Find a local pumpkin patch here!

Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other Halloween activities in Central New Hampshire? Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in Central New Hampshire, sorted by county. Some are farms, where you take a hay ride out into the field, others are elaborate farm stands with mountains of pumpkins and other activities and some are simple roadside stands. Most have loads of pumpkins to choose from. To really make it fun for your kids, look for those that have the extra activities, like a corn maze, spook house, or hayride. There is usually a small fee for the mazes (of course, the more elaborate mazes tend to charge more. Hayrides are often free. ALWAYS call before you go to confirm the info, they don't always report changes to me!

And if you know of one I missed and want to add it or correct the information, please let me know! If you are looking for pumpkin weigh-offs and the US and world's largest pumpkins, see this page! Want to do a fundraiser selling pumpkins? See this page! There are affiliate links on this page. Read our disclosure policy to learn more.

New for this year, see our Top Ten list of best pumpkins to make pumpkin pies and for baking and cooking. Also, our Master List of 100 Varieties of Pumpkins for every purpose. Then see this page for our easy pumpkin pie from a real pumpkin recipe.

New! We just went live with our latest website, FunFactoryTours.com - As they name implies, you can find a fun factory tour, including chocolate, automobiles, historical forts and sites, famous buildings, active Federal facilities like dams, a mint, NASA, even fun geology: like fossils and volcanic areas They're fun, inexpensive and educational! And for road trips and camping, see RoadTrippingAndCamping.com

Updates for March 2024

Most pumpkin patches and corn mazes usually open by mid September, some earlier! You may also like a local zombie event or Zombie Paintball!. The world's best pumpkin pie recipe is here, and the pie crust recipe is here! And we have home canning, preserving, drying and freezing directions. You can access many pumpkin and other recipes and other resources from the drop down menus at the top of the page or the site search.  If you are looking for pick your own apples with pumpkins and often also fun activities, see this page.

NOTE: Many farms went out of business in the past 2 years and others are dropping their websites and switching to Facebook pages thus breaking all links to them. If a link is broken please click the "click here to report a broken link or blank page" so we can find the replacement link! Thanks!

After Halloween, find a Christmas tree at a local Christmas tree farm (and enjoy a bonfire, smore, hot chocolate and free hayrides, and often Santa visits! And next Spring, you'll want to take your children to a free Easter egg hunt - see our companion website to find a local Easter Egg hunt. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me! And Find a a local farm market here

