Visit One of the Best Pumpkin Patches in Connecticut
There’s something about a crisp fall day in Connecticut that just begs for a pumpkin patch visit. That perfect pumpkin patch in Connecticut was precisely what my sister and I set out to find on our road trip.
And, I think we found it at our stop at the Jones Family Farm.
This 400-acre farm is the place to visit. From bright orange pumpkins to farm-fresh wine, from hayrides to sunflower fields, Jones Family Farm delivers on all things fall.
It’s one of those places where you can spend hours and still not do everything.
So, let me take you through our adventure and tell you exactly why this needs to be on your autumn bucket list.
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Arriving at the Jones Family Farm
The seventh-generation-owned Jones Family Farm is tucked away in the rolling hills of Shelton, just a short drive from New Haven.
If you’re road-tripping through Connecticut, this stop is an easy addition to your itinerary.
The farm has different areas dedicated to different seasons—there’s the Homestead Farm and Valley Farm—but in the fall, Pumpkinseed Hill is where you want to be.
The Homestead Farm houses the winery, the Harvest Kitchen, a Christmas tree barn, and a gift shop.
The Valley Farm opens for picking strawberries and blueberries in season and is also where you can cut your own Christmas tree.
But, to find the perfect Connecticut pumpkin patch, you will want to go to the third farm, Pumpkinseed Hill, located at 120 Beardsley Road, Shelton, CT 06484.
This is where all the fall family fun happens.
When we arrived, we paid a $5 entrance fee, which was more than worth it for everything inside. The moment we walked in, it felt like stepping into a fall wonderland.
Picture-perfect pumpkins in every shape and size stretched as far as the eye could see. The crisp air smelled like autumn—earthy, fresh, with a hint of cider.
It was exactly the fall experience we were hoping for.
On this 400-acre working farm, visitors can enjoy many fall activities in Connecticut, including a giant pumpkin patch, a corn maze, a hayride, wine tasting, and much more.
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Pumpkin Patch Hours
The pumpkin patch opens the last weekend in September and stays open daily in October from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through Halloween.
Pumpkinseed Hill is one of the few Connecticut pumpkin patches open daily.
We visited on a Monday and mostly had the pumpkin patch to ourselves.
Plan on larger crowds on the weekends when reservations are highly encouraged to ensure you aren’t turned away due to crowd size.
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Exploring the Pumpkin Patch
You are in for a real treat when you visit the Jones Family Farm.
As you enter the farm, it is expansive! The pumpkin fields at Pumpkinseed Hill are stunning—rows of bright orange pumpkins set against a backdrop of rolling green hills and golden leaves.
We wandered through the fields, hunting for the perfect pumpkins.
Do you go big and round? Small and quirky? A classic deep orange or something a little more unique? That’s the beauty of it—there’s no wrong choice.
The Hayride Experience
One of the best parts of our visit was the hayride.
For an additional $7 per person, take a hayride through the farm’s fields of blueberries, strawberries, corn, Christmas trees, and vineyards.
This wasn’t just a quick loop around the farm; this was the real deal.
The twenty-minute hayride driven by Farmer Fred travels throughout the family farm.
The ride takes place in an enclosed trailer with bales of hay acting as seats. The enclosure makes it safe for kids and adults to enjoy the ride.
The giant tractor pulled us through the heart of the farm, past the pumpkin fields and to the Christmas tree farm. If you’ve never ridden on a farm hayride before, let me tell you—it’s the most peaceful and fun way to see everything.
As we rolled through the farm, we got a behind-the-scenes look at how everything works.
The fields stretched out on all sides, dotted with bright pumpkins and towering sunflowers. And then, just when we thought the view couldn’t get any better, an adorable fox darted through the trees. A little bit of farm magic, right on cue.
Wine Tasting at Jones Winery
Yes, you read that right—this pumpkin patch experience comes with wine.
Jones Family Farm is also home to Jones Winery, which means you can wrap up your fall adventure with a wine tasting.
My sister and I couldn’t resist. We sipped on some of their best seasonal wines, soaking in the cozy fall vibes.
There’s just something about sipping wine on a crisp autumn afternoon that feels so right.
Photo-Worthy Spots Everywhere
If you love taking photos, Jones Family Farm is a dream.
The farm provides whimsical and colorfully painted wooden backdrops for the perfect photography spots. If you plan ahead and dress accordingly, the settings make fabulous spots for fall family photos.
Everywhere we turned, there was something worth snapping a picture of—rows of pumpkins, rustic wooden fences, old barns, and towering sunflowers (some as big as my face!).
They also have those fun wooden cutouts where you stick your face in and instantly become a scarecrow, pumpkin, or farm animal. If you’ve been to the corn maze at Lyman Orchards, you know the kind.
They’re silly and nostalgic and make for the best goofy photos.
While professional photography is not allowed, you can take family photos.
A Unique Native American Display
After the hayride, we visited the special Native American display in the center of the farm. While music played through loudspeakers, we read the tale of three sisters before heading over to the corn maze.
I did some research about the story of the three sisters. The story has several variations but is believed to be an Iroquois legend.
The belief is that the sisters weren’t people but were crops, corn, beans, and squash. The story relates to a farming technique in which the crops thrive when the three plants are planted together.
It was quite beautiful.
More Fall Fun: Corn Maze, Flower Fields, and Seasonal Treats
Beyond pumpkins and wine, Jones Family Farm has even more fall fun waiting for you.
The property has a corn maze if you love a good challenge. We didn’t do it this time, but it’s a great activity for visiting with family or kids.
And then there are the flowers. Walking through the fields of sunflowers and wildflowers was just as magical as the pumpkin patch itself.
The farm also has a barn where you can buy fall snacks like apple cider, homemade treats, and pumpkins to take home.
Can you believe some sunflowers still stood tall in October and were as big as my face?
Looking Ahead to Christmas at Jones Family Farm
For readers who may miss out on visiting this fabulous pumpkin patch in the fall, the Jones Family Farm is open throughout the year.
Once the pumpkin season wraps up, the farm transforms into a winter wonderland.
During the holiday season, beginning at the end of November, families can come to the farm to claim one of the most beautiful Christmas trees from the farm.
College students volunteer to carefully trim the trees throughout the year to maintain their perfect shape.
This was so evident in the acres of trees we saw. I can only imagine how gorgeous this farm is with a dusting of snow on the ground, the holiday decorations, and the rows of sweet-smelling pine trees.
Why You Should Visit This Pumpkin Patch in Connecticut
My visit to this pumpkin patch in Connecticut exceeded my expectations. With cool autumn weather and clear skies, we enjoyed the farm immensely.
The farm has everything – gorgeous pumpkins, hayrides, photo-worthy spots, delicious treats, and wine. My only regret is that I couldn’t bring the pumpkins home to Texas.
Make sure to add this pumpkin patch to your Connecticut road trip.
