2024 Western Massachusetts Pumpkin Patches And More.org

Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other Halloween activities in Western Massachusetts? Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in Western Massachusetts, 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!

And if you know of one I missed and want to add it or correct the information, please let me know! If you are looking for pumpkin weigh-offs and the US and world's largest pumpkins, see this page! Want to do a fundraiser selling pumpkins? See this page! There are affiliate links on this page. Read our disclosure policy to learn more.

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.

New! We just went live with our latest website, FunFactoryTours.com - As they name implies, you can find a fun factory tour, including chocolate, automobiles, historical forts and sites, famous buildings, active Federal facilities like dams, a mint, NASA, even fun geology: like fossils and volcanic areas They're fun, inexpensive and educational! And for road trips and camping, see RoadTrippingAndCamping.com

Updates for October 2024

Most pumpkin patches and corn mazes usually open by mid September, some earlier! You may also like a local zombie event or Zombie Paintball!. 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.

NOTE: Many farms went out of business in the past 2 years and others are dropping their websites and switching to Facebook pages thus breaking all links to them. If a link is broken please click the "click here to report a broken link or blank page" so we can find the replacement link! Thanks!

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

Click on Resources above, if you need a county map

Berkshire County

• Green River Farms - 2024 permanently closed 
  2480 Green River Road, Williamstown, MA 01267. Phone: 413-458-2470. Email: [email protected]. Open: UPDATE for 2024, Their page page is out of date and they have not been open in years, it looks like they were sold, so I assume they have permanently closed; If you have any current information, please write me, Directions: From Route 43 South: Take Route 43N - Come to the intersection of Route 7 & 43. Go straight through intersection - Farm on right. From Route 7 South: Take Route 7N - Come to the intersection of Route 7 & 43. Take right at intersection - Farm on right. From Route 7 North: Take Route 7S - Come to the intersection of Route 7 & 43. Take left at intersection - Farm on right. Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. . We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples, corn maze, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, haunted corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, Cider mill with fresh apple cider made on the premises, prepicked produce, farm market, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
• Hilltop Orchard / Furnace Brook Winery - Pumpkins,
  Route 295 - Canaan Road, Richmond, MA. Phone: 800-833-6274. Mass Pike to Exit 1, to Route 41 North to Route 295 West, farm three quarters mile on the right.
  Open Wed to Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm Labor Day until Columbus Day for PYO. Stand open 9-5 pm. Containers provided, children welcome, picnicking and free hayrides on weekends. View cider mill and offer hard cider. Year round stand and bakery. Furnace Brook winery tours & tastings.
• Ioka Valley Farm - Pumpkins, hayrides, strawberries
  3475 Route 43, Hancock, MA. Phone: 413-738-5915. Email: [email protected]. Directions: 8 miles west from the intersections of Route 7 & 43. 4 miles east from the intersection of NY Route 22 & 43. Open weekends only. Mid September thru October for Pumpkins. 10 am to 5:30 pm. Everyday during Strawberry season. 8-noon, 4:30-7:30 pm weekdays, weekends, 8-4:30 pm. Free hayrides provided to PYO pumpkin patch or Christmas tree plantation. Pure maple syrup year round. Visit farmstand and petting area.
• Lowland Farm - Pumpkins,
  129 New Marlboro Road, Monterey, MA. Phone: 413-528-0728. Directions: Route 23, 1 mile on New Marlboro Road. Open 7 days when in season.
• Mountain View Farm - Pumpkins,
  Old Cheshire Road, Lanesboro, MA. Phone: 413-445-7642. From Allendale shopping center to Crane Ave., pass Jody Seasonal, right onto Oak Hill, which becomes Partridge Road. Turn left at end of Partridge Road, and then turn right on Old Cheshire Road. Farm is next right. Open Monday to Friday from 8 am to 8 pm for strawberries. Saturday and Sunday, 8-5 pm.In season, 12-5 pm for tomatoes. You may bring your own containers. Click here for our Facebook page. A local pick your own strawberry & blueberry farm right in your own backyard. We are the home of the $5 pumpkin and more...(UPDATED: July 17, 2017, JBS)
• Riiska Brook Orchard - Pick-your-own apples, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Cider mill with fresh apple cider made on the premises
  101 New Hartford Road, Sandisfield, MA 01255. Phone: 413-258-4761. Alternate Phone: 413-822-7811. Email: [email protected]. Open: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 9 am to 5 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: 101 New Hartford Road. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page.  (UPDATED: September 21, 2023, JBS)
• Taft Farms - Pumpkins,
  Route 183 & Division Street, Great Barrington, MA. Phone: 413-528-1515. Open: Call ahead for conditions and hours. Directions: Take Route 7 South from Stockbridge and follow signs to Route 183. three quarters mile from Route 7 on Route 183. Containers available or bring your own. Strawberries grown without pesticides. We harvest pumpkins, eat apple cider donuts and let our kids run wild in the corn maze.

