Where to Pick Your Own Pumpkins in New Jersey

It’s fall in New Jersey, which means it’s time to head to a local pumpkin patch with the kids. Get out your pumpkin pie recipes and carving tools and visit one of these farms for PYO pumpkins and apples, hayrides, corn mazes, a chance to see farm animals and more. Lots of farms hold festivals to celebrate harvest season so be sure to check those dates ahead of time.

Atlantic County

R & J Farm
723 W. Herschel St., Galloway Twp.
609-593-6180
Take a hayride out to the pumpkin patch and find the perfect pumpkin for every family member. Their corn maze, jumping pad and farm stand are sure to keep your family entertained.

Bergen County

Abma’s Farm
700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff
201-891-0278
There are several different ticket packages available, but most include a hayride, wagon ride, a small pumpkin and Barnyard Zoo admission. If you have a large group you can book your own private party.

Demarest Farms
244 Wierimus Rd., Hillsdale
201-666-0472
At Demarest Farms you can pick your own pumpkins and apples. Your ticket includes free parking, entrance to the pumpkin patch, petting zoo, playground and hayrides.

Secor Farms
85 Airmont Ave., Mahwah
201-529-2595
The hayride takes you on a scenic ride of the farm, where you will pass by the pond, willow trees and fall decorations. Once you make it out to the field, feel free to explore the corn maze, pick a pumpkin and relax under the rustic pergola. Hayrides run from mid-September through October; during the week, bring your group of 20 or more for a private ride to the pumpkin patch where you can PYO plus enjoy lunch in the indoor glass greenhouse.

Burlington County

Indian Acres Tree Farm
111 Tuckerton Rd., Medford
609-953-0087
Take your kids for pumpkin picking wagon rides, a hay bale maze, rope maze, corn boats, tractor, barrel train rides and live music on the weekends.

Johnson’s Corner Farm
113 Church Rd, Medford
609-654-8643
The fall harvest includes a huge pumpkin picking field, u-pick sunflowers, a kid-friendly corn maze appropriate for all ages, live music, a sunflower stroll and the barnyard.

Camden County

Springdale Farms
1638 South Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill
856-424-8674
From scarecrows to giant blow-up pumpkins, and even a pumpkin house and witch’s cauldron, there are plenty of photo ops for you and the fam. There will also be many classic fall displays such as wagons, cornstalks and loads and loads of pumpkins for sale! Don’t forget to pick up a carving kit or a pumpkin painting kit.

Essex County

Fairfield Farms & Greenhouses
177 Big Piece Rd., Fairfield
973-227-1011
Fairfield Farms will be open for all of their “fun in the field” activities throughout the fall, like the pumpkin launch and the rolling tube ride. Stop by to pick pumpkins, go for a hayride, find your way through the corn maze and the rope maze, and feed farm animals.

Gloucester County

Dalton Farms
660 Oak Grove Rd., Swedesboro
856-628-7313
During Pumpkin Fest, there will be u-pick sunflowers and zinnias, a pumpkin patch, a corn maze, Pumpkin Town, Beach on the Lake, tractor rides, photo ops and more. This coincides with the Tri State Sunflower Festival.

Duffield’s Farm Market
280 Chapel Heights Rd., Sewell
856-589-7090
Take a hayride to the pumpkin patch at Duffield’s Farm Market in October, or pick apples.

Maugeri Farms
1991 Oldmans Creek Rd., Swedesboro
856-294-9900
Visit on weekends in October and take a hayride to the pumpkin patch and get lost in the hay maze. Play corn hole, lawn twister and bean bag toss games, plus visit the farm animals. Karen’s hay bale murals are a must-see!

Mood’s Farm Market
901 Bridgeton Pike, Mullica Hill
856-478-2500
Pumpkin hayrides are available in October. They include a ride to the pumpkin patch, picking a small pumpkin, a drink of apple cider and an apple cider donut. It is a family-friendly ride with many fun, silly and scary (but not too scary) things along the path. There are also apple hayrides, a corn maze and scarecrow making on select dates.

Hunterdon County

Melick’s Town Farm
472 County Rd. 513, Califon
908-832-2905
At Melick’s Town Farm, there is plenty of pick-your-own produce to choose from, including apples right now. In October, you can pick your pumpkins at the peak of the season, and grab apple cider donuts that are fresh daily.

