Middletown-Area Pumpkin Patches: Here's Where

MIDDLETOWN, CT — Many popular pumpkin patches are still open in and around Middletown, but they may have modified their operations due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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.

Below is a list of some of our favorite pumpkin patches near Middletown.

• Halfinger Farms, 489 Candlewood Hill Road, Higganum. "We are a family owned and operated plant and pumpkin farm," according to a post on Facebook. "We grow a huge selection of plants, and offer top quality at very reasonable prices. We are located in a beautiful valley setting. Please come out and see us!">>>Read More here.
• Lyman Orchards at 32 Reeds Gap Rd. in Middlefield. "Lyman Orchards, now in its 278th year, is a family-favorite destination for Pick Your Own, our Farm market, championship and beginner golf and much more!">>>Read More.
• Staehly Farms, 278 Town St., East Haddam. "We feature a wide range of farm goods, grown in Connecticut, all according to the season," according to a post on Facebook. "Christmas trees, annuals, perennials, vegetables and pumpkins; we have everything you need, right in your backyard!">>>Read More.
• Old Bishop Farm in Cheshire located at 500 South Meriden Road. "Lots of fall related items coming in every day, pumpkins of all varieties and sizes, mums and asters, straw bales, and scarecrows. Donuts, muffins and pies in the bakery. Apple Crumb Pie and Sunflower Chip ice cream, and pumpkin ice cream this weekend!"
• Berryhill Farm in East Haddam at 300 East Haddam Colchester Turnpike. "Berryhill Farm is a family farm located on beautiful Moodus Reservoir in East Haddam, CT," according to a post on Facebook. "We use organic practices to grow fruits & veggies and offer eggs from happy, free-range ducks and chickens. In the fall, we've got seasonal hay rides! Come see us!"

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