Pumpkin Patches Nearest The Upper West Side

UPPER WEST SIDE, NY — Halloween is right around the corner, and time is almost up to get the best pumpkin at a local patch for Halloween.

An annual trip to an Upper West Side area pumpkin patch is a fall pastime for many families. Fields often have free activities such as 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.

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