Where To Pick Pumpkins in Massachusetts

Jack-o-Lanterns and pumpkin pie, oh my! Looking for a fun farm day or the perfect family photo op? This list of local farms has you covered. (Also be sure to check out roundup of Massachusetts apple picking locations.) Once you’ve picked your pumpkins for carving, buy a few extras and prepare a fall feast. And if you’re looking for some ideas for how to use your pumpkins, check out this pumpkin recipe roundup.

As always, be sure to call your desired location in advance, or check their website or social media accounts for important updates about picking conditions and COVID-19 protocols. Please also let us know in the comments if your favorite pumpkin picking spots need to be added to our list! 

1. Verrill Farm (Concord). Verrill Farm offers classic jack-o-lantern pumpkins in the PYO fields, plus a plethora of pumpkins and other fruits and veggies at the Farm Stand.

2. Hanson’s Farm (Framingham). Hooray for corn maze fun, PYO pumpkins, and delicious cider donuts.

3. Pickard Farm (Littleton). Skip the hoopla and pick pumpkins right from the vine. Pickard Farm does not charge for parking or admission.

4. Tougas Family Farm (Northborough). Sweet seasonal treats await, along with perfect PYO jack-o-lantern and specialty pumpkins.

5. Boston Hill Farm (North Andover). Collect PYO pumpkins, devour a few cider doughnuts, and shop the farmstand (in person or curbside).

6. Smolak Farm (North Andover). Find multiple pumpkin varieties for picking, tasty treats, and other outdoor fun.

7. Sauchuk's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch (Plympton). Sauchuk's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch is already sold out this weekend; be sure to reserve tickets for your visit in advance.

8. Ward's Berry Farm (Sharon). With over 30 acres of pumpkin patch and nearly 100,000 pumpkins, it should be easy to find the perfect jack-o-lantern at Ward’s Berry Farm.

9. Shelburne Farm (Stow). Each weekend in October brings PYO pumpkins, hayrides, live music, cider donuts, and more.

10. Parlee Farms (Tyngsboro). Visit the PYO pumpkin patch, check out the baby goats, and savor a sweet treat.

11. Nourse Farm (Westborough). Find pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, plus their fall variety of Heritage raspberries and PYO flowers.

Where to pick pumpkins in Massachusetts