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The Best Pumpkin Patches in Connecticut Worth the Drive for 2025

The best pumpkin patches in Connecticut offer a great opportunity to explore the outdoors with a fun fall activity! Photo courtesy of Brown's Harvest
The best pumpkin patches in Connecticut offer a great opportunity to explore the outdoors with a fun fall activity! Photo courtesy of Brown's Harvest
9/14/25 - By Ally Noel

Connecticut families aren't just looking for one pumpkin, they are looking for lots of pumpkins (and gourds and squashes...). Farms and nurseries all around the state are offering opportunities to find your perfect jack-o-lantern or decor - some are a one-stop fall destinations with other fun fall activities like corn mazes, apple picking, and fall events and others are give you the opportunity to go out into the patch and cut it off the stem. 

For more Halloween fun and autumn activities, check out our Fall Fun Guide for Connecticut Kids. Be sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter so that you can keep up with all of the great events happening across Connecticut. 

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Making the right choice at a pumpkin patch is serious work! Photo courtesy of Bishop's Orchards
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Southington
Walk past cattle barns, Christmas trees, and maple groves to visit the pumpkin patch. Kids will love visiting the barnyard friends and eating delicious homemade goodies from the market.  READ MORE

Pumpkin Picking at Foster Farm

South Windsor
In addition to picking a pumpkin, guests can say hi to the animals, enjoy corn mazes, and enjoy a treat from the concessions stand on the weekends. A favorite for the kids is the farm play yard where they can jump and hide in haystacks, climb on the wooden train, enjoy the sandbox, ride the pedal cart track, and explore the wooden pirate ship and use the jump pad (weekends only). READ MORE

Fall Festival at Brown's Harvest in Windsor

Windsor
Make memories and have some fun all fall season long! Brown’s Harvest’s 47th Annual Fall Festival! Join Brown's every Saturday & Sunday from September 20th through November 2nd for a season full of autumn fun. READ MORE

Fair Weather Acres

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Fair Weather Growers produce over 200 varieties of vegetables on over 400 acres of tillable farmland, located in Wethersfield, Rocky Hill, Cromwell and Berlin, for many years. As well as growing vegetables out in the field, they also grow a wide variety of flowers and bedding plants in our greenhouses. Fair Weather offers pre-picked pumpkins and an amazing corn maze! READ MORE

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Harris Hill Farm

New Milford
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Warrup's Farm

Redding
Open weekends in  October for pick-your-own pumpkins. Visit the pumpkin patch and pick a pumpkin from the vine, take the hayride or wander through the sunflower field. The farm stand is stocked with farm grown gourds and winter squash, as well as local apples, cider and honey. Fresh popcorn, maple sugar candy and other treats will be available. The barnyard will be closed this year. READ MORE
This way to the farm fresh pumpkins! Photo courtesy of Castle Hill Farms via Facebook
This way to the farm fresh pumpkins! Photo courtesy of Castle Hill Farms via Facebook

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Pumpkin Season at Jones Farms

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Plasko's Ice Cream and Farm

Trumbull
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Ally Noel
Ally Noel has lived in Connecticut for over two decades. Before becoming a parent, she worked as an Educational Technology Specialist, helping schools and teachers integrate technology into learning. Now, she’s all about discovering the best family-friendly adventures, activities, and hidden gems. Share your tips, questions, or just say hi at ally@mommypoppins.com, and follow along for family fun at @mommypoppinsct.
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