Orange ya glad it's fall? Our Pumpkin Pickin' Guide will help you decide where to spend a gourd-eous family day.
FARM:
Pochuck Valley Farms
962 Route 517 Glenwood, NJ
973-764-4732
www.pochuckvalleyfarms.com
HOURS: Open 7 days 9-4
U-PICK: Small Pumpkins (ready in October), apples
FEATURES: Wagon rides to orchard ($1pp), picnic/play area
PRICES: $30 1/2 bushel apples & $3-5 pumpkins
FARM:
Valley View Farms*
209 Route 206 South Newton, NJ
973-579-7271
HOURS: Sat & Sun 11-5 (Open Columbus Day)
U-PICK: Pumpkins, vegetables, fruit, flowers
FEATURES: Hay rides to pumpkin patch
PRICES: Pumpkins .49-.69 lb various types
FARM:
Ideal Farms
222 Route 15 Lafayette, NJ
973-579-3893
HOURS: **Opening Oct 1** Weekends 9-5 (including Columbus Day)
U-PICK: Pumpkins
FEATURES: Hay rides run from 11-4 ($1 pp), Haunted Barn ($1 pp), picnic area, farm animals
PRICES: Pumpkins .59 lb
FARM:
Hillcrest Orchard & Dairy
2 Davis Road Augusta, NJ
973-703-5148
HOURS: Sat & Sun 11-5
U-PICK: Pumpkins (ready to pick the first weekend in October), apples
FEATURES: Working dairy farm, petting farm, hay ride, corn maze, donuts & cider
PRICES: Apples 1.75 lb / Pumpkins .55 lb
FARM:
Heaven Hill Farms
451 Route 94 Vernon, NJ
973-764-5144
HOURS: Wed thru Fri 12-5 / Sat & Sun 10-6
U-PICK: Pumpkins, Indian corn
FEATURES: Hay rides to pumpkin patch, corn maze, pig racing, farm animals, games & more
PRICES: Pumpkins .59 lb / The Great Pumpkin Fest Admission $8 weekdays & $10 weekends (children under 2 are free)
FARM:
Sussex County Strawberry Farm
565 Route 206 North Newton, NJ
973-579-5055
www.sussexcountystrawberryfarm.com
HOURS: Mon thru Sat 9-6 Sun 9-5
U-PICK: Pumpkins (October), raspberries, mums
FEATURES: Hay rides, horse-drawn carriage rides
PRICES: n/a
FARM:
Lentini Farm
251 Route 94 South Newton, NJ
973-579-2424
HOURS: Sat 10-5 / Sun 10-6
U-PICK: Pumpkins
FEATURES: Hay ride, corn maze, haunted hayride, trebuchet, farm animals, picnic tables, food available
PRICES: visit www.lentiniproduce.com/rates.html for rates
FARM:
Tranquility Farms
10 Tranquility Farm Lane Andover, NJ
908-979-0303
HOURS: Sat & Sun 10-5
U-PICK: Pumpkins (opening 9/17 for Fallfest!)
FEATURES: Hay rides ($2), Fall Fest, bounce pillow ($5), pumpkin launchers ($), corn cannons ($), cow train ($3), corn maze ($3), food, paint your pumpkin, petting zoo, Live band Sundays. Fall Fun Pass for only $10 let's the kids enjoy everything.
PRICES: Pumpkins .59 lb NO admission fee
Note: While you see I've also included other u-pick offerings at these farms, keep in mind the peak pick dates vary. For example, apples are prime in September, however, there will be some varieties ripening in October too! Also, I contact each and every farm to get the most up-to-date information for my readers. BUT, things can change. My best advice is to call ahead of your visit to confirm hours, pricing and activities.
