Searching for the perfect pumpkin, taking a hayride, and bringing home a fresh batch of apple cider donuts are some of our REALTORS® favorite fall activities. Luckily, farms across Long Island have become family-friendly autumn destinations where you can enjoy fun seasonal activities. We put together a quick list of our favorite autumn spots where you can celebrate the season and start your own family traditions.

Pumpkin Patches and Fall Activities Around Long Island, NY

Hicks Nurseries - Westbury, NY

Address: 100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury, NY 11590

Hicks Nurseries has plenty of family-friendly fall activities this season. Enjoy gorgeous pumpkin displays, colorful mums, and Otto the Ghost! Enjoy an animated Halloween walkthrough, lawn games, a hay maze, and children's crafts. Plus apple cider, donuts, and other seasonal treats. Make sure to leave time to explore these nearby Garden City homes for sale. 

The Dees' Nursery & Florist - Oceanside, NY

Address: 69 Atlantic Avenue, Oceanside, NY 11572

The Dees' Nursery & Florist has a fun fall festival with hands-on activities for kids, including:

• Pumpkin painting
• A dinosaur dig
• Fossil mining
• Sand art

There's also a petting zoo and pumpkin maze, and plenty of opportunities to pick up some pumpkins and fall plants for your porch and landscaping.

F&W Schmitt Family Farm - Melville, NY

Address: 26 Pinelawn Road, Melville, NY 11747

The seven-acre corn maze at F&W Schmitt Family Farm is one of Long Island's best fall activities. This fall destination offers pumpkin picking, tractor-pulled hayrides, a corn maze, a petting zoo, mini golf, and a playground. Activities run on weekends and holidays from September through November, and Dix Hills homes for sale are just a short drive away.

White Post Animal Farm - Melville, NY

Address: 250 Old Country Road, Melville, NY 11747

The Fall Farm Festival at White Post Animal Farm offers pumpkin picking, animal encounters, and entertainment for the whole family. Enjoy a hayride through the cornfield, family shows, and outdoor play areas too! With plenty of food stands and sweet treats, you'll want to come hungry. Don't forget to pick up some colorful mums for your porch or patio.

Benner's Farm - East Setauket, NY

Address: 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket, NY 11733

Enjoy a crisp autumn afternoon at Benner's Farm. With pumpkin picking, beautiful scenery, and seasonal programming, it's easy to see why this farm is a fall favorite. The annual Harvest Festival features live music and donut-making, and the farm hosts haunted hayrides and pumpkin carving workshops throughout October. Don't forget to swing by your favorite Stony Brook homes for sale while you're in the area.

Kerber's Farm - Huntington, NY

Address: 309 W Pulaski Rd, Huntington, NY 11743

Kerber's Farm is the perfect place to celebrate a beautiful autumn day. With freshly baked pies, pumpkin picking, apple cider donuts, and more, it's the quintessential family-friendly fall farm. Take home one of Kerber's famous chicken pot pies, and be sure to stop by the farm shop for local goods. If you like the area, we can recommend some nice Huntington homes for sale just a short drive away.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time of year to visit these Long Island farms for fall activities?

Most of these farms run their seasonal activities from September through November, with things ramping up in October for Halloween-themed events like haunted hayrides and pumpkin carving. F&W Schmitt Family Farm's activities run weekends and holidays during this window, so it's worth checking each farm's schedule before you go, especially for weekend visits when crowds tend to be bigger.

Which farms are best for young kids and hands-on activities?

The Dees' Nursery & Florist stands out for younger children, with pumpkin painting, a dinosaur dig, fossil mining, and sand art, plus a petting zoo. Hicks Nurseries also offers children's crafts and lawn games alongside its Halloween walkthrough featuring Otto the Ghost. White Post Animal Farm and F&W Schmitt Family Farm both combine animal encounters or petting zoos with playgrounds, making them solid choices for families with little ones.

Can I do more than just pick pumpkins at these locations?

Absolutely. These farms offer a wide range of activities beyond pumpkin picking. F&W Schmitt Family Farm has a seven-acre corn maze and mini golf, Benner's Farm hosts live music, donut-making, and haunted hayrides, and Kerber's Farm is known for its baked pies and chicken pot pies in addition to fall produce. Several locations also offer hayrides, mazes, and seasonal treats like apple cider donuts and mums.

Autumn traditions are just another great thing about living on Long Island. If you're interested in these Nassau County homes for sale or these Suffolk County homes for sale, we can help. Contact us today to start your home search.