This page provides a detailed list of Upstate New York's pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hay rides and other Halloween farm stuff!!   Just scroll down this page! 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.  All should 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 all information, they don't always report changes to me!

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• Halloween around the world
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• How to make a pumpkin pie from an actual pumpkin (it's easy!) 
• History of the Jack-o-Lantern
• Tips for a safe and fun Halloween
• Halloween clip art
• Pumpkin Facts and What to do with the pumpkin after Halloween.
• Halloween links to Halloween web sites

On our Pick-your-own website, we also have pages with our own simple instructions on canning, freezing and drying  many other fruits and vegetables, such as  how to make jam, apple butter, applesauce, spaghetti sauce, salsa, pickles, ketchup or freezing corn  (these links open new pages, just close them to return here).   Be sure to come back at Christmas if you are looking for a cut-your-own Christmas tree farm!   Look at the bottom of the page for links to resources on home canning, picking tips, recipes, etc..

I'm always looking for more to add and feedback about any patch, stand or farm you have visited, so write me using the Feedback form!  And if you have a farm and want to add it or correct the information, please click on Add My Farm!

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Upstate New York's Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, Hay Rides and More, by County

Clinton County     

• Applejacks Orchard -U Pick Apples, Hayrides, Hay Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Observation Bee Hive, Petting Zoo
  751 Brand Hollow Rd, Peru NY, 12972. Phone: 518-643-2268. Email:  Applejacks@westelcom.com. For more information, see the links above and these pages: Applejacks Gift Shop, School Tours info, Apple Prices / Varieties, Road Map.
• Bell's Tree Farm - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, haunted corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, prepicked produce, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
  499 Ratta Road, Chazy, NY 12921. Phone: 518-846-8586. Fax: 518-846-8586. Email: matt@mbdetail.com. Directions: From the South: I-87 Exit 40 Beekmantown/Pt.AuRoche. Turn R onto Spellman Rd. and go 0.4 miles to the intersection with Rt.9. L turn onto Rt. 9 and proceed North 1.7 miles and then veer L onto Stratton Hill Rd. Continue 3.3 miles and 499 Ratta Rd. is on the L. At 0.9 miles Stratton Hill Rd becomes the Ratta Rd. so continue straight. From the North: I-87 Exit 41 Chazy. Turn L onto Miner Farm Rd.(191E) and follow 0.8 miles to Rt.9 Turn R onto Rt.9 and proceed South 0.6 miles and turn R onto Fiske Road, just after Stewart's store. Follow 0.8 miles and veer L onto Ratta Rd. Proceed 1.6 miles and 499 Ratta Rd. is on your right. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Friday 5 to 9pm Saturday 12 to 9pm Sunday 12 to 5pm Corn Maze is open August 17th 2007 through October 28th. Payment: Cash, Check.
• Country Dreams Farm - corn (sweet), flowers, pumpkins, other vegetables, sleigh rides, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, horse-drawn hay rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo
  55 Pellerin Rd, Plattsburgh, NY 12901. Phone: 518-561-8941. Email us at: whinny@whinny.org. Directions: From Adirondack Northway Rt 87 (North or South)- Take exit 38N, west on Rt. 374  take a right on to Rt 190. Take the next right "Pellerin Rd" drive one mile and the Country Dreams Farm will be on your right. From Rt. 3  North- Take Rt. 3 South to Rt. 374 in Cadyville. Go through flashing light to next stop light,  at stop light turn left on to Military Turnpike (190). Take the first right on to "Pellerin Rd" Drive one mile and the Country Dreams Farm will be on your right. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in July, August, September, October. Open: Open Year Round-by appointment only at Farm. Check website for dates and times open in Lake Placid, NY Corn Maze from Mid September-Halloween. Hayrides from early May-November. Sleigh Rides November(snow permitting)-March. Petting zoo from May-October. Wedding carriage available year round. Farm History Tours May-October. We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, Check.
• Rulfs Orchard - Pumpkins and Apples
  531 Bear Swamp Road, Peru, NY, 12972. Phone: 518-643-8636. Email us at: bob@rulfsorchard.com. Open 7am to 8 pm , 7 days a week. Apple varieties: McIntosh, Empire, Cortland, Paula, Red Macoun, Lodi, Northern Spy, Delicious. Also a roadside stand and apple cider.

