D
ozens of farms and orchards throughout the
Hudson Valley welcome guests of all ages to
search of that perfect pumpkin. And while
you're there, why not enjoy the many fun fall
activities like hay rides, corn mazes and, of course,
devouring delicious apple cider donuts! A big
thank you to all of our readers who shared photos
of their kids! What a bunch of cuties!
For our list of the top local places to pick your pump-
kins this year, visit hvparent.com/pick-of-the-patch.
Pick o' the patch
October is the pumpkin's time to shine
Aleeya, 5, and Alissandra,
7, at Piersons Farms in
Middletown.
Christopher, 9 months, at
Fishkill Farms in Fishkill.
Joseph, 10, and Thomas, 7, at
Dykeman Farm in Pawling.
Colin, 3, at Meadowbrook
Farm in Wappingers Falls.
Isabella, 5, at Barton
Orchards in Poughqag.
Clara, 3, at Field of Dreams
Pumpkin Patch in
Matamoras, Pa.
Hayley, 10 months, at
Barton Orchards in
Poughquag.
Brody, 1, and Liam, 3, at
Lawrence Farms
in Newburgh.
Carmelo, 2.5, at
Fishkill Farms in Fishkill.
18 Hudson Valley Parent
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October 2014