Schaefer Farms
1051 County Rd. 523, Flemington
908-782-2705
Schaefer Farms has an endless supply of harvest and Halloween-themed activities. By Day events include hayrides, pumpkin picking, mazes and feeding farm animals. By Night events are much spookier: The Hayride of Horror, the Trail of Terror, the Massacre Maize, and the Carnival Chaos. Advanced tickets are required for the nighttime activities.

Mercer County

Terhune Orchards
330 Cold Soil Rd., Princeton
609-924-2310
Terhune Orchards is hosting Fall Festival Weekends every weekend starting Sept. 14 through November 3. Festivities will include live music, pumpkin picking, a corn maze, a hay bale maze, hippity hop corral, duckie races, and so much more.

Middlesex County

Giamarese Farm
155 Fresh Ponds Rd., East Brunswick
732-821-9494
PYO apples and pumpkins are ready! Stop in the farm market before heading out to the field.

Linwood Fields
Across from Pop’s Farm Market and Garden Center, 238 Station Rd., Monroe Twp.
609-655-4175
Pick your own pumpkins and the corn maze are open, plus there is a hayride, bounce house, sunflower picking, kids’ activities, a picnic grove and a farm market on select dates.

Pantano Home & Garden, Holmdel
161 Rte. 34, Holmdel
The Harvest Village has a pumpkin patch, food trucks, hay bale maze, corn maze, hay bale pyramid, corn pit with diggers, dress the scarecrow, rope bubbles, apple cider donuts and Halloween cookies. Weekends have different additional items, such as pony rides, face painting, touch-a-truck, a petting zoo and pumpkin painting.

Red Wagon Farm
136 Applegarth Rd., Monroe
Pick your own pumpkins on weekends, and while at the farm, go through the corn maze, visit the petting zoo or take a pony ride.

Terhune Orchards
333 Cold Soil Rd., Princeton
Choose just the right pumpkin for your jack-o’-lanterns or decorations. Kids have fun at the pumpkin painting station. Enjoy pony rides, pedal and play tractors, children’s games and activities, the Corn Stalk Maze and Hay Bale Maze, Adventure Story Barn and the barnyard of farm animals.

VonThun Farms
519 Ridge Rd., Monmouth Junction
732-329-8656
438 Route 57 West, Washington Twp.
908-689-3761
Fall Festival weekends start on Sept. 14 at the South Brunswick and Washington Twp. locations. General admission includes access to their Minions-themed corn maze, unlimited hayrides to the pumpkin patch, a host of hay bales to climb, plus access to the apple and pumpkin patches. You can also add fun things like corn cannons.

Monmouth County

A. Casola Farms
178 Highway 34 and Schanck Rd., Holmdel
732-332-1533
Starting September 14, take a hayride to PYO pumpkins. Visit the petting zoo, go through the corn maze, take a hayride, travel through a haunted sunflower maze and spook yourself in the haunted house.

Battleview Orchards
91 Wemrock Rd., Freehold
732-462-0756
After you pick apples and pumpkins, stop by Battleview Orchards’ country store for fresh-baked pies, apple cider donuts and fresh-pressed apple cider.

Happy Day Farm
77 Iron Ore Rd., Manalapan Twp.
732-977-3607
Advance tickets are required to enter the Fall Harvest. There are over 30 different activities included in the ticket price, including a corn maze, giant Jenga and pumpkin bowling. There will also be a concession stand for you to fuel up after picking pumpkins. Bring cash.

Maple Leaf Farms
525 Rte. 9, Manalapan
732-851-4400
There will be live bull riding and country music, pumpkin picking, plus more than 20 activities, including a wooden train, wooden tractor swing, horse tire swings, tetter ball, pumpkin village, hay ride, corn maze, animal barn yard, pig races, goat mountain, hay mize, sand box, tiny trike track, pumpkin bowling, observation bridge, backhoe play yard, corn tunnel, rubber duck races, pillow jump, rodeo show, bean bag toss, pedal karts, corn crib, spiderweb, hay climbing and candy corn toss.

Red Wagon Farm
437 Route 33, Manalapan
Pick your own pumpkins on the weekends through Oct. 29. While at the farm, go through the corn maze, visit the petting zoo or take a pony ride.

Morris County

Alstede Farms
1 Alstede Farms Ln., Chester
908-258-6245
Explore this beautiful farm and its three mazes. Kids can play on the hay pyramid or in the pumpkin patch. Access to the pumpkin patch includes the corn maze, the sunflower maze and the evergreen maze.

