Central New Jersey Farms Offer
Pumpkin Picking, Hayrides & More!

Cool, crisp fall days have arrived in New Jersey and what better way could there be to celebrate the fall season than heading out to a local farm for a day of pumpkin picking with family and friends? If you live in Central Jersey, there are over a dozen farms within a short drive where you can pick your own pumpkins! Many of these pick-your-own farms also offer other fun fall activities such as pick-your-own apples, hay rides, corn mazes, pony rides, corn cannons, petting zoos, and even live entertainment. Looking for pick your own pumpkin farms in Central New Jersey? Look no further! Here’s your complete guide to pumpkin picking in Central New Jersey…

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Pumpkin Picking in Burlington County (North)

Russo’s Orchard Lane Farm

310 Extonville Road
Chesterfield NJ
(609) 259-3684
www.russosorchard.com

Russo’s Orchard Lane Farm operates a farm market where they sell a fine selection of fruits, vegetables, jams, jellies, apple cider, fall decorations, and more. Pick your own pumpkins daily. Other things to do on the farm: pick-your-own apples, corn maze, children’s play area, weekend hay rides, and a weekend BBQ.

Pumpkin Picking in Hunterdon County

Califon Farm Market & Orchard

472 Route 513
Califon NJ
(908) 832-2905
www.melickstownfarm.com

Califon Farm Market & Orchard is part of the Melick’s Town Farm family of farm locations. Califon Farm Market also sells freshly picked, locally grown produce, fresh baked goods (including apple cider donuts), a selection of jams and jellies, fall decorations, and Melick’s own fresh, premium, unfiltered apple cider. Pick your own pumpkins daily. Other things to do on the farm: apple picking and horse-drawn wagon rides.

Phillips Farm

290 Church Road
Milford NJ
(908) 995-0022
www.phillipsfarms.com

The farm stand at Phillips Farm sells farm-grown seasonal fruits, vegetables, plants, and farm-made jams and fruit spreads. Stop at the Phillips Farms Farm Stand when you arrive to get containers for picking and directions to the various picking fields. Pick-your-own is closed on Tuesdays. Other things to do on the farm: apple picking.

Schaefer Farms

1051 Route 523
Flemington NJ
(908) 782-2705
www.schaeferfarms.com

Schaefer Farms operates a retail farm stand which sells farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, butter, cheese, eggs, local apple cider, jellies, jams, local honey, ice cream, and fall decorations including Indian corn, gourds, kale, corn stalks, straw, and colorful mums. The farm bakery sells fresh baked pies, breads and other goodies. Pumpkin picking is available on weekends and holidays through the last weekend of October. Other things to do on the farm: visit the farm animals, children’s inflatable amusements, a corn maze, and a corn cannon. Schaefer Farms also operates Schaefer’s Frightfest on evenings Friday through Sunday, a scary Halloween experience guaranteed to scare the “yell” out of you (minimum age – 8 years).

Pumpkin Picking in Mercer County

K & S Farms

831 Windsor-Perrineville Road
East Windsor NJ
(609) 758-7817
www.fieldofterror.com/daytime

K & S Farms operates pumpkin picking hay rides on weekends through October. The farm also sells apple cider, caramel apples, seasonal fruits and vegetables, cornstalks, straw bales, and other fall decorations. K & S Farms operates a family-friendly corn maze; night-time pumpkin picking, a flashlight maze, and “safe zone” play area are available. For the older crowd, the farm offers Halloween attractions such as “Killer Kornfield”, a Zombie Hunt paintball hay ride, the “Unknown Barn”, and the “Dementia 3D” haunted house.

Terhune Orchards

330 Cold Soil Road
Princeton NJ
(609) 924-2310
www.terhuneorchards.com

Terhune Orchards operates a farm store which sells freshly picked produce, apple cider, fresh local chicken and beef pot pies, New Jersey honey, homemade salsas, apple sauce, milk, fresh cheeses, other organic dairy products, and eggs from local farms. The bakery turns out delightful treats like fruit crisps and cobblers (their apple crisp is a local legend), pies, fruit breads, cookies, cakes, and even gingerbread houses. Pick your own pumpkins daily. Other things to do on the farm: visiting the barnyard animals, special Read and Pick programs for young children and their families, , taking a Discovery Walk along the Farm Trail, pedal tractors, wagon rides, pony rides, a corn maze, the Barn of Legends and Lore, and picking your own apples, gourds, and flowers.

