South Jersey Farms Offer Pumpkin Picking, Hayrides & Other Fun Fall Activities
Nothing says fall in New Jersey like a fun day in the fresh air on one of our local farms. The air is cooler, the trees are showing their color, and pumpkins are ready for picking all over New Jersey! Why not head out to one of the many pick your own pumpkin farms in South Jersey and enjoy a fun-filled day on the farm? Many farms that offer pumpkin picking in South Jersey also offer other fun fall activities such as pick-your-own apples, hay rides, corn mazes, pumpkin painting, scarecrow building, and more! Read on for a complete guide to pick your own pumpkin farms in South Jersey…
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Pumpkin Picking in Burlington County NJ
Johnson’s Corner Farm
133 Church Road
Medford NJ
(609) 654-8643
www.johnsonsfarm.com
Johnson’s Corner Farm is a very popular attraction on the weekend in South Jersey. Be prepared for big crowds. Pumpkin picking hayrides are $3.75 per rider. Other things to do on the farm: Discovery Barnyard / Animal Farm (climbing structures, shaded eating area, pipe slide, wacky bridge, rope maze, balance beam, tire climb, and animal feeding), apple picking, Fall Festival weekends with corn maze, moon bounce, , live music, and Farm House kitchen food tent.
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.
Indian Acres Tree Farm
111 Tuckerton Road
Medford NJ
(609) 953-0087
www.indianacrestreefarm.com
Indian Acres Tree Farm offers daily pick your own pumpkin wagon rides daily through October. The farm operates a gift shop which offers seasonal fall decorating items such as scarecrows, gourds, and corn stalks. The snack stand offers apple cider donuts, Leo’s Famous water ice, pizza, nachos, hot dogs, apple cider, soda, hot chocolate, hot apple cider and other snack items (no outside food is permitted). Other things to do on the farm: barrel train rides, kids’ inflatable amusements, a corn box, face painting, and seasonal festivals.
Pumpkin Picking in Camden County NJ
Springdale Farm
1638 South Springdale Road
Cherry Hill NJ
(856) 424-8674
www.springdalefarms.com
Springdale Farm operates a market which offers a full line of fruits and vegetables, plants, fresh-cut flowers, home accents, garden accessories, and more. The bakery offers freshly baked pies, apple cider donuts, breads, muffins, cakes, and cookies. The farm offers pick your own pumpkin hay rides daily. Other things to do on the farm: a corn maze (weekends) and special events such as building your own scarecrow, children’s culinary classes, and Pumpkin-Palooza.
Pumpkin Picking in Gloucester County NJ
Mood’s Farm Market
901 Bridgeton Pike
Mullica Hill NJ
(856) 478-2500
www.moodsfarmmarket.com
Mood’s Farm Market offers fresh fruit and vegetables from Mood’s and other local New Jersey farms, apple cider doughnuts baked right in the farm market, apple cider pressed on the farm from their own apples, and farm pantry items such as jams, jellies, honeys, pickles and fruit butters. Pick your own pumpkins Monday through Saturday. Other things to do on the farm include pick-your-own apples, weekend events such as seasonal festivals, scarecrow making, pumpkin painting, hayrides, Halloween parade, and a Veteran’s Day observance.
Duffield’s Farm
280 Chapel Heights Road
Sewell NJ
(856) 589-7090
www.duffieldsfarm.com
Duffield’s Farm operates a farm market where they sell farm fresh fruits, vegetables, apple cider, farm-baked goods such as apple cider doughnuts, pastries, pies (including apple pie, of course), and homemade salads and top-quality meats and cheeses in their deli. Pumpkin picking is offered Monday through Saturday. Other things to do on the farm include pick-your-own apples, corn maze, visiting with the farm animals, “barn bounce”, scarecrow making, pony rides, and hayrides.
Maugeri Farms
1991 Oldmans Creek Road
Woolwich Township NJ
(856) 467-3696
www.maugerifarms.com
Maugeri Farms operates a farm stand where they sell farm fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as fall decorating items such as cornstalks, potted mums, straw bales, gourds, and pumpkins. Pumpkin picking hay rides take place weekends through October. Other things to do on the farm: Tiny Tots Hay Bale Treasure Hunt, Children’s Hay Bale Maze, and special seasonal events.
Pumpkin Picking in Ocean County NJ
Argos Farm
1250 Lacey Road
Forked River NJ
(609) 693-3513
www.argosfarm.com
Argos Farm offers pick your own pumpkins Wednesday through Sunday (as well as Columbus Day) during the month of October. Other things to do on the farm: corn maze, hay ride, inflatable amusements, pig racing, pony rides, and a cow train ride.
Hallock’s U-Pick Farm
38 Fischer Road
New Egypt NJ
(609) 758-8847
www.hallocksupick.com
Hallock’s Farm operates a market which offers seasonal fruits and vegetables, gourds, corn stalks, Indian corn, cheese pumpkins, honey, jams, jellies, gardening supplies, and canning supplies. Pumpkin picking is offered daily. The farm also offers a wide variety of other pick-your-own fall vegetables including greens, sweet potatoes, string and lima beans, 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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