Franklin County

• Franklin County Pumpkin Fest - 2023 permanently closed Pumpkin festival
  Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA 01376. Phone: (413) 522-0712. Email: [email protected]. Open:  UPDATE for 2023: They are permanently closed . (ADDED: October 09, 2014, JBS)
  A visitor writes on October 09, 2014: "This is a wonderful annual family event located in Turners Falls, MA which my family has attended the last several years and it's grown annually. This is the 5th year. Free. Bring cash for food and fun. Bring carved pumpkins or carve one there to light! The streets are lined with hundreds of carved pumpkins!"
  
• Hicks Family Farm - corn maze, pumpkins (brought in from the field), concession stand (drinks, snacks and/or food),
  1299 Mohawk Trail, Charlemont, MA 01339. Phone: (413) 522-7140. Email: [email protected]. Open: Weekends 10 am to 5 PM, Labor day through October 30. Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: Cash, only.. The Hicks Family Farm has grown beautiful pumpkins for years. This is their first year to have a corn maze. Hicks Family Farm facebook page.
  A visitor writes on September 05, 2011: "The maze and farm are in a beautiful location, between forested hills to the north and the Deerfield River to the south. Across the river are more hills. This is a very scenic location at foliage time! The corn for this maze was deliberately planted late, so as of early September the stalks are still green and very tall and robust. There is also a small cemetery on the farm next to the maze, to add a little atmosphere. Not many people know about this maze yet, so it is nicely uncrowded. The operators are very friendly and eager for visitors to have a good time."
• Mike's Maze - corn maze, Corn mazes (not haunted), Hayrides (not haunted), Zombie Paintball on foot, Pumpkin patch, Pumpkins, restrooms, concession stand (drinks, snacks and/or food), picnic area, birthday parties, group tours.
  25 South Maine Street, Sunderland, MA 01375. Phone: 413-665-8331. Email: [email protected]. Open: every Weekend and Holidays from August 30th to November 2nd. Click here for current dates and hours. Directions: See their website. Click here for our Facebook page. Mike’s Maze is more than a corn maze…it’s a thematic immersive experience for all ages! Visitors to Mike’s Maze will encounter activities, games, and amusements to entertain the entire family. Located on a working farm at the foot of Mount Sugarloaf, visitors enjoy gorgeous views of the New England foliage. Every year we concoct a brand new maze, along with themed games that will challenge you to solve puzzles and problems, and lead you on your exploration through the corn! Be prepared to laugh and learn as you wander the 8-acre maze, encountering installations and trivia at every turn! While you’re here, you can take part in our many Attractions; ride on a horse drawn wagon, fire the mighty potato cannons, pick out your own Halloween pumpkin, and stay for lunch at the Corn Cafe, serving farm fresh food all day. Young kids will delight in our larger-than-life playground featuring a giant double drain-tube slide, a jump pad, tractor tire jungle gym, and giant games! Older kids (and adults!) can enjoy a race around the track in our pedal carts at Dave’s Derby. And folks love to check out the view of the maze from the perspective of our giant walk-in camera obscura! (UPDATED: October 18, 2020 JBS) (UPDATED: September 25, 2018)
  A visitor writes on October 14, 2014: "Found them on your site and had a great time there! Their maze is beautiful and the potato launcher was a ton of fun too."
  A visitor writes: "This is a great corn maze! There is always a game involved when in the maze, fun for the whole family. Pumpkins are given as a prize for completing the game and can also be purchased. There is also a potato gun that can be shot and a small snack bar.. "