Windsor Farm and Market

1202 Windsor Road
Windsor NJ
(609) 443-9379
www.windsorfarmandmarket.com

Windsor Farm and Market offers family-friendly pumpkin picking hayrides weekends through October. Hay rides are $4 per person. Seasonal fall decorations and mums are available on the farm. The farm also has a petting zoo and operates a haunted hayride at nighttime (no children under 5; children 5-12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult).

Pumpkin Picking in Middlesex County

Giamarese Farm

155 Fresh Ponds Road
East Brunswick NJ
(732) 821-9494
www.giamaresefarm.com

Giamarese Farm operates a market which sells farm fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, jams, jellies, dairy products, plants, and apple cider. Pick your own pumpkins daily. Other things to do on the farm: apple picking, a corn maze, and hay rides.

Stults Farm

62 John White Road
Cranbury NJ
(609) 799-2523
www.stultsfarm.com

Stults Farm sells seasonal farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, gourds, mums, and straw bales. Pick your own pumpkins daily. Other things to do on the farm: apple picking and weekend hay rides.

Von Thun Farms

519 Ridge Road
Monmouth Junction NJ
(732) 329-8656
www.vonthunfarms.com

Von Thun’s Country Farm Market sells fresh produce, candy apples, apple cider, farm fresh fruit pies (including pumpkin pie, of course) and other baked goods, fall mums and other plants, and items such as corn stalks, Indian corn, and gourds. Pick your own pumpkins daily. Other things to do on the farm include pick-your-own apples, hay rides, a corn maze, and special seasonal celebrations including a Fall Festival weekend.

Pumpkin Picking in Monmouth County

Battleview Orchards

91 Wemrock Road
Freehold NJ
(732) 462-0756
www.battlevieworchards.com

Battleview Orchards a farm market where customers can purchase farm fresh produce, farm-pressed apple cider from their own blend of apples, gourmet items, and gift baskets. The farm bakery turns out mouthwatering delights such as pies, apple cider doughnuts, muffins, breads, cookies, and cakes. A Pick Your Own membership card is required for pumpkin picking at this farm (cost is just $1). Pick your own pumpkins Tuesday through Sunday. Other things to do on the farm: apple picking and weekend hay rides.

Eastmont Orchards

169 Route 537 East
Colts Neck NJ
(732) 542-5404
www.eastmontorchards.com

Eastmont Orchards is open daily for pumpkin picking. Other things to do on the farm include apple picking, and picking your own gourds and winter squash.

Wemrock Orchards

300 Highway 33 & Wemrock Road
Freehold NJ
(732) 431-2668
www.wemrockorchard.com

Wemrock Orchards offers pumpkin picking weekends through October. The farm operates a country market complete with a farm bakery that is famous for their fresh-baked pies (including pumpkin pie). Other items available at the farm market include farm-fresh produce, jams, honey, and other delicious gourmet goodies. Other things to do on the farm: pick-your-own squashes and gourds, a corn maze, a hay ride through the family-friendly haunted orchard, inflatable children’s amusements, and the Munchkin Fun Patch (ages 1-5).

Pumpkin Picking in Somerset County

Hillsboro Farm

219 Hillsborough Road
Hillsborough NJ
(908) 500-0803
www.hillsborofarm.com

Hillsboro Farm operates a country market selling farm-fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh-cut flowers, baked goods, apple cider, local honey, jams and jellies, farm fresh eggs, mums, and fall decorations. Pick your own pumpkins weekends through October. Other things to do on the farm: hay rides, a corn maze, face painting, scarecrow-making, and pumpkin decorating.

Norz Hill Farm & Market

116 South Branch Road
Hillsborough NJ
(908) 371- 2697
www.norzhillfarm.com

The farm stand at Norz Hill Farm sells fresh pies, cider, fall crafts, and seasonal decorations. The food tent sells hotdogs, hamburgers, beverages, and snacks. Pick your own pumpkins weekends through October. Other things to do on the farm: tour the farm and visit with the animals, corn maze, pony rides, kids’ hay bale maze, and more.

(Note: Pick-your-own dates and hours are subject to change and availability can vary based on growing conditions around New Jersey. It is advisable to visit the farm website or call prior to your pumpkin picking outing to confirm availability.)

Looking for more fun things to do in New Jersey this fall? Be sure to check out our Ultimate New Jersey Fall Bucket List!

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