Where to go pumpkin picking on Long Island

Kimaya Ramdhani sits in the pumpkin patch at F&W Schmitt’s... — Kimaya Ramdhani sits in the pumpkin patch at F&W Schmitt’s Family Farm in Melville during the Fall Festival. Credit: Linda Rosier

By Newsday StaffUpdated September 30, 2026 11:29 am

After a hot summer, fall fun awaits Long Island families. Greet the season with hayrides, corn mazes and, most importantly, perfect pumpkins picked at patches.

ALBERT H. SCHMITT FAMILY FARM

6 Bagatelle Rd., Dix Hills; 631-549-3276, schmittsonbagatelle.com

Experience Family-owned, the Schmitts' farm welcomes hundreds of visitors fall days for its offerings of hayrides, pumpkins, apple cider doughnuts, apple pie Moscow Mule mocktails, hot caramel apple cider, roasted corn, candy apples and more. The Fall Fun activities run daily until Nov. 1.

Deanna Rivette, 6, enjoying herself at the pumpkin patch riding the cow and picking pumpkins at the Albert H. Schmitt Family Farm in Dix Hills. Credit: Charity Rivette

Cost $10 entry fee for the farm includes the Giant Pumpkin house, Daisy the cow, rubber duck races, one hayride and photo opportunities. $7 for animal train ride.
U-pick pumpkins Starts at $5.99 each
Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Sunday and holidays through Nov. 1.

ANDREWS FAMILY FARM

1038 Sound Ave., Wading River; 631-929-0038, andrewsfamilyfarm.com

Experience On the Andrews family's 80-acre farm, find 29 greenhouses growing flowers and vegetables sold at the stand. Seasonally, find u-pick pumpkins, plus specialty gourds, straw bales, cornstalks, mums and more. Stop by for cider, apple cider doughnuts and roasted corn on weekends.
Cost Free to enter
U-pick pumpkins 79-99 cents a pound
Hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Oct. 25.

BB AND GG FARM & NURSERY

625 N. Country Rd., St. James; 631-862-9182

Alex Markowitz moves the wagon into position as his brother... — Alex Markowitz moves the wagon into position as his brother Matthew picks the perfect pumpkin at BB & GG Farm in Saint James. Credit: Joseph Sperber

Experience Head out to the field, where you'll find pumpkins at the ready, plus a 10-acre corn maze (fee). Hop on the hayride (fee) around the farm or purchase roasted corn, gourds and seasonal plants.
Cost Free to enter
U-pick pumpkins 79 cents a pound
Hours 9 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends and holidays through Oct. 25.

BRIGHTWATERS FARMS AND NURSERY

1624 Manatuck Blvd., Bay Shore; 631-665-5411, brightwatersfarms.com

Experience Open to the public only during the fall festival season through October, the farm features a u-pick field. Come for the pumpkins, stay for the general store. There you'll find pies, cookies, cider doughnuts, roasted corn (weekends only), straw bales, cornstalks and more. Hayrides ($10) Tue.-Sun. through Oct. 25.
Cost $20 on weekends includes unlimited hayrides.
U-pick pumpkins 75 cents a pound
Hours 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends and holidays through Oct. 25 for general store and u-pick pumpkins.

ELWOOD PUMPKIN FARM

1500 E. Jericho Tpke., Huntington; 631-368-8626, elwoodpumpkinfarm.com

Carrie Pollack picks out a pumpkin with dog Willow at... — Carrie Pollack picks out a pumpkin with dog Willow at Elwood Pumpkin Farm. Credit: Morgan Campbell

Experience Pumpkins grown on the vine are ripe for the picking at this farm, where you'll also find a corn maze and wagon ride. Find exotic pumpkins, including white, yellow or pink, and gourds.
Cost $10 admission to pumpkin field includes corn maze. $8 for wagon ride.
U-pick pumpkins Starts at $6 each
Hours 3-5 p.m. Monday-Friday through Oct. 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends and Columbus Day through Nov. 1.

