New Jersey farms offer more than just fresh produce—you’ll find lively festivals, animals, tractor rides, and even wine tasting at some spots. From flower fields and photo ops in spring and summer to hayrides and pumpkin picking in the fall, NJ farms are full of family-friendly fun all year long. Scroll down to discover the best farms near you—and don’t miss our Fall Farm Guide for even more seasonal adventures. (Photo credit: NJ MOM)
These Are The Best Farms In NJ For Family Fun
Northern NJ Farms
Abma’s Farm: Market, Greenhouse, and Petting Zoo
Kids will love visiting the petting zoo and spending time in the play area. Look for special events like visiting the Easter Bunny in spring, and going on a hayride with a pumpkin patch in the fall. The markets at both locations offer fresh produce and baked goods, and the Wyckoff location has a greenhouse. Look out for their summer camps when the kids are out of school.
700 Lawlins Road, Wyckoff, NJ 07481
282 Amwell Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Alstede Farms
Alstede Farms truly has it all—this New Jersey farm market has apples and pumpkins to pick in the fall and strawberries and blueberries starting in May. Kids can feed the animals, take a pony ride, climb aboard the haywagon, try the duck races, or take a tour of their Cider Mill.
1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester, NJ 07930
Brookhollow’s Barnyard
At Brookhollow’s Barnyard, you’ll find a family-friendly farm ideal for littles. Visit the petting zoo, take a train or tractor ride, or give the kids a farm experience at their camp in the summer, or pick up pumpkins in the fall.
Petting Farm- 301 Rockaway Valley Road, Boonton, NJ 07005, and Pumpkin Patch- 425 Powerville Road, Boonton Township, NJ 07005
Conklin Farms
This NJ farm is only open for the fall, but it gives you plenty of opportunities to pick pumpkins in all colors, shapes, and sizes. Then sample some apple cider, ride the haunted hayrides on weekends, and try to win a 100-pound pumpkin.
10 Vreeland Avenue, Montville, NJ 07045
Demarest Farms
In the fall, you can pick pumpkins, take a hayride, shop in the farm market, or visit the petting zoo. And don’t miss their Halloween Light Show, typically in October. In the warmer months, they have peach picking, Easter activities, summer camp, and you can have your birthday party here, too.
244 Wierimus Road, Hillsdale, NJ 07642
Donaldson Farms
This 500+ acre family-owned NJ farm has harvest weekends in the fall where you can pick pumpkins and apples, take hayrides, and run through the corn maze. In the spring and summer, look out for food truck festivals, pony rides, and farm camp. You can host a birthday or private party at this farm in NJ, too.
358 Allen Road, Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Fairfield Farms & Greenhouses
In the spring and summer, get your flowers and fresh produce at this farm in NJ. Then in the fall, jump on a hayride, get lost in the child-friendly corn maze, climb on the rope maze, try the pumpkin slingshot, and if you hit the target, you can win a pumpkin.
177 Big Piece Road, Fairfield, NJ 07004
Heaven Hill Farm
This Farm has it all—from a Great Pumpkin Festival, Trick or Treat Trail, and Costume Contest in the fall to an Easter Eggstravaganza in the spring — there is no shortage of family fun. They also have a farm market, garden center, and Christmas trees near the holidays.
451 State Route 94, Vernon, NJ 07642
Lentini Farms
With a farmstead, festivals, a corn maze, and sunflowers, this NJ farm has something for all seasons. They also have a Fall Festival with hayrides and a haunted hayride if you want to stick around after dark.
Route 94 South 251 High Street, Newton, NJ 07860
Ort Farms
Take a stroll through this gorgeous sunflower farm in New Jersey, pick sunflowers, and then head to the vegetable-picking areas. They also offer pick-your-own strawberries, apples, and pumpkins. During the fall festival, weekday activities include hayrides to the pumpkin patch, the corn maze, and the friendly farm animal viewing area. Enjoy train rides, an apple cannon, and monster truck rides, too.
25 Bartley Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853
Schaefer Farms
In the heart of Hunterdon County, your crew can pick pumpkins and sample treats in the fall, be part of the egg hunt in the spring, and find lots of fresh produce at the farm market in the summer.
1051 County Route 523, Flemington, NJ 08822
Secor Farms
Bring your crew for pumpkin picking and hayrides in mid-September, and don’t miss the fresh-pressed apple cider and homemade apple cider donuts that you can get in the winter. They also have flowers, Easter decorations, and vegetable gardens in the spring and lots of fresh produce in the summer months.
