Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival | Sunnyside Gardens

PUMPKIN PATCH

Fall Festival

Celebrate the season at Sunnyside Gardens’ annual Fall Festival, starting the last Saturday of September through Halloween. Families from across the Capital Region come to enjoy pumpkins, hayrides, cider donuts, and festive fall fun in Saratoga Springs, NY.

The Pumpkin Patch Experience

For nearly 40 years, our locally grown pumpkin patch has been a seasonal favorite for families in the Capital Region. Each year, we create unique displays and fill the patch with pumpkins of every shape and size, perfect for decorating or carving. Step into the patch and enjoy the scent of freshly made cider donuts, hop on a tractor-pulled hayride, or ride our area’s only ride-on train.

Family-Friendly Fun

Our pumpkin patch is designed as a safe, family-friendly experience. Kids who visited years ago now bring their own families to make new memories. We focus on fun and affordability — there’s no admission charge, and you only pay for the rides and activities you participate in. No gore, blood, or scary thrills — just classic autumn enjoyment for all ages.

Fall Activities

There’s plenty to explore during the Sunnyside Gardens Fall Festival. Walk through the pumpkin displays, enjoy seasonal decorations, and take part in classic autumn activities across the farm.

Activities include:

Tractor-pulled hayrides through the spooky woods
Ride-on train for kids
Pumpkin picking in the patch
Hall-O-Flame featuring over 300 carved jack-o-lanterns
Live bluegrass music on weekends
Fun photo cut-outs for family pictures
Visit the monarch butterfly room
Watch model train displays
Fresh homemade cider donuts

There’s something for everyone, making Sunnyside Gardens’ Fall Festival a memorable autumn tradition for families across the Capital Region.

Fall Mums, Flowers & Plants

Every summer, Sunnyside Gardens grows thousands of chrysanthemum cuttings into our famous “Monster Mums.” With decades of experience, we produce some of the largest and most vibrant mums in the region.

Mums begin blooming in early September and often continue until the first hard frost, sometimes even through Thanksgiving. With over 100 varieties available, there are plenty of colors and sizes to choose from.

We also carry other fall favorites, including:

Asters
Fall perennials such as sedums
Ornamental peppers

Perfect for adding beautiful fall color to your garden, porch, or patio.

Locally Grown Pumpkins & Squash

All of our pumpkins, squash, corn, and hay come from New York farmers, ensuring fresh, locally grown produce throughout the fall season.

With thousands of pumpkins available, you’ll find plenty of options for carving, decorating, or cooking. In addition to traditional carving pumpkins, we offer a wide variety of unique squash and specialty pumpkins, including:

Striped Cushaw squash
Blue Hubbard squash
Rouge Vif d’Etampes (Cinderella pumpkin)
Casper white pumpkins
Long Island Cheese pumpkins
Fairytale pumpkins
Blue Jarrahdale pumpkins

These are just a few of the many varieties available at Sunnyside Gardens, perfect for adding fall color and seasonal flavor to your home.

Fresh Bakery & Cider Donuts

The moment you arrive at Sunnyside Gardens; the aroma of freshly baked goods fills the air.

Our cider donuts are a fall favorite — light, fluffy, and made fresh daily in our bakery. Many visitors make them part of their annual tradition.

Stop by during your visit and enjoy one while exploring the pumpkin patch and fall festival.

Live Bluegrass Music (Weekends)

Fall weekends at Sunnyside Gardens feature live bluegrass music, creating the perfect autumn soundtrack while you explore the pumpkin patch and fall festival.

Saturdays | 12 PM – 4 PM
Adrenaline Pumpkin – Sunnyside’s house band featuring John Kribs (guitar), Orion Kribs (mandolin), Arlin Greene (bass), and 1984 North American Banjo Champion Christopher Leske.

Sundays | 12 PM – 4 PM
Hale Mountain Band from southern Vermont performs a mix of bluegrass, gospel, soft rock, and a touch of Grateful Dead–inspired tunes.

Enjoy great music, fresh cider donuts, and a relaxing fall afternoon at Sunnyside Gardens.

Fall Field Trips

For over 20 years, Sunnyside Gardens has hosted school field trips to our pumpkin patch. Schools from Upstate NY, Saratoga, Albany, and the Capital Region enjoy safe, outdoor fun with an educational twist.

Students can explore the pumpkin patch, enjoy seasonal displays, and visit our butterfly house, which ties perfectly into science lessons about insects and metamorphosis.

Field Trip Details

Availability: Monday–Friday
For: Elementary schools, registered daycares, and nursery schools
Minimum Group: 10 children
Cost: $12 per student (additional $3 for cider & donut, applies to chaperones, parents, and siblings)

Included in the visit: