Find a local pumpkin patch here!

Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other Halloween activities in Upstate New York? Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in Upstate New York, 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

Clinton County

  • Applejacks Orchard - permanently closed
    751 Brand Hollow Rd, Peru, NY 12972. UPDATE for 2021, Google says they are permanently closed.
  • Bell's Tree Farm - corn maze, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, 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: [email protected]. Open: Friday 6 to 9 pm Saturday 12 to 9 pm Sunday 12 to 5 pm Corn Maze is open September 3rd to October 24th. 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. Payment: Cash, Check.
  • Country Dreams Farm - pumpkins, 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, corn maze, haunted corn maze, horse-drawn hay rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, restrooms, picnic area, picnic area (bring your own food), pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
    260 Pellerin Rd, Plattsburgh, NY 12901. Phone: (518) 565-6051. Email: [email protected]. Open: Daily 10 am to 5 pm. Directions: From Adirondack Northway Route 87 (North or South)- Take exit 38N, west on Route 374 take a right on to Route 190. Take the next right "Pellerin Rd" drive one mile and the Country Dreams Farm will be on your right. From Route 3 North- Take Route 3 South to Route 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. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, PayPal, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page.
    Petting zoo, play area, corn maze, pumpkin patch, wagon rides, Belgian draft horses, fainting and pygmy goats, chickens, cattle, donkeys, mules, gift shop, and more. (UPDATED: August 11, 2021)
  • Rulfs Orchard - Pumpkins and Apples
    531 Bear Swamp Road, Peru, NY 12972. Phone: 518-643-8636. Email us at: [email protected]. Open: 7 am 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. - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area (bring your own food)
    64 Hobart Road, Gabriels, NY 12939. Phone: 518 637-1230. Alternate Phone: 518-578-8436. Email: [email protected]. Open: Great Adirondack Corn Maze opens on or about first weekend of August and continues through the end of October; Our regular hours are: Thursday through Sunday, 1 pm to 6 pm or dusk whichever comes first; Flashlight nights are Friday and Saturday nights from dusk until 10 pm (everyone must be out of the maze by 10 pm); Directions: see website; Payment: Cash and checks only; Admission prices to corn maze are $10 for adults and any unaccompanied children; $8 for children age 4 to 12 years; children less than 4 years are free; Snacks and hot/cold beverages are available. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. Tucker Farms will have someone familiar with the maze on premises at all times who can 'find' those who become 'lost'; There is an elevated platform amid the maze for those needing an 'aerial view' of the maze; A port - a - potty is available on premises; Snacks as well as hot and cold refreshments are available; 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 souvenier tee - shirts and sweat shirts, and during the season: pumpkins, squash, gourds, cornstalks, and especially all varieties of TuckerTaters potatoes can be purchased at the maze.(UPDATED: August 27, 2016)

Jefferson County

  • Old McDonald's - corn maze, pumpkin patch in the field, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, tours of the operation, group tours, restrooms, gift shop, concession stand (drinks, snacks and/or food), picnic area,
    14471 County Route 145, Sackets Harbor, NY 136855. Phone: 315-583-5737. Open: 10 am to 4 pm on weekdays; 10 am to 6 pm on weekends (Saturday/Sunday); Open daily except winter. Directions: North Harbor Rd. See their website for directions. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. Pumpkin Palace, Hayrides, pony rides, Dairy Tours limited on weekdays. All activities open and available on the weekends- first come, first serve! At Old McDonald's Farm, we take pleasure in providing you with opportunities to learn about and have fun with agriculture. Old McDonald's Farm is all hands-on, from hand feeding our huge beef cow, Big Bill, to petting and walking amongst the dozens of goats, to taking your first pony ride!
    A visitor writes on October 12, 2013: "It's wonderful. I can't believe it's not already listed on this site."

Lewis County

St. Lawrence County

  • Breezy Maples Farm - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, kiddie (mini) corn maze, child-sized haybale maze, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, Bounce house, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, Fresh eggs, farm market, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, face painting, Bouncy castle, pony rides, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    331 Willard Road, Massena, NY 13662. Phone: (315) 705-6460. Email: [email protected]. Open: We will open for the 2011 season on Saturday, Septmeber 24; Open Sunday through Friday Noon to 6 pm and Saturdays 10 am to 6 pm. Directions: From Massena, follow route 37 south 4.4 miles from the corner of route 56, take a left onto Willard, the farm is ahead on the right. From Potsdam and Canton - Take county route 34 (Swamp Road) from route 310 into Louisville. After the bridge, take a right onto Willard road. The farm is 1.5 miles ahead on the left. From Waddington - Follow route 37 into Louisville -Willard is the next right past Louisville school. Click here for a map and directions. Open for Christams Trees from Thanksgiving until Christmas eve. Payment: Cash, Check.
  • Kingston Roadside Stand - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, wagon rides, haunted house, haunted rides, farm animals
    39 Co. Route 34, Canton, NY 13617. UPDATE for 2021, Their website is gone and there's nothing else about them that is current on the internet - I presume they have closed. Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pumpkins, corn maze or Fall activities or are even open? If so, please write me.
  • LB's Pumpkins & Corn Maize - corn maze, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, restrooms
    1639 State Highway 58, Edwards, NY 13635. Phone: 315-562-2320. Email: [email protected]. Open: UPDATE for 2021, Their website is gone and there's nothing else about them that is current on the internet - I presume they have closed. Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pumpkins, corn maze or Fall activities or are even open? If so, please write me. .Directions: 14 mile North of Gouverneur on State Highway 58, look for signs. 14 miles South of Fine on State Highway 58, look for signs. Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in September, October. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover.


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