2015 Long Island Pumpkin Picking Guide

Pumpkin picking season is here.

Patch has compiled a list of some places where Long Islanders can take part in the classic fall activity.

Many of the pumpkin picking locations offer a little bit of everything for fall fun, such as fall festivals and hayrides, while other places stick to the basics and provide their customers with you-pick fields where they can get fresh pumpkins.

Be sure to visit the website of each location to figure out what type of experience you’re looking for.

If it’s apples you are looking for, check out: 2015 Long Island Apple Picking Guide

Where to go pumpkin picking on Long Island:

White Post Farms

• 250 Old Country Road in Melville
• White Post Farms is open to the public for pumpkin picking from Sep. 29 - Oct. 25 on Saturdays and Sundays and on Columbus Day. Admission gates are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., but guests can stay until 6 p.m. Admission includes entertainment and games. Admission on Fall Festival days is $18 a person. Pumpkins are priced by the pound.

Harbes Family Farm

• 5698 Sound Avenue in Riverhead
• Harbes Farm offers pumpkin picking from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 19 through Oct. 25. Rides, games and entertainment are also available.

Stakey’s Pumpkin Farm

• 270 West Lane in Aquebogue
• Stakey’s is open for pumpkin picking Mon. - Fri. from noon to 5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Columbus Day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Schmitt’s Family Farm

• 26 Pinelawn Road in Melville
• Schmitt’s Family farm is open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for pumpkin picking through Oct. 31. Hayrides and corn maze are also available on weekends.

Fink’s Country Farm

• 6242 Middle Country Road in Wading River
• Fink’s offering pumpkin picking open to the public from Monday-Friday from 2 to 5 p.m. It is available on weekends but only to those attending the Fall Festival from 9:30 am. to 5:30 p.m. until Nov. 1.

Brightwaters Farms

• 1624 Manatuck Boulevard in Bay Shore
• Brightwaters Farms holds its Fall Harvest from Saturday, Sept. 26 until Saturday, Oct. 31. The farm is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. No charge for admission on weekdays. Admission on weekends and Columbus Day is $10 a person. Children under 1 are free. Pumpkin picking is 69 cents per pound.

Hank’s Pumpkintown

• 240 Montauk Highway in Water Mill
• Hank’s is open for pumpkin picking every day from Sept. 12 until Nov. 1. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Benner’s Farm

• 56 Gnarled Hollow Road in Setauket
• Benner’s is open for pumpkin picking weekends in October beginning Oct. 2. Entertainment and rides are also available as well as a Harvest Festival Oct. 11 from noon to 4 p.m.

Elwood Pumpkin Farm

• 1500 E. Jericho Turnpike in Huntington
• Elwood Pumpkin Farm is open for pumpkin picking from Sep. 27 through October. They are open Monday-Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays and Columbus Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fairview Farm

• 69 Horsemill Lane in Bridgehampton
• Fairview Farm is open for pumpkin picking until Nov. 3., Thursday - Sunday. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. They are also open on Columbus Day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Gabrielsen’s Country Farm

• 1299 Main Road in Jamesport
• Gabrielsen’s Country Farm is open seven days a week including holidays through Dec. 24 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Rides, games, and other entertainment can also be found on the farm.

Glover Farms

• 633 Victory Avenue in Brookhaven
• Glover Farms is open for pumpkin picking beginning Oct. 3, Mon. - Fri. from 2 to 6 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays and Columbus Day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through October. 

Do you have a favorite farm to pick pumpkins at? Share with us in the comments section below.