Hampden County

• Echo Hill Orchards and Winery - pyo apples, pears, pumpkins, already-picked apples, pears and pumpkins, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, school tours, haunted hayrides
  101 Wilbraham Road, Monson, MA 01057. Phone: 413-267-3303. Email: [email protected]. Open: PYO apples begin Labor Day weekend, tractor rides on weekends; Call ahead for crop availability for PYO on weekdays. Directions: Center of Monson (Rte.32) West on High Street to Wilbraham Road approximately 2 miles. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Family friendly haunted hayrides Friday and Saturday nights in October. Please call ahead for dates and times. Cider donuts in the Fall. Country gift shop and our own line of wines.
• Kosinski Farm - pumpkins
  336 Russellville Road, Westfield, MA. Phone: 413-572-4344. Route 10 & 202 north from Westfield center. 5 miles left onto North Road. Open September and October, open 7 days, 7 am to noon, except closed on Friday.
• Meadow View Farms - corn maze, pumpkins, hayrides,
  120 College Highway, Southwick, MA. Phone: (413) 569-0814. Email: [email protected]. Open: Wednesday through SUnday from 10 AM TO 5 PM, closed on Monday and Tuesday. Payment: Cash, check, only. Situated atop the hill at the main farm, our Lil' Red Shed serves as a welcoming entrance to the interactive Farm Treasure Hunt Maze, Farm Scene Investigation Detective Game Maze and 0.3 kiddie maze, play-yard with it's bigger and better corn box, NEW monster farm tractor, monster truck playscape, swings and playhouse, spider web playscape, picnic tables, authentic Native American teepee, antique tractor display, and hayrides to the pumpkin patch to pick your own pumpkins! Great place for beautiful photo ops! Inside the Lil' Red Shed you'll find treats, fall decor, pumpkin decorations, and toys. Outside is brimming with a huge selection of pumpkins of every shape and size, including hard to find specialty pumpkins and gourds. Great for group outings, school field trips, Boy & Girl Scout outings and more (by appointment only.
• Pumpkin Valley Farm - pumpkins, hayrides
  384 College Highway, Southwick, MA. Phone: 413-569-6915. From Springfield take Route 57 west. At intersection of Rts. 10, 202 and 57, take 10 & 202 south. Farm is 1.5 miles on left. Open 9 am to dusk daily, free hayrides on weekends and holidays. Be sure to call before you go - I haven't had an update from this farm in years!
• Red Fire Farm - Certified Organic, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field where they grow, Fall festival, corn maze, kiddie (mini) corn maze, we also have pie pumpkins, farm market, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
  7 Carver Street, Granby, MA 01033. Phone: (413) 467-7645. Email: [email protected]. Open: daily September through early November. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Enjoy many varieties of pumpkins to pick out in the field, from large jackolantern types, to yellow pumpkins, to delicious sugar pie pumpkins. Adventure through our Popcorn Maze, a magical story maze with things to search for and riddles to answer. The maze is wonderful for kids, families, and all ages. We welcome school groups, teams, businesses and more for group visits. Farm store on site with all kinds of apples, seasonal treats and produce. (UPDATED: October 06, 2017)
• Silver Bell Farm - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field where they grow, pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn, kiddie (mini) corn maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area (bring your own food), pedal kart track, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  305 Silver Street, Monson, MA 01057. Phone: (413) 596-4370. Email: [email protected]. Open: Weekends - September through October. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: September 24, 2023)
• Westview Farms - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, tractor-pulled hay rides, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, restrooms, school tours
  111 East Hill Rd, Monson, MA 01057. Phone: 413-267-5355. Email: [email protected]. Open: Pumpkin Patch opens for the season on Saturday, September 21st; Pumpkin Patch open everyday 10 am to 4:45 pm (weather permitting); We have pumpkins and all other fall decorations!. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Restaurant and Homemade Ice Cream Stand open everyday 11 am to 6 pm. For information on field trip please give us a call at the phone number listed above. We also have firewood, please call 413-267-9631 for more information.

