Pick the perfect pumpkin, enjoy seasonal treats and discover the best spots for autumn adventures.
Fall is here, and a trip to the pumpkin patch is the perfect way to celebrate. From picking out pumpkins and wandering corn mazes to sipping hot cider, these local spots in and around Bernardsville and Bedminster offer a little something for everyone. It’s a chance to enjoy the crisp air, make memories and dive headfirst into the season.
Here’s a look at some favorite pumpkin patches in the Bernardsville and Bedminster area. Many of these spots do require tickets or reservations, so make sure to confirm details before heading out.
Address: 1 Alstede Farms Ln, Chester, NJ 07930Phone: 908-879-7189Details: This farm’s pick-your-own fields are open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and offer a wide selection of orange and white pumpkins, munchkins, gourds and winter squash. Timed entry tickets are required and start at $19.99 per person when purchased in advance online. Admission includes entry to the farm, the Sunflower Trail, a corn maze, tractor-drawn wagon rides and more. Children’s activities, such as pony rides and a bounce house, are also available.
Address: 104 State Park Rd, Chester Township, NJ 07930Phone: 908-879-6593Details: Bring your pup along to this family-friendly farm, open Thursday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM all season long (note: November hours may vary). Pick out your perfect pumpkin, then treat yourself to their viral favorite: the cider donut ice cream float. Feeling creative? Enter the annual pumpkin decorating contest for $10 per entry, with proceeds benefiting St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Address: 3625 Valley Rd, Liberty Corner, NJ 07938Phone: 908-647-0004Details: Enjoy this farm’s pumpkin patch and organic grass maze through the end of October. Regular hours are Wednesday through Friday, 12:00 to 4:00 PM and Saturdays and Sundays, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Beginning October 4, hayrides will be available at 1:00 and 2:00 PM each weekend, weather permitting.
Address: 304 Pleasant Valley Rd, Mendham Township, NJ 07945Phone: 973-543-7789Details: Come for the pumpkin picking, hayrides and corn maze; stay for the weekend Farm Stand and its selection of fresh produce. The farm is open to the public every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM through the end of October, plus Columbus Day (Monday, October 13).
Address: 122 Oakdale Rd, Chester Township, NJ 07930Phone: 908-879-7762Details: Head to this farm to pick your own Sugar, Carving, and Long Island Cheese pumpkins, plus apples, flowers, and plenty of other seasonal produce. Save by purchasing single-day tickets online ahead of time, or opt for a season pass to enjoy unlimited visits throughout the 2025 season.
Address: 1111 Mt Kemble Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960Phone: 973-425-9819Details: Get your ticket for Wightman Farms Fall Festival! The entry gate is open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM every Saturday and Sunday through the end of October, plus Thursday, October 2 (Yom Kippur) and Monday, October 13 (Columbus Day). The $30 per person ticket includes unlimited hayrides, one pumpkin, entry to the farm’s Mazeland and apple orchard, a souvenir tote bag and more. Children 3 and under are free. Last tickets are sold at 4:30 PM.