Best Pumpkin Picking on Long Island

 

Autumn is here and Long Island is filled with the beautiful colors of fall. As the weather cools down, it’s a great time of year to be outside and enjoy some fall activities with the family. One of the best traditions around this time of year is pumpkin picking at one of the many local farms in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Your Local Kids has the best places to bring the family for a delightful day of pumpkin picking, as well as some helpful tips to follow for both safety and fun.

Tip #1: Dress For the Occasion

The day may start out warm and become chilly as the afternoon progresses, so bring a sweatshirt or a light jacket in the event the weather changes. Also, be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes that you’re okay with getting dirty, as you’ll be spending a good amount of time walking outdoors and through the pumpkin patch.

Tip #2: Check the Hours of Operation Before You Go

It’s always a good idea to quickly check websites or socials for the farm you’re headed to before leaving the house. Verify their location and hours of operation.

Tip #3: Bring a Wagon

Some farms have wagons or carts they’ll permit you to use while you’re pumpkin picking, but it doesn’t hurt to bring your own. Young kids may grow tired of all the walking and choose to sit in the wagon, and you don’t want to have to lug your pumpkins around in your arms the whole time you’re enjoying the day!

Tip #4: Look for Discounts

Some farms will offer discounts, so try to inquire about any current promotions when possible. Check the farms website or socials, take a look at it beforehand to see if there’s any special offers.

Tip #5: Know how to Pick the Perfect Pumpkin

Depending on how you use your pumpkins, the staff at the farm will be able to offer you direction. If you use pumpkins for carving, you want to make sure the pumpkin is firm all over and does not have any soft spots. If you’re painting your pumpkin, choose one with a smooth exterior and flat bottom. If it’s for eating, you’ll want it to be a bright, healthy orange and a heavier weight. Consider how you want to use your pumpkin while you’re out picking it.

Aquebogue

Stakey’s Pumpkin Farm

270 West Lane – Aquebogue, NY

Phone number: (631) 722-3467

• Pumpkin picking, hay rides, a corn maze and a country store.

Bay Shore

Brightwaters Farms

1624 Manatuck Boulevard – Bay Shore, NY

Phone number: (631) 665-5411

• Special attractions, hayrides, farm animals, pumpkin picking, and more.

Bridgehampton

Fairview Farm

19 Horsemill Lane – Bridgehampton, NY

Phone number: (631) 537-6154

• An 8-acre corn maze, pick-your-own pumpkins, gourds, and squash.

Brookhaven

Glover Farms

641 Victory Avenue – Brookhaven, NY

Phone number: (631) 286-7876

• Features pumpkin picking and a 10-acre corn maze.

Calverton

Lewin Farms

812 Sound Avenue – Calverton, NY 11933

Phone number: (631) 929-4327

• Pick-your-own pumpkins and gourds, a corn maze for all ages.

Cutchogue

Wickham’s Fruit Farm

28700 Main Road – Cutchogue, NY

Phone number (631) 734-6441

– Pumpkins and apples. Wagon rides on Saturdays and on major school holidays in October.

Dix Hills

Albert H. Schmitt Family Farm

6 Bagatelle Road – Dix Hills, NY

Phone number: (631) 540-FARM

• Pumpkin picking, fall flowers, duck races, apple cider, animal train ride and more.

East Setauket

Benner’s Farm

56 Gnarled Hollow Road – East Setauket, NY

Phone number: (631) 689-8172

• Pumpkin picking, a Haunted Hayride, and fall activities.

Huntington

Elwood Pumpkin Farm

1500 E. Jericho Turnpike – Huntington, NY

Phone number: (631) 368-8626

• Features fresh pumpkins grown on the vine, as a well as a child friendly corn maze and hay ride.

Harbes Western Farm

1223 Main Road – Jamesport, NY

Phone number: (631) 722-2022

• Corn maze, u-pick pumpkins on the vine, and hayrides.

Malverne

Crossroads Farm at Grossman’s

480 Hempstead Avenue – Malverne, NY

Phone number: (516) 881-7900

• Pumpkin patch, hayrides, kids activities and more!

Mattituck

Harbes Family Farm

715 Sound Avenue – Mattituck, NY

Phone number: (631) 298-0800

• Pumpkin patch, corn mazes, hayrides, trackless train, and more!

Melville

F&W Schmitt’s Farms

26 Pinelawn Road – Melville, NY

Phone number: (631) 271-FARM

• Pumpkin picking, rides, slides, farm animals, hayrides, a haunted mansion, and more.

White Post Farms

250 Old County Road – Melville, NY

Phone number: (631) 351-9373

• Features a fall festival with a petting zoo, bouncer park, hayrides, pumpkin picking, and more.

Oceanside

The Dees’ Nursery and Florist

69 Atlantic Avenue – Oceanside, NY

Phone number: (516) 678-3535

• Pumpkin painting, gem mining, pet zoo, fun maze, and more!

Riverhead

Harbes Orchard

5698 Sound Avenue – Riverhead, NY

Phone number: (631) 683-8388

• Features pumpkin and apple picking, corn mazes, and more.

Wading River

Fink’s Country Farm

6242 Middle Country Road – Wading River, NY

Phone number: (631) 886-2272

• Pumpkin picking, corn maze, picnic area, hay rides and more.

Watermill

Hank’s Pumpkintown

240 Montauk Highway – Watermill, NY

Phone number: (631) 726-4667

• Corn maze, wagon rides, pumpkin picking, wagon rides, and more .

After picking the perfect pumpkin together, be sure to enjoy some roasted corn or apple cider to celebrate the season. For more fun things to do on Long Island, be sure to visit the Your Local Kids Event Calendar.