Essex County

Franklin, County

• Tucker Farms, Inc. - pumpkins and a corn maze
  56 Hobart Road, Gabriels, NY 12939. Phone: Tom Tucker, 518 637-1230. Email us at: info@tuckertaters.com. Directions: See directions on webpage. Open in late June/early July for U-Pick Strawberries (call ahead for availability); Great Adirondack Corn Maze begins in early/mid August and continues through the end of October (Halloween);  Our hours are: Monday through Saturday, 8 am to 4 pm. Sunday, 1 pm to 4 pm. Farm tours by appointment in advance.  Typical Hours for October (check the website for updates): October 1 thru October 31, Thursday through Sunday: 1 pm - 4 pm. Weekly Event on Friday nights: 'Flashlight' night in the corn maze, Start time is after dusk.  Closing is 10 pm, i.e. everyone must be out of the maze by 10 pm. 2004 Admission: Adults: $7, Children 4 - 12 yrs: $5, Children 3 and under: free. At all times, someone will be there who is intimately familiar with the maze. Maps will be available on which the main part of the maze will be printed. Benches will be available as well as a port-a-potty. There will be an elevated platform at the approximate mid-point of the maze. Corn Maze Rules will be posted at the field. Activities (one of which is a 'petting zoo' -- mostly chickens and ducks) will be available for the younger kids. Pack up the kids and come out for a great time! Complete your day of fun at the Corn Maze with a bit of shopping. Tucker Farms tee shirts, refreshments, fresh vegetables and especially potatoes, can be purchased.

Fulton County

• Rogers Family Orchards - U Pick Apples
  260 County Highway 131, Johnstown NY, 12095. Phone: 518-762-8736. Email:  trogers@superior.net. Roadside Stand, Farm Market, Cider, Special Events  

Jefferson County

• Behling's Spookhill Farms - Corn maze
  12139 U.S. Route 11, Adams Center, NY, 13606. Phone: (315) 583-6181. Open: Aug 23 thru Oct 26, Sat - 12noon to 8pm, Sun - 12noon to 8pm. 2005 Admission prices: Adults $6, Children 4-11 $4, 3 & under free. Directions: On Route 11 between Adams, & Adams Center. Off from US Rte 81 exits 41 or 42.

Montgomery County

• Bellinger's Orchard - Apples, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field,corn maze, child-sized  hay maze, prepicked produce, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulledhayrides
  685 Argersinger Rd, Fultonville, NY 12072. Phone: 518-922-8558. Email us at: info@bellingersorchard.com . Directions: From the NYS Thruway: Take exit 28 from the NYS Thruway and then a left onto Riverside Dr. Make a left onto 30A and go up the hill. Take a right onto VanEpps Rd. Go two and one-half miles and then bear right onto Argersinger Rd.Map and more directions. Our orchard is exactly one mile down the road. And for a map to our farm, Click here. Open: Open daily 10-6 Cornmaze: Open daily 10 am to 5pm (Last ticket sold at 5 pm)  Payment: Cash, only. For more information, see the links above and these pages: Picking Schedule, Products,photos, Orchard Tours.
• Sand Flats Orchard - pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  371 Martin Road, Fonda, Select your state 12068. Phone: 518-853-4999. Email: jim@sandflatsorchard.com. Directions: From the North: Follow Rt 30A from Johnstown south about 3 miles. Turn right onto Commons Road go about 1.8 miles to the intersection of Martin Road and Commons Road. From the East: NY Thruway to exit 28, left on to Riverside Drive about 1.5 miles. Turn right onto Rt 30A, you will go over the Mohawk River and pass Fonda Speadway. Turn left onto Rt 5, go through the village of Fonda, about .5 miles. Turn right onto Rt 334/ Cayadutta St. follow for 1.9 miles. Turn left on to Commons Road go about .1 mile to the intersection of Martin Road and Commons Road. OR Follow Rt 5 west to Fonda, go through the village of Fonda, about .5 miles. Turn right onto Rt 334/ Cayadutta St. follow for 1.9 miles. Turn left on to Commons Road go about .1 mile to the intersection of Martin Road and Commons Road. From the South: Follow the directions from the East if using the NY Thruway. Follow Rt 30A to Fultonville, you will go over the Mohawk River and pass Fonda Speadway. Turn left onto Rt 5, go through the village of Fonda, about .5 miles. Turn right onto Rt 334 Cayadutta St. follow for 1.9 miles. Turn left on to Commons Road go about .1 mile to the intersection of Martin Road and Commons Road. From the West: Follow Rt 5 from Canajoharie east about 9.8 miles. Turn left onto Martin Road go 1.3 miles. And for a map to our farm, Click here. Crops are usually available in August, September. Open: Open seven days a week, 9am to 6pm Payment: Cash, Check.

