Fall is just around the corner, and there’s no better way to embrace the season than by heading to one of New Jersey’s many charming pumpkin patches. In this ultimate 2024 guide to pumpkin picking in New Jersey, I’ve rounded up 45 of the best farms across the state. From North Jersey to South Jersey, these destinations are packed with fall activities, pumpkins, and festive fun for everyone! Looking for more fall activities in NJ? Don’t forget to check out my 2024 apple-picking guide.
1. Alstede Farms
Address: 1 Alstede Farms Ln, Chester, NJ 07930
Alstede Farms offers a scenic pumpkin patch along with apple picking, hayrides, and a farm store filled with local products.
2. Wightman Farms
Address: 1111 Mt Kemble Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
While Wightman Farms is more known for its apple picking, it does offer hayrides and pumpkins with admission to its Fall Festival. Admission costs $25/person and gets you access to apple picking, scenic hayrides, a pumpkin, the corn maze, and more. The farm states that the “Hayride Includes One Pumpkin Per Paid Ticket.”
3. Snyders Farm
Address: 586 S Middlebush Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873
Snyders Farm’s annual Fall Festival is held from October 5th to October 27th, 2024 on weekends from 11 AM to 6 PM (cash only). The event features pumpkin and sunflower picking, hay rides, a corn maze, kids’ activities, music, food trucks, and more. Full event details can be found here.
4. Demarest Farms
Address: 244 Werimus Rd, Hillsdale, NJ 07642
Demarest Farms’ pumpkin picking attraction is expected to kick off on Saturday, September 21st, and run through November 3rd, 2024. Pumpkin picking is offered on weekends and holidays from 8 AM to 5 PM, and Thursdays and Fridays from 1 PM to 4:30 PM. Tickets must be reserved online and cost $8/person. The farm also offers apple picking in September and October.
5. Terhune Orchards
Address: 330 Cold Soil Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
Terhune Orchards provides a fun pumpkin-picking experience along with apple picking, farm animals, and weekend festivals. It also has a winery for adults to enjoy. If you are looking to go apple picking here, you can visit the orchard at 13 Van Kirk Road Princeton.
6. Heaven Hill Farm
Address: 451 NJ-94, Vernon Township, NJ 07462
Heaven Hill Farm offers a wide range of fall activities, including its Great Pumpkin Festival featuring 35+ fun-filled attractions including pumpkin picking, food, and more. The festival will take place from September 14th to November 3rd, 2024.
7. Conklin Farms
Address: 65 River Rd, Montville, NJ 07045
A family-run farm with a variety of pumpkins to pick, Conklin Farms also offers a haunted hayride, corn maze, and farm stand filled with fresh produce and homemade goods. More info can be found here.
8. Duffield’s Farm Market
Address: 280 Chapel Heights Rd, Sewell, NJ 08080
A long-time favorite in South Jersey, Duffield’s offers a pumpkin patch, apple picking, and fun family activities. Pumpkin picking kicks off on Saturday, September 21st. See its fall calendar here. The farm is closed on Sundays.
9. Johnson’s Corner Farm
Address: 133 Church Rd, Medford, NJ 08055
Johnson’s Corner Farm is known for its Fall Harvest Festival with pumpkin picking, hayrides, corn mazes, and live music. It also offers apple picking and a farm market. It is recommended to reserve tickets online in advance.
10. Riamede Farm
Address: 122 Oakdale Rd, Chester, NJ 07930
Riamede Farm is one of my personal favorite farms to visit during the fall season for apple picking and pumpkin picking. The farm is known for having NJ’s oldest apple orchard, but it also features a nice pumpkin patch, hayrides, delicious apple cider doughnuts, and more. Reserve your pumpkin-picking tickets here.
