Pick Your Own Pumpkins: Top MA Patch Picks

Brooksby Farm, Peabody, MA

The pumpkin yard at Brooksby Farm is open daily so families can pick out the perfect pumpkins for their fall needs. Known for their sustainable farming practices, the owners love it when community members take part in the activities they host. In addition to picking pumpkins, pick a bag of apples and some homemade cider, too.

Cider Hill Farm, Amesbury, MA

Pick your own pumpkins at Cider Hill Farm in Amesbury, where you can enjoy hayrides and hot cider every weekend during fall. The owners want visitors to feel like Cider Hill is their farm, too, and they like to treat everyone like visiting family. The produce grown there is farmed with an eco-conscious approach, with 15 beehives on the property to help protect their natural resources. All this is designed to provide quality farming for generations to come.

Boston Hill Farm, North Andover, MA

Open seven days a week, Boston Hill Farm in Andover has plenty of pick-your-own pumpkins from mid-September through the end of October. The farm stand is filled with jars of their own honey and other fruits and vegetables in season. Visit with the farm animals after your pick your pumpkins.

Fletcher Family Farm, Southampton, MA

Pumpkins are plentiful at Fletcher Family Farm, the last remaining dairy farm in Southampton. The owners welcome the community-not just to pick their pumpkins-but also to learn about agriculture on their 100 acres. Visit the website for times of scheduled hayrides.

Hanson's Farm, Framingham, MA

Featuring a corn maze in addition to a pick-your-own pumpkin patch, Hanson's Farm in Framingham even hosts a haunted hayride in October. The fifth generation farmers have an ample farm stand open from May through November, and are well known in their community for their 180 varieties of fruits and vegetables.

Honey Pot Hill Orchards, Stow, MA

Family-owned and operated since 1926, Honey Pot Hill Orchard in Stow has pumpkins in their prime. Open seven days a week-visitors will enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere on the 180-acre farm. Pick apples in addition to pumpkins, and enjoy caramel apples and cider donuts in their farm store.

West End Creamery, Whitinsville, MA

Featuring an indoor café for some of the very best homemade ice cream around, visitors to West End Creamery in Whitinsville can spend the day when they go to procure their pumpkins. Get lost inside the corn maze and take part in a Barnyard Jump. Fall Festival is in full swing on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday now through October.

Kimball Fruit Farm, Pepperell, MA

Pick your own pumpkins from now until Thanksgiving at Kimball's Fruit Farm in Pepperell. Owned by members of the Kimball family since 1930, it was purchased as a burned out dairy farm. The family planted the acreage with apple and peach orchards, and it grew from there. They take great pride in their winter squash crop, which is just about ripe for the picking as well.

Key Insights at a Glance

• Massachusetts is home to a variety of pumpkin patches for fall activities.
• Brooksby Farm in Peabody offers sustainable farming practices and activities for families.
• Cider Hill Farm in Amesbury provides pick-your-own pumpkins, hayrides, and hot cider on weekends.
• Boston Hill Farm in Andover offers pick-your-own pumpkins and a farm stand with honey and other produce.
• Fletcher Family Farm in Southampton is the last remaining dairy farm and offers pumpkin picking and hayrides.
• Hanson's Farm in Framingham has a corn maze and haunted hayride in addition to pick-your-own pumpkins.
• Honey Pot Hill Orchard in Stow has pumpkins, apples, and a family-friendly atmosphere on their 180-acre farm.
• West End Creamery in Whitinsville offers homemade ice cream, a corn maze, and a Fall Festival on weekends.
• Kimball's Fruit Farm in Pepperell allows visitors to pick their own pumpkins until Thanksgiving and also offers winter squash.