Pumpkin-Picking Patches Around Washington Heights And Inwood

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS-INWOOD, NY — Halloween is right around the corner, and time is almost up to get the best pumpkin at a local patch for Halloween.

Many Washington Heights and Inwood families enjoy an annual trip to the pumpkin patch. Fields often have free activities such as corn mazes, hayrides and apple cider tastings.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin patch 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.

Here are some of the top pumpkin patches closest to Washington Heights and Inwood 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