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!
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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 February 2025
Get out to the corn mazes and pumpkin patches! Most close either at Halloween or a week later! 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.
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.
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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)
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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
- Fort Ticonderoga - Fall festival, corn maze, haunted trail,
gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area,
school tours
100 Fort Ti Rd, Ticonderoga, NY 12883. Phone:
518-585-2821. Email:
[email protected]. Open: Monday to Sunday, from 9 am to 5 pm; Opens at the end of May until the last weekend of October.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
Click here for our Facebook page.
- Its About Thyme Farm - pumpkins, pumpkin patch, picnic area
32 Smith Road, Olmstedville, NY 12857. Phone: 518-251-4675. Open:
Pumpkin Picking from September 9th to October 30th; 7 days a week,
from 9 am to 5 pm. Directions:
See their
website for directions. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard . Scarecrow
trail, hayrides (call for dates).
Franklin County
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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
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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!
(UPDATED: October 4, 2024, JBS)
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
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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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