Essex County, Massachusetts Pumpkin U-Pick Orchards in !

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Pumpkin U-Pick Orchards in Essex County, Massachusetts in 2025, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for pumpkins that we know of in this area.

Not all areas of a state have pumpkins farms that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!

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Essex County

Barker's Farm Stand - apples, farm market, pumpkins,
1267 Osgood Street, North Andover, MA . Phone: (978) 683-0785. Open: daily from 10am to 5pm. Directions: Route 495 to exit 48, Route 125 Ward Hill, go south on 125, 2 miles on left. Or Route 93N, take exit 41. Follow Route 125N for 10. 3 miles, stand on right at top of hill. Apples are usually ready to pick starting in mid August. Offer a petting zoo all summer and hayrides in the fall. Esablished in the 1640s, it\\\'s been . Click here for a map and directions. Or Route 93N, take exit 41. Follow Route 125N for 10. 3 miles, stand on right at top of hill. Apples are usually ready to pick starting in mid August. Offer a petting zoo all summer and hayrides in the fall. Esablished in the 1640s, it's been owned by a Barker ever since. In the fall of 1692, Trivia fact: several members of the Barker family confessed to witchcraft in order to escape the hangman's noose. [ ] (UPDATED: June 29, 2025, JBS)
Comments from a visitor on September 11, 2011: "This is a very nice small farm if you want to pick good apples and visit a farm stand without all the bells and whistles and extra costs. I like it because they charge by the pound so we only get the amount we really want. I stop by often with my boys during the season so we always have fresh crisp apples. The trees are right behind the stand so its an easy walk. It also has a nice farm stand with a good variety of fresh fruit and vegetables. Super fresh corn is picked in the fields and delivered directly..
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Boston Hill Farm - U-pick Strawberries, blueberries, raspbertries, peaches, apples, Pumpkins, Hayrides, farmmarket,
Route 114, North Andover, MA 01845. Phone: 978-681-8556. Email: bostonhillfarm@verizon.net. Open: Year round from 9 am to 6 pm, Fall Festival is every weekend following Labor Day through and including the last weekend of October. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: credit cards, debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay. Take a hayride to your destination whether it is to scout out the perfect pumpkin or to wander the apple orchard to pick your favorite apple. We have Macintosh, Cortland and Macoun apples to suit everyone's taste and baking needs! We also have peaches. If you are looking for a pumpkin, search our Pumpkin Patch for the very best shaped pumpkin to carve your favorite spooky face or creative holiday designs. Whatever you choose, we're sure you will find the right one for you! We also have Sugar pumpkins which can be purchased at the Farm Store. Hayrides and festivals in the fall with fresh pies and cider donuts. Fresh vegetables and fruit all season in the Farm Store. . Strawberries June 29 is the last day of Strawberry picking open from 9 AM - 5 PM.Raspberries - mid-July 2025, Blueberries -July-August, Peaches - check in July-August, Apples - September - October. (UPDATED: June 29, 2025, JBS)
Comments from a visitor on October 14, 2008: "We went to Bo..
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Brooksby Farm - apples, blueberries, cherries, flowers, nectarines, peaches, pumpkins, rhubarb, strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info), weddings, Honey from hives on the farm,
38 Felton St, Peabody, MA 01960. Phone: 978-531-7456. Email: Brooksby@peabody-ma.gov. Open: mid-June to February daily from 9am to 5 pm; Strawberry start in mid June; Apples start September 6; Peach mid Aug. Directions: Rt128 to Rt114 Call for more directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. We have seasonal Pick Your Own Fruits: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches and apples. Our garden vegetables are ready in July and we harvest thru early fall. Then our winter squash and apples carry us thru December. Visit our bakery for delicious cider donuts, hot mulled cider, cold cider and coffee. Make time to browse through our holiday filled farm store and take in the warm, inviting - truncated. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. We have seasonal Pick Your Own Fruits: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches and apples. Our garden vegetables are ready in July and we harvest thru early fall. Then our winter squash and apples carry us thru December. Visit our bakery for delicious cider donuts, hot mulled cider, cold cider and coffee. Make time to browse through our holiday filled farm store and take in the warm, inviting atmosphere. We have many unique gift ideas, holiday decorations and ornaments, baked goods, soy candles, fudge, candies, and gift baskets. While here visit our barnyard animals, take in the beautiful views, take a deep breath and relax. Weddings at the Felton-Smith Historic Site. The Smith Barn is the perfect setting for your special day. Birthday Parties: Have your birthday party or group activity at . Reservations only. Field Trips: Our field trips are designed for Pre-k to 3rd grade, daycare groups, home schools, and mothers groups. Picnic Tables - Bring a lunch and enjoy y..
