Autumn has arrived and pumpkins are starting to pop up everywhere. What's not to love about this versatile fruit to be found at a pumpkin farm in Massachusetts? (And, yes, it really is a fruit!) You can bake it into a pie, display it on your porch, or carve it into a spooky Halloween jack-o-lantern. If you are on the lookout for a great place to pick your own perfect pumpkin, read on to discover the best pumpkin patches in Massachusetts in 2024. Many of these farms also offer an abundance of other fun autumn activities such as corn mazes and hayrides that are perfect to enjoy on a crisp fall afternoon.

1. Belkin Family Lookout Farm

If you are looking for a great "pumpkin patch near me" around Boston, you should definitely check out Belkin Family Lookout Farm in Natick. The farm also features a sunflower field, apple picking, farm animals, and a corn maze. There is a delicious outdoor restaurant on-site where you can have lunch and enjoy a farm-made cider or beer. More information about the Belkin Family Lookout Farm's hours of operation can be found on their website.

2. Hanson's Farm

Did someone say pumpkins? Hanson’s Farm in Framingham has a huge selection of pick-your-own pumpkins as well as cut flowers and berries. The farm also features a corn maze, farmstand, and haunted hayrides. Pumpkins are available to pick from September to November. Visit the Hanson's Farm website for more details.

3. Ioka Valley Farm

Ioka Valley Farm has been in operation since 1936. The farm’s pumpkin patch is open during fall weekends (Sept. 21 - Oct. 27, 2024) as well as on Columbus Day/Indigenous People’s Day. Families can pick their own pumpkins as well as enjoy a pumpkin slingshot game, a cow train ride, and a giant pumpkin house. It's one of the best pumpkin patches in Massachusetts! The family-run farm is located near Pittsfield. Please refer to the

Ioka Valley Farm official website for more information.

4. Marini Farm

Marini Fram in Ipswich has so many pumpkins of all different shapes and sizes. There are lots of fantastic photo opportunities at this North Shore pumpkin patch! But the fun doesn’t stop there. During fall weekends (starting Sept. 9) there are also corn mazes, a jump pillow, and a giant slide. Be sure to stop at the farm store for a cider donut (or two). They are some of the best donuts I have ever tasted! To find out more about the fun, please refer to the Marini Farm

website.

5. Parlee Farms

How many pumpkins can you carry at once? Parlee Farms in Tyngsboro produces over 40,000 pumpkins of various sizes, so you may have difficulty choosing just one. Luckily, the farm also supplies carts for you to pull your pumpkins. Other farm activities include apple picking and visits with the farm’s animals. Please refer to the Parlee Farm website for information regarding picking times.

6. Smolak Farms

You can easily spend a whole day enjoying fall fun at Smolak Farms in North Andover. Pick your own pumpkin and then enjoy the farm’s fall festival weekends which feature live music, hay rides, apple picking, and delicious food and beer. Please visit the Smolak Farms website for more details on pumpkin-picking dates.

7. Verrill Farm

There are thousands of pumpkins to choose from at Verrill Farm in Concord, so you are sure to find the perfect one! Also, enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables and yummy bakery items from the farmstand. Pumpkins are available for picking during fall weekends. Please visit the Verrill Farm website for further details.

What is your favorite pumpkin farm in Massachusetts? Did yours make the list? Let us know!

Now that you have picked out the perfect pumpkin, you need to decide what to do with it. These easy-to-use face decals from Etsy can help you turn it into a festive Halloween jack-o-lantern. For more fall fun in Massachusetts, check out our list of some beautiful spots to see amazing autumn foliage and find out where you can find the best fall festivals of 2024.