F&W SCHMITT'S FARM

26 Pinelawn Rd., Melville; 631-271-3276, schmittsfarm.com

From left, Brooke Huggan, Aaliyah Polynice, Ciana Hanson and Aleniah... — From left, Brooke Huggan, Aaliyah Polynice, Ciana Hanson and Aleniah Polynice play in the pumpkin patch at F&W Schmitt's Family Farm last year. Credit: Debbie Egan-Chin

Experience Farm stand sells mums, fall decor, roasted corn, apples, candy apples, cider doughnuts, pies and more. Visit the 7-acre corn maze, playground, mega slide, mini golf and more. Pick your own pumpkins.
A haunted house open in the evenings includes a haunted corn trail: $47.11 general admission; 7-11 p.m. Oct. 2-3, 7-10:30 p.m. Oct. 4, 7 p.m.-midnight Oct. 9-10, 7-11 p.m. Oct. 11, 7-10:30 p.m. Oct. 12, 7 p.m.-midnight Oct. 16-17, 7-11 p.m. Oct. 18, 7-10:30 p.m. Oct. 22, 7 p.m.-midnight Oct. 23-24, 7-11 p.m. Oct. 25, 7-11 p.m. Oct. 29, 7 p.m.-midnight Oct. 30-31. More information: schmittsfarmhaunt.com
Cost Fall Festival $18 weekdays, $24 weekends and holidays
U-pick pumpkins Priced per pound
Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends and holidays through Oct. 31; noon-5 p.m. weekdays through Oct. 30.

FINK'S COUNTRY FARM

6242 Middle Country Rd., Wading River; 631-886-2272, finksfarm.com

Sofia Rojas plays with Gaspar Gandara in a ball pit... — Sofia Rojas plays with Gaspar Gandara in a ball pit filled with corn kernels at Fink’s Country Farm in 2025. Credit: Rick Kopstein

Experience Fall festivals held 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends and holidays through Nov. 1. Features a corn maze, hayrides, animal farm, live music (noon-4 p.m.), character appearances (11 a.m.-4 p.m.), pony rides (fee), an apple cannon (fee), u-pick pumpkins (fee) and more. Farm stand with cornstalks, mums, produce, straw bales, baked goods and holiday decorations available for purchase. Weekends: roasted corn, apple cider doughnuts and hot cider.
Cost $25
U-pick pumpkins Priced per pound
Hours 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Dec. 22.

GLOVER FARMS

635 Victory Ave., Brookhaven; 631-286-7876, gloverfarmsbrookhaven.org

Experience U-pick pumpkins, corn maze ($8) and hayrides ($4); children’s activities. Picnic area, farm animals, snack bar and farm stand with vegetables, mums, cornstalks and fall decorations.
Cost $3 admission
U-pick pumpkins 79 cents per pound
Hours 2-5:30 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. weekends and holidays through October.

HANK'S PUMPKINTOWN

240 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill; hankspumpkintown.com

Experience U-pick pumpkins, gourds, cornstalks, straw bales, fall decorations, doughnuts, fudge and pies, 7-acre corn maze, wooden playground, pedal cart, corn train, gem mining and more activities daily. U-pick apples, wagon rides, jump pad, candy cannon show, apple blasters, hard cider and roasted corn (weekends and Columbus Day only); last admission at 5 p.m.
Cost $18 weekdays, $25 weekends and holidays
U-pick pumpkins Priced per pound
Hours 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Nov. 1.

HARBES FAMILY FARM AND VINEYARD

715 Sound Ave., Mattituck; 631-482-7641, wine barn: 631-298-9463, harbesfamilyfarm.com

Frances Beaubrun shops for bunches of sunflowers at the Harbes. Credit: Elizabeth Sagarin

Experience U-pick pumpkins sold by the pound, hayride, Harbes Harvest Express train (weekend and holidays only), corn maze (fee), mums, gourds, farm stand with roasted corn. Fall festival 9 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends through Oct. 25. Wine-tasting barn open weekends through November. No pets or outside food.
Cost Wizard of Oz Corn Maze $7 weekdays, $8 weekends and holidays, $13 value combo with hayride. $9 hayride only on weekends and holidays. Barnyard Adventures $18.95-$38.95
U-pick pumpkins 79 cents per pound, 89 cents per pound for specialty pumpkins
Hours 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays through Oct. 30, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends through Nov. 1.

HARBES FARMS JAMESPORT

1223 Main Rd., Jamesport; 631-494-4796, harbesfamilyfarm.com

Experience Fall festivals feature u-pick apples and pumpkins, sunflowers, hayrides, corn maze, live music, children's activities, wine tasting and more. No pets or outside food.
Cost $25-$35
U-pick pumpkins 79 cents per pound, 89 cents per pound for specialty pumpkins
Hours 9 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends and holidays through Nov. 1.

