Fall means pumpkins, period. If there is a more timeless, durable autumnal American pastime than going to the pumpkin patch, we don’t know it. There is nothing like jumping in the car and driving to an amazing farm to pick up some plump orange balls of joy. There are plenty of great pumpkin patches in New York, of course, but we honed in on five of the most special ones across this great state. They are likely some of the best pumpkin patches in New York. To learn more, keep reading!
Located in Western New York, Cobble Creek Farm sells nursery stock and offers custom tree-digging and installations. In the fall, though, it is an amazing destination for some of the ripest pumpkins in the state. They even offer haunted hayrides! This season, the farm is open from 10 a.m. to 5. p.m. on Monday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. For more information on the farm, check out the Cobble Creek Farm website.
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2. The Great Pumpkin Farm - Clarence
Great Pumpkin Farm, 11199 Main St, Clarence, NY 14031, USA
The Great Pumpkin Farm goes all the way back to 1996, and has even been in the Guinness World Book of Records for creating the first 1,000 pound pumpkin. The festival now is full of all sorts of attractions, from events to rides to attractions. It’s a must-stop for visitors near the town of Clarence. The fall festival is open from September 16th through October 31st, and open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Check out the Great Pumpkin Farm website for more info.
3. Sunnyside Gardens - Saratoga Springs
Sunnyside Gardens, 345 Church St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA
Located near Albany, Sunnyside Gardens is an award winning garden center whose fall pumpkin patch is fun for the whole family. Beyond the patch, the gardens also offers up hay rides, live music and a lot more. Their current hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week. Hop onto the Sunnyside Gardens website to learn more.
4. Pumpkinville - Great Valley
Pumpkinville, 4844 Sugartown Rd, Great Valley, NY 14741, USA
In the autumn, there is one thing that is almost as important as pumpkins, and it is apple cider. Here, visitors can order some fresh cider, squeezed on site, and then sip it as you search for the perfect pumpkin. What could be better? The farm is open every single day from September 16th through October 31st, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (October 31st only until 5). For additional information, check out the Pumpkinville website.
5. Abbott Farms - Baldwinsville
Abbott Farms, 3275 Cold Springs Rd, Baldwinsville, NY 13027, USA
This fall at Abbott Farms, pick apples and pumpkins alike for a great price, and enjoy a variety of photo ops. It’s worth making the trip to the town of Baldwinsville. The farm is closed on Tuesday, but open on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., then on Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For sure, visit the Abbott Farms website to learn even more.
Over the next few months, don’t be afraid to explore the great state of New Yok. We promise that any of the five above pumpkin patches will deliver the goods. Happen to be taking a bit of a road trip to get to one one of these great pumpkin-based destinations? We made a handy packing guide exactly for that very situation.
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