The Best Places to Go Pumpkin Picking near Boston
The carving is up to you, though.
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Autumn in New England is a special time. With temperatures dropping after a long, hot summer, it’s time for some wholesome fall activities and eats, from apple picking and corn mazes to pumpkin spice lattes and cider doughnuts. And we’ve got another activity to add to your fall bucket list: pumpkin picking. Check out these five prime pumpkin-picking spots, all located within an hour from Boston.
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Boston Hill Farm
Customers are given a red wagon to stack their selected pumpkins at this small farm. Check out the petite petting zoo, and make it a true fall day by indulging in some delicious apple cider doughnuts. Plus, it’s dog-friendly, so your pup can enjoy a seasonal day out, too.
1370 Turnpike St., North Andover, bostonhillfarm.com.
Dowse Orchards
In addition to pumpkins, Dowse Orchards supplies hay bales, garden mums, and corn stalks for visitors to use for their own fall decorations. The views from the orchard itself are picturesque, wrapping customers in cozy New England fall feelings. Stop by the food stand for cider (made with an in-house cider mill), local produce, and more.
98 North Main St., Sherborn, dowseorchards.com.
Hanson’s Farm
This historic farm, in the Hanson family for generations, offers pleasant pumpkin picking alongside a variety of fall events to get in the spirit of the season. Think: a corn maze, sunflower field, weekend hayrides, farm animals, and more.
20 Nixon Rd., Framingham, hansonsfarmframingham.com.
Shelburne Farm
The pumpkin patch is open for the season at Shelburne Farm, where you can also pick apples, peaches, and more. This farm boasts several children’s activities, including hayrides, weekend concerts, and a retired John Deere tractor that forms the centerpiece of the playground. Make sure to also pick up some cider doughnuts during your visit.
106 W. Acton Rd., Stow, shelburnefarm.com.
Tougas Family Farm
The Tougas Family Farm leans into family-friendliness with a farm-themed playground, barnyard animals that the kids can pet and feed, ice cream, and more. (Grownups can have fun, too, sipping local beers.) As for the pumpkin patch? You’ll find everything from “decorative warty pumpkins” to sugar pumpkins and more, not to mention gourds and miniature straw bales.
234 Ball St., Northborough, tougasfamilyfarm.com.
