October means pumpkins! So grab a Pumpkin Spice Latte and head to the nearest pumpkin patch to snag yours. I’ve rounded up several North Shore spots to find and enjoy pumpkins. Happy Fall & Happy Halloween!
The North Shore Guide to Pumpkin Patches 2024
Boston Hill Farm: Stop by the store and grab a red wagon to pull out to the field and pick your own pumpkin. Field is open daily in the October from 9 am to 6 pm. 1370 Turnpike Street, North Andover.
Brooksby Farm: Stop by the Pumpkin Yard to snag a pumpkin of any size, then complete your visit with a treat from the Farm Store or Donut Hut. At Brooksby Farm you’ll also find SPOOKLEY the Square Pumpkin (anti-bullying and dare to be different) and a Spookley story walk. Open daily, 9am to 4 pm, except Mondays. 54 Felton Street, Peabody.
Cider Hill Farm: Grab your farmhouse gourds, assorted mums, hay bales, corn husks and scarecrows to get in the fall spirit. Pumpkin pricing begins at $0.69/lb at the Farm Stand. Open daily, from 8 am to 6 pm. 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury.
Connors Farm: Enjoy fall activities, the corn maze, and a large selection of pumpkins. Daily from 8am to 6pm, all through October. 30 Valley Road, Danvers.
Kane’s Flower World: Kane’s is a regular stop for our family for both mums and pumpkins in the fall. Huge selection of both! Open daily from 8 am to 5 pm. 64 Andover Street, Danvers.
Marini Farm: Pumpkins, fruit, vegetables and more are available at the Farm Stand in October. Open daily from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm. And don’t miss the Hallow-Marini Party on Monday, 10/14, Saturday, 10/26 & Sunday, 10/27, from 12-3pm with a DJ, Dance Party with Characters and a Trick or Treat Hunt. 259 Linebrook Rd, Ipswich.
Nunan Florist & Greenhouse: Lots of pumpkins and mums available at this garden center. And there’s mini golf and ice cream available when you visit at the neighboring Cafe Sarina! Open 8am-5pm, Monday through Saturday, and 9am-5pm on Sundays. 269 Central Street, Georgetown.
Smolak Farms: Pumpkins are available at the farm stand daily from 7 am to 6 pm, and the pumpkin patch is open for you to pick your own on weekends from 9 am to 4:15 pm. Plus don’t miss Smolak’s Pumpkin Tree! Fall Festival Weekends are also happening all through October with live entertainment, hayrides, face painting and more! 315 South Bradford Street, North Andover.
Tendercrop Farm: Pumpkins, fresh fruit, vegetables, and gorgeous sunflowers can be found at this farm stand. Open daily from 9 am to 6:30 pm. 93 Main Street, Wenham and 108 High Road, Newbury.
Trader Joe’s: Stock up on mini and heirloom pumpkins here along with many pumpkin flavored goodies. Open daily from 8 am to 9 pm. 300 Andover Street, Peabody.
And one more…
Halloween on the Hill – You can’t bring any pumpkins home from Long Hill in Beverly, but you can enjoy a seasonal-themed trail featuring over 1,000 jack-o’-lanterns, hundreds of mums, elaborate Halloween decorations, light displays, music, and more. This is the perfect Halloween event for the whole family! Open Wednesdays-Sundays through 10/27, from 5:30-8:30pm. Advanced tickets are required. 572 Essex Street, Beverly.