85 Airmont Avenue, Mahwah, NJ 07430
Snyder’s Farm
Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, flowers, pumpkins, and u-pick sunflowers are available to pick, depending on the season. And in the fall, enjoy hayrides, a corn maze, pumpkin picking, food, and even a giant slide.
586 South Middlebush Road, Somerset, NJ 08873
Stony Hill Farms
Pick your own apples, pumpkins, berries, sunflowers, and vegetables depending on the season. In the fall, they have pumpkin picking, a 10-acre corn maze, and lots of rides and games.
15 North Road, Chester, NJ 07930
Sun High Orchards
At this NJ Farm, you can pick apples and pumpkins in the fall. Or visit with the resident alpaca and mini donkey, stop by the market for a fresh pie or ice cream, or book the farm for a special birthday celebration with a bouncy house and hayrides.
19 Canfield Avenue, Randolph, NJ 07869
Tranquillity Farms
From Easter egg hunts and Earth Day activities in the spring to food trucks in the summer, this NJ farm doesn’t miss a beat. Don’t miss their homemade ice cream, served fresh year-round.
47 Decker Pond Road, Green Township, NJ 07821
VonThun Farms
VonThun’s in Washington is open in the spring, summer, and fall. With a corn maze and pumpkin picking in the fall, u-pick opportunities, and a sunflower trail in the summer, this NJ farm is full of year-round fun.
438 Route 57 West, Washington, NJ 07882
Wightman Farms
At Wightman Farms, you can pick your own crops of apples and pumpkins, or stop by the market that’s open every day for fresh fall produce and baked goods. Starting Labor Day Weekend, the popular Fall Festival weekends offer plenty of seasonal fun, including unlimited hayrides, a giant corn maze, and lots of fall-themed play spaces. Depending on the season, you can pick your own strawberries, peaches, cherries, nectarines, and apples (almost 30 varieties).
1111 Mt. Kemble Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
Central NJ Farms
A. Casola Farms
During their Fall Fest days, enjoy pumpkin picking, hayrides, corn mazes, and a petting zoo. In the winter, they sell trees and have a holiday shop. Don’t miss their garden center in the spring and summer.
178 Highway 34, Holmdel, NJ 07733
Allaire Community Farm
There is a little bit of everything at this NJ farm. Learn to ride a horse, visit the animals in the petting zoo, or have your birthday party at the farm. They also host fun events like Spring Line Dancing, Fall Farm Camp, and an Old-Fashioned Christmas event. They also have programs for at-risk youth and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
1923 Bailey’s Corner Road, Wall Township, NJ 07719
Argos Farm
Celebrate the summer with the Blue & BBQ Festival, featuring blueberries, BBQ, and activities like the Jumbo Jumper Air Pillow. Or look out for the Sunflower Festival, Fall Festival with corn mazes and pumpkins, and Jack and Lights for some Halloween fun.
1250 Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ 08731
Arrowhead Farmstead
If you want to see some bright tulips in the spring and take lots of photo ops. Don’t miss their Dino Fest, where you can see dinosaurs in the tulip fields.
135 Iron Ore Road, Manalapan, NJ 07726
Atlantic Farms
Pick the perfect pumpkin and take a hayride in the fall or find a Christmas tree in the winter. You can also visit adorable llamas, sheep, pigs, cows, and more at this family-run farm.
1506 Atlantic Avenue, Manasquan, NJ 08736
Battleview Orchards
Pick your strawberries, sour cherries, peaches, nectarines, apples, and pumpkins depending on the season. They also have an egg hunt in the spring and hayrides in the fall.
91 Wemrock Road, Freehold, NJ 07728
Bullock Farms
On over one hundred acres of farmland, you can pick your own pumpkins in the fall and cut your own Christmas trees for the holidays. There is also a barnyard especially for kids, and it’s home to Screamin’ Hill Brewery for the adults.
83 Emley’s Hill Road, Cream Ridge, NJ 08514
Carm’s Farm
Make memories at this fall farm with a petting zoo, farmers’ market, barrel train ride, zip line, and gem mining. They also have pumpkin picking, seasonal events, and packs of carrot slices to feed the animals. Be on the lookout for lots of barnyard animals, as well as Charlie the Camel.
