7 Best Pumpkin Patches in Greater Newburyport: Admission, Corn Mazes, and Which Ones Toddlers Like

Fall weekends fill up fast around here. Knowing which pumpkin patches have corn mazes, what admission runs, and which ones work for a two-year-old saves you from a frustrated drive home. Here is a working guide to the 7 best pumpkin patches in Greater Newburyport, with town locations and what to expect at each one.

7 Best Pumpkin Patches in Greater Newburyport: What Each One Offers

1. Cider Hill Farm — Amesbury

Cider Hill sits on Elm Street and grows its own pumpkins on-site. Admission is free to the farm stand area; hayrides run on weekends for a small per-person fee (typically $3–5). The terrain is gentle and manageable for visitors of varying mobility levels. No corn maze, but the apple orchard and farm animals are popular attractions.. Amesbury homes near this corridor have been trading in the $450,000–$550,000 range for single-family properties.

2. Colby Farm — Newburyport (Linebrook Road area/Newbury line)

Colby Farm is one of the most photographed spots in Essex County, known for its sunflower fields and pumpkin rows. No admission fee to walk the fields. Bring cash for pumpkins. Stroller-accessible paths make this location accessible to visitors with mobility needs. No corn maze.

3. Connors Farm — Danvers

Connors Farm runs one of the more elaborate fall setups in the region. Admission is typically $18–22 per person (kids under 2 free). That covers a large corn maze, hayride, and access to pick-your-own pumpkins. The corn maze is genuinely challenging for adults; the separate pumpkin-picking area is flat and contained., which is flat and contained.

4. Smolak Farms — North Andover

Smolak charges general admission in the $10–15 range on weekends. Hayrides, a small corn maze, and a dedicated toddler play area with farm animals. This location offers accessible amenities and flat terrain. North Andover single-family homes typically list in the $600,000–$750,000 range depending on neighborhood and lot size.

5. Ward's Berry Farm — Sharon

A longer drive at about 50 minutes from Newburyport, but worth knowing if you have family visiting from south of the city. Pick-your-own pumpkins, a corn maze, and a large outdoor play area. Weekend admission runs around $12–16 per adult.

6. Peach Hill Farm — Plaistow, NH

Plaistow sits just over the New Hampshire border, roughly 25 minutes from Newburyport. Peach Hill keeps things simple: no gate admission, pumpkins priced by size. The compact layout is easy to navigate. No corn maze, but the low-key atmosphere is the draw.

7. Schmidt's Farm — Salisbury

Salisbury has its own patch worth visiting. Schmidt's runs a seasonal stand with pumpkins, gourds, and fall produce. No maze, no admission fee. Short visit, low pressure, easy to navigate.. Salisbury single-family homes have been selling in the $450,000–$600,000 range depending on proximity to the beach.

For current farm hours and any admission changes before you go, check the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources farm directory, which lists operating farms by county.

What This Means For You

• Farms in Amesbury, Salisbury, and the Newbury/Newburyport corridor cluster around communities where single-family homes typically price from the mid-$400,000s into the $600,000s.

• If you are weighing towns and want access to this kind of open space year-round, not just October, the land-use patterns here matter. These towns have active farmland and conservation restrictions that keep that character intact.

• Buyers who prioritize outdoor recreation and open space tend to focus on Amesbury, Salisbury, West Newbury, and Georgetown, where lot sizes run larger and prices stretch your budget further than downtown Newburyport.

• Newburyport's historic downtown commands a premium for walkability and waterfront access, but the farm-and-trail lifestyle is available in adjacent towns at lower price points.

If you are thinking about where to put down roots in this area, the communities around these patches give you a useful window into what daily life actually looks like, not just on a fall Saturday, but year-round. Browse the communities we cover to compare towns side by side. Tell us your budget, timeline, and priorities, and we will help you build a Newburyport neighborhood shortlist.