7 Spots To Hop On A Hayride

With tractor rides, pumpkin patches and cider donuts, these local spots offer the perfect autumn day out with the kids.
Cheryl De Leon,
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The calendar may say it’s still summer, but fall is in the air—and we’re loving it! From cozy flannels and lightweight sweaters to pumpkin spice lattes and apple cider donuts, the signs of the new season are a welcome sight for many. The best place to enjoy each of those? A hayride, of course!

Nothing says fall family fun better than scenic hayrides and pumpkin patches, and Bergen County is filled with them. Here are some special stops you and your crew can make to celebrate the season:

  • Abma’s Farm, Wyckoff. Scenic hayrides take riders through the farm and to the pumpkin patch, and include admission to the petting zoo.
    *700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff, 201.891.0278 
  • Demarest Farms, Hillsdale. There’s plenty to do at this popular spot, including hayrides, apple and pumpkin picking, a petting zoo and, for those ready for Halloween, a drive-through lights display.
    *244 Wierimus Rd., Hillsdale, 201.666.0472 
  • Ridgewood Fall Harvest, Ridgewood. Head to downtown Ridgewood on Saturday, Oct. 4 for The Ridgewood Guild’s second annual fall harvest. The day’s events include tractor-drawn hayrides as well as treats and desserts, pumpkin painting, live music and more.
    *East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood
  • Rohsler’s Allendale Nursery, Allendale. Admission for a hayride around this nursery includes a sugar pumpkin, a cup of apple cider and access to the children’s maze and carnival games.
    *100 Franklin Tpke., Allendale, 201.327.3156 
  • Secor Farms, Mahwah. Kids can tour the farm’s property (including willow trees, a pond and decorations) in a fun hayride, then enjoy a corn maze and a pumpkin patch.
    *59 Airmont Ave., Mahwah, 201.529.2595 
  • Stokes Farm, Old Tappan. Stay tuned to this family-owned farm’s website and social media pages, which will announce times for weekend hayrides and pumpkin picking.
    *23 Dewolf Rd. Old Tappan, 201.768.3931 
  • Ward’s Farm Pumpkin Patch, Ridgewood. This roadside pumpkin patch has oversized wagons for gourds or to shuttle little ones around to activities such as face painting and pumpkin picking.
    *552 Rte. 17, Ridgewood, 201.523.0918

Are you attending any hayrides or fall festivals this season? Share your favorite photos with us on Instagram @bergenmagnj.

 

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