Hampshire County

• Austin Brothers Valley Farm - corn maze, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, tractor-pulled hay rides,
  270 West Street, Belchertown, MA 01007. Phone: 413-668-6843. Alternate Phone: 413-668-5992. Email: [email protected]. Open: check our website. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Oxen and working steers for sale.
• Fletcher Farm - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn, we also have pie pumpkins, horse-drawn hay rides, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food, porta-potties, farm animals
  22 Gunn Road, Southampton, MA 01073. Phone: (413) 527-6888. Alternate Phone: (413) 388-8187. Email: [email protected]. Open: daily 9:00am to 6:00pm.Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Cabot Open Farm Sunday is October 8 Thursday, 2023. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, All credit cards, ApplePay.  Farm won 2017 MassLive's Best Pumpkin Patch in Western Mass. and Reader's Digest Best Pumpkin Patch in MA in 2022. .Fletchers own and operate the last remaining dairy farm in Southampton, Massachusetts. Besides producing milk with their registered herd of 150 Holstein and Jersey cows, they play a major role in the agri-tourism industry inviting the public to enjoy their 100 acre farm and learn about agriculture. The seasonal roadside stand is the perfect place for the best compost to make your garden grow, bark mulch for your landscaping and flowers for Mother's Day. Come fall it's time for pick-your-own pumpkins, mums, scarecrows and hayrides. December brings beautiful locally grown Christmas trees and greenery for decorating
  Click here for our Facebook page.
  (UPDATED: September 28, 2023)
• Keyes Perennial Farm and Nursery - Uses natural growing practices, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field where they grow, pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn, farm market, porta-potties, picnic area (bring your own food), school tours
  495 Berkshire Trail, Cummington, MA 01026. Phone: (413) 685-5260. Email: [email protected]. Open: September 1 through October 15, Hours are Wednesday through Saturday 9 am to 3 pm; Sunday 9 am to 1 pm, Closed Monday and Tuesday. Directions: 495 Berkshire Trail route 9. Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Mums are a major crop at our farm. Beautiful selection in all sizes, colors and prices. (ADDED: February 06, 2022)
• McCray's Farm - pumpkins, hayrides
  55 Alvord Street, South Hadley, MA. Phone: 413-533-3714. 1st left off Route 47 from center of South Hadley. Farm is 2 miles on right. Open daily, call for times and picking conditions. Hayrides to the pumpkin patch. Homemade ice cream, cornstalks, hay bales.
  A visitor writes on September 09, 2010: "McCray's Farm has a very popular Haunted Hayride that runs late September through Halloween. It is very scary and tons of fun! It should be listed as an attraction for McCray's Farm since it is such a "must see" event in Hampshire County for the fall. It is well known and very popular! It begins at 7 each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and there is a certain time for children who prefer a more mild hayride without the ghouls and ghosts that are on the nighttime. " ride.

Halloween Costumes

Here are some of the most popular Halloween costumes for children this year. For more choices, see our Halloween costumes pages.

• Inflatable Riding Dinosaur Costume for Adults - everyone LOVES this costume. It's a hit where ever you go!
• Harry Potter Costume Kids Plush Robe - With a hood, one for each house, Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, Hogwarts
• Wizard Robe Cloak Halloween costume for Kids
• Girl's Sparkle Princess Costume - In pink, for small girls
• Sew your own Halloween Costumes with Patterns from the Singer Sewing Reference Library
• Pizza Costume for Kids - A giant slice of pizza Halloween Costume for Children and Teens
• Easy Halloween Costumes for Children - Miniature patterns for 3 to 12 year old children, just enlarge and use
  

 

 

Find Related Information and Resources Here!

Here's the quick list to related farms for PYO, Honey, Pumpkins, Christmas trees, etc.:

You may find these websites useful!

• Local pick your own farms for apples, strawberries, raspberries, corn, tomatoes, etcr
• Farm markets and roadside stands
• Local Honey Finder
• Children's consignment sales
• Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
• Christmas Tree Farms and lots
• Road tripping and camping tips, tricks and How-to's
• Fun Factory Tours
• Venues for you event: Farms, Wineries, Orchards for your event, wedding or party
• Easter egg hunts
• Festivals: Fruit and vegetable festivals
• Winery tours and wine tastings
• Horses: rides, stables, lessons, trails
• Maple Syrup farms and sugarworks
• Bed and Breakfasts on Farms, Wineries, Ranches and Orchards
• Zombie Paintball venues
• Environmental resources
• Consumer fraud information
• Wholesale food sources
• Resources for Farmers
• Pumpkin patches
• Corn mazes