Best Eatontown/Long Branch-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020

EATONTOWN, NJ — Not even pumpkin patches are escaping the coronavirus in 2020.

The ongoing pandemic has forced some of the region’s most frequented pumpkin patches to adjust hours, regulations and offerings as they head into fall.

But, don't fear: There are still many pumpkin patches near Eatontown-Long Branch where you can have some fall fun.

Below is a list of some of our favorite local pumpkin patches:

1. Cheesequake Farms

Still having their hayrides, pumpkin picking and Zombie paintball! https://www.cheesequakefarms.c...

191 NJ-34, Matawan, NJ 07747

Open daily 'till 6 p.m. Phone: (732) 583-6780

2. Maple Leaf Farms - Manalapan

525 U.S. 9, Manalapan Township, NJ 07726

Open daily 10 a.m. 'till 5 p.m. (732) 851-4400 https://mapleleaffarmnj.com/fa...

Maple Leaf Farms' Fall Funfest will run from September 19 - October 25. They'll have:

• Hayrides
• A train for kids to ride
• Charlotte's Spiderweb
• Huge corn maze
• Animal barnyard
• Pig races, goat races
• Tire mountain
• Hay maze
• Sandlot play area
• Jumping pony pen
• Pumpkin bowling
• Pumpkin Picking
• Live country music and a live rodeo show at 2 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday

3. Eastmont Orchards

321 County Rd 537, Colts Neck, NJ 07722

Open daily 'till 5 p.m. (732) 542-5404

Much more low-key than Maple Leaf Farms; come here for traditional apple, peach, squash and pumpkin picking. http://eastmontorchards.com/

4. McCormack Farms

119 Tindall Rd, Middletown Township, NJ 07748

Open daily 'till 6 p.m. (732) 671-0162

More low-key apple and pumpkin picking, but conveniently located right in Middletown. https://www.facebook.com/mccor...

5. Giamarese Farm & Orchards

It's pick your own pumpkins through December, and also check out their Fall Harvest weekends: http://www.giamaresefarm.com/f... They suspended their weekly school group tours due to COVID.

155 Fresh Ponds Rd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

Open daily 'till 6 p.m. (732) 821-9494

6. A. Casola Farms Due to COVID, they are unable to offer nighttime haunted hay rides and face painting. But everything else is a go this year! Here are all their fall and Halloween offerings: https://acasolafarms.com/fall_...

178 NJ-34, Holmdel, NJ 07733

Open daily 'till 5 p.m. (732) 332-1533

7. Von Thun's Country Farm Market

505 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852

Open daily 'till 5 p.m. (732) 329-8656

Their beloved corn maze is back, but like a lot of of farms you must purchase tickets in advance this year to guarantee admission. They will not be letting visitors in if it gets too crowded: https://vonthunfarms.com/2020f...

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