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Pumpkin Picking Guide in Auburn & Beyond

Get ready for Fall with our favorite local spots for all things pumpkin!

By Ashley Clifford - Auburn Macaroni KID Publisher September 8, 2025

Fall is just around the corner, and there’s no better way to celebrate the season than with a trip to the pumpkin patch! 🎃 From picking out the perfect pumpkin to sipping cider and enjoying hayrides, corn mazes, farm animals, and more, there are plenty of ways to soak up the fall fun.

We’ve rounded up some of our favorite locally owned farms, farm stands, and pumpkin spots in Auburn and beyond to make planning your family’s autumn adventures a little easier. Grab the kids, pack your sweaters, and get ready for some pumpkin-filled fun!

Breezy Gardens

6 McNeil Highway, Leicester 

Head to Breezy Gardens for pumpkins and plenty of family fun! Take a hayride, zoom down the giant slide, and enjoy a classic fall day at the farm.

Cooper's Hilltop Farm

515 Henshaw St, Rochdale

Stop by the farm store for all your fall favorites, including pumpkins, pumpkin spice milk, apple cider, apple cider donuts, and more.

Douglas Orchard & Farm

36 Locust Street, Douglas

Visit the Country Store to pick out a pumpkin and stock up on delicious fall treats, including apple cider donuts and more seasonal goodies.

The Farmer's Daughter

150 Millbury St., Auburn

Find pumpkins and gourds alongside fresh cider donuts, mums, cornstalks, straw, and other seasonal favorites. It’s a great local stop for getting your home ready for fall!

Fay Mountain Farm

12 Cemetery Road, Charlton

Head to the pumpkin patch to find your perfect pumpkin! Be sure to check out the barnyard for a selection of specialty pumpkins, too.

First Congregational Church in Auburn

128 Central Street, Auburn

Browse pumpkins of all shapes and sizes at the First Congregational Church Auburn Pumpkin Patch. Proceeds from pumpkin sales benefit church programs, making this a fun way to support the local community while picking out your fall favorite.

Foppema's Farm

1605 Hill Street, Northbridge

Stock up on seasonal favorites at Foppema’s Farm, where you’ll find pumpkins, winter squash, fresh-pressed cider, and more throughout the fall.

Stowe Farm

15 Stowe Road, Millbury

Make a whole day of it at Stowe Farm! Enjoy U-Pick pumpkins and apples, pony rides, hayrides, train rides, a moon bounce, petting zoo, playground, live music, and more.

West End Creamery

481 Purgatory Rd, Whitinsville

Open mid-September through October

Starting in mid-September, head to West End Creamery for their Fall Festival & Corn Maze! Explore the farm attractions and animals, make your way through the corn maze, and hop aboard the tractor for a ride to the pumpkin patch. With plenty of other family activities to enjoy, it’s a great spot for a full day of fall fun.