HARBES ORCHARD

5698 Sound Ave., Riverhead; 631-683-8388, harbesfamilyfarm.com

Audrey Erazo and her mother, Jessly, of Huntington, on the... — Audrey Erazo and her mother, Jessly, of Huntington, on the Apple Express at Harbes Orchard. Credit: Elizabeth Sagarin

Experience Cafe, u-pick apples and pumpkins, sunflowers, gourds, wine tasting. No pets or outside food. Robin Hood corn maze. Spooky corn maze 7-9:30 p.m. Oct. 10-11, 17, 24; must have flashlight or buy one at stand. Requires apple picking admission to enter the farm.
Cost $19-$36
U-pick pumpkins 79 cents per pound, 89 cents per pound for specialty pumpkins
Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday and Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends and holidays through November.

KRUPSKI FARMS

38030 Rte. 25, Peconic; 631-734-7841

Experience Farm-fresh produce, u-pick pumpkins in October. Fall activities noon-5 p.m. weekends and holidays in October; include hayrides (fee), haunted corn maze with actors (fee) and haunted barn (fee).
Cost Free to enter
U-pick pumpkins 99 cents per pound
Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Nov. 1.

LENNY BRUNO FARMS

740 Wading River Rd., Manorville; 631-591-3592, lennybrunofarms.com

Experience U-pick pumpkins, corn maze, play area, photo-ops, educational hayrides, farm stand, roasted corn, mums, cornstalks, hay bales. Fall festival 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Oct. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18.
Cost $10
U-pick pumpkins Priced per pound
Hours 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Sunday through Nov. 29.

LEWIN FARMS

812 Sound Ave., Calverton; 631-929-4327, lewinfarm.com

Rosa Arrigo, left, Marcello Arrigo, and Fabiana Arrigo, pick out... — Rosa Arrigo, left, Marcello Arrigo, and Fabiana Arrigo, pick out pumpkins at u-pick pumpkin patch at Lewin Farms in Calverton. Credit: Morgan Campbell

Experience Specialty gourds, squash, straw bales, cornstalks and roasted corn. Nearly 5-acre corn maze: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekends and holidays through Oct. 31, weather permitting.
Cost Free to enter pumpkin field. Corn maze $8 adults, $7 kids.
U-pick pumpkins 79 cents per pound, $40 for all you can carry, $45 for a full large canvas bag
Hours Farm stand: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Monday through Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekends through Oct. 31 and Columbus Day. U-pick pumpkins: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesday-Monday through Oct. 31.

MAY'S FARM STAND

6361 Rte. 25A, Wading River; 631-929-6654, maysfarmny.com

Experience U-pick pumpkins; gourds, straw bales, cornstalks, mums and fall plants. Fall festival (weekends only) features hayrides (fee) and 2-acre corn maze (fee), roasted corn, pies and farm animals.
Cost Free to enter
U-pick pumpkins 99 cents per pound
Hours 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Oct. 31.

THE MILK PAIL

50 Horsemill Lane, Water Mill; 631-537-2565, milk-pail.com

Experience U-pick apples, pumpkins, squash and gourds. Apple picking: $55 cash or $57.75 credit for a large bag (20 pounds).
Cost Free to enter
U-pick pumpkins Priced by size, ranging from $1-$150
Hours 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Columbus Day and school holidays through Nov. 2.

ROTTKAMP'S FOX HOLLOW FARM

2287 Sound Ave., Calverton; 631-727-1786

Experience U-pick pumpkins. Corn maze (fee), children’s play area. Soft ice cream available: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. weekends through Oct. 31. Roasted corn available on weekends.
Cost Free to enter
U-pick pumpkins Priced per pound
Hours Farm stand: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Thursday-Monday through Oct. 26. Pumpkin picking: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Oct. 12 and 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. weekends through Nov. 1.

SCHMITT'S FARM STAND ON SOUND

3355 Sound Ave., Riverhead; 631-983-6565

Experience U-pick pumpkins and 5-acre corn maze (fee). Farm stand with fresh fruit, vegetables, pies, roasted corn, baked potatoes, mums, gourds, honey, fresh-cut bouquets, jams, jellies, horseradish, canned peaches, apple cider and candy apples.
Cost Free to enter
U-pick pumpkins 89 cents per pound for orange pumpkins
Hours 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Nov. 1. Last entry is 5:30 p.m.

