Where to Go Pumpkin Picking in Staten Island & NJ
If there’s one thing we love about the fall, it’s pumpkin everything—including pumpkin picking in Staten Island and in nearby New Jersey. Your family can spend a day at Decker Farm’s Staten Island Pumpkin Patch—or take a day trip out to Alstede Farms, Happy Day Farm, or Von Thun’s Country Farm Market—to pick the perfect pumpkin and enjoy various fall activities all fall long!
Plus, with Halloween right around the corner, you’ll need to pick pumpkins soon to carve jack-o’-lanterns! Here’s a list of our favorite pumpkin patches and farms for pumpkin picking in Staten Island, as well as locations for pumpkin picking in NJ. Just be sure to call or visit the farms’ websites before heading out to confirm pumpkin availability.
Psst… Check out Where to Go Apple Picking Near Staten Island
Pumpkin Picking In Staten Island
Decker Farm
435 Richmond Hill Road
718-351-1611
historicrichmondtown.org
Hours: 12 – 5 pm, October 3, 2026 to October 25, 2026
Admission: Adults $12, kids $7
Explore the patch in search of the perfect pumpkin, delight in a timeless hayride with loved ones, treat yourself to delectable fall food classics, and so much more – all right here on Staten Island!
Pumpkin Picking In NJ
Alstede Farms
1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester Township
908-879-7189
alstedefarms.com
Approximate drive from Staten Island: 1 hour
Hours: Weekdays, 10 am to 4:30 pm, weekends and holidays: 9 am to 4:30 pm
Admission: Tickets start at $31.99 with activity add-ons available
Alstede Farms offers orange and white pumpkins, munchkins, gourds, and assorted winter squash—all available in u-pick! Hayrides are accessible to all. A handicapped-accessible hay wagon ride accommodates two wheelchairs with additional seating for family and friends. Plus, you can visit with and feed some of the farm’s animals.
Battleview Orchards
91 Wemrock Road, Freehold, NJ
732-462-0756
battlevieworchards.com
Approximate drive from Staten Island: 1 hour
Hours: Picking hours are 9 am-4 pm daily (closed Tuesdays), September 19th through October
Admission: There is no entrance fee. Cash is the only accepted form of payment for purchasing pick-your-own produce.
Battleview Orchards offers a variety of pick-your-own fall favorites, including pumpkins and apples. Enjoy hayrides with your family throughout the fall as well.
Demarest Farms
244 Werimus Rd, Hillsdale, NJ
201-666-0472
demarestfarms.com
Approximate drive from Staten Island: 1 hour
Hours: Picking hours are 9 am-4 pm daily (closed Tuesdays)
Admission: General admission is $9.70, which includes free parking, entrance to the pumpkin patch, petting zoo, and hayrides available Saturday and Sunday; plus $14.01+ for the largest pumpkin you pick
Offering a variety of activities, including peach picking, apple picking, and pumpkin picking, the farm is the perfect spot for family-fun. The farm market offers plants, produce, fresh baked goods, and more for all of its guests to enjoy.
Giamarese Farm
155 Fresh Ponds Road, East Brunswick, NJ
732-821-9494
giamaresefarm.com
Approximate drive from Staten Island: 1 hour
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 9 am-6 pm
Admission: $15 (includes pumpkin picking, parking and Fall Harvest Festival activities). Admission is $3 per person Tuesday–Friday (pick-your-own items priced separately).
Whether you’re looking for the perfect pumpkin, picking fresh apples, exploring the corn maze, or simply enjoying a hayride together, there’s plenty to see and do at this farm.
Happy Day Farm
135 Iron Ore Rd., Manalapan, NJ
732-977-3607
happydayfarmnj.com
Approximate drive from Staten Island: 1 hour
Hours: Fall Hours: 10 am to 5 pm, September 19, 2026 to November 8, 2026. Open Saturdays and Sundays in September; Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and 10/12 in October; and 11/1, 11/7 and 11/8 in November
Admission: Tickets starting at $27 for adults and children over 2; activity add-ons available.
This farm is packed with fall fun. Each year, over 10 acres of the farm are transformed into a maze with three miles of pathways and a lookout bridge. Aside from pumpkin picking, there are tons more activities perfect for the season.
Norz Hill Farm & Market
120 S. Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ
908-371-2697
norzhillfarm.com
Approximate drive from Staten Island: 1 hour
Hours: Monday through Friday, noon to 6pm; Saturday & Sunday, 10am to 4pm.
Admission: Call or check their website for updates
Take a scenic ride out to a pumpkin patch with over 60 different varieties of pumpkins, gourds & winter squash for you to choose from. Fall Harvest Days are full of family fun at Norz Hill, where you can get lost in a corn maze, let the kids play in the Kidz Corner, enjoy farm fresh goods, and more.
Ort Farms
25 Bartley Rd. Long Valley, NJ
908-876-3351
ortfarms.com
Approximate drive from Staten Island: 1 hour
Hours: Daily, 9 am to 6 pm
Admission: Tickets start at $7 for weekdays and $13 for weekends. Packages and activity add-ons are available.
Choose from a variety of pumpkins. A five-acre corn maze is included with admission to the fall event. Other fall activities available during pumpkin season include monster truck rides and pony rides. The farm store offers a variety of products, including eggs, local milk, ice cream, seasonal produce, and baked goods, including apple cider donuts—you can’t leave without getting one!
Stony Hill Farm Market
15 North Rd., Chester, NJ
908-879-2908
stonyhillfarms.com
Approximate drive from Staten Island: 1 hour
Hours: Open daily 10 am – 5 pm, late September to October.
Admission: Starting at $7.99/person online; $10.99/person at gate. Add-ons are available.
Pumpkins are available in all sizes.Spend the day enjoying pick-your-own pumpkins, hayrides, farm animals, play areas, seasonal activities, delicious farm treats, and plenty of picture-perfect moments..
Terhune Orchards
330 Cold Soil Rd., Princeton, NJ
609-924-2310
terhuneorchards.com
Approximate drive from Staten Island: 1 hour
Hours: Flower & Pumpkin Picking Daily, 9 am-5 pm
Admission: Call for pricing information
Enjoy so many fun activities here! Meet barnyard animals and walk the farm trail. Kids can also take a ride on the track with pedal tractors (for children aged 6 and younger). The farm store has fresh-baked goods, fresh-pressed apple cider, and locally sourced specialty foods, including honey, apple butter, jams, and more!
Von Thun’s Country Farm Market
438 Route 57 West, Washington
519 Ridge Rd., Monmouth Junction, NJ
732-329-8656
vonthunfarms.com
Approximate drive from Staten Island: 1 hour
Hours: Call for information.
Admission: Call for information.
Enjoy apple picking, pumpkin picking, Dogs & Dinos corn maze, homemade apple cider donuts, hayrides at both farm locations. Visit on Saturdays & Sundays for the Fall Festival Weekends and check out the all-ages Activity Area featuring 30+ games & attractions.
