Pumpkin Farms Close To Sachem

SACHEM, NY — Heading out to a pumpkin field to pick the biggest pumpkin isn’t just about finding the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern. It’s an opportunity to head out with the family in a favorite autumn practice full of fun activities.

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

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin farm 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.

Here are some of the top pumpkin patches near Sachem to visit in 2021:

• Woodside Nursery and Garden Center - Patchogue
• Benner's Farm - East Setauket
• Organics Today Farm - East Islip
• Brightwaters Farms - Bay Shore
• Pat and Don's Pumpkin Patch Farm Stand - Yaphank
• Glover Farms - Brookhaven
• Kaufolds Farm Festival - Ridge
• Waterdrinker Farm - Manorville
• May's Farm - Wading River
• Fink's Country Farm - Wading River
• Lewin Farm - Calverton
• Harbes Farm - Riverhead
• Holzman's Family Farm - Riverhead
• Stakey’s Pumpkin Farm - Aquebogue
• The Glass Greenhouse Farm & Market - Jamesport
• Corwith Farmstand - Southampton
• Elwood Pumpkin Farm - Huntington