Oneida County

Oswego County

• Behling Orchards - Apples, pumpkins, strawberries, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, haunted corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, wagon rides, face painting, pony rides
  114 potter rd , Mexico, NY 13114. Phone: 3159637068. Email us at: ebehling61@hotmail.com. Directions: Take route 81 to Mexico exit follow signs to Mexico Take Fravor Road to Potter Road. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in June, July, September, October. Open: 8am to 5pm seven days a week September 1st thru October 31st. Strawberries: June 10th. Raspberries, blackberries: July. Corn maze and other fall activities are open from September15th through Oct 31st" Payment: Cash, Check.
• The Farm - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, school tours
  102 Huntley Road, Phoenix, NY 13135. Phone: 315-695-FARM. Directions: From North take Rt481 South to Phoenix exit Take a right on Route 264 go to light then take a left on Route 57 continue on Route 57 to Route 57A take a left on Route 57A to Huntley Road turn right The Farm is on the left just past Barett Paving. From the south take Route 481 North to the Phoenix exit turn left on Route 57A then take the next left on Huntley Road The Farm is on the left just past Barett Paving. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Please call for hours. Payment: Cash, only. We also have a Trike Track, Pumpkin Sling Shots and will be adding much more for our 2008 season!! Will update soon with our new website & we look forward to seeing you all at THE FARM!!!. (ADDED: May 08, 2008)
• Ontario Orchards - U Pick Apples
  Route 104 West, Oswego NY, 13126. . Phone: 315-343-6328. Email:  ontario@redcreek.net.  U-Pick Apples Last Weekend in 2005: October 8th, 9th from 9am to 5pm. Rain or Shine at the Farm in Sterling.
• Remsen Depot Corn Maze - corn maze, train rides, wagon rides,
  10603 Depot Street, Remsen, NY, 13438. Phone: 315-831-8096. Email us at: theblueberryfarm@yahoo.com. 6-Acre "CORNucopia" Corn Maze. Open: Saturdays & Sundays, September 16 through October 15, noon to 5 p.m.; Fridays, October 6 & October 13 & Saturdays, October 7 & 14, 5-9 p.m. Flashlight Nites. Free hay Wagon ride or short walk from Remsen Depot to maze. Refreshments and "Conductor's Closet" gift shop. Flashlight Nites-must have flashlight to be admitted; no tickets sold after 8 p.m. Children under 8 must be accompanied by adult. No pets in maze, please. 25+ group tours, times & rates by arrangement. 2006 prices: Adults, $6; Under 12, $4. $1.00 Off discount admission coupons available.
• Sage Creek Orchards - Apples, blueberries, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides, face painting
  139 Minckler Rd., Mexico, NY 13114. Phone: 315-963-3486. Fax: 315-963-3578. Email us at: sagecreekorchard@aol.com. Directions: From I 81 take exit 34, NY 104 and take 104 west about 5 miles, turn right onto North St./County Rd. 41. Go straight ahead about 1 3/4 miles. Road becomes Minkler Road. We are on the left. Just follow the signs. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in July, August, September, October, November. Open: 7 days a week, from 9am to 6pm July 1st thru November 15th. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard.
• Great Pumpkin Festival - Pumpkin festival
  Washington Square (East Park), Oswego, NY. Phone: 315-342-7225. Email: precisely@bridgemicro.com. Open: October 01 and October 02, 2005, Sat, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Sun, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Oswego is one of 20 international weigh-in sites for pumpkin growers competing in the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth. Growers from Oswego, and throughout New York, Pennsylvania, New England and Canada will be competing in Oswego. Past winners have been 1,000-pound (in 1996), a 752-pound pumpkin, a 731-pound squash, and a 107-pound watermelon. There is also live music, arts and crafts vendors and demonstrations, pumpkin carving lessons, ghost stories told by City Historian Rosemary Nesbitt, scarecrow building and pumpkin carving contests, a mini farmer's market and foods. See the calendar of events.

