East Central New York State Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, Hayrides and More

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Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other Halloween activities in East Central New York State? Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in East Central New York State, sorted by county. Some are farms, where you take a hay ride out into the field, others are elaborate farm stands with mountains of pumpkins and other activities and some are simple roadside stands. Most have loads of pumpkins to choose from. To really make it fun for your kids, look for those that have the extra activities, like a corn maze, spook house, or hayride. There is usually a small fee for the mazes (of course, the more elaborate mazes tend to charge more. Hayrides are often free. ALWAYS call before you go to confirm the info, they don't always report changes to me!

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New for this year, see our Top Ten list of best pumpkins to make pumpkin pies and for baking and cooking. Also, our Master List of 100 Varieties of Pumpkins for every purpose. Then see this page for our easy pumpkin pie from a real pumpkin recipe.

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Updates for May 2026

Get out to the corn mazes and pumpkin patches! Most close either at Halloween or a week later! The world's best pumpkin pie recipe is here, and the pie crust recipe is here! And we have home canning, preserving, drying and freezing directions. You can access many pumpkin and other recipes and other resources from the drop down menus at the top of the page or the site search. If you are looking for pick your own apples with pumpkins and often also fun activities, see this page.

After Halloween, find a Christmas tree at a local Christmas tree farm (and enjoy a bonfire, smore, hot chocolate and free hayrides, and often Santa visits! And next Spring, you'll want to take your children to a free Easter egg hunt - see our companion website to find a local Easter Egg hunt. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me! And Find a a local farm market here

Pumpkin Patch Listings, by county

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Fulton County

Hamilton County

Herkimer County

Cullen Pumpkin Farm - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, train rides, corn maze, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides,
587 Cullen Road, Richfield Springs, NY 13439. Phone: 315-867-3878. Email: cullenpumpkinfarm@yahoo.com. Open: for the season on September 7th; Open daily from 9 am to sunset. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Cullen Pumpkin Farm facebook page.[ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: September 26, 2025, JBS)
Pumpkin Junction.com - pumpkin patch-pick in the field where they grow, pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn, corn maze, restrooms
2188 Graffenburg Road, Sauquoit, NY 13456. Phone: (315) 794-4604. Email: Scott@PumpkinJunction.com. Open: September 1 to October 31, 9 am to 8 pm daily. Directions: www.PumpkinJunction.com/directions/. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Pumpkin Farm (including pick your own), Huge Halloween store, Cornfusion Corn Maze, Trebuchet Pumpkin Launcher, If you like Halloween, you'll Love Pumpkin Junction. OUR 2 story barn is packed to the rafters with Pumpkins $1 and up, gourds, Hay bales $3.00, Bundle of 12 corn stalks $3,, Squash, Indian Corn $.50 cents, Pumpkin soda, Pumpkin fudge, Roasted Pumpkin seeds, Sunflower seeds, Pumpkin butter, Pumpkin taffy, Pumpkin chimineas (3 sizes), Talavera pumpkins & skulls, Rats, cats, bats, witches, skeletons, skulls, scarecrows, artwork Cast iron, indoor lights, outdoor lights, pumpkin golf balls, Carving kits, Tabletop decorationsciminea, Indoor & outdoor decorations, props, scene setters, lighted carved gourds, candles,, Maple syrup, Chainsaw carved pumpkins, Pumpkin silhouettes, Pumpkin lights. (ADDED: July 24, 2018) [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: September 30, 2025, JBS)