Pumpkin Patch Listings, by county

Click on Resources above, if you need a county map

Belknap County

  • Beans & Greens Farm - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, face painting, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    245 Intervale Road, Gilford, NH 03249. Phone: 603-293-2853. Email: [email protected]. Open: Corn Maze open daily from 10 am to 5 plus Friday and Saturday nights from 8 pm to 11 pm starting September 13th. Directions: From Meredith: Rte. 3 to Weirs Beach, then 11B to the farm in Gilford. From Rochester area: Rte 11 north to lights at 11B junction. Go left and .5 miles to farm From Rte. 93: Exit 20, Rte 3&11 towards Laconia, just south of Laconia take the Laconia bypass to the end in Gilford. Go left at the light and then take a right at the second light onto Rte. 11B. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. Beans & Greens offers annual/perennials, hanging baskets and planters in spring. We grow and harvest our own vegetables using sustainable agricultural practices and advertise our produce as herbicide/pesticide free in the stand! The bakery has a large offering of pies, cookies, breads, bars and more all season long. Gifts, honey, maple syrup and many other NH made products are available in the store.
  • Broadview Farm - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field,
    37 March Road, Sanbornton, NH 03269. Phone: 603-286-9423. Email: [email protected]. Open: June to November 10 to 6 daily. Directions: From Rte. 3 in Tilton (near Outlet Mall), turn onto Rte. 132, go 3 miles, turn left onto Gulf Road, 1/2 mile, turn right onto March Road. Farm on right. From downtown Tilton, turn onto School Street, go 3 miles, turn left onto March Road. Farm on Right. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
  • KREBS Farm - Pumpkins, Farm market, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables,
    3315 Upper Bay Rd., Sanbornton, NH 03269. Phone: 603-556-9249. Email: [email protected]. Open: See their website for current hours. Family farm with incredible views. Case pricing available on canning vegetables. Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, seasonal vegetables including tomatoes, leeks, onions, carrots, corn, parsnips, pumpkins, squash . Also PYO blueberries and raspberries.
  • Moulton Farm - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, Fall festival, corn maze, child-sized haybale maze, we also have pie pumpkins, school tours
    18 Quarry Road (off Route 25), Meredith, NH 03253. Phone: 603-279-3915. Email: [email protected]. Open: Seven days per week from mid - April through Christmas eve; Please see our website for current hours. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Pumpkin updates: Click here for updates. Directions: From Meredith: From the lights in Meredith, go east on Route 25 approximately 2 miles. Quarry Road is on the right. Moulton Farm is down the road about .25 miles on the right. From Center Harbor: Start out going southwest on Whittier Hwy/Rt. 25 heading toward Meredith. You will travel approx 2.7 miles and be taking a left hand turn off Route 25 on to Quarry Road The farm stand is located 600 ft down Quarry Road on the right hand side. Click here for a map and directions. Pick your own herbs start in mid-June; Pick your own flowers in mid-July; Pick your own pumpkins in late September; Corn maze opens in early to mid-September; For festivals, workshops and events please see our web site. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page.
  • Smith Orchard - pumpkins, Farm market, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables,
    184 Leovitt Rd., Belmont, NH 03220. Phone: 603-524-9000. Email: [email protected]. Open: See their website for current hours. Apples, jams/jellies, cider, cider donuts, apple cider hot dogs,
    pumpkins, honey, garlic, vinegar, pancake mixes, apple crisp mix, NH Xtreme Creme body lotion. PYO organic blueberries, and apples, weekend wagon rides, alpacas, school field trips.
  • Stone Mountain Farm - pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field where they grow, pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn, tractor-pulled hay rides, Honey from hives on the farm, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, school tours
    522 Laconia Road, Belmont, NH 03220. Phone: (603) 731-2493. Email: [email protected]. Open: Monday to Sunday, from 10 am to 6 pm; Our season runs from August 1st to November 1st. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: July 02, 2020)
  • Surowiec Farm - pumpkins, apples, blueberries, Christmas trees & fall raspberries
    53 Perley Hill Road, Sanbornton, NH 03269. Phone: 603-286-4069 Fax: 286-4069. Directions: click here for a map and directions. Open: every day 9 to 5 from late June until late October; click here or call for seasonal hours.

