Fall in the Hudson Valley, Long Island, and the surrounding region offers a special kind of magic — crisp air, colorful leaves, cider donuts, and the chance to explore a pumpkin patch with your four-legged companion. If you’re hunting for dog friendly pumpkin patches near NYC, you’re in luck: there are several farms within easy driving distance that welcome leashed pups. Below, we’ve curated a list of top picks and tips to make your autumn outing with furry one memorable.
1. Outhouse Orchards (North Salem, NY)
Outhouse Orchards runs a full fall festival (late August through early November) featuring pumpkin picking, hayrides, corn mazes, farm stands, and seasonal treats. Many local dog-friendly lists and forums report that Outhouse is among the few in the region that allow dogs.
Tip: Bring water bowls and be respectful of other visitors.
2. Jenkins-Leuken Orchards (New Paltz, NY)
This scenic orchard in the Shawangunk region features “pick-your-own” pumpkin fields and fruit stands. It’s frequently listed on “dog friendly pumpkin patches near NYC” guides.
3. Elwood Pumpkin Farm (Huntington, Long Island, NY)
A classic Long Island patch where dogs are allowed to join in the pumpkin picking fun (on leash).
4. Holzman’s Family Farm (Riverhead, NY)
Holzman’s is explicitly pet-friendly, offering pumpkin picking, corn & hay mazes, barrel rides, and decorating activities.
5. Secor Farms (Mahwah, NJ)
Just across the border, Secor offers hayrides to the patch and a maze. Dogs are allowed on the hayride provided no one objects.
6. Industry City Pumpkin Spice Courtyard / Local NYC Patches
If you’d rather stay closer to the city, Brooklyn’s Industry City hosts a seasonal “Pumpkin Spice Courtyard” that often doubles as a dog-friendly photo and event space.
Other creative options: urban garden centers like Crest Hardware in Brooklyn display pumpkins and run small seasonal events that welcome pups.
7. Green Meadows Petting Farm (Brooklyn, NY)
While not exclusively a pumpkin patch, Green Meadows offers seasonal events, hayrides, and pumpkin picking in their fall programs.
Pumpkin picking with your pup is more than just a season’s tradition — it’s a chance to bond, explore, and capture festive memories. Whether you’re chasing golden foliage upstate or indulging in a city-adjacent patch, these destinations ensure tail wags and autumn joy.
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