Pumpkin picking is a popular autumn activity and there's no shortage of patches in the Garden State. If you're looking for fall fun that the whole family can enjoy, New Jersey is the place to be. These are some of the best pumpkin patches and pumpkin farms in New Jersey that offer more than just pumpkin picking, but a full day of excitement complete with all your favorite farm life activities.

1. Abma's Farm - Wyckoff

This pumpkin farm in New Jersey is the ultimate autumn destination in Bergen County. They're big on family and have endless activities to enjoy. In addition to the pumpkin patch, they've got hayrides, an incredible farmers' market, a petting zoo, and other fun activities like scarecrow making.

2. Butterhof's Shady Brook Farm - Devonshire

After making your way through their corn maze (an Atlantic County favorite since 1999), take a hayride out to the pumpkin patch. That's bound to work up a thirst, so after you've picked out the perfect pumpkin, try some of their fantastic fresh-squeezed cider.

3. Johnson's Corner Farm - Medford

One of our favorite places for pumpkin picking in New Jersey, you're sure to find the perfect fall treat at Johnson's Corner Farm. Go pumpkin picking, apple picking, or both. You'll also find a corn maze, barnyard, gem mining, and live music every weekend until Halloween.

4. Fairfield Farms - Fairfield

The fall season has started! That means pumpkin picking, hayrides, a 5-acre corn maze, a giant slide, and so much more at Fairfield Farms, one of the best pumpkin patches in New Jersey.

5. Terhune Orchards - Princeton

They're big on apples at this orchard (unsurprisingly), offering a wide variety including Granny Smith, Gala, and McIntosh. You'll also find a pumpkin patch, barnyard, corn maze, hay bale maze, fall festivals each weekend, children's programs, and a winery on-site.

6. Battleview Orchards - Freehold

A great spot for fresh donuts and cider, but perhaps an even better spot for pumpkin picking in New Jersey.

7. Alstede Farms - Chester

A Jersey favorite, Alstede Farms has so much to offer. Pick your own corn, apples, potatoes, pumpkins, and more! You'll also enjoy pony rides, hayrides, a moon bounce, nighttime corn mazes, frequent live entertainment, and special events like a pumpkin pancake breakfast.

8. Heaven Hill Farm - Vernon

Home to the Great Pumpkin Festival, Heaven Hill Farm offers over 30 different activities from pumpkin picking to pony rides. Enjoy shows, obstacle courses, sand art, face painting, pig races, tether ball, barn animals, a hay maze, and a corn maze. If you only visit one pumpkin patch in New Jersey this season, make it this one.

9. Emery's Farm - New Egypt

This berry patch (famous for its blueberries), also offers pumpkin picking in the fall. Check out the hayrides and corn maze and be sure to try a fresh, delicious pie while you're here.

10. Richfield Farms - Clifton

This charming New Jersey farm is a pleasant surprise in one of New Jersey's more urban areas. Just minutes from New York City, this farm offers a pumpkin patch, a haunted house, build your own scarecrow, a hay bale maze, and paint your own pumpkin. On weekends, they also offer pony rides, free face painting, and costumed characters.

11. Donaldson Farms - Hackettstown

While they may be best known for their sunflower fields, Donaldson Farms also offers pick-your-own pumpkins and apples. Fall fun also includes hayrides, pony rides, a 9-acre corn maze, and farm animals. To see the sunflowers, take a weekend tour in-season. Visit on Harvest Weekends for music, vendors, face painting and, of course, some of the best pumpkin picking in New Jersey.

12. Hill Creek Farms - Mullica Hill

Head to this pumpkin farm in New Jersey on select dates for fresh farm-to-table dinners or any day to enjoy the delicious baked goods. During the autumn months, enjoy a fire pit, barrel train rides, free hayrides, gem mining, a playground, and pumpkin picking.

This list is only just the start. New Jersey is home to an abundance of farms, so visit your favorite! We truly have dozens of options, from massive farms to smaller, local favorites. Where do you pick your pumpkins? For more fall fun in New Jersey, check out this restaurant in the woods.