Best East Haven-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020

EAST HAVEN, CT —Welcome to 2020 where everything is different as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and that includes pumpkin patches.

The ongoing pandemic means many of the area's pumpkin patches have had to make significant adjustments to hours, regulations and activities as they head into fall.

Thankfully, the coronavirus has only changed — not completely closed — your favorite pumpkin patch and its offerings this fall.

Here is a list of some of our favorite pumpkin patches near East Haven.

• Shore Line Trolley Museum Pumpkin Patch in East Haven. "We’re happy to welcome you back!" This year, The Shore Line Trolley Museum will be following Covid-19 protocols. We’ll be offering rides every hour to the Pumpkin Patch. Kids can still pick their own sugar pumpkin at our outdoor patch. Take a self-guided tour of our decorated trolley barns. Each child receives a take-away puzzle book. The Patch is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from Oct. 3 through Nov. 1. Limit 25 per hour, tickets are available online. Your admission includes a trolley ride, grounds visit, one pumpkin and puzzle book for each child. Please read our Covid-19 protocols below. Groups of 10 or more can request their own special weekday visit! Please contact the museum at reservations@shorelinetrolley.org or call 203-467-6927 for special times and rates. 17 River St, East Haven, CT 06512. Phone: 203-467-6927. Email: office@shorelinetrolley.com.
• Rose Orchards in North Branford. The pumpkin patch is open everyday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. though the end of October. The farm has pick-your-own apples, the pumpkin patch, straw or hay bale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, and farm animals. 33 Route 139, 33 Branford Rd North Branford, CT 06471. Phone: 203-488-7996.
• Bishop's Orchard - The Little Red Barn and Pumpkin Patch in Guilford is open now through Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends. Admission is free. Fall Family Fun is here at the Bishop’s Orchards Little Red Barn, so come to our Pumpkin Patch. Inside the Little Red Barn you will find fall seasonal decorations as well as perishable items. Due to COVID-19, our Fall into Fun Kid’s Activities are limited to just the Apple Train. Cost is $2/person (tax included) and the train runs on weekends and holidays only. 1355 Boston Post Road, Guilford. 203-453-3328.

If we missed your favorite pumpkin patch, be sure to share it with readers in the comments section.

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