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U-Pick Pumpkin Fall Fun!

By Liz Fennessey, Riverhead Macaroni Kid, Mom Publisher/Editor October 18, 2016
We have already reached Columbus Day weekend, and if you're in the local district, you're enjoying some extra days off. Make the most of it and head out to get your pumpkins! 


The temperatures are dropping and Fall is upon us!  
Have you gone pumpkin picking yet?! My family and I haven't but we plan to soon! It is one of our favorite Fall activities!
Here is a list so that you can find the perfect pumpkin to bring home and carve with your family! 

As always, it is strongly recommended to call ahead or visiting a location's website or Facebook page for current hours and picking conditions.  Some of these locations will be opening this weekend, the rest to follow! 

Fink's Country Farm - Location: 6242 Middle Country Rd, Wading River, NY 11792. Phone: 631.886.2272. Hayrides, 7-acre corn maze, U-pick pumpkins, kiddy train rides, combine slide and more. See their website for Fall Festival info. 

Gabrielson's Country Farm  Location: *NEW LOCATION* 200 Herricks Lane, Jamesport, NY 11947.  Phone: 631.722.3259. U Pick pumpkins, farm stand, corn maze, hay rides, animals, bouncy houses, live music. 

Garden of Eve Organic Farm & Market - Location: 4558 Sound Avenue Riverhead NY 11901. Phone: 631.722.8777 Open: Daily 9 AM - 6 PM through October. Enjoy roasted sweet corn and squash, fresh-squeezed lemonade, organic hot dogs and more.  Pick out a pumpkin and some beautiful fall mums, and enjoy our live music every weekend as you try out homegrown Farm Cafe fare.  Time will fly as the kids disappear into the many attractions including their pedal kart track, maze, and lavender labyrinth, and friendly farm animals. Pumpkin picking daily through October. 

Hank's Pumpkintown - Location: 240 Montauk Highway, Watermill, NY 11976.  Phone: 631.726.4667. Open: Through October on Weekends & Holidays from 9:30am to 6 pm. U pick pumpkins, playground, wagon rides, orchard, corn maze and farm stand.

Harbes Farm & Orchard - Location: 5698 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901. Phone: 631.298.0700.  Open: Fall Festival Weekends 9 am to 6pm (Mid - Sept - October 30); Middle Earth Night Maze Open 7 am to 10 pm (Every Friday and Saturday night from October 8 to October 30) U Pick pumpkins, apple orchard, Robin Hood Maze (spooky maze after hours) honey crisp cafe.

Harbes Family Farm & Vineyard - Location: 715 Sound Avenue, Mattituck, NY 11952. Phone: 631.298.0800. U Pick Pumpkins, farm stand, barnyard adventure, hayrides, Country Kids program, children's play area.

Harbes Western Farm - Location: 1223 Main Road, Jamesport, NY 11947. Phone: 631.722.2022. U Pick Pumpkins, corn maze, farm stand, Frontier Land including: Goats, pedal cart tracks, octagon sandbox, children’s play equipment. Tasting room, picnic tables, live music.

Helen's Flower Farm - Location: 999 Union Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901. Phone: 631.722.8449. U Pick Pumpkins, flowers, decorations, baked goods. See their Facebook page for more info. 

Krupski's Pumpkin Farm - Location: 38030 Route 25, Peconic, NY 11958. Phone: 631.734.6847     The farm has a corn maze, haunted barn and hayrides seasonally, and specializes in farm fresh herbs, peppers, red and sweet potatoes, berries, onions, tomatoes, watermelon and cut flowers. Visit their Facebook page. 

Lewins Farm - Location: 812 Sound Avenue, Wading River, NY 11792. Phone: 631.929.4327 Open: Pumpkin field : 9 am to 4:30pm (weekends and some weekdays) U Pick Pumpkins. More info can be found here

Rottkamp's Fox Hollow Farm - 143 Sound Avenue, Calverton, NY 11933. Phone: 631.727.1786 U Pick pumpkins, farm stand, roasted corn, corn maze, children's play structures. Check out their Facebook page. 

Stakey's Pumpkin Farm - West Lane, Aquebogue, NY 11931. Phone: 631.722.3467 Open: Monday - Friday from 12PM to 5PM, Saturday and Sunday from 9AM - 5PM; and holidays. 26 acres of U pick pumpkins, 18 varieties, off the vine.  Hayrides, corn maze, kids corner, country store, flowers, snacks. Visit their website here

Windy Acres Farm - Location: 33810 Middle Country Rd, Calverton, NY 11933-1168. Phone: 631.727-4554. Open: every day, from 9 am to 6 pm. U pick pumpkins, farm stand and children's play structures. Check out their Facebook page.