Montgomery County

Bellinger's Orchard - pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples, corn maze, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, child-sized haybale maze, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, picnic area, picnic area (bring your own food), birthday parties, school tours
685 Argersinger Road, Fultonville, NY 12072. Phone: 518-922-8558. Email: info@bellingersorchard.com. Open: daily September through October 9-5. Open in November 9-5 closed Tuesdays; Cornmaze: daily 10 am to 5 pm (last ticket sold at 5 pm). Directions: Take exit 28 from the NYS Thruway and then a left onto Riverside Drive. Make a left onto 30A and go up the hill. Take a right onto VanEpps Road. Go two and one-half miles and then bear right onto Argersinger Road. Our orchard is exactly one mile down the road. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. For more information, see the links above and these pages: Picking Schedule, Products, photos, Orchard Tours. (UPDATED: March 21, 2017) [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 16, 2025, JBS)
Sand Flats Orchard - pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples, corn maze, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, tractor-pulled hay rides, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
371 Martin Road, Fonda, NY 12068. Phone: 518-853-4999. Email: jim@sandflatsorchard.com. Open: seven days a week, 9 am to 6 pm. Directions: From the North: Follow Rt 30A from Johnstown south about 3 miles. Turn right onto Commons Road go about 1.8 miles to the intersection of Martin Road and Commons Road. From the East: NY Thruway to exit 28, left on to Riverside Drive about 1.5 miles. Turn right onto Rt 30A, you will go over the Mohawk River and pass Fonda Speadway. Turn left onto Rt 5, go through the village of Fonda, about .5 miles. Turn right onto Rt 334/ Cayadutta St. follow for 1.9 miles. Turn left on to Commons Road go about .1 mile to the intersection of Martin Road and Commons Road. OR Follow Rt 5 west to Fonda, go through the village of Fonda, about .5 miles. Turn right onto Rt 334/ Cayadutta St. follow for 1.9 miles. Turn left on to Commons Road go about .1 mile to the intersection of Martin Road and Commons Road. From the South: Follow the directions from the East if using the NY Thruway. Follow Rt 30A to Fultonville, you will go over the Mohawk River and pass Fonda Speadway. Turn left onto Rt 5, go through the village of Fonda, about .5 miles. Turn right onto Rt 334 Cayadutta St. follow for 1.9 miles. Turn left on to Commons Road go about .1 mile to the intersection of Martin Road and Commons Road. From the West: Follow Rt 5 from Canajoharie east about 9.8 miles. Turn left onto Martin Road go 1.3 miles. And for a map to our farm, Click here. Crops are usually available in August, September. Our offerings include; Apples (u pick and picked), Apple Cider, Mums, Pumpkins, squash and other fall vegetables. In our Bakery we are making Cider Donuts, Pies, Fudge and offer many other yummy treats, jams, jellies, butters,salsa and several other Fall items! Tractor Rides, Corn Maze, Farm Animals, Picnic and more! Open September and October. Payment: Cash, Check. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 16, 2025, JBS)
Starlight Acres Farm - Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins, Gourds, Fancy Gourds, Corn Stalks,
239 Groff Road, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428. Phone: (518) 673-2669. Directions: Call for Directions. Blueberries - July/August Pumpkins - September/October. Payment: Cash, only. Summer: Pick-Your-Own Blueberries Fall: Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins, Gourds, Fancy Gourds, Corn Stalks, Pie Pumpkins, Long Island Cheese Pumpkins, Indian Corn, Jack-B-Littles, White Pumpkins, Large Gourds, Picked Pumpkins, Speciality Pumpkins Year-Round: Hay Bales, Straw Bales. (ADDED: August 29, 2017) [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 16, 2025, JBS)

Otsego County

Fly Creek Valley Corn Maze - Uses natural growing practices, pumpkins, winter squash, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties, picnic area you may bring your own food, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations, events at your location (call for info)
1316 County Highway 26, Fly Creek, NY 13337. Phone: (607) 435-1982. Email: flycreekvalleycornmaze1@gmail.com. Open: Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 5pm, September 14 to November 2. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: July 14, 2019) [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 16, 2025, JBS)
Willy's Farm And Cider Mill - Corn maze, pumpkin patch, pumpkins, hayrides, Honey from hives on the farm, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
349 Baduea Hill Road, Schenevus, NY 12155. Phone: 607-547-2186. Email: blueapple@htva.net. Directions: Take I-88 to Exit 18 (Schenevus), turn left (west) on Route 7, into village. Follow red and white signs. Willys Farm is about 6 miles from the exit. Open: Friday 12:00 noon to 5 pm Saturday 9 am to 5 pm Sunday 11 am to 5 pm; Weekdays school tours by appointment. Payment: Cash, only. All crafts and baked goods are homemade by somebody in the family. At Willys Farm (Willies Farm?) you can hike to your hearts content, or just sit and chat. Apples, wagon rides, corn maze, pies, jellies, baked goods, & handmade crafts. The best apple cider donuts you’ve ever had ! Animals, corn box and trails to walk ! Pumpkins, squash, gourds, corn stalks, cheeses ! [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 16, 2025, JBS)