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Connemara House Farm LLC - apples, peaches, Asian pears, pumpkins, weddings and wedding parties
252 Rowley Bridge Rd, Topsfield, MA 01983. Phone: (508) 328-0140. Email: bill@connemarahousefarm.com. Open: September and October Saturday and Sunday from 9:30am until 4 pm. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
Connemara House Farm LLC Facebook page. They have a wide range of apple varieties available for picking throughout the fall seasonPick Your Own in September and OctoberOrchard is not commercially picked, so visitors are free to wander the rows of trees at their leisure, selecting from over ten varieties of applesIt is a wonderful way to spend the day with family and friendsVisitors are welcome to pack a picnic lunch to enjoy by the pondThe Orchard will be open to the public for picking on Saturday, Sundays, and Columbus Day from 9:30-4:00pmAvailable for school and scouting groups during the week, by appointment.Plus, 36 acres of meticulously manicured grounds featuring stunning gardens, beautiful orchards, rustic stone walls, Rolling Meadows, and a picturesque pond, Connemara House is the perfect backdrop for capturing lifelong memoriesLocated in idyllic Topsfield, Massachusetts, only 20 miles north of Boston (ADDED: July 10, 2019) (UPDATED: June 29, 2025, JBS)
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Connors Farm - apples, blueberries, peaches, pumpkins, raspberries, strawberries,
30 Valley Rd rte35, Danvers, MA 01923. Phone: 978-777-1245. Email: info@connorsfarm.com. Open: see our website for current hours. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard.
Connors Farm Facebook page. In June our annual Strawberry Festival Blueberry Picking as well as strawberry picking; Connors Corn Maze is open Saturday Sept 13 to Friday October 31 2008They have vegetable seedlings, perennials, annual flowers, hanging baskets, Vine-ripened tomatoes, lettuce, squash, carrots, beets, herbs and other fresh fruits and vegetables fresh eggs, fresh pasta, jams, jellies, breads, cookies, hot coffees, Homemade Ice Cream, frozen chicken an beef patties, and fruit pies, Apple cider Doughnuts Weekend BQ's Champions BQ team will be serving up the best BQ food Large Groups please contact us ahead of time so that we can schedule a catered lunchPony ride will begin every Sat and Sun starting Sept 13thpick-your-own crops: Strawberries: mid-June to mid-July, Peas: mid-June to mid-July Peaches: mid-July to mid-September Blueberries: mid-July to mid-August Raspberries: early July to frost Cut Flowers: early July to frost Apples: Labor Day to Halloween; Pumpkins: October2025 prices: Admissi..
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Crescent Farm - pumpkins, sunflowers, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, hayrides, school tours, birthday Parties, Tractor Pull, Pumpkin Patch Picking, Corn Maze, Field Trips, Winter Light Show, Scenic Hayrides, Sunflower Field.
140 Willow Avenue, Haverhill, MA 01835. Phone: 978-374-4424. Email: debbyd5@verizon.net. Open: 12 pm to 8 pm on Monday to Thursday and from 12 pm to 9 pm on Friday to Sunday; haunted hayrides in October . Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
Crescent Farm Facebook page. Crops are usually available in April, OctoberThe farm is 40 minutes north of Boston and just 10 minutes from the New Hampshire boardersOur farm is the largest working farm in the areas consists of over 400 acres of pumpkin patches, gourds, hay fields, corn fields, and produceis now being operated by the third and fourth generations of the Davidowicz FamilySometimes they have picked corn (sweet), The farm has many things to offer to the public: In the spring planting tours, summer we offer agricultural tours on baling hay, and in the fall pumpkin picking toursAll tours include hay rides has an Ice Cream Stand which serves Richardson Ice CreamFarm Animals are always able to be viewed at the farm standThese Animals include cows, goats, sheep, ducks, and rabbits(UPDATED: June 29, 2025, JBS)
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Long Hill Orchards - apples, strawberries, vegetables, herbs , flowers, tomatoes, pumpkins.
520 Main Street, Route 113, West Newbury, MA . Phone: 978-363-2170. Open: UPDATE for 2025, this website says not offering PYO at this time, with no further explanation as to whether that is just for the moment, season, year or indefinitely; seven days a week from 9 am to 6 pm, including holidays. Directions: Exit 57 off Route 95. Left off exit, farm is 4 miles on right. We offer a variety of other Pick-Your-Own fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers from June through October, including strawberries, tomatoes, and pumpkins. Call ahead for specific seasonal picking conditions, as availability all depends on the unpredictable New England weather. Payment: credit cards, Mastercard, Visa, American Express, cash. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: credit cards, Mastercard, Visa, American Express, cash.
Long Hill Orchards Facebook page. Left off exit, farm is 4 miles on right. We offer a variety of other Pick-Your-Own fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers from June through October, including strawberries, tomatoes, and pumpkins. Call ahead for specific seasonal picking conditions, as availability all depends on the unpredictable New England weather. Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 29, 2025, JBS)
