The Top Pumpkin Patches In Abington, The Surrounding Area

ABINGTON, PA — Fall is here, and despite the pandemic, there are plenty of pumpkin patches prime for picking in Montgomery County.

Coronavirus precautions have led some area farms and attractions to partially close and change their offerings and schedules, but the Halloween spirit is still alive and well.

Here are some of the top pumpkin patches in and around the greater Abington area and across Montgomery County.

Varner Farms, 746 S Trappe Rd, Collegeville

Varner Farms is a local institution that offers everything from pumpkin picking to cutting your own Christmas tree. There are horse and tractor wagon rides out to the pumpkin patch ($4 per person), pumpkin painting, face painting, scarecrow making, a corn maze, and more. You can also pick corn, apples, and strawbales. Other specialties in the store include cider, caramels, and dried flowers. Website here.

Merrymead Farm, 2222 S. Valley Forge Road, Worcester

Known for its dairy, Merrymead hosts a corn maze, moonlight maze, evening hayrides, apple shed, pumpkin corral, and local pressed cider. And those are just some of the highlights. Details here.

Hellerick's Family Farm, 5500 N. Easton Road, Doylestown

The farm hosts a daily Fall Festival from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., which includes a hayride, farm animals, corn mazes, and slides, a playground, and some 40-plus activities for children. There are expansive pumpkin, gourd, and squash fields for picking. Reservations are required for all activities due to coronavirus, except for shopping in the market. The evening hayride has also been cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Freddy Hill Farms, 1440 Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale

Freddy Hill is attached to a "Family Fun Center" that offers mini golf, batting cages, and a driving range. The farm has a hayride, pumpkin patch, corn maze, pig races, and more. Website here.

Maple Acres Farm and Market, 2656 Narcissa Road, Plymouth Meeting

While no pumpkin picking is happening here this year due to the pandemic, pre-picked pumpkins are available for purchase. There are also plenty of other fun family activities, like mazes, hayrides, and other autumn goods.