Washington Heights-Inwood Area Pumpkin Patch Farm Guide 2021

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS-INWOOD, NY — Fall officially started weeks ago in the Washington Heights-Inwood area, and that means it's time to start planning your family’s yearly excursion to the country to find the best pumpkins.

Paying a visit to a local pumpkin patch is a great opportunity to pick out the perfect Halloween jack-o'-lantern. It also is a way for families to spend a fun-filled day together as most fields offer free activities such as hayrides, corn mazes and games for the kids.

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 fields closest to Washington Heights-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