11. Stony Hill Farms
Address: 15 North Rd, Chester, NJ 07930
Stony Hill Farms provides a classic pumpkin-picking experience, alongside a corn maze, hayrides, apple picking, and a farm market. Pumpkin picking season here is typically late September through October. The farm is open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM (last entry at 4 PM). Entry starts at $7.99/person online or $10.99/person at the gate (plus tax). Ticket includes admission to the orchards, hayride to the fields (weekends only), and other activities. U-pick pumpkins are priced by size.
12. Holland Ridge Farms
Address: 86 Rues Rd, Cream Ridge, NJ 08514
Holland Ridge Farms in Monmouth County, NJ is famously known for having the largest U-pick flower fields in spring (tulips) and fall (sunflowers). The Fall Festival kicks off on Friday, September 13th, 2024, and usually features a small section of pumpkins that you can pick from to take home. The star of its festival is the U-pick sunflower field along with other floral varietals for picking, food trucks, a market store, farm animals, and more! Purchase Fall Festival tickets here.
13. Ort Farms
Address: 25 Bartley Rd, Long Valley, NJ 07853
Ort Farms features pumpkin picking, hayrides, a corn maze, and farm animals. The farm offers pumpkin picking from late September to late October, followed by apple picking which ends in Late September here.
14. Hillsboro Farm Country Market
Address: 219 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Known for its farm-fresh produce, Hillsboro Farm also offers its annual Fall attractions on weekends in late September through Halloween. Visitors can enjoy hayrides, pumpkin picking, a corn maze, face painting, and more family-friendly activities.
15. Melick’s Town Farm
Address: 472 County Road 513, Califon, NJ 07830
A long-standing family farm, Melick’s Town Farm offers pumpkin picking, an apple orchard, hayrides, and a farm store filled with local products. It even has a cider mill to enjoy fresh cider. The farm’s attractions are spread amongst numerous locations throughout New Jersey, and pumpkin picking and apple picking can be found at its Califon orchard. The Cider Mill is just a 15-minute drive away in Oldwick, NJ.
16. Von Thun Farms (2 Locations)
Address: 438 NJ-57, Washington, NJ 07882 and 519 Ridge Rd, South Brunswick, NJ 08852
Both of Von Thun Farms’ locations offer an extensive array of fall festivities with pumpkin picking, hayrides, corn mazes, apple picking, and farm animals. It’s a local family favorite with plenty of activities for all ages!
17. Schaefer Farms
Address: 1051 County Rd 523, Flemington, NJ 08822
Schaefer Farms is known for its large pumpkin patch, haunted hayrides, and corn maze. Bring your family on a scenic hayride to its 40+ acres of homegrown pumpkins. Admission costs $18/person (card/debit) or $15 (cash). Children under 8 and Veterans ride FREE. An admission ticket includes access to the Hayride, Corn Maze, Hay Maze, farm animals, and more fun! Hayrides to the pumpkin patch are offered on September 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th, plus every Saturday and Sunday in October.
18. Happy Day Farm
Address: 106 Iron Ore Rd, Manalapan, NJ 07726
Happy Day Farm is a fantastic Central Jersey farm to visit in the fall season. Enjoy pumpkin picking, hayrides, fall photo-ops, farm animals, food, fun games, and more! Fall Festival details and ticket info can be found here. The Fall Festival is offered on select dates between September 14th and November 3rd, 2024 (closed Tuesdays).
19. Donaldson Farms
Address: 358 Allen Road, Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Donaldson Farms has no entry or parking fees and you pay for what you pick. Pumpkin picking season at this farm is the last weekend in September through the last weekend in October (open daily from 9 AM to 6 PM). Hayrides to the pumpkin patch are available on weekends for $2/person.
20. Battleview Orchards
Address: 91 Wemrock Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728
Battleview Orchards features a pick-your-own pumpkin experience along with apple picking. Their farm store offers delicious baked goods and seasonal produce. The approximate dates for the 2024 pumpkin picking season are September 21st through October 31st (see website for updates). Battleview Orchards will also offer hayrides on weekends only starting September 28th.
