Pumpkin season is officially here, Rochester! 🎃🍂
Whether your family wants to wander through a pumpkin patch looking for the perfect jack-o'-lantern, enjoy a hayride and cider donut, or turn pumpkin picking into an entire fall adventure, there are plenty of places around Rochester to find your perfect pumpkin.
From big fall festivals packed with activities to smaller family farms where the pumpkin is the main event, we've rounded up some Rochester-area favorites to help you plan your 2026 pumpkin-picking adventure.
Before you go: Pumpkin availability, picking conditions, hours, admission, and pricing can change throughout the season. We recommend checking directly with the farm before heading out—especially later in October.
🎃 Wickham Farms — Penfield
Wickham Farms
📍 1315 Sweets Corners Road, Penfield
If your family wants to turn pumpkin picking into a full day of fall fun, Wickham Farms is a popular choice.
The farm's 2026 Fall Festival runs September 11 through November 1, with the farm open daily except Wednesdays. Families can visit the pumpkin patch and pumpkin house and enjoy a huge selection of fall attractions, including hayrides, the Corn-A-Copia maze, jumping pillows, mini golf, train rides, farm animals, pedal trikes, and more.
Wickham's current 2026 admission options include access to the pumpkin patch and other fall attractions, with the Pick & Play option also including apple picking. The farm lists fall hours as 10 a.m.–7 p.m., except Wednesdays.
Perfect for: Families who want pumpkin picking plus lots of activities in one visit.
👉 Check Wickham Farms before you go
🎃 Stokoe Farms — Scottsville
Stokoe Farms
📍 656 South Road, Scottsville
Stokoe Farms turns pumpkin picking into a full fall adventure.
The 2026 Harvest Fest runs September 19 through October 25 and features 40+ activities, including hayrides, pumpkins, a large petting zoo, a corn maze, the Kangaroo Pasture, play areas, special events, and the famous Candy Cannon.
After picking your pumpkin, families can grab farm-made cider donuts, kettle corn, homemade fudge, and other seasonal food. The farm recommends planning to spend the day and heading to the pumpkin corral to choose your pumpkin.
Children ages 2 and under are free for Harvest Fest.
Perfect for: Families looking for an all-day fall outing with animals, rides, activities, and pumpkins.
👉 Check Stokoe Farms' 2026 Harvest Fest details
🎃 Long Acre Farms — Macedon
Long Acre Farms
📍 1342 Eddy Road, Macedon
Long Acre Farms is another great option when pumpkin picking is just one part of your family's fall adventure.
The farm's fall season includes pumpkin picking, the famous Amazing Maize Maze, family activities, wagon and cow train rides, and the Back 40 play area. Fall Festival weekends run in the fall, with the farm also offering Friday night Moonlight Maze experiences.
And, of course, save room for some of the farm's seasonal favorites. Visit Rochester highlights Long Acre for cider and donuts as well as its wood-fired pizza and fall activities.
Perfect for: Families with kids who want a pumpkin outing combined with a corn maze and plenty of farm activities.
👉 Check Long Acre Farms for current fall information
🎃 Powers Farm Market — Pittsford
Powers Farm Market
📍 161 Marsh Road, Pittsford
Powers Farm Market is a longtime Rochester-area fall destination with plenty of seasonal activities.
Fall at Powers includes pumpkins, mums, fall decorations, baked goods, cider, Halloween-themed activities, and its famous spooky teepees. Families can also enjoy Halloween hayrides, with daytime and nighttime options offered during the season.
The farm's 4-acre corn maze is another option for families looking to make a bigger adventure out of their visit. The maze is scheduled to run weekends from September 26 through October 31, 2026.
Perfect for: Families looking for pumpkins, Halloween atmosphere, a corn maze, and classic fall treats.
👉 Check Powers Farm's fall schedule
🎃 Woody Acres — Penfield
Woody Acres
📍 1530 Harris Road, Penfield
Looking for a more straightforward pumpkin-picking experience?
Woody Acres offers pumpkins, gourds, and squash grown right on the family farm in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes.
The 2026 pumpkin season runs September 19 through October 31, giving families plenty of opportunities to stop by before Halloween. The farm also features William's Maze, making it easy to add a little extra adventure to your pumpkin hunt.
One important note for 2026: Woody Acres says it accepts cash only during the fall season.
Perfect for: Families who want a traditional pumpkin farm experience without needing to spend the entire day at a large fall festival.
🎃 G & S Orchards — Walworth
📍 825 Atlantic Avenue, Walworth
For families who really want to pick their pumpkin from the field, G & S Orchards is worth a look.
The farm's 2026 information lists pumpkins as available for U-pick from mid-September through late October. Families can pick their own pumpkins or choose already-picked pumpkins at the farm stand. Mini pumpkins and decorative gourds are also available.
U-pick hours are currently listed as Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., although availability can change with the season.
Perfect for: Families who want the simple fun of walking through the field and choosing their own pumpkin.
🎃 Hurd Orchards — Holley
Hurd Orchards
📍 17260 Ridge Road, Holley
Hurd Orchards offers pumpkins as part of its fall Pick Your Own season.
