East Meadow Area Pumpkin Fields To Visit In 2021

EAST MEADOW, NY — Going to a pumpkin patch to pick the best pumpkin isn’t just about finding the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern. It’s a chance to head out with the family in a beloved fall practice full of enjoyable activities.

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

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.

Below are some of the top pumpkin fields near East Meadow to visit in 2021:

• Brightwaters Farms
• Elwood Pumpkin Farm
• Kaufolds Farm Festival
• Waterdrinker Family Farm & Garden
• Benner's Farm
• Thera Farms
• Harbes Family Farm & Vineyard
• Pumpkin Patch Farm Stand
• Woodside Nursery & Garden Center
• Stakey's Pumpkin Farm
• May's Farm
• Lewin Farms
• Schmitt's Family Farm