Patches Close To Prospect, Crown Heights

PROSPECT HEIGHTS-CROWN HEIGHTS, NY — 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 Prospect Heights-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 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 patches near Prospect and Crown Heights 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