SEVEN PONDS ORCHARD

65 Seven Ponds Rd., Water Mill; 631-726-8015

Experience U-pick pumpkins and apples, corn maze (fee) and hayride (fee). Also "cow train," duck races, pedal cars, sunflowers and vegetables.
Cost $12.99 weekdays, $14.99 weekends and holidays, includes corn maze, hayride, cow train, interactive games and 20 wooden toys
U-pick pumpkins Priced per pound
Hours 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily through November.

SHAMROCK CHRISTMAS TREE FARM

20685 Main Rd., Mattituck; 631-298-4619, shamrockchristmastreefarm.com

Experience U-pick pumpkins, train rides around the farm ($7) and an evergreen maze (fee).
Cost Free to enter, $7 train ride
U-pick pumpkins 79 cents per pound
Hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends Sept. 26-Oct. 25.

STAKEY'S PUMPKIN FARM

270 West Lane, Aquebogue; 631-722-3467, stakeyspumpkinfarm.com

Experience U-pick pumpkins on 26 acres; 3-acre corn maze and hayrides. Country store sells mums, cabbage, kale, cornstalks, snacks, roasted corn and homemade apple cider doughnuts.
Cost $8 hayride, $10 corn maze
U-pick pumpkins Priced per pound
Hours Noon-5 p.m. weekdays through Oct. 30, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends and holidays through Oct. 31.

WATERDRINKER FAMILY FARM AND GARDEN

663 Wading River Rd., at South Street, Manorville; 631-878-8653, water-drinker.com

Experience Come for the u-pick pumpkins, stay for the corn maze, tractor pedal cars, barnyard animals, jumbo jump pad and hayrides (weekends only). Farm stand, gift barn, roasted corn, lemonade, local baked goods and locally made items for sale. Greenhouse with mums and fall plants. Live music and food trucks on weekends.
Cost $20 ages 3 and older
U-pick pumpkins 89 cents per pound. Pumpkin patches are free to enter.
Hours 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends through Oct. 31.

WATERDRINKER NORTH FORK

4560 Sound Ave., at the end of Northville Turnpike, Riverhead; 631-779-2130, water-drinker.com

Experience Farm stand, gift barn, roasted corn and lemonade, locally made baked goods and honey, greenhouse with mums and fall plants, u-pick pumpkins, corn maze, sunflower fields, pedal cars, playgrounds, jump pads, hayrides (weekends only).

Bailey Scharf takes a photo among the pumpkins at Waterdrinker Family Farm & Garden in Manorville. Credit: Madlyn Brandstetter

Cost $20 ages 3 and older
U-pick pumpkins 89 cents per pound. Pumpkin patches are free to enter.
Hours 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday through Oct. 31.

WHITE POST FARMS

250 Old Country Rd., Melville; 631-351-9373, whitepostfarms.com

Experience Visit 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (last admission 4:30 p.m.) weekends and holidays through Oct. 25 for fall festival featuring u-pick pumpkins, hayrides and animal farm, dinosaur exhibit with life-size replicas displayed in a natural setting, plus entertainment, roasted corn, hot apple cider, cookies and more.
Cost 2025 prices: $39.95 plus tax cash at the door, $43.95 plus tax online
U-pick pumpkins Priced per pound, $6 minimum per pumpkin
Hours 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (last admission 5 p.m.) daily through Oct. 31 for u-pick pumpkins, hayrides and animal farm.

WICKHAM'S FRUIT FARM

28700 Rte. 25, Cutchogue; 631-734-6441, wickhamsfruitfarm.com

Experience U-pick pumpkins, apples, cider, pies, cider doughnuts, preserves and more.
Cost Pumpkin patch entry included with apple picking package
U-pick pumpkins 89 cents per pound
Hours Farm stand: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday

WINDY ACRES FARM

3810 Middle Country Rd., Calverton; 631-727-4554, nwsdy.li/wacres

Experience U-pick pumpkins, gourds, straw bales, cornstalks, candy apples and mums. Visit on weekends for apple cider doughnuts, roasted corn and the corn maze (fee).
Cost Free to enter
U-pick pumpkins 79 cents per pound
Hours Farm stand: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. Pumpkin picking: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Oct. 31.

By Newsday Staff

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