Fall Festivals and Pumpkin Patches for Kids in NYC
Across New York City there are 43 upcoming fall festivals and pumpkin patches for kids, spread over 39 distinct venues that include farms, gardens, parks, athletic complexes, art centers, and a mall. Listings cluster most heavily in Bedford-Stuyvesant, with Glen Oaks, Long Island City, Bayside, and Far Rockaway each carrying 2. The typical listing here is free, with 26 of the 43 costing nothing, and many venues open to ages 0 mo and up while some specify narrower ranges such as 5 yr to 11 yr. Each venue below links to its full schedule of upcoming dates.
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Ranked by how much they have on the calendar and how complete their listings are — never by anyone paying us.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of fall festivals and pumpkin patches for kids are on in NYC?
NYC Parks and GreenThumb harvest fairs, farm pumpkin patches and library fall-crafts drop-ins make up most of the calendar, alongside a handful of studio harvest-themed classes.
Are these events free or ticketed?
Park and garden harvest fairs are free; farm pumpkin patches are usually ticketed by the carload or per child. Free listings are flagged on every card.
Do I need to book ahead?
Library and park events are drop-in; farm pumpkin patches fill up on fall weekends, so reserve a time slot ahead rather than showing up unannounced.
Related guides
Listings come from studio, library, museum and NYC Parks schedules we re-check on a schedule. Prices and age bands are whatever the provider publishes — always confirm on their own registration page before you go.