Schoharie County

Pick A Pumpkin Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch-pick in the field where they grow,
2716 Creek Road, Esperance, NY 12066. Phone: (518) 868-4893. Email: pickapumpkin@gmail.com. Open: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 2 pm to 7 pm Saturdays and Columbus day from 10 am to 7 pm Closed Sunday through Tuesday. Directions: Exit 23 off I-88 to Central Bridge, follow signs 2 miles to the Pumpkin Patch. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. . (UPDATED: September 25, 2020) [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: October 1, 2025, JBS)
Terrace Mountain Orchard - Pick-your-own apples, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, Honey from hives on the farm, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
Apple Blossom Lane,, Schoharie, NY 12157. Phone: 518-295-8212. Email: jschmid1@nycap.rr.com. Open: Monday thru Friday from 10 am to 5 pm Saturday and Sundays 9 am to 5 pm; 7 days a week throughout the harvest season; Free wagon rides on weekends. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in September, October, November. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED July 06, 2008) [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: October 1, 2025, JBS)

ZZZ - These are either closed, or are assumed permanently closed

The farms below are presumed to be permanently closed. They are unresponsive, their website or facebook page is gone or outdated or Google or Yelp report them as closed.

Cayuga County

Tuckerman Farms - Uses natural growing practices, pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, we also have pie pumpkins, Honey from hives on the farm, porta-potties, picnic area
1416 West Genesee Street Road, Aurelius-auburn, NY 13021. Phone: 315-252-5249. Email: sales@tuckermanfarms.com. Open: UPDATE for 2023, Their website is gone; There's nothing else current about them on the internet, so I assume they have closed. If you have any information to the contrary, please write me. Fall picking August 3rd week to November please call or check our soon to be website. Directions: We are one mile west of the "Half-Acre intersection". From Auburn take W. Genesee street road through Half Acre and we are on the left. From Rtes 5&20 take Half acre road(NY Rte 326) and at the blinking light turn right we are 1 mile on the left. Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, only. Check out the Cayuga County tourim borad in Auburn for the Berry Trail we are part of and the local Wine & Farm trails fun fun. Click here for our Facebook page. Visit our Red Barn Country Store & Bakery June to November right at the Farm! Strawberries coming for u-pick 2013! (UPDATED: September 9, 2023, JBS)

Cortland County

Deerfield Farms - Assumed closed, Pumpkins
620 Sherman Road Cortland, NY 13045. Phone: 607-758-7290. Open October .
Vern's Pumpkins - Assumed closed, Pumpkins
7367 Route 41 (12 mi from Rt 218 on Rt 41) Homer, NY 13077. Phone: 607-749-3719.

Fulton County

Out Of The Blue Berry Farm - closed for pumpkins, in the summer they still have blueberries, raspberries (red), raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (Spring, black), U-pick and already picked,
397 Stevers Mill Road, Broadalbin, NY 12025. Phone: 518-334-5184. Email: BerryFarmBlue@aol.com. Open: In season, starting usually in mid-July, blueberries picking hour: Wednesday 4;00 pm to 8 pm, Thursday Friday and Saturday, 8 am to 2 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Season generally runs from Mid-July to Labor Day for blueberries.; We continue to add new crops every year. Payment: Cash, Check, WIC Vouchers. From 2022, new owners of Meadowlark Blueberry Farm. It is now called Out Of The Blue Berry Farm.

Oneida County

Bauer Family Farms - Assumed closed, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, we also have pie pumpkins, Honey from hives on the farm, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm
7555 Maxwell Rd, Clinton, NY 13323. Email: Travis.bauer03@gmail.com. Open: daily. Directions: Open for the entire harvest season; Typically closed by the first weekend in November. Payment: Cash, only. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: September 30, 2025, JBS)
Hilltop Farm - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field,
10126 Shaul Rd, Cassville, NY 13318. Phone: 315-725-7325. Alternate Phone: 315-404-2448. Email: mrw1180@yahoo.com. Open: Call Ahead for pick your own please. Directions: Call for directions - Centrally located - short drive from New Hartford, Utica, Cooperstown, Ilion. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
Hinman Farms - pumpkins
6260 State Route 5, Vernon, NY. Phone: 315-829-2963. Open: Monday to Saturday: 8 am to 8 pm, Sunday: 8 am to 6 pm, August till Thanksgiving: Daily: 10 am to 6 pm. Also, roadside stand with assorted fruits and vegetables, rhubarb, peas.
Smith's Farm - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, Honey from hives on the farm
8635 West Thomas Road (Town of Lee), Rome, NY 13440. Phone: 315-271-3987. Alternate Phone: 315-271-3989. Email: dksmith199492@yahoo.com. Open: Monday though Friday from 3 pm to dark; Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon to dark; Late September to October 31. Directions: From Rome. Route 69 West to Link Road. Turin Right onto Link Road. Follow Link Road to the end. Take a Left. Continue 1 mile Smith's Farm is on left hand side. Route 26 North to Sleepy Hollow Road. Turn left onto Sleepy Hollow road. Continue straight for 2 and 3/4 miles. Smith's Farm is on the left hand side. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Large amounts of winter Squash. Already picked pumpkins at farm stand and huge pick your own pumpkin fields with thousands of pumpkins to choose from. Large amount of winter squash available at farm stand.