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Maple Crest Farm - blueberries, strawberries, pumpkins, restrooms, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food, school tours, Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Christmas trees- you choose and we cut, Christmas wreaths, corporate events, parties,
102 Moulton Street, West Newbury, MA 01985. Phone: 508 641-5955. Email: Johnelwell@verizon.net. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From I95, exit 56, head west on South Street and veer right on to Moulton Street. Farm entrance is on the right, across from the turn to Brickett Street. If you pass the reservoir on your right, you have gone too far! For a map to our farm, . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
Maple Crest Farm Facebook page. Farm entrance is on the right, across from the turn to Brickett Street. If you pass the reservoir on your right, you have gone too far! For a map to our farm, . Annual strawberry (June) and blueberry (July) picking, pumpkin patch, and Christmas tree pick-your-own event! 900 Christmas tree seedlings are in the ground.Scenic Farm with Pavilion and Outdoor Event Space Christmas Tree Adventures, Seasonal Pumpkins, Strawberries and Blueberries. Book your next family, retirement, or birthday party with us.Great location for unique, small corporate events. Our outdoor location includes space to explore our beautiful farm, a pavilion âwith picnic tables and seating overlooking the scenic Indian Hill Reservoir, a jungle gym and seasonal fruit picking. We host family get togethers, agricultural learning activities for children, birthday parties for children and adults, family gatherings, retirement parties, and team meetings at . We are happy to refer you to area..
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Marini Farm - strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, corn maze, pumpkins, farm market, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, birthday parties
259 Linebrook Road, Ipswich, MA 01938. Phone: 978-356-0430. Email: mjmarini@yahoo.com. Open: May through November 7th 8am to 6pm 7 days a week. Directions: South Merge onto I-95 N toward N.H. MAINE Merge onto US-1 N Newburyport turnpike via Exit 50 toward Topsfield Turn Right onto Linebrook road 259 LINEBROOK RD is on the left. South Merge onto I-95 S toward SeabrookBoston \$Portions toll\$ \$Crossing into MASSACHUSETTS\$ Merge onto MA-133 E via EXIT 54 toward Rowley Turn right onto US-1Newburyport Turnpike. Turn Left onto Linebrook RD Marini Farm is on the left. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, AmEx.
Marini Farm Facebook page. H. / MAINE Merge onto US-1 N / Newburyport turnpike via Exit 50 toward Topsfield Turn Right onto Linebrook road 259 LINEBROOK RD is on the left. South Merge onto I-95 S toward Seabrook/Boston (Portions toll) (Crossing into MASSACHUSETTS) Merge onto MA-133 E via EXIT 54 toward Rowley Turn right onto US-1/Newburyport Turnpike. Turn Left onto Linebrook RD is on the left. . Corn maze is open September 11th through November 7th Haunted campfire Stories October 16th Christmas on the Hill opens November 20th. . June is Strawberry Month. Our 12 acres of berries begins to produce during the first week of June and we open the fields for picking during the second week of June. There is something so very sweet about Marini strawberries..come see (and taste) for yourself. (UPDATED: June 29, 2025, JBS)
Comments from a visitor on June 19, 2011: "We went to this morning for strawberries and they were just wonderful! Very reasonably priced a..
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Rogers Spring Hill Farm - apples, pumpkins, strawberries, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties are available, picnic area you may bring your own food, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
133 Neck Road, Ward Hill, Bradford, MA 01835. Phone: 978-372-4305. Email: info@rogersspringhill.com. Open: Strawberries, Monday to Sunday 8 am to 5 pm Strawberries, Apples and Pumpkins Weekends only 9 am to 5 pm. Directions: 495 to exit 48 \$Route 125 connector\$ take a right at the first light onto Shelly Road Take your next two lefts which will put you onto Neck Road . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
Rogers Spring Hill Farm Facebook page. We offer school tours only for both pick your own apples and pumpkins from the middle of September until the end of October. Starting in June, Strawberry U-Pick. . (UPDATED: June 29, 2025, JBS)
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Smolak Farms - apples, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, peaches, plums, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), strawberries, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, restrooms, farm market, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food, inflatables or bounce houses, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations
315 S Bradford St, North Andover, MA 01845. Phone: (978) 682-6332. Email: inform@smolakfarms.com. Open: Fields are open from 9 am to 4 daily; Check our facebook page for the latest crop of the day!. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, AmEx.
Smolak Farms Facebook page. Please visit our website for our Strawberry Festival Information and more information about our farmFall Festivals begin September 12 and 13 and run every weekend through October 31; Choose and Cut Christmas trees will be available the first weekend after ThanksgivingPayment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard(UPDATED: June 29, 2025, JBS)
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Pumpkin