The farm currently lists pumpkin picking from October 1 through November 10, weather and crop conditions permitting. Fall visitors can also enjoy apples and seasonal offerings at the Apple Barn, including apple pie, mulled cider, and other fall treats.
Perfect for: Families who want to combine pumpkin picking with an orchard visit and fall food.
👉 Check Hurd Orchards' current picking information
🎃 Coyle's Pumpkin Ranch & Farm — Le Roy
Coyle's Pumpkin Ranch And Farm
📍 3464 Oatka Trail, Le Roy
If you're willing to take a little drive outside Rochester, Coyle's Pumpkin Ranch & Farm is another option for pumpkin picking.
The farm is known for its pumpkins in a variety of sizes, along with other seasonal farm offerings. Current 2026 Rochester-area listings note that admission is free and that the farm offers pumpkins in different sizes.
Perfect for: Families looking for a simpler pumpkin-farm stop, particularly those who don't need a large festival with lots of paid attractions.
🎃 Blue Barn Acres — Victor
Blue Barn Acres
📍 7051 Cherry Street, Victor
For families on the east side looking for another pumpkin option, Blue Barn Acres in Victor is worth adding to your fall list.
The farm is a small, family-run destination centered around pumpkin picking, with a corn maze and kid-friendly farm activities.
Perfect for: Families looking for a smaller farm experience and pumpkin picking on the east side of Rochester.
🎃 Chase Farms Market — Fairport
Chase Farms Market
📍 459 Pannell Road, Fairport
Chase Farms Market offers pumpkins along with other seasonal farm experiences.
The farm has pumpkin and gourd picking options and fall photo opportunities. Chase Farms also offers pumpkin-focused group tours that can include wagon rides, pumpkin and gourd picking, Indian corn, and opportunities to interact with farm animals.
Perfect for: Families looking for a smaller farm experience close to the Fairport area.
🎃 Whittier Fruit Farm — Rochester
Whittier Fruit Farm
📍 219 Whittier Road, Rochester
Want to stay closer to the city?
Whittier Fruit Farm offers pumpkins during the fall, with a tractor and wagon ride taking customers out to the pumpkin patch on October weekends. Pumpkins are also available at the farm market.
Perfect for: Families looking for a pumpkin-picking experience without driving far from Rochester.
🎃 G&S, Woody Acres, or a Full Fall Festival?
With so many options, it can be hard to know where to start.
Here's a simple way to narrow it down:
🌽 Want a BIG day of fall activities?
Try Wickham Farms, Stokoe Farms, or Long Acre Farms.
🎃 Want pumpkin picking to be the main event?
Look at Woody Acres, G & S Orchards, Coyle's, or Hurd Orchards.
🍂 Want pumpkins + Halloween atmosphere?
Consider Powers Farm Market, especially if your family enjoys spooky decorations and hayrides.
📸 Want fall photos?
Look for farms with pumpkin houses, decorated areas, hay bales, colorful foliage, and other seasonal photo opportunities.
👧 Have younger kids?
A smaller pumpkin farm may be easier than committing to an all-day festival. Look for places where you can pick a pumpkin and head home when everyone has had enough.
🍁 Tips for a Successful Pumpkin-Picking Trip
Before loading everyone into the car, keep these tips in mind:
👟 Wear shoes you don't mind getting dirty.
Pumpkin fields can be muddy, especially after rain. Sneakers or boots are usually a better choice than your family's favorite fall shoes.
🧥 Dress for Rochester weather.
October can mean anything from warm sunshine to chilly temperatures. Layers are your friend!
💵 Bring cash.
Some smaller farms may have cash-only policies. Woody Acres, for example, specifically lists cash-only payments during its fall season.
📸 Go early if you want pictures.
Weekends can get busy. An earlier visit can make it easier to get family photos before the crowds arrive.
🎃 Think about how you're getting the pumpkin home.
That giant pumpkin might look amazing in the field—but remember that someone has to carry it! 😂
☔ Check before you leave.
Weather and field conditions can affect pumpkin picking. Always check the farm's website or social media before heading out.
🎃 Don't Forget the Pumpkin!
Once you find the one, bring it home and decide what you're going to do with it.
Will you...
🎃 Carve a classic jack-o'-lantern?
🎨 Paint it?
👀 Turn it into a silly monster?
🦇 Decorate it with Halloween accessories?
🍁 Use smaller pumpkins as fall decorations?
🥧 Bake something with a pie pumpkin?
Whatever you choose, make the pumpkin-picking trip part of the memory.
After all, the perfect pumpkin isn't necessarily the biggest, prettiest, or most expensive one.
It's the one your kid spotted across the field and absolutely HAD to have. 🧡
🍂 More Rochester Fall Fun
Looking for even more things to do this fall?
Check out the Macaroni KID Rochester calendar for family-friendly pumpkin patches, fall festivals, Halloween events, trunk-or-treats, hayrides, and more happening throughout the Rochester area.
And don't forget to check out our Ultimate Rochester Family Fall Bucket List and see how many fall traditions your family can check off before Halloween! 🎃🍎🍂
Happy pumpkin picking, Rochester families! 🧡