Saratoga County

• Bowman Orchards - Pumpkins, Pick your own and picked apples, cider and donuts.
  141 Sugar Hill Road, Rexford NY, 12148. Phone: 518-371-2042. Email:  kevin@bowmanorchards.com. Roadside Stand, Farm Market. We grow many varieties, shapes, colors and sizes of pumpkins. Pumpkins are available u-pick or pre-picked and usually we start them the third week of September. We also grow gourds, squash, and many types of ornamental fruits.
• Double M's Haunted Hayrides - haunted hayrides
  678 Route 67, Ballston Spa, New York 12020. Phone: (518)884-9122. Email: scareme@mmhauntedhayrides.com. Directions: Click here for directions. Open: Every Thursday through Sunday in October. Click here for a coupon. Featuring the NEW VORTEX TUNNEL! and TERROR MAZE (both included in your admission). The Hayrides weave through our haunted forest on a tractor drawn wagon. Each wagon has a narrator on board to guide the way through the cold darkness. Around each and every corner there's a frightful scene and behind each and every tree lurks an unexpecting guest waiting to greet you. Our woods are filled with terror and surprise, an atmosphere sure to make you scream! Three quarter's of the way through the ride, the wagon comes upon a coven of witches dancing around a cauldron and shrieking into the night. The wagon stops and the witches serve up some complimentary "Spider Cider" and "Deadly Donuts". After everyone has been served their ghostly treat, the wagon continues on for the remainder of the frightfully fun ride! Upon being unloaded the wagon you will be guided into the Terror Maze and then directly into the BRAND NEW Vortex Tunnel! A truly terrorizing experience! The entire ride lasts approximately 35 to 45 minutes.
• Ellms Family Farm - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
  448 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Phone: 518 884-8168. Fax: 518 884-8348. Email: gellms@aol.com. Directions: From Route 87 take Exit 12 Go west on Rt. 67 for 2.5 miles Take a left onto Brookline Road Less than a mile turn left at lights onto Route 50 Go 1.1 miles on Route 50 and take a right onto Charlton Road at the lights Farm is 3 miles on the right And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Corn Maze open weekends 10 am to 5 pm Corn Maze is open from September 22 through October 28 Pumpkin patch is open through October 31 Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Pumpkins, gourds, hay bales, Indian corn and corn stalks
• Riverview Orchards - Pick Your Ownk Apples, Hayrides
  660 Riverview Road, Rexford NY, 12148. Phone: 518-371-2174. Email:  isabel@rivervieworchards.com. Directions. Farm Market, Special Events: Farm Fest 2005 on Saturday September 17th and Sunday, September 18th. 10 am to 5 pm Both Days. Free Admission, Exhibits - Apple Picking - Musical Performances - Demonstrations - Hay Rides - Country Food - and Much More. For more information, see the links above and these pages: Farm Fest 2005, Apples, Bakery, Donut Robot, Beehive, Honey House Birthdays, School Tours, Our History
• Saratoga Apple, Inc. - U Pick Apples
  Rte 29, Box 171, Schuylerville NY, 12871. Phone: 518-695-3131. Pick apples, ride wagons to the orchards, taste a delicious cider donut or other freshly baked treat.  U Pick Apples, Farm Market, Cider.
• Schuyler Farms - corn maze, Pumpkin Patch, Hayrides, Petting Zoo, hay maze, haunted hay maze
  1124 Rt. 29, Schuyerville, NY. Phone: (518) 695-5308. Directions: Click Here for DIRECTIONS to the maze. They have a Corn Field Cafe, 18 hole mini golf, Garden Center, Hay Maze for the little ones, and our Gift Shop for beautifully hand crafted gifts. For schools, small group outings, and corporate events call for appointments and package prices.

Schenectady County

St. Lawrence County

• Kingston's Roadside Stand - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, tractor-pulled hay rides, prepicked produce, petting zoo, farm animals
  39 County Route 34, Canton, NY 13617. Phone: 315-322-0524 and 315-528-1081. Email us at: kathy_barney2001@yahoo.com. Directions: Located in Bucks Bridge Just off 310 And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Open: 12pm to 6pm After Thanksgiving 2pm to 6pm Payment: Cash, Check. Haunted Hayride and Haunted House, Starting October 6th. Every weekend in October. We also now have bedding plants!

Washington County

• Bordens Orchard  - U-pick aples
  Valley Falls Road, Schaghticoke, NY. Phone: 518-692-2370. Directions: We are located on Valley Falls Road in the Town of Easton. You can follow our signs from Route 40. For more: Directions. Apples: Red Melba, Pristine, Summer treat, Redfree, Empress, Ginger Gold, Paulared, Gala, Niagara, Milton, McIntosh, Ozark Gold, Honeycrisp, Macoun, Liberty, R.I.Greening, Spartan, Cortland, Red Delicious, Empire, Jonagold, Fortune, Idared, Pound Sweet, Golden Delicious, Spigold, Northern Spy, Rome Beauty, Winter Banana, Granny Smith. More about our apple varieties and what's available now, and also our recipes.
• Moses Vegetable Farm - corn (sweet), peppers, pumpkins, tomatoes, other vegetables, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, prepicked produce, gift shop Route 67, Eagle Bridge, NY 11111. Phone: 518 686 7729. Directions: Intersection of Route 67 & 22 Crops are usually available in May, October. Open: call for hours. This is the famous farmland that once belonged to Grandma Moses, inherited by her children and grand-children who operate it today. Customers say they are renowned for the variety and quality of the vegetables they grow. One visitor says: "WORTH THE TRIP! Check them out!"

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