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Governors Island’s annual pumpkin patch, Pumpkin Point, returns with thousands of pumpkins and fall-themed decorations arranged across the island’s historic Nolan Park. Photo by Janet Bloom
Governors Island’s annual pumpkin patch, Pumpkin Point, returns with thousands of pumpkins and fall-themed decorations arranged across the island’s historic Nolan Park. Photo by Janet Bloom
9/19/24 - By Drew Kristofik

If you think harvest festivals are the stuff of far-flung farmland, we're here to tell you that you don't have to leave NYC for an authentic harvest experience. NYC is jam-packed with fall activities, including pumpkin patches, hayrides, and even our very own corn maze. So, grab the kids and get primed for fall fun, no car rental necessary.

Of course, if you're looking for a more traditional pumpkin-picking experience, be sure to check out our favorite pumpkin patches near NYC. You can find more seasonal picks in our Guide to Fall Activities in NYC, including our favorite fall festivals in NYC and the best Oktoberfest celebrations for families.

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Pumpkin Patches in New York City

Greg's Great Pumpkin Patch

South Slope, Brooklyn
Weekends from Saturday, September 28-Sunday, October 27, 2024
Pumpkins take over South Slope, along with a haystack maze for little ones, pumpkin painting and carving for everyone, Instagram-able photo-ops, and activities galore. READ MORE

Día de los Muertos Celebration at Queens County Farm Museum

Glen Oaks, Queens
Tuesday, October 1-Thursday, October 31, 2024
Make custom ofrendas, or offerings, out of shoe boxes, and decorate them colorfully. Learn about the four main elements of nature found in the altars—earth, wind, water, and fire—in the midst of colorful fall-blooming marigolds, known as cempasuchitl, or the "flower of the dead," which aids spirits in wandering back to the world of the living. READ MORE

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Long Island City, Queens
Friday, October 4-Thursday, October 31, 2024
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Richmond, Staten Island
Weekends from Saturday, October 5-Sunday, October 27, 2024
Head to Historic Richmond Town to enjoy a day filled with family fun on the historic early-1800s Decker Farm. Visit the pumpkin patch, chuck a pumpkin, enjoy photo-ops, a kid-sized hay maze, and more. READ MORE

Queens Botanical Garden Pumpkin Patch

Flushing, Queens
Weekends from Saturday, October 12-Sunday, October 27, 2024
QBG’s pumpkin patch is back! All children get to choose their own pumpkin and plant some seeds, and parents can snap the perfect fall photos. The ticket fee includes admission to both the garden and the patch.  READ MORE

Pumpkin Point on Governors Island

Governors Island – FREE
Saturday, October 26-Sunday, October 27, 2024
Governors Island’s annual pumpkin patch, Pumpkin Point, returns with thousands of pumpkins and fall-themed decorations arranged across the island’s historic Nolan Park. Visitors are encouraged to take one pumpkin home with them, free of charge (but donations are appreciated). READ MORE

Greenside Up Pumpkin Patch

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Daily through Thursday, October 31, 2024
Greenside Up's pumpkin patch fun includes face painting, pumpkin picking, pumpkin painting, and a bouncy inflatable on weekend visits. The patch is open daily for pumpkin picking. READ MORE
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Fall Harvest Festivals and Pumpkin Festivals in New York City

Annual Halloween Harvest at Luna Park

Coney Island, Brooklyn
Select dates from Friday, September 20-Sunday, October 27, 2024
Experience all the thrills, chills, and Halloween frills during the Halloween Harvest at Luna Park, which buzzes with festive and seasonal activities along with special events in the spirit of Halloween. READ MORE

Pumpkin Nights at the Bronx Zoo

Bronx Park, the Bronx
Select dates from Thursday, September 26-Sunday, October 27, 2024
Pumpkin Nights at the Bronx Zoo sparkle with more than 5,000 carved, animal-themed pumpkins over a half-mile jack-o’-lantern trail. The evening includes live pumpkin carving demonstrations, games, festive fall treats and food trucks, and fun for all ages.  READ MORE

Green Thumb Annual Harvest Fair in El Jardin del Paraiso

Lower East Side – FREE
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Green Thumb's annual celebration honors thousands of community gardeners and greening professionals across New York City for their work during the season and gives them the opportunity to show off their harvests. READ MORE

Scarecrows & Pumpkins at NYBG

Bronx Park, the Bronx
Daily from Saturday, September 28-Friday, November 1, 2024
Take a spooky stroll through the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden Pop-Up this fall. Enjoy family favorites, like the seasonal book box, puppet theater, and musical instruments, and explore a variety of specimens from the Cucurbit family—observing these pumpkins and gourds up close! READ MORE

RIPA's Harvest Festival

Randall's Island – FREE
Sunday, September 29, 2024
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Harvest Fest at 6th Street and Avenue B Community Garden

East Village – FREE
Saturday, October 5, 2024
The 6th Street and Avenue B Community Garden group hosts a day of music, friendship, and a barbecue at the garden's annual harvest fest! READ MORE

Harvest Time at Bay 84th Street Community Garden

Rockaways, Queens – FREE
Saturday, October 12 , 2024
Bay 84th Street Community Garden invites kids to take home a “starter” plant with seeds of their choice for the winter. Kids can nourish it and watch it grow. When the garden opens in April 2025, they are encouraged to bring their plants to the garden and let it thrive in the designated children's planting bed. READ MORE

Carl Schurz Park's Annual Harvest Festival

Upper East Side – FREE
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Carl Schurz Park's annual harvest fest packs a punch with plenty of festive fall activities for the whole family. Visit the pumpkin patch on the Mayor's Lawn at East End Avenue and East 88th Street to pick your own pumpkin and decorate it. ​ READ MORE

Sound & Color! Autumn Festival in Brooklyn Bridge Park

Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn – FREE
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Celebrate the changing of the seasons at the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy’s Sound & Color! Autumn in New York fall festival, an afternoon packed with music, arts and crafts, storytelling, lawn games, and more.    READ MORE

Red Hook Harvest Festival

Red Hook, Brooklyn – FREE
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Join the Red Hook Community Farm for the annual Red Hook Harvest Festival, a celebration of urban farming, youth empowerment, community connections, and a bountiful fall harvest. READ MORE

Halloween Harvest Festival 2024 in Socrates Sculpture Park

Long Island City, Queens – FREE
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Celebrate the autumn season with the cutest and spookiest dog costume contest around, presented by Chateau le Woof! Enjoy workshops, music, and food vendors. READ MORE

Harvest Dance Celebration

Glen Oaks, Queens
Sunday, November 3, 2024
Celebrate American Indian Culture through music and dance! The Harvest Dance Celebration showcases different Native American dances outdoors at the Queens County Farm Museum. READ MORE

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Drew Kristofik
Drew Kristofik’s career took a twist from editing teen magazines to a seven-year stint at MacNeil/Lehrer, followed by a long run at Nickelodeon/Viacom as Director of Content for Nick Online and Editor-in-Chief of ParentsConnect.com. A founding member of the Webby Award-winning GoCityKids, she’s written for Family Fun, Vanity Fair, and New York. Her middle school novel, The Time Boat, is available on Amazon Kindle. Drew keeps the MommyPoppins New York Events calendar spot-on and can be reached at events@mommypoppins.com.
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