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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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Pumpkin Picking at Karabin Farms

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

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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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Woodbury
Enjoy a crisp fall walk and explore the field of pumpkins this season at The Farm. Find the perfect pumpkin for your jack-o'-lantern. Tickets are required; combo tickets are available for access to the Farm's corn maze. READ MORE

Harvest Season at Angevine Farm

Warren
Join Angevine for a memorable experience surrounded by picturesque views, activities, and a bounty of autumn delights. Discover the joy of picking your own pumpkins, indulge in delicious treats, explore our Harvest Barn Gift Shop, and immerse yourself in the vibrant colors of the season.  READ MORE

Pumpkin Picking at March Farm

Bethlehem
Pick your own pumpkins right off the vine at March Farm's Hilltop Pumpkin Patch.  To PYO pumpkins in the pumpkin patch and then grab a snack. There is also a Corn Maze, Farm Snack Shack, food trucks, kettle corn, fried dough, and The Mobile Pub. Families can also enjoy the large play yard down by the farm stand.  READ MORE

Harris Hill Farm

New Milford
Family owned and operated pick-your-own pumpkin patch in the scenic Litchfield Hills. Opens for Pumpkin picking in October, they specialize in large, high quality, jack-o-latern style pumpkins but also offer a variety of other fall crops including squash, gourds, mini-pumpkins, and more. READ MORE

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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Paproski's Pumpkin Patch at Castle Hill Farm

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Pumpkin Season at Jones Farms

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The Jones' Farm Market Yard features farm animals, hayrides, a corn maze, fall flowers, fresh apples , and autumn squash. Farmer Jones is very proud of the pumpkin crop this year. Make sure to bring a camera to snap those family photos at the farms fun and beautiful photo-op.  READ MORE

Plasko's Ice Cream and Farm

Trumbull
Whether you are looking for a pumpkin to carve, decorate, or eat, you will find what you are looking for at Plasko’s. The farm also fully stocks a variety of squash, gourds, Indian corn, corn stalks, and many more fall decorative accessories. Also enjoy activities for kids to enjoy on weekends: corn maze, hayrides, farm animals, apple cider donuts, and fresh-pressed apple cider. READ MORE

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Pumpkin Picking at Lyman Orchards

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This Year's Theme: Connecticut Pizza. Lyman is celebrating the love of pie a little different this year with Pizza Pie! Come wander through our Corn Maze and read facts about various loved Connecticut Pizza places and of course New Haven-Style Pizza. READ MORE

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East Haven
All Aboard the Pumpkin Patch Trolley at the Shore Line Trolley Museum!  Bring the whole family to enjoy a fun-filled fall adventure at the Shore Line Trolley Museum’s Pumpkin Patch, running weekends in October. READ MORE

Blue Jay Orchard

Bethel
Pumpkin Patch opens in mid-September. Classic New England scenery and beautiful fall foliage.They even provide wheelbarrows for pumpkin shopping! READ MORE

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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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