Pumpkin picking, kid-friendly activities, and sweet treats for the whole family
Fall on Long Island is peak pumpkin season—and you don’t need a two-hour drive to get there. Whether you’re after “quick porch pumpkins + pie” or a full festival day with hayrides and mazes, start here. We’ve rounded up some of the best pumpkin patches on Long Island, starting with Nassau County. Willing to hop into Western Suffolk? Keep scrolling.
Hicks Nurseries — Westbury
50th Annual Fall Festival
Dates & Times: Sept 13–Oct 26, 2025
- Garden center daily: 8am–6pm
- Festival activities on weekends and school holidays: 10am–5pm
Admission: Free entry and parking
Optional wristbands for kids’ activities (All-Access) and separate hay-maze tickets
What you’ll find: Otto the Ghost is in, the hay maze is on, and the roasted corn’s hot. Grab pumpkins, snap the pics, and enjoy a breezy, stroller-friendly festival that won’t wear the kids (or you) out.
The Dees’ Nursery — Oceanside
Dates & Times: Weekends Sept 20–Oct 26, 2025, 11am–5pm, plus Columbus Day (Mon, Oct 13)
Admission: Free entry with select pay-as-you-go activities and vendors
What you’ll find: A no-fuss garden-center fall fest with quick in-and-out ease, but still one of the best Long Island pumpkin patch. Think big seasonal displays, kid activities that swap out weekend to weekend, pumpkins by the cartful, and plenty of snap-worthy corners for the family group shot. It’s an easy win for younger kids—and a low-lift way to check every fall box without the all-day commitment.
Crossroads Farm at Grossmann’s — Malverne
Dates & Times: Every Saturday & Sunday in October, 12–5pm
Admission: $12 per person (ages 3+); free for ages 2 and under; select attractions are additional
What you’ll find: A low-key, certified-organic community farm that punches above its weight, with a solid pumpkin patch, crop maze, classic hayride, mini trains, bounce pad, friendly animals, and plenty of snap-worthy scenes. Here, you’ll also find a crop of rotating extras like Pumpkin Chunkin’ and face painting on many weekends. It’s fall fun without the shoulder-to-shoulder crowds.
Youngs Farm — Old Brookville
Dates & Times: Open daily 10am–5pm
Admission: Free
What you’ll find: Market-style and made for easy fall wins: porch-ready pumpkins out front, a bakery case famous for pumpkin and apple pies, hearty soups, and grab-and-go prepared foods. It’s not a pick-your-own farm, but it is your North Shore shortcut to pumpkins and treats without the ride-and-maze commitment.
Elwood Pumpkin Farm — Huntington
Dates & Times:
- Weekdays (from Oct 1) 3–5pm
- Oct 2: 1–5pm
- Columbus Day 10am–5pm
Admission: Free entry; additional fees for wagon rides and select vendors (cash only)
What you’ll find: On-the-vine pumpkin picking, plus a kid-friendly corn maze and old-school wagon rides—classic, low-frills farm fun that hits every fall note. Expect rows of pumpkins right in the field, easy photo ops, and a simple setup that’s perfect for younger kids and first-timers. Weekends can get busy, so go earlier in the day. Pro top: bring a little cash for add-ons and be ready for farm ground underfoot (boots beat white sneakers).
F&W Schmitt’s Family Farm — Melville
Dates & Times:
- Weekends & holidays: Sept 20–Nov 2, 10am–5pm (last ticket 4pm)
- Weekdays Oct 6–31, 12–5pm (last ticket 4pm)
Admission: $23 (age 2+) on weekends/holidays and $18 (age 2+) on weekdays; some attractions are additional
What you’ll find: An amazing Long Island pumpkin patch and full-day destination built for max fall energy, with u-pick pumpkins, wagon rides, a themed 7-acre corn maze, petting zoo, big slides, midway-style games, and playgrounds that can soak up an afternoon. Between stops, you’ll find plenty of snack stands and photo backdrops – think cider, kettle corn, and pumpkin-stack selfies – so you can pace the day without leaving the grounds. Bring comfy shoes and a little cash for add-ons, then settle in for the “we’re not leaving yet” kind of outing.
White Post Animal Farm — Melville
Fall Farm Festival
Dates & Times: Weekends & Columbus Day; festival gates open at 9:30am (check your date for last entry and closing)
Admission: $39.95 + tax (cash, in person) and $43.95 + tax (online); under 15 months free. Select extras (pony rides, train, animal feed, pumpkins) are additional
What you’ll find: High-energy, all-day festival vibes with plenty to do between pumpkin runs: full access to the animal farm, live shows on a rotating schedule, hayrides, big play areas, and easy spots to grab a snack and reset. It’s stroller-friendly, packed with photo moments, and built for families who want more than picking – think petting zoos, shows, rides, and more. Plan to linger, since this is one of the top Long Island pumpkin patches, and there’s enough here to fill the day without ever leaving the grounds.
DeLea Farmstand — East Northport
Dates & Times: Open daily; Mon–Fri 9am–6pm and Sat–Sun 9am–5/6pm
Admission: Free entry and hayrides; pumpkin-picking and food are extra
What you’ll find: A neighborhood go-to with easy in-and-out vibes: pumpkin picking in the field, free weekend hayrides, roasted corn hot off the grill, fresh cider, caramel apples, and homemade pies you’ll smell from the lot. Parking’s a breeze, the lines move, and the farmstand churns out plenty of grab-and-go treats, perfect for a “grab a pumpkin, grab a snack” afternoon that’s 100% fall.
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