The 13 Best Worcester-Area Pumpkin Patches: Fall 2020

WORCESTER, MA — Not even pumpkin patches are escaping the coronavirus in 2020. The ongoing pandemic means many of the region’s pumpkin patches have had to adjust hours, regulations and activities as they head into fall.

Fortunately, 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 nearby.

Stowe Farm, 15 Stowe Road, Millbury
Pumpkin picking 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday.

Breezy Gardens, 1872 Main St., Leicester
Pumpkin picking during fall festival, weekends in October. See website for details.

Echo Hill Orchards & Winery, 101 Wilbraham Road, Monson
Pumpkin and other fruit and vegetable picking available Wednesday to Friday, noon to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Monday, Tuesday.

Sholan Farms, 1125 Pleasant St., Leominster
Pumpkins available at farm stand. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, weather permitting.

Hanson's Farm, 20 Nixon Road, Framingham
Through Nov. 1. Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sundays 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Dowse Orchards, 90 North Main St., Sherborn
U-pick apples, pumpkins also available. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

The Pumpkin Farm, 72 Milford St., Medway
Open now. 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

MacArthur Farm, 137 Concord St., Holliston
Pumpkins available at farm stand. Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

Shelburne Farm, 106 West Acton Road, Stowe
Pumpkin patch open now. Check website for daily hours.

Derby Ridge Farm, 438 Great Road, Stow
Pumpkins available at farm stand. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

Berlin Orchards, 310 Sawyer Hill Road, Berlin
Open now. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays; 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekends.

Ferjulian's Farm, 7 Lewis Street, Hudson
Pumpkins available at farm stand. Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sundays noon to 6 p.m.

Wojcik's Farm, 65 Milk St., Blackstone
Open now. Fridays, 4 to 9 p.m.; weekends 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

More fall fun: 2020 Fall Foliage Peak Map: When Leaves Are Best In Massachusetts

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