Best Nyack-Piermont-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020

PIERMONT, 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, 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 in the Hudson Valley near Nyack.

Apple Hill Farm

• 124 Route 32, New Paltz
• 845 255-1605
• Apple Hill Farm overlooks the picturesque Shawangunk and Catskill Mountains. Picking your own hours of operation this season are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday. The farm will be open on Yom Kippur (9/28) and Columbus Day (10/12). Pumpkins will be available by the 25th of September until October 31st. Check back for decisions on the farm's popular hayrides and fire truck rides. Visitors can also check out the restored 1859 barn for fresh pressed apple cider and mulled apple cider donuts, as well as wreaths, dried and fresh-cut flowers. The farm stand closes at 6 p.m.

Hurds Family Farm

• 2185 Route 32, Modena
• 845 883-6300
• Wednesday-Friday, 12-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday online reservations required.
• There are some changes like extra sanitizing and more space within Family Fun Activities, but some things are exactly the same ... 120 acres of fresh air and adventures for the whole family. Pre-purchase your bags and activity wristbands online beforehand if you want to visit on a weekend or holiday. To follow social distancing guidelines, hayrides will only take up to four family groups at a time. Family groups can include up to 6 people. There will be 2 groups per wagon spaced 6 feet apart.
• Pumpkins Small $5, Anything in between $14 & XL $20

Wilklow Orchards

• 341 Pancake Hollow Road, Highland
• 845 691-2339
• The family who runs Wilklow Orchards has been farming the spot for six generations. They try to be sustainable and ecologically minded because they want the farm to last for another six generations. When you visit the site, you can also shop at their bakery, and don't miss the Farm Bar and food truck. Within their Orchard they have a patch of small pumpkins that are about 2-5 lbs. These pumpkins are $2.00 each and are the perfect size for painting or for children to carve! They are easy to carry and fun for school groups or young children to pick themselves.
• We also sell all sizes of pumpkins at our roadstand that are pre picked for you! Whether it is a Jack-o-lantern you're looking for, or a pumpkin for pie, we have it!

Greig Farm

• 227 Pitcher Lane, Red Hook
• 845 758-1234
• The check in/out booths are located at 263 Pitcher Lane, Red Hook. When you arrive, we’ll give you directions from the booths to the crops. You may drive right to the fields, so you’ll never have to walk very far.
• You only pay for what you pick. Pumpkins are priced per piece, based on what you pick. Sugar (baking pumpkins) are $2 each and carving pumpkins are $4-$8 each.
• We are open for picking 9am-7pm, every day of the week.

Lawrence Farms Orchards

• 39 Colandrea Road, Newburgh
• 845 562-4268
• The family farm is a family-friendly location with animals, a "Little Village" and hay bale maze. The farm has been doing "pick your own" fruits and vegetables for 30 years.
• Check our “Plan Your Trip” page first for crop availability. In addition to pumpkins, in October you could pick
  • Grapes (Concord and Niagra)
  • Peppers (sweet and hot)
  • Greens, Turnips, Beets
  • Eggplant, Cabbage, Broccoli
  • Tomatoes
  • Winter Squash, Gourds, Indian Corn
• Weather conditions sometimes change picking schedules and availability
• Admission: $5.00 per person (children under 2 free) Season passes available.
• Time: 9am – 4pm Daily

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