Merrimack County

  • Apple Hill Farm - Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, black currants, apples & flowers
    580 Mountain Road, Concord, NH 03301. Phone: 224-8862. Fax: 224-8862. Email: [email protected] Open June-November, varies with picking season. Special Events: Call or email for calendar.
  • Appleview Orchard - Apples, hayrides, cider pressing
    1266 Upper City Road, Pittsfield, NH 03263. Phone: 603-435-6483. Fax: 603-435-6486. Email us at: [email protected]. Directions: Route 93 to Route 393/202/9/4 East. Travel East to the Epsom traffic circle. Go North on Route 28 to Pittsfield. Turn Left onto Upper City Road. Appleview Orchard is at the top of the hill on the left. Click here for a map to our farm. We are open All year. Our hours are: Harvest Season: Daily, 9 am to 9 pm. Off-season: Daily, 12 pm to 9 pm. We feature Richardson's super-premium ice cream, The Pie Guy pies and many delectable local treats and fine gifts in our country shoppe. During harvest season we offer orchard tours, hayrides, and press-your-own cider plus other seasonal activities. School and other groups are always welcome. We gladly accept Visa and Mastercard. Good, wholesome fun for all - always!
  • Beech Hill Farm - Stand & Ice Cream Barn - corn maze, pumpkins, hayrides and haunted barn
    107 Beech Hill Road, Hopkinton, NH 03229. Phone: 603-224-7655. Email: [email protected]. Spend the day at Beech Hill Farm & Ice Cream Barn exploring three different corn mazes, a mile long Rhododendron Nature Trail, beginning map courses, fall horse drawn wagon rides and thousands of pumpkins grown right on the farm. Visit our website for a calendar of events including our Fall Harvest Festival, live music and cruise nights or call 603-223-0828. Awarded “Best of New England” destination by Boston Magazine/New England Travel and Family Favorites Award by Parenting NH Magazine! Beech Hill Farm and Ice Cream Barn features over 75 premium flavors of Blake's and Richardson's New England made ice cream, delicious 95% fat free frozen yogurt, and a popular make-your-own sundae bar, as well as a country store with New England specialty products, garden center, a wonderful assortment of farm animals, and quality family activities. Located in scenic Hopkinton, New Hampshire, the Kimball family welcomes you to their 9th generation family farm. While here, also enjoy our mile-long Rhododendron Nature Trail and corn mazes (in season). We offer a variety of field trips for schools or other organizations based around these fun, educational activities. Beech Hill Farm also hosts birthday parties, corporate outings, and other group events.
  • Birchwood Orchard - Pumpkins
    206 Old Turnpike Road, Mason, NH 03048. Phone: 603-878-0542.
  • Carter Hill Orchard - Apples , pumpkins
    73 Carter Hill Road, Concord, NH 03301. Phone: 225-2625. Email: [email protected]. Open: 9 am to 6 pm, August-December 24. Special Events: weekend activities, viewing tower, playground & walking trail
  • Charmingfare Farm - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, train rides, horse-drawn hay rides, wagon rides, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties
    774 High St, Candia, NH 03034. Phone: 603-483-5623. Email: [email protected]. Directions: Take 93 North to exit 9N. At the 3rd traffic light, take a right onto RT 27 (there is a McDonalds on the left at this light.) Follow RT 27 approx. 5 miles, Charmingfare Farm is on the right. Crops are usually available in All year. Open: 7 Days a week from 10 am to 4 pm. May be open later for certain events such as Hayrides in October. Pumpkin Festival, Children's Trick or Treat Stroll, and Haunted Hayrides available weekends in October. Sleigh rides and Santa appearances throughout December. The Farm and Zoo areas, Tractor Train, Pony Rides, and some Horse Drawn rides available year round. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard.
  • Gould Hill Orchards - Apples
    656 Gould Hill Road, Contoocook, NH 03229. Phone: 746-3811. Email: [email protected] Open July-December, 9:30 am to 5 pm, daily. Nine varieties of apples, Special Event: Harvest Festival, mid-October . Peaches, blueberries, pumpkins and over 80 varieties of apples are grown on the property. Open July-December. Contoocook Cider Tasting room open weekends. There are 80+ mile panoramic views with pick-your-own blueberries and apples. The farm also grows peaches, nectarines, plums, pumpkins, as well as fresh vegetables. The farm has a bakery, cider donuts, fresh cider and unique gifts. Available for weddings and events in our unique, picturesque setting.
  • Great Brook Farm - Apples & pumpkins
    335 Hackleboro Road, Canterbury, NH 03224. Phone: 783-4126. Fax: 783-0027. Open 10 am to 5 pm, daily, mid-September-November 1; weekends, November 1-Thanksgiving. Special Events: Every weekend
  • Green Thumb Acres - Pumpkins
    49 Boyce Road, Canterbury, NH 03224. Phone: 603-783-4359.
  • Hackleboro Orchards - Apples, blueberries, gourds, pumpkins
    Hackleboro Road, Canterbury, NH 03224. Phone: 783-4248 Email: [email protected]. Open: part-time for Strawberries and Blueberries. Call 603-783-4248 for picking times and dates, 9 am to 6 pm daily full time once early apples are ready, Mid August - Thanksgiving. 9-6 daily, closed only on Tuesdays. September & October are peak apple picking times, free weekend hayrides, visiting the farm animals and climbing the viewdeck. Free parking. Pretty view & picnic area. When in season, we have: Strawberries, blueberries, peaches, nectarines, apples, cider, pumpkins, winter squash, gourds, honey & maple products, sewn, canned and baked goods, cookbooks, note cards, and much more! Directions: From I-93: Take exit 18, and follow our big red apple signs. From Rte. 106: Take Shaker Rd. in Loudon,NH, and follow our big red apple signs. We are 10 minutes from The Smoke House, and The Shaker Village. 5 minutes from the beautiful center of Canterbury. Very "New England"! Bring your camera. PYO, Macs, Cortland, Macoun, Empire, and N. Spy. Hayrides are running, at least on Sunday. Yummy baked goods and tasty delicious cider donuts, making a fresh press of cider in the AM. Plenty of room to roam, and picnik tables to kickback at and enjoy some country air. Farmstand with pre bagged apples, veggies, tomatoes, squashes, fresh cider and other goodies, sweet juicy watermelon and a great assortment of pumpkins
