North Jersey Farms Offer Pumpkin Picking, Hayrides & More Fall Fun!

The kids are back to school, fall has arrived in New Jersey, and thoughts are turning to Halloween costumes and parties. But what would Halloween be without pumpkins? Sure, it would be easy to pick up a pumpkin at the local supermarket, but that’s not nearly as much fun as heading out to a local farm, enjoying some fresh air, and taking a hay ride to the pumpkin patch to pick your own pumpkin! With nearly two dozen pick your own pumpkin farms around the area, North Jersey is a great destination for a pumpkin picking outing with family and friends. In addition to pumpkin picking, many of these farms offer fun activities including hay rides, apple picking, corn mazes, pony rides and other kids’ activities, and even fall festivals complete with live musical entertainment! Looking for a pumpkin picking farm near you? Here’s a guide to pick your own pumpkin farms in North Jersey…

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Pumpkin Picking in Bergen County NJ

Abma’s Farm

700 Lawlins Road
Wyckoff NJ
(201) 891-0278
www.abmasfarm.com

Abma’s Farm operates a farm market offering farm-raised pork, turkey, chicken, eggs, farm fresh fruits and vegetables, and specialty items such as salsas, organic salad dressings, cheese, and jams and jellies. They also operate a bakery, a greenhouse, and a tasting and retail room for Tomasello Winery. Pick your own pumpkins daily. Other things to do on the farm: visiting the petting zoo and pony rides.

Demarest Farms

244 Wierimus Road
Hillsdale NJ
(201) 666-0472
www.demarestfarms.com

Demarest Farms operates a full service farm market with a salad bar, bakery (try their apple cider doughnuts), delicatessen, ice cream parlor, a garden center, and gift and gourmet items. Pick your own pumpkins daily. Other things to do on the farm: pick-your-own apples, hay wagon rides, corn maze, and visiting the farm animals.

Pumpkin Picking in Morris County NJ

Alstede Farms

84 Route 513
Chester NJ
(908) 879-7189
www.alstedefarms.com

Alstede Farms operates a farm market, ice cream parlor, bakery, gift shop, the “Hen House” snack/meal station, and a garden center. Pick your own pumpkins daily. Admission fee may apply (see website for details). Other things to do on the farm: visiting the animal barnyard, wagon train rides, a moon bounce, a corn maze, pony rides, hayrides, and apple picking.

Riamede Farm

122 Oakdale Road
Chester NJ
(908) 879-5353
www.riamede.com

Riamede Farm is a great farm to visit if you are looking for a “low key” pumpkin picking outing. They like to keep things simple, so you won’t find corn mazes or moon bounces here – just a peaceful pumpkin patch and a nice, quiet apple orchard. Pick your own pumpkins daily. Other things to do on the farm: pick-your-own apples and Indian corn and weekend hay rides.

Wightman’s Farms

1111 Mt. Kemble Avenue
Morristown NJ
(973) 425-0840
www.wightmansfarms.com

Open for pumpkin picking on Saturdays and Sundays. A current year’s Wightman’s Farms Pick Your Own Club Membership is required to pick-your-own pumpkins. Wightman’s farm market sells farm-fresh vegetables and fruit, as well as jellies, locally-produced honey, preserves, relishes, pickles, fresh-baked pies, breads, doughnuts, sweet apple cider made from Wightman’s own special blend of apples, and much more. Other things to do on the farm: pick-your-own apples, “kiddie corn play area” for children ages 1-6, corn maze, and hayrides.

Stony Hill Farm Market

15 North Road
Chester NJ
(908) 879-2908
www.stonyhillgardens.com

Stony Hill Farm Market sells locally-grown (and only locally grown) Jersey Fresh produce, as well as a variety of plants and fine gifts The farm bakery produces scrumptious pies (including pumpkin, of course), breads, tarts, and other goodies. Pick your own pumpkins daily. Other things to do on the farm: pick-your-own apples and hay rides. Stony Hill also operates a Corn Maze and Fun Park (Barnyard Boardgame, Rope Maze, Noah’s Ark Playground, and Gem Stone Mining) at 15 North Road in Chester.

Hacklebarney Farm Cider Mill

104 State Park Road
Chester NJ
(908) 879-6593
www.hacklebarneyfarm.com

Hacklebarney Farm Cider Mill also operates a bakery where customers can purchase wonderful, fresh-baked item such as doughnuts (including pumpkin cider doughnuts), apple dumplings, pies (including pumpkin praline pie), scones, pumpkin cheesecake, Swedish apple pie, and other delectable goodies. Pick your own pumpkins Thursday through Sunday, as well as on Columbus Day. Other things to do on the farm: apple cider pressing demonstrations and their annual fall corn maze.