21. Norz Hill Farm
Address: 120 S Branch Rd, Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844
Norz Hill Farm is known for its spooky “Scare Farm” experience, but if you are looking for family-friendly pumpkin picking, it offers that too! Check its website here for updates and more information.
22. Creamy Acres Farm
Address: 448 Lincoln Mill Rd, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
Creamy Acres Farm begins its 2024 Fall Family Fun on Saturday, September 21st, and hosts the attractions through Monday, October 14th. Pumpkins are priced at $0.75/pound (cash only at the Pumpkin Patch). The farm is designed for families with kids as it also features a kiddie corn maze, Farm Park, Petting Zoo, and more. Admission costs $15/child ages 2+ and $7/adult. The farm also offers NJ’s scariest haunted attraction “Night of Terror” and will announce details here.
23. Kyle Family Farm “Field of Terror“
Address: 831 Windsor-Perrineville Rd East Windsor, NJ 08520
The Kyle Family Farm offers pumpkin picking as a daytime activity during its fall/Halloween attraction “Field of Terror.” There is also a corn maze with an admission fee of $10/person and unhaunted hayrides for $12/adult or $7/child ages 3-17.
24. Habiak Farms
Address: 317 Deans Rhode Hall Rd, South Brunswick Township, NJ
Habiak Farms typically offers U-pick pumpkins during the fall season. Check its Facebook for updates on when this attraction will open to the public in 2024. Enjoy a traditional pumpkin-picking experience and cut your pumpkins right off the vine!
25. Red Wagon Farm (2 Locations)
Address: 136 Applegarth Rd, Monroe Township, NJ and 437 State Route 33, Manalapan, NJ
Red Wagon Farm has two locations in Central Jersey each offering a variety of fall activities! Admission costs $21/person on weekends and $16 on weekdays. Hayrides are on weekends only! You must pay for any pumpkins picked. The fall festivities kick off on September 21st. Check its Instagram for frequent updates!
26. Middle Valley Farm
Address: 304 Pleasant Valley Rd, Mendham Township, NJ 07945
Middle Valley Farm offers fall activities on weekends from late September to the end of October. It features a 6-acre corn maze, hayrides, pick-your-own pumpkin patch, hay maze, and more! No admission fee–pay for what you pick.
27. Ashley Farms
Address: 25 Hillside Ave, Flanders, NJ 07836
Ashley Farms offers a quaint and casual pumpkin patch perfect for local families to enjoy pumpkin picking without the crowds.
28. Springdale Farm Market
Address: 1638 Springdale Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ
Pumpkin-picking hayrides at Springdale Farm Market will begin Saturday, September 28th, and run through October 27th, 2024. Enjoy pumpkin picking and hayrides on weekends from 10 AM to 4 PM. Tickets cost $7.50 + tax per person (children under 12 months are free). Pay for what you pick by the pound.
29. Argos Farm
Address: 1250 Lacey Rd, Forked River, NJ 08731
Argos Farm in Ocean County, NJ hosts its Fall Festival on select dates between September 14th to November 3rd, 2024. In September, the farm is open on weekends only, and in October/November, it is open Thursday-Sunday. Enjoy pumpkin picking, the corn maze, live music, fun attractions, tasty treats, and more with your admission ticket. Full details and tickets can be found here.
30. Sussex County Strawberry Farm
Address: 565 Route 206 North Andover, NJ, 07821
Don’t be deceived by its name. The Sussex County Strawberry Farm offers more than just strawberry picking. Enjoy pumpkin picking starting the first week of October 2024. Hayrides are also offered every weekend in October. Find more information on its website here.
31. Longmeadow Farm
Address: 561 Hope Blairstown Road, Blairstown, NJ 07825
The star attraction at Longmeadow Farm is its Apple Harvest Festival, but pumpkins are also available. Enjoy the Fall Harvest Festival on weekends only in September and October. Find more details here.