Pumpkin Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Do you want it for a party, decoration or eating?

For a wedding or party:

See this page: Finding pumpkins for weddings

Decoration to paint or carve:

OK, Then you need only look for any pumpkin that is

visually appealing, evenly a deep orange. The shape is just whatever appeals to you. If it grew on its side and has a flat spot, you can either make that the make or use it as part of your design!
free from cuts, soft spots, bruises. The flesh should feel hard, and not give easily. Infections can invade easily and cause rot
Make sure the stem is attached.

Store it carefully, especially if you pick it from the vine yourself. Cure a fresh-picked pumpkin by keeping it in a dry place. Don't handle or disturb it. Curing toughens the rind, making it less prone to rot. Pumpkins will keep for months in a cool (50 F to 65F dry, low humidity environment; such as a cool, dry basement.

Tip: If you like roasted or baked pumpkin seeds, you can save the seeds from any pumpkin!

To make a pumpkin pie!

Then you need a small, sweet type of pumpkin that has been developed for eating. They are smaller, typically about 8" to 10" diameter. The meat is much less stringy and smoother than a decorative pumpkin variety. Pumpkin is rich in vitamin A and potassium. One-half cup of cooked pumpkin provides more than the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A. One cup of cooked pumpkin contains only 81 calories. It's low in fat and sodium! Usually you can get these at the grocery store, and some of the pumpkin patches and farm stands have them. Be sure to tell them that you intend to use it for a pumpkin pie. Again, look for firm, no soft spots, or signs of any rot. See this page for easy, illustrated directions to make a pumpkin pie from a fresh pumpkin!

Varieties of Pumpkins

Sugar - Excellent for baking
Jack O'Lantern - most common for carving
White Lumina - unusual, medium-sized white pumpkin
Mini - Great for decoration
Gourds - Many varieties, used for decorations

For a very complete, detailed list of many varieties of pumpkins and where to get the seeds, see this page!

Want to Grow Your Own Pumpkins?

Then see this page!

Pumpkin recipes

How to prepare cooked pumpkin from a fresh pumpkin (for use in all the recipes)
Illustrated instructions to make a pumpkin pie from a fresh pumpkin - the best pumpkin pie you will ever taste! (metric version for the UK, Europe, Australia, Japan, etc.)
How to home-can pumpkin (in a cooked, cubed form) and why you shouldn't home-can the pureed forms.
Traditional Pumpkin Pie
Chocolate pumpkin pie
Pumpkin Spice Muffins
Pumpkin muffins
Pumpkin Bread
Pumpkin Butter!
Pumpkin cheesecake - INCREDIBLE!!! You have to try this one!
Pumpkin Cookies
Pumpkin soup - even if you normally aren't a soup lover; you will love this one.
Butternut-Chestnut Panchetta-Bacon Soup - Pumpkin or Butternut squash combines with chestnuts and bacon, ham or panchetta in this great soup
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
No Sugar Pumpkin Pie
Apple Cider Doughnut Recipe (with maple glaze or sugar glaze)

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