Best Huntington-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020

HUNTINGTON, NY — Not even pumpkin patches can escape coronavirus in 2020. The ongoing pandemic means many of the area’s pumpkin patches have had to adjust hours, regulations and activities.

Fortunately, the coronavirus has only changed — not completely closed — your favorite pumpkin patch and its offerings this season. Below is a list of some of our favorite pumpkin patches near Huntington.

Name: Elwood Pumpkin Farm
Address: 1500 E. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington
Season opening/closing dates: Now through Oct. 31
Attractions: Pumpkin picking, children's corn maze and wagon ride around the farm.
Hours: Weekends and Columbus Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on weekdays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment.
Pricing: Pumpkins are priced by size, averaging $5 to $20 according to Newsday
Phone: 631-368-8626

Name: Albert H. Schmitt Family Farm
Address: 6 Bagatelle Road, Dix Hills
Season opening/closing dates: Late September through Oct. 31
Attractions: Pumpkin picking field, hay, cornstalks, hayrides, fall flowers, animal train ride, duck races, apple cider donuts, roasted corn, apple cider, homemade candy apples and fresh-baked pie.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day
Pricing: No parking or entrance fee; $5 per person admittance for pumpkin patch with duck races
Phone: 631-549-FARM

Name: Schmitt's Family Farm
Address: 26 Pinelawn Road, Melville.
Season opening/closing dates: Now through Oct. 31.
Attractions: Guests can enjoy hayrides, farm animals, pony rides and a daytime corn maze, this year's themed "Arabian Nights," and a Haunted Mansion Walk Through on Saturdays, Sundays, and Columbus Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Pumpkin picking daily.
Hours: Weekdays from noon to 4:30 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Pricing: $10 per person entrance fee
Phone: 631-271-3276

Name: White Post Farms
Address: 250 Old Country Road, Melville
Season opening/closing dates: Through the end of October
Attractions: Entertainment and games. The farm also features shows, pony rides, hayrides, and The White Post Animal Farm.
Hours: Admission gates are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays; 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends
Pricing: $19.95 plus tax for weekdays; $29.95 plus tax for Fall Fun Weekends
Phone: 631-351-9373

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