Popular Pumpkin Patches Closest To The Upper West Side Area

UPPER WEST SIDE, NY — There's around a month left to stroll around a pumpkin patch or field before Halloween, and while there obviously aren't any on the Upper West Side, there are some just a short trip away.

A journey to the pumpkin patch is a fall favorite for lots of families on the Upper West Side. Many fields have free activities like corn mazes, hayrides and apple cider tastings.

It’s best to call ahead to the field or check its website for coronavirus-related guidelines and hours of operation.

Here are some of the top pumpkin farms closest to the Upper West Side.

• 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