296 Route 537, Colts Neck, NJ 07722
Doyle’s Farm
This sixth-generation family farm has guided farm tours, a country store and boutique, and story time for ages 2 and up. They also have summer camps, team-building activities, and fall activities like pumpkin picking, corn mazes, and kinder mazes, and spring activities like goat milking and baby animal bottle feeding.
110 Summer Road, Flemington, NJ 08822
Emery’s Farm
U-pick blueberries should be available around mid-June, and in the fall, there are corn mazes, pumpkins, and hayrides. Don’t miss the farm animals, the farm market, and the bakery.
346 Long Swamp Road, New Egypt, NJ 08533
Etsch Farms
Visit the 8-acre corn maze in the fall and enjoy their pumpkin picking, hayride, and apple cider donuts and slushies. They also have a summer farm camp, and they host birthday parties.
556 Buckelew Avenue, Monroe Township, NJ 08831
Giamarese Farm & Orchards
Pick your own strawberries, peas, spring greens, apples, pumpkins, and Christmas trees depending on the season. They also have a farmers market, and during their fall harvest weekends, littles can take a pony ride.
155 Fresh Ponds Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Happy Day Farm
This family-friendly NJ farm offers seasonal activities for everyone. In the fall, look for a giant spider web and bee barn, tractor rides, corn mazes, pumpkin bowling, tug-of-war, and a Fun Slide. In the winter, come to the farm for the maple syrup festival, and in the summer months, you can pick lavender, sunflowers, zinnias, raspberries, and blueberries.
106 Iron Ore Road, Manalapan, NJ 07726
Holland Ridge Farms
From 8 million u-pick tulips in the spring to u-pick sunflowers in the fall and a winter wonderland event with Santa for the holidays, Holland Ridge Farms is a year-round spot to visit.
108 Rues Road, Cream Ridge, NJ 08514
Lee Turkey Farm
Once you sign up to be a Lee Farm Picking Club member, you can pick all the pumpkins your kids find and then head to the corn maze, saying hi to the turkeys along the way in the fall. They also have farm tours, including a Walking Tour from July to October, a Hayride Tour from September to October, a Harvest Tour from July to October, and a Strawberry Tour during the first and second weeks of June.
201 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor, NJ 08520
Lentini Farms
Bring your crew to this fall festival featuring their renowned 10-acre corn maze, scenic hayrides, sunflower field (seasonal), beer tent, u-pick pumpkin patch, and live bands and food trucks each weekend. They also have haunted hayrides, sunflowers, and farmstands.
Route 94 South, 251 High Street, Newton, NJ 07860
Maple Leaf Farms
Your littles will ooh and ahh over all the fun activities they can experience at Maple Leaf Farms’ Fall Fun Fest, or stop in for the Easter events like the Easter Bunny hayride.
525 Rt 9 South, Manalapan, NJ 07726
Melick’s Town Farm
Bring the family for a ride to the pumpkin patch to pick out the perfect pumpkins for jack-o-lantern making and fall decorations. Cut sunflowers and zinnias or visit the cider mill in their Oldwick location in the fall. Depending on the season, they also have pick-your-own apples, strawberries, peaches, pumpkins, and flowers.
PYO Strawberries and Flowers at 170 Oldwick Road, Oldwick, NJ 08858; Orchards: 472 County Road 513, Califon, NJ 07830
Norz Hill Farm & Market
In the fall, wander through a corn maze, find the perfect pumpkin, or, if you want a scare, visit Scare Farm, which has three haunted attractions. They also have a Holiday Light Hayride in the winter and an Easter Egg Search in the spring.
120 S. Branch Road, Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844
Oasis Family Farm
This farm in New Jersey has some seriously cool activities for the kids, including pumpkin picking and the Oasis Island of Terror in the fall, and Egg Hunts in the spring.
3 Circle Drive, Robbinsville, NJ 08691
Schaefer Farms
Set in the heart of Hunterdon County, have fun picking pumpkins or by night visiting the Halloween-themed Farm of Horrors. In the spring, join the Easter egg hunt or see the baby chicks; in the summer, visit the farm stand for fresh produce.