Pumpkin Picking in Passaic County NJ

Farms View Roadstand

945 Black Oak Ridge Road
Wayne NJ
(973) 839-1212
www.farmsview.com

Farms View Roadstand offers pumpkin picking Tuesday through Thursday, as well as Saturday and Sunday. The farm stand offers locally-grown fruits and vegetables, apple cider donuts, eggs, butter, fresh mozzarella, goat cheese, Calandra’s bread and olive oil, local honey, homemade pickles (Kosher dill, half sour, horseradish, hot dill), fall decorations, plants, garden supplies. Other things to do on the farm: visiting the barnyard animals and hay rides.

Ploch’s Farm

148 Grove Street
Clifton NJ
(973) 778-6463
www.plochsfarm.com

Ploch’s Farm is closed on Mondays in the fall. The farm operates a farm market featuring locally-grown fruits and vegetables, fresh cut flowers, jams, jellies, maple syrup, and homemade ice cream and Italian ices. A country gift shop is also located on the premises. Fall decorations and mums are also available.

Pumpkin Picking in Sussex County NJ

Heaven Hill Farm

451 Route 94
Vernon NJ
(973) 764-5144
www.heavenhillfarm.com

Heaven Hill Farm hosts the Great Pumpkin Festival beginning in mid-September through early November. The Great Pumpkin Festival takes place Wednesday through Sunday. Activities include hay rides, pumpkin picking, a corn maze, farm animals, a hay maze, a spider web crawl, Maggie the Milking Cow, Monster Sling Shots, pig racing, corn boxes, the Bee Barn with Glass Bee Hive, a baby chick barn, duck racing tracks, a vortex tunnel, obstacle course, and much more. The farm market features locally-grown produce, fresh baked pies and cider donuts, apple cider, jams, jellies, local honey, and wine tasting (Balic’s Wine – a New Jersey vineyard). There is also an ice cream stand and patio furniture showroom.

Ideal Farm and Garden Centre

222 Route 15
Lafayette NJ
(973) 579-3893
www.idealfarmandgarden.net

Ideal Farm and Garden Centre also sells locally-grown produce, local honey, eggs, homemade sauces, salsas, pickles, condiments, and farm-raised Black Angus beef. The farm bakery sells freshly baked apple cider donuts, pies, breads, and muffins. The Garden Centre sells a variety of outdoor furniture, sheds, outdoor decorations, plants, and more. The farm also offers hay rides.

Pochuck Valley Farms

962 Route 517
Glenwood NJ
(973) 764-4732
www.pochuckvalleyfarms.com

Pochuck Valley Farms operates a market and deli, selling fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade baked goods, homemade apple cider, quality deli meats, homemade soup, local honey, jams and jellies and pickled eggs. Pick your own pumpkins daily. Other things to do on the farm: wagon rides and picking apples, gourds, and winter squash.

Pumpkin Picking In Warren County NJ

Donaldson Farms

358 Allen Road
Hackettstown NJ
(908) 852-9122
www.donaldsonfarms.net

Donaldson Farms operates a farm market which offers locally-grown fruits and vegetables, fresh-baked goods (including apple cider donuts), their own sauces, salsas, jellies and jams, gluten-free products, local dairy products, Artic Meats, homemade soups, local honey, and more. Pick your own pumpkins daily. Other things to do on the farm: hay rides, sunflower tours, picking Indian corn, a corn maze, a corn cannon, pony rides, duck races, and visiting the farm animals.

Longmeadow Farm

561 Route 521
Hope NJ
(908) 459-5351
www.longmeadowfarmnj.com

Longmeadow Farm is open for pumpkin picking on Saturdays and Sundays. The farm sells gourds, squash, cornstalks and hay bales, a huge selection of preserves, jams, and jellies, as well as fresh-cut flowers. Other things to do on the farm: hay rides, apple picking, and an annual Harvest Festival.

Race Farm

87 Belcher Road
Blairstown NJ
(908) 362-8151
www.racefarmllc.com

Race Farm operates a garden center/farm market (open Friday-Sunday) and bakery. The farm also offers apple picking.

Tranquility Farms

10 Tranquility Farms Road
Allamuchy NJ
(908) 979-0303
www.tranquillityfarmsnj.com

Tranquility Farms operates a farm stand which offers a complete line of fall decorations, fall produce, apples, apple cider and homemade doughnuts. Other things to do on the farm: Fall Festival weekends (every weekend and Columbus Day through October), including hay rides to the pumpkin patch, a free corn maze, corn cannons, pumpkin launchers, straw maze, giant tube slide, a petting zoo, pony rides, and Coles B-B-Que.

Tree-Licious Orchards

135 Karrville Road
Port Murray NJ
(908) 689-2906
www.treeliciousorchards.com

Tree-licious Orchards is open for pumpkin picking on Saturdays and Sundays. The farm sells fresh-baked, fruit-filled goodies (including pumpkin pie, of course). Other things to do on the farm: pick-your-own apples, pumpkin patch wagon rides, and Sunday dinners at the farm (reservations required).

(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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