Conklin Farm U-Pick
65 River Rd., Montville
973-400-9460
PYO pumpkin season starts on September 21. There are hayrides available on the weekend. Enjoy fresh baked goods and hot cider as you search the pumpkin patch. Peruse the newly harvested produce in the farm market, and don’t forget to take a picture with Conklin Farm’s signature red pickup truck. There will be fresh donuts available every weekend.

Hillview Farms
223 Meyersville Rd., Gillette
908-647-0957
It’s almost pumpkin picking season at Hillview Farms, starting in October. Stop by to get your fill of seasonal, locally grown produce and natural raw honey.

Ort Farms
25 Bartley Rd., Long Valley
908-876-3351
Pumpkin picking is a fall favorite! Take a hayride pulled by a big John Deere tractor down the patch to look for the perfect pumpkin. The 5-acre corn maze is also included in admission. On weekends in October, there will be a full schedule of fun and food.

Riamede Farm
122 Oakdale Rd., Chester
908-879-7762
Riamede offers apple picking (51 varieties), pumpkin picking (on the vine), and you-pick sunflowers and zinnias, as well as you-pick winter veggies and tomatoes. On weekends, the hayrides and all farm activities and you-pick areas are included in the admission price, as well as a picking bag and use of the red wagons and cutting shears. Follow on Facebook for updates.

Stony Hill Farm
15 North Rd., Chester
908-879-2696
Kids of all ages can come out for a giant corn maze, rides, games, a play area and, of course, hayrides and a giant pumpkin patch.

Ocean County

Argos Farm
1250 Lacey Rd., Forked River
609-693-3513
In addition to u-pick pumpkins, there is family fun like a corn maze, cow train, hay slide and pedal carts. Ride a tractor and even watch pig races.

Emery’s Farm
346 Long Swamp Rd., New Egypt
609-758-8514
Find your perfect pumpkin this fall, then find your way out of one of their two corn mazes. Make sure to meet some of the adorable animals that live on the farm.

Hallock’s U-Pick Farm
38 Fischer Rd., New Egypt
609-758-8847
Pumpkins will be available for picking later this season. Right now, you can visit for a vast selection of vegetables.

Passaic County

Farms View
945 Black Oak Ridge Rd., Wayne
973-839-1212
Grab an apple cider for the hayride to the pumpkin patch. Keep an eye out for the cute farm animals.

Somerset County

Abma’s Farm
282 Amwell Rd., Hillsborough
908-292-0278
There are several different ticket packages available, but most include a hayride, wagon ride, a small pumpkin and Barnyard Zoo admission. If you have a large group you can book your own private party. There is pumpkin picking and a corn maze.

Norz Hill Farm & Market
120 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough
908-371-2697
Take a tour of the farm on a hay wagon, pick pumpkins, wander through the 2-mile corn maze, go on a pony ride, play games with the kids and visit the farm stands. There will be three haunted attractions in October to gear up for Halloween at Scare Farm.

Snyder’s Farm
586 S. Middlebush Rd., Somerset
732-496-0441
The events and roadside stand will reopen in late September when the fall season begins. There will be festivals, pumpkin picking and sunflower picking dates announced.

Sussex County

Heaven Hill Farm
451 Rte. 94, Vernon
973-764-5144
The Great Pumpkin Festival is underway from September 14 – November 3, and in addition to pumpkin picking, there’s a hay maze, hay crawl, pig races, gem mining, apple cider donuts and food stands.

Ideal Farm and Garden
222 Rte. 15, Lafayette
973-579-3893
Pick your own pumpkins at select times Thursdays – Sundays. Beginning in October, there will be weekday and weekend hay rides up to the pumpkin patch.

Lentini Farms
251 High St. (Rte. 94 South), Newton
From Sept. 16 to Oct. 29, there will be live bands and food trucks each weekend, along with the popular 10-acre corn maze, hayrides, u-pick pumpkins and the seasonal sunflower field. Lentini also operates five farm stands, three of which are full-service markets. There’s also a haunted hayride and nighttime terror activities closer to Halloween.

Warren County

Donaldson Farms
358 Allen Rd., Hackettstown
908-852-9122
Fall Fun Harvest Weekends go from September 7 to October 27, and include pumpkin picking, a corn maze and fall activities.

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