1051 County Route 523, Flemington, NJ 08822
Terhune Orchards
The fun starts at this NJ farm with a barnyard of animals, a discovery barn, a hay bale maze, pumpkin painting, pedal tractors, live music, and pick apples and pumpkins. And did we mention the amazing apple cider doughnuts and an on-site winery? They also have pick-your-own strawberries, cherries, blueberries, blackberries, apples, asparagus, flowers, and more throughout the year.
330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
Von Thun Farms
Have a fun fall day at this farm with hayrides or try their huge themed corn maze. Or pick your own berries, pumpkins, and apples year-round.
South Brunswick- 519 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
Southern NJ Farms
Clement Blueberry Farm
Pick your own blueberries and join their farm events throughout the year.
200 Magnolia Road, Pemberton, NJ 08068
Coombs Barnyard
In the fall, you can bring your flashlights for a non-scary corn maze in the dark, and don’t miss the Barnyard Bash with pumpkin picking, barrel train rides, barnyard animals, and a corn maze. They also have Animal Snuggle Sessions, Tots Day on the Farm, an Egg & Veggie Hunt, and Farm Camp in the warmer months.
20 NJ-77, Elmer, NJ 08318
Creamy Acres Farm
Enjoy a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch in the autumn, or adults or older kids might enjoy the Night of Terror haunted attraction for Halloween. The holidays light up with the Night of Lights, and Easter fun happens on the farm with Lil’ Peeps Easter Egg Hunt.
448 Lincoln Mill Road, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
Dalton Farms
With a Pumpkin Festival in the fall and a Tri-State Tulip Festival in the spring, this NJ farm is full of year-round fun for the whole family.
660 Oak Grove Road, Swedesboro, NJ 08085
Duffield’s
Join the fall fun with pumpkin, apple picking, and a corn maze. In the other months, try Story Time on the Farm, the Spring Food Truck & Craft Festival, classes, and Summer Camp too.
280 Chapel Heights Road, Sewell, NJ 08080
Funny Farm Rescue and Sanctuary
Not only does this NJ farm rescue animals, but you can also visit and sponsor an animal. They also host events such as their Spring Festival and Critter Camp, as well as volunteer opportunities throughout the year.
6908 Railroad Blvd, Mays Landing, NJ 08330
Hill Creek Farms
With over 14,000 apple trees and u-pick opportunities, a pumpkin patch, and family fall fun activities, Hill Creek Farms has lots to do to celebrate fall. They host other fun events throughout the year, such as their Sunflower & Apple Fest, Pumpkin Festival, and Foodie Weekend.
1631 State Highway 45, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
Indian Acres Tree Farm
The whole family will have a ball trying to find the scarecrows hidden in their small and giant mazes, and then pick the perfect pumpkin in the autumn. The Winter Wonderland Trail and Christmas Trees are available around the holidays,s and you can also host a birthday party or a private bonfire at the farm.
111 Tuckerton Road, Medford, NJ 08055
Johnson’s Corner Farm
Fall harvest weekends at Johnson’s Corner Farm feature live music, a family-friendly corn maze, gem mining, apple-, gourd-, and pumpkin-picking hayrides, and a food tent, all of which are perfect when the weather starts getting chilly. They also have spring hayrides, summer camp, and strawberries, blueberries, and peaches available for picking from mid-May to July, along with fall options like pick-your-own pumpkins and sweet potatoes.
133 Church Road, Medford, NJ 08055
Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm
Pick peaches, sunflowers, field flowers, cherry tomatoes, and blackberries toward the end of June. In the fall, there’s apple, sunflower, and pumpkin picking. They also have a corn maze, a farm market, and Christmas activities.
2691 Monmouth Road, Jobstown, NJ 08041
Mood’s Farm Market
Pick your own sweet cherries, red raspberries, blueberries, and pie cherries. They also have events like a Blueberry Dessert Contest and a corn maze, and their market with fresh apple cider is worth a visit, too.
901 Bridgeton Pike, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
R and J Farm
Take a hayride to the pumpkin patch, put your pumpkins to the side, and make your way through the corn maze. For the holidays, they have Christmas trees, and you can also host birthday or family parties at the farm.
723 W. Herschel Street, Galloway, NJ 08215
Timberline Farms
This NJ farm has a reservation-only u-pick sunflower field. They also have a bakery with Buttermilk Donut Saturdays, an online store, and they are even a certified Wildlife Habitat by the New Jersey Audubon Society and the National Wildlife Federation.
1413 Mays Landing Road, Hammonton, NJ 08037
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