Popular Pumpkin Patches Close To Shirley-Mastic

SHIRLEY-MASTIC, NY — Going to a pumpkin patch 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 cherished fall tradition full of enjoyable activities.

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

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 farms near Shirley-Mastic to visit in 2021:

• 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
• Woodside Nursery and Garden Center - Patchogue
• Benner's Farm - East Setauket
• Organics Today Farm - East Islip
• Brightwaters Farms - Bay Shore
• The Glass Greenhouse Farm & Market - Jamesport
• Corwith Farmstand - Southampton
• Elwood Pumpkin Farm - Huntington