The kids are already excited about carving pumpkins, but they’ll absolutely love to visit a pumpkin patch to choose their own before getting started. But wait, is there a pumpkin patch in our area? If you want to take your children to pick pumpkins but don’t know where to begin, these two websites can help!
PickYourOwn.org
This information-packed site is filled with great ideas for all types of farms and orchards, so of course its list of pumpkin patches is quite extensive. Simply choose our state’s name from the complete list and read up on the various pumpkin growers in our area. There are even maps that pinpoint the exact locations of pumpkin patches, orchards, and other local purveyors.
Local Harvest
This well-respected site is one of the most cumulative resources for all things fresh, organic and local, including pumpkins. Its interactive map offers markings for each of the possible facilities near us, and there are also ratings from other Local Harvest users so that you can decide which one seems like the best choice for your family. Choose the U-Pick option from the initial drop-down search bar to filter your results to only pumpkin patches.
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