New Jersey is the Garden State, and one of our favorite fall fruits is the pumpkin. Yes, pumpkins are technically fruit! They're plentiful in our state and ready for picking at some of the best pumpkin patches in NJ. Many of these farms also offer other delicious treats and opportunities for fall fun!
Heaven Hill is home to the Great Pumpkin Festival featuring family activities like pumpkin-picking, hay rides, pig races, carnival rides (weekends), corn stalk and hay maze, farm animals, and much more!
Pick and paint your own pumpkins, along with apples and other vegetables. Though there is no corn maze this year, visitors can still enjoy a hay ride!
Pick your own pumpkins or purchase them at the farmers market. You can also pick other fruits and fresh flowers!
4. Bonacorsi Family Farms, Flemington
Visit in October for a great selection of pumpkins to carve and eat!
Be sure to check in for the days and times of the October Barnyard Bash featuring hayrides, pumpkin picking and painting, farm animals, barrel train rides, games and so much more.
6. Hillsboro Farm, Hillsborough
Pick and paint pumpkins, make scarecrows, and more!
7. Lee Turkey Farm, East Windsor
Enjoy fun walking, hayride or harvest tours! Pick your own pumpkins or strawberries.
8. Johnson's Locust Hall Farm, Jobstown
Choose from apples, pumpkins, broccoli, kale and corn! Guests can also enjoy hayrides, go-karting, farm animals and a corn maze.
9. Melick's Town Farm, Oldwick
New Jersey's largest apple orchard also offers pumpkin picking! Be sure to try their incredible cider and donuts!
Visitors can enjoy pumpkin picking, hayrides, fresh flowers and a gift shop that specializes in holiday decor.
11. Battleview Orchards, Freehold
This popular pick-your-own spot offers peaches, apples and pumpkins each fall, along with hayrides and a country store. The bakery can't be missed!
There are so many pumpkin patches throughout the state, which is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below and maybe I will add it! I want us all to enjoy the best New Jersey has to offer, and I'm sure I haven't heard of every pumpkin farm in New Jersey quite yet!
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