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Don your costumes and get your hands on some pumpkins and plenty of seasonal fun at Brooklyn Bridge Park's annual Harvest Festival. Photo by Etienne Frossard/courtesy of the park
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9/18/25 - By Drew Kristofik

If you think harvest festivals are the stuff of far-flung farmland, we're here to tell you that you don't have to leave NYC for an authentic harvest experience. NYC is jam-packed with fall activities, including pumpkin patches, hayrides, and even our very own corn maze. So, grab the kids and get primed for fall fun, no car rental necessary.

Of course, if you're looking for a more traditional pumpkin-picking experience, be sure to check out our favorite pumpkin patches near NYC. You can find more seasonal picks in our NYC Kids' Guide to Fall Fun, including our favorite fall festivals in NYC.

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Pumpkin Patches in New York City

Pumpkin Patch at Queens County Farm Museum

Glen Oaks, Queens
Wednesday, October 1-Friday, October 31, 2025
October is pumpkin month at the Queens County Farm Museum. Enjoy the crisp fall air as you wander through the patch to scoop up the perfect pumpkin. Stroll through the 47-acre grounds and soak in some New York history. READ MORE

Pumpkin Patch at Greenside Up Garden Center

Richmond, Staten Island
Wednesday, October 1-Friday, October 31, 2025
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Cityside Pumpkin Patch

Long Island City, Queens
Friday, October 3-Sunday, November 2, 2025
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Decker Farm Pumpkin Picking Weekends

Richmond, Staten Island
Weekends from Saturday, October 4-Sunday, October 26, 2025
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Pumpkin Point on Governors Island

Governors Island – FREE
Saturday, October 25-Sunday, October 26, 2025
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Fall Harvest Festivals and Pumpkin Festivals in New York City

Halloween Harvest at Luna Park

Coney Island, Brooklyn
Select dates from Friday, September 19-Sunday, November 2, 2025
Step into a world of pumpkins, hay bales, and colorful leaves as Luna Park’s iconic rides come alive in a cozy, fall-themed atmosphere.  READ MORE

Green Thumb Annual Harvest Fair in Von King Park

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RIPA's Harvest Festival

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Sunday, September 28, 2025
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Children's Harvest Festival at Saratoga Farm

Bed Stuy, Brooklyn – FREE
Saturday, October 4, 2025
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Children's Harvest Festival at Far Rockaway Farms

Rockaways, Queens – FREE
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Carl Schurz Park's Annual Harvest Festival

Upper East Side – FREE
Sunday, October 12, 2025
Carl Schurz Park's annual harvest fest packs a punch with plenty of festive fall activities for the whole family. Visit the pumpkin patch on the Mayor's Lawn at East End Avenue and East 88th Street to pick your own pumpkin and decorate it. ​ READ MORE

Harvest Festival at Onderdonk House

Ridgewood, Queens – FREE
Sunday, October 12 , 2025
Celebrate autumn at the historic Onderdonk House with crafts, games, and more. Kids enter for free with a ticketed adult. READ MORE

Brooklyn Bridge Park's Harvest Festival

Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn – FREE
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Celebrate the fall season at the 14th annual harvest festival in Brooklyn Bridge Park. A fun procession kicks off the event, which includes arts and crafts, storytelling, lawn games, and more—plus BBP's signature pumpkin patch. READ MORE

Labubu Pumpkin Fest at City Point

Downtown Brooklyn – FREE
Sunday, October 19 , 2025
City Point and Brooklyn Bridge Parents kick off the spooky season with pumpkin decorating, fall crafts, and a Labubu meet-and-greet. Costumes encouraged!   READ MORE

Halloween Harvest Festival 2025 in Socrates Sculpture Park

Long Island City, Queens – FREE
Saturday, October 25, 2025
The Halloween Harvest Festival returns to Socrates Sculpture Park, bringing with it family-friendly workshops, a community resource fair, and New York’s second-largest dog costume contest, co-presented with Chateau le Woof. Celebrate the autumn season with pumpkin decorating and creative workshops.  READ MORE

Fall Harvest Festival at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Prospect Park, Brooklyn
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Celebrate the fall season surrounded by some of Brooklyn’s most fabulous foliage. Enjoy live music, horse-drawn carriage rides, hands-on activities for families, a cider and beer garden, pumpkin-decorating, and more. READ MORE

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Drew Kristofik’s career took a twist from editing teen magazines to a seven-year stint at MacNeil/Lehrer, followed by a long run at Nickelodeon/Viacom as Director of Content for Nick Online and Editor-in-Chief of ParentsConnect.com. A founding member of the Webby Award-winning GoCityKids, she’s written for Family Fun, Vanity Fair, and New York. Her middle school novel, The Time Boat, is available on Amazon Kindle. Drew keeps the MommyPoppins New York Events calendar spot-on and can be reached at events@mommypoppins.com.
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