Your Ultimate Guide to Fall Fun at New Jersey’s Pumpkin Patches and Orchards
Fall in New Jersey is a season to savor—pumpkins, apples, hayrides, and family memories await at every corner. Which farm will you visit first?.
Battleview Orchards, Freehold
Battleview Orchards isn’t just a place to pick your own fruit—it’s a New Jersey tradition. From juicy peaches and crisp apples to pumpkins in every shape and size, it’s the kind of spot that makes fall feel complete. Families love the hayrides and country store, and the bakery? Let’s just say one slice is never enough.
Fun fact: Battleview holds the honor of being the oldest pick-your-own orchard in New Jersey!
Of course, pumpkin patches are sprinkled all across the state—do you have a favorite? Share this with your fellow fall lovers and start planning your perfect autumn adventure. 🍂🎃
Melick's Town Farm, Oldwick
There’s so much to enjoy at Melick’s Town Farm—New Jersey’s largest apple orchard and a favorite fall tradition. Along with apple picking, you can also wander the pumpkin fields for that perfect pick. 🍎🎃
With two locations—Califon Orchards and the Oldwick Cider Mill—it’s easy to plan a visit. Just be sure to reserve ahead, especially on busy fall weekends. And whatever you do, don’t leave without cider and fresh donuts—they’re the kind of treats that make autumn unforgettable. 🍂
Johnson's Locust Hall Farm, Jobstown
Johnson's Locust Hall Farm is more than just a pumpkin patch—it’s a step back in time. This preserved 17th-century farm has become one of New Jersey’s favorite fall destinations, blending history with family fun.
Pick your own apples, pumpkins, and even veggies like broccoli, kale, and corn. Then stay for the hayrides, go-karting, corn maze, and visits with the farm animals. 🍎🎃🌽
Tip: Grab a day pass for access to pumpkin picking and all the seasonal activities—it’s the best way to soak in everything Locust Hall has to offer.
Lee Turkey Farm, East Windsor
It’s the kind of place where you’ll stock up on fresh produce and make memories worth keeping. Add it to your fall bucket list—you and your crew won’t want to miss it! 🍂
Demarest Farms, Hillsdale
At Demarest Farms, fall fun comes with a creative twist—you can pick and paint your own pumpkins! 🎃 Along with apples and fresh vegetables, the farm also offers a petting zoo, market, and a family-friendly play area open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The star of the season, though, is pumpkin picking—available every day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout September and October. Just don’t forget to reserve your spot in advance—this is one tradition you won’t want to miss! 🍎🍂
Alstede Farms, Chester
Fall is in full swing at Alstede Farms, and the pumpkin choices are endless. Whether you’re picking your own from the fields or shopping the farmer’s market, you’ll find orange and white pumpkins, munchkins, gourds, and winter squash—everything you need for the perfect autumn display. 🎃🍂
But the fun doesn’t stop there. Visitors can also pick seasonal fruits and fresh flowers, making it a true all-in-one fall outing. And if you’re looking for something extra special, don’t miss Harvest Moon Nights every Friday and Saturday evening in October—an unforgettable way to celebrate the season under the stars. 🌙✨
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Heaven Hill Farms, Vernon
Heaven Hill Farm is home to the Great Pumpkin Festival, one of New Jersey’s biggest fall celebrations. From pumpkin picking and hayrides to pig races, farm animals, and weekend carnival rides, there’s no shortage of family fun. 🎡🎃🐷
This year’s corn maze theme—Alice in Wonderland—adds a whimsical twist that’s sure to delight kids and adults alike. ✨
Mark your calendar: the festival runs September 13 through November 2, 2025. With so much to see and do, it’s the kind of fall tradition you’ll want to experience year after year. 🍂
Coombs Barnyard, Elmer
Every fall, Coombs Barnyard comes alive with its annual October Barnyard Bash—a family favorite filled with hayrides, pumpkin picking and painting, farm animals, barrel train rides, games, and plenty more. It’s the perfect mix of rustic charm and modern fall fun. 🎃🐑🚜
This year’s Bash takes place on October 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2025, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Mark your calendar!
And if you’re craving a little spookier adventure, don’t miss the Flashlight Corn Maze, running from September 26 through October 25. Bring a flashlight and your sense of adventure—you’ll need both! 🌽🔦👻