Onondaga County

Hourigan Family Dairy - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, horse-drawn hay rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, restrooms, farm animals, school tours
3427 Amber Road, Syracuse, NY 13215. Phone: 315-263-6280. Email: kw900bl@aol.com. Open: UPDATE for 2023, Their website is gone; and their Facebook page hasn't been updated in years. Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pumpkins, corn maze or Fall activities or are even open? If so, please write me, their last reported hours were from sun up to sun down 7 days a week during September and October Directions: Route 81 Lafayette exit go west on route 20 about 10 miles then north on amber road 1/2 mile on right. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Payment: Cash, Check.
Katie's Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, school tours
1832 W. Genesee Rd. Baldwinsville, NY 13027. Phone: 315-638-0876. Email: katiespumpkinpatch@twcny.rr.com. Open: The pumpkin field opens Sunday, September 26, 2010 to October 31; from 10 am to 7 pm; We are closed on Saturdays; Please call for field of the day. . Directions: Take Route 690 West to Route 370 in Baldwinsville. Turn right off the exit, go half mile and look for Katie's signs on the left. For the Dunham Road field, go another half mile and turn right on Dunham Road. Katie's is a mile up on the right at the red barn. Look for Katie's signs. Click here for a map and directions. We also have straw bales, cornstalks, Indian corn and gourds; The corn maze on Dunham Road is free; Sundays we have hayrides for $1;00. Payment: Cash, only. Call for field of the day. All U Pick pumpkins are $2.00 each any size. Also available: gourds, Indian corn, straw bales. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: October 1, 2025, JBS)

Oswego County

Sage Creek Orchards - Apples, blueberries, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides, face painting
139 Minckler Rd., Mexico, NY 13114. Phone: 315-963-3486. Fax: 315-963-3578. Emai: sagecreekorchard@aol.com. Open: UPDATE for 2023, Their website is gone; and their Facebook page hasn't been updated in years. Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pumpkins, corn maze or Fall activities or are even open? If so, please write me, their last reported hours were 7 days a week, from 9 am to 6 pm July 1st thru November 15th. PDirections: From I 81 take exit 34, NY 104 and take 104 west about 5 miles, turn right onto North St./County Rd. 41. Go straight ahead about 1 3/4 miles. Road becomes Minkler Road. We are on the left. Just follow the signs. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in July, August, September, October, November. ayment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard.

Schoharie County

Pumpkin Petes - permanently closed, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, porta-potties, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals
5704 State Route 30, Schoharie, NY 12157. Phone: 518-295-7101. Alternate Phone: 518-924-0641. Email: LIZZAMATERIALS@OPTONLINE.NET. Open: Saturday AND Sunday 9 am TILL DARK ALSO OPEN Monday October 10TH COLUMBUS DAY. Directions: For a map to our farm, click here. Payment: Cash, Check. We also have many Decorated and Scenic Photo Area's. You will also experience some of the most beautiful views of Schoharie Valley. Great for fall foliage. Feed the animals, take a hayride, and play in the corn maze, kiddie patch and hay tunnel! Don't forget to select some u-pick pumpkins and visit the snack shack, too. (UPDATED: September 23, 2016) (UPDATED: September 18, 2015) [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: October 1, 2025, JBS)
A visitor writes on October 25, 2012: "My family began going to Pumpkin Pete's following the horrible Schoharie county flooding in 2011 on the premise that we were supporting a local farmer. Pumpkin Pete's is not local-they are only weekenders! The pumpkin patch itself was swell enough. The "petting zoo" was a collection of animals in knee-high mud with a pair of breeding goats! If you are looking for a truly local upstate NY experience this is not it. "

Tompkins County

T-burg Mini Golf Family Entertainment Center - 2024 permanently closed,
1966 Route 96, Trumansburg, NY 14886. Phone: 607-387-PUTT. Email: info@tburgminigolf.com. Open: UPDATE for 2024: Google says they are permanently closed