32. Ward’s Pumpkin Patch
Address: 552 NJ-17, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Ward’s Pumpkin Patch has been a Ridgewood favorite since 1940! The farm tends to post updates on its Facebook and will be reopening the pumpkin patch this October 2024. There is typically no admission fee.
33. R & J Farm
Address: 723 W. Herschel St, Galloway Township, NJ 08215
R & J Farm in South Jersey opens its gates on September 21st for the 2024 pumpkin picking season! Enjoy pumpkin hayrides to the patch and the corn maze. Enjoy yummy bites from the Snack Shack and homemade ice cream sandwiches from Taylor Made Treats on weekends. Hours and pricing information can be found here. The fall festivities end on November 3rd.
34. Everitt Farms
Address: 34 Toad Ln, Ringoes, NJ 08551
Everitt Farms will be open for the 2024 fall season on Saturdays and Sundays from September 28th to October 27th, 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM. More details can be found here.
35. Miller’s Hill Farm
Address: 10 Combs Ave, Mendham, NJ 07945
Miller’s Hill Farm offers hayrides to its pumpkin patch on weekends in October. Hayrides are free and operate when the shop is open.
36. Ideal Farm & Garden Center
Address: 222 Route 15, Lafayette, NJ 07848
Ideal Farm offers pumpkin picking and hayrides beginning September 30th. The Farm will be open Thursday through Sunday for select hours. Tickets cost $2/person + the cost of pumpkins picked (children 2 & under are free).
37. Giamarese Farm & Orchards
Address: 155 Fresh Ponds Rd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Giamarese Farm kicks off its Harvest Hayrides and fall festivities on Saturday, September 14th. It will feature pick-your-own pumpkins, apples, other produce, pony rides, and a petting zoo.
38. Lee Turkey Farm
Address: 201 Hickory Corner Rd, East Windsor, NJ 08520
Lee Turkey Farm will announce the start of pumpkin picking season here. Pick-your-own rules and pricing information can be found here.
39. Secor Farms
Address: 85 Airmount Ave, Mahwah, NJ 07430
Take a scenic hayride to the pumpkin patch and corn mazes at Secor Farms in Bergen County, NJ. The farm also features a farm market with baked treats, fall decor, and more. I visited here in 2023 and loved it! Find 2024 event details and pricing information here.
40. Maugeri Farms
Address: 1991 Oldmans Creek Rd, Swedesboro, NJ 08085
Hayrides to the pumpkin patch at Maugeri Farms in South Jersey begin the weekend of October 7th and 8th, 2024. Hayrides run from 10 AM to 4:30 PM. Event details and pricing information can be found here.
41. Farms View
Address: 945 Black Oak Ridge Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
Farms View typically offers pumpkin picking during the fall season. Check its Facebook page for updates.
42. Tranquillity Farms
Address: 47 Decker Pond Rd Green Township, NJ 07821
Tranquillity Farms offers a variety of fall activities including pumpkin picking between September 23rd and October 29th, weekends only + Monday, October 9th. Find event details and pricing info here.
43. Fairfield Farms
Address: 177 Big Piece Rd, Fairfield, NJ 07004
Enjoy pumpkin picking and more fall fun at Fairfield Farms from September 21st through October 31st, 2024. Learn more about all of the activities offered and get pricing information here.
44. Abma’s Farm (2 Locations)
Address: 700 Lawlins Rd, Wyckoff, NJ 07481 and 282 Amwell Rd, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Both of Abma’s Farm’s locations offer hayrides and pumpkin picking in 2024. For details on its Wyckoff location, click here. For details on its Hillsborough location, click here.
45. Eastmont Orchards
Address: 321 County Rd 537, Colts Neck, NJ 07722
Eastmont Orchards is best known for its amazing peach and apple orchards in the late summer/early fall seasons, but it also has a pumpkin patch. There is no entry fee and you pay for what you pick. Check its Instagram for updates!
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