Harbes Family Farm — Pumpkin Picking + Winery Weekend
Harbes Family Farm in Mattituck combines a working farm + pumpkin patch + corn maze + on-site winery — making it the locals' pick for an East End fall day-trip with both kid-friendly farm activities and adult winery tastings. Open daily mid-September through Halloween.
Harbes Family Farm in Mattituck is the locals’ best East End fall day-trip option — a working farm + pumpkin patch + corn maze + adjacent winery, all on one 80-acre property. Family-friendly enough that the kids’ barnyard area and hayrides aren’t ironic, adult enough that the winery tasting room is a real wine experience.
The day:
- Kids’ barnyard area (toddlers + early elementary) — $8 admission
- Pumpkin picking — $5-25 depending on pumpkin size
- Corn maze — $12 adults, $8 kids
- Hayride — $5/person
- Winery tasting room — $15 flights, North Fork view, no kids in the tasting room
Practical:
- 90+ minutes from Western Long Island — pack snacks for the drive
- Avoid Columbus Day weekend (Oct 10-13) — peak crowds + traffic
- Sound Avenue runs 25 mph speed limit through farm country; expect 30+ minute drive from LIE Exit 73
- Cash recommended — credit/debit accepted at main pay points only
- Combine with neighboring North Fork wineries — Pellegrini and Bedell are 10 minutes east
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