  • Meadow Ledge Farm - Pumpkins and hayrides
    612 Route 129, Loudon, NH 03307. Phone: 603-798-5860.
  • Milk and Honey Farm - Follows organic practices, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), Honey from hives on the farm, prepicked produce, events at your location (call for info)
    Pleasant Street, Loudon, NH 03307. Phone: (603) 715-1215. Email: [email protected]. Directions: we are one mile off of route 129. Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October. Open: Monday through Saturday 9 am to 5 pm May through October. Strawberries available in June, Pumpkins in September and October; Honey available in September; Call or e-mail for CSA shares of other vegetables. We follow organic practices, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, Check. . Milk and Honey Farm facebook page
  • Park Family Farm - Strawberries, pumpkins, squash, Farm market, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables,
    360 Upper City Rd., Pittsfield, NH 03263. Phone: 603-731-0907. Email: . Open: See their website for current hours, daily during strawberry and pumpkin season, 7 am to 5 pm. Ready-picked and PYO. Call for exact harvest dates, or follow us on Facebook. Family friendly farm, PYO Strawberries in June and PYO Pumpkins in September . We, also create handmade cold processed goat's milk soaps in our antique Cape's kitchen. Three generations work on our farm through out the year, producing the highest quality products and farm fresh fruits in season.
  • Pustizzi Fruit Farm - pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, Fall festival, goat walk, tractor-pulled hay rides, haunted trail, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm
    148 Cornhill Road, Boscawen, NH 03303. Phone: 603 796-6040. Email: [email protected]. Open: Please see our website for this seasons hours and events. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards. Pustizzi Fruit Farm facebook page
  • Ramsay's Farm - Stand - Pumpkins
    783 Loudon Ridge Road, Loudon, NH 03307. Phone: 603-267-6522.
  • Rossview Farm - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm
    84 District #5 Road, Concord, NH 03301. Phone: 603-228-4872. Email: [email protected]. Open: Last weekend in September through October 31st; Always CALL first for picking times. Directions: From interstate 93 take exit 15W. Go Right onto Route 3 North. Left at 2nd light onto Penacook Street. Go approximately 4 miles and you'll see District #5 Road on your left. Each year we celebrate the start of Spring by making the finest maple syrup; Please join our open sugar house on Maple Weekend in late March; We offer syrup sampling, syrup on ice cream, walking tours, and hayrides; Of course we always like to be boiling if the weather permits! Call for Maple Weekend dates. Payment: Cash, Check. We love to have visitors during our harvest seasons! It is important that you always call first to find out hours of operation. We encourage you to bring your entire family, but please leave your pets at home. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: September 24, 2016)
  • Schroeder Farm - Pumpkins, Farm market, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables,
    South Newbury, NH 03272. Phone: 603-938-5911. Email: [email protected]. Open: See their website for current hours. Cattle, sheep, chickens, pigs, turkeys available.
    Also Maple syrup, pumpkins, wool products, honey, eggs.
  • Sunnycrest Farm Inc. - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, tractor-pulled hay rides, Pick-your-own apples, Cider mill with fresh apple cider made on the premises, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals
    59 High Range Road, Londonderry, NH 03053. Phone: 603-432 -9652. Fax: same. Email: [email protected]. Directions: Interstate 93 to exit 4. Travel west on Route 102 for four miles Blue and white sign on right Address is 59 High Range Road. Londonderry, N.H. 03053 603-432-9652 And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October, November. Open: Strawberries and blueberries 7 days a week Hours 7 am to noon Strawberry picking starts June, 18 2007 Daily while the crop lasts Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard.
  • Two Sisters Garlic - Uses natural growing practices, garlic, flowers, melons, pumpkins, rhubarb, winter squash, and prepicked produce, events at your location (call for info)
    23 Clough Tavern Road, Canterbury, NH 03224. Phone: 603-783-4287. Email: [email protected]. Directions: Depart Canterbury, NH Bear right (North-West) onto Old Tilton Rd 0.2 mile Turn left to stay on Old Tilton Rd 0.5 mile Bear left (West) onto Clough Tavern Rd Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in July, August, September. Open: Self-serve Farm Stand open daily 9 am to 7 pm. Personal attention/help is available with a call to 603-783-4287. Rhubarb - mid-June. Flowers available late June to first of September. Melons - mid August. Squash & Pumpkins - mid September. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check. Garlic Scapes available mid-June. Fresh Garlic available mid-July. Cured Garlic bulbs by the bulb, pound or braids available first of September to December. Garlic Jellies (Red Pepper Garlic, Rosemary Ginger Garlic, Mint Garlic, Simply Garlic) available year round. Garlic Day is in September .


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