Pick-your-own pumpkins with petting zoo and gift shop in the Upper Valley; verify 2026 season and age restrictions before driving.
Windy Ridge is a year-round orchard and Christmas tree farm that offers pick-your-own pumpkins, a petting zoo, and a gift shop during fall season. The combination appeals to families with young children—the petting zoo provides an additional focus beyond pumpkin-picking, and the gift shop offers browsing and shopping.
The farm’s year-round model (Christmas trees in winter, orchards in summer, pumpkins in fall) suggests established operations and maintained facilities. This is relevant: farms that operate across seasons typically have better infrastructure (restrooms, parking, basic shelter) than seasonal-only operations. This is not guaranteed, but it is a reasonable inference.
The core activity is picking pumpkins in the field. This suits families comfortable with field-walking and selection, especially children old enough to enjoy the search. Field conditions vary by weather—after rain, muddy spots are common; early-season fields may be drier but less shaded.
Gloves are optional but helpful for keeping soil off hands. Comfortable shoes are essential. The record does not mention whether wagons or hand trucks are provided for carrying pumpkins; assume you must bring your own or be comfortable hand-carrying multiple pumpkins. This is a practical question to ask when you call.
The petting zoo is listed as an activity, making this a draw for young children and toddlers. However, the record does not specify which animals (goats, sheep, chickens, etc.) are present or whether age restrictions apply (e.g., minimum age for unsupervised interaction). This detail affects planning and safety. When you call, ask:
A gift shop likely offers fall decorations, local produce, and possibly prepared items. The record does not specify inventory, so assume it is a browsing opportunity for fall-themed merchandise and seasonal items rather than a major shopping destination. This adds 20–30 minutes to a visit if you enjoy browsing.
North Haverhill is in the northern Upper Valley at moderate-to-higher elevation. This means:
The farm had not published 2026 season dates or hours when this entry was researched on August 28, 2026. Upper Valley farms typically begin pumpkin operations in late September. Call 603-787-6377 or visit windyridgeorchard.com to confirm:
The White Mountains and Upper Valley attract serious leaf-peeping tourism, especially early October weekends when foliage peaks. North Haverhill is on a scenic route that sees fall-color visitors. Weekday visits, particularly mid-to-late September, offer a much quieter experience than peak-color weekends.
Pick-your-own pumpkins typically takes 1–1.5 hours. Add 30 minutes for petting zoo and browsing. Two hours is a comfortable baseline; longer if you linger in the gift shop or take photos.
Call at least 10 days in advance. Upper Valley elevation means frost can close the pumpkin field rapidly in late September or early October. Confirm that the field is still active on your target date, ask about weather-closure policies, and verify petting zoo details including animal types and age restrictions.
Late September through early October; avoid peak leaf-peeping weekends if possible.
2–3 hours
Upper Valley weekends in early October see fall foliage traffic; weekday mornings are quieter.
Farm location suggests on-site lot; confirm accessibility.
No detailed accessibility information in the record; contact 603-787-6377 to confirm petting zoo and field accessibility.
You want corn mazes or hayrides; this farm focuses on pick-your-own pumpkins, petting zoo, and shopping.
North Haverhill is in the northern Upper Valley, close to scenic routes and smaller towns. Pair with lunch in a nearby village or a drive through the river valley.
Not yet published. Upper Valley frost risk typically means late September through early October, earlier than southern farms. Call 603-787-6377 to confirm dates.
The record does not specify which animals are present or age requirements. Contact the farm to confirm petting-zoo details and supervision rules.
Most farms do not provide wagons for pick-your-own fields. Bring your own hand truck or wagon, or be prepared to hand-carry. Ask when you call.
Not specified in the record. Call the farm to ask about field conditions and accessibility for mobility-challenged visitors.
2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. Check with the farm before driving out.
Admission pricing was not published when we last checked.
1775 Benton Road, North Haverhill, NH 03774, in Grafton County. It is one of 5 patches we track in White Mountains.
We track 5 patches in White Mountains. The farm has not published a gate price, so it cannot be compared on cost — call before you budget.
What sets it apart locally: it has u-pick fields, farm animals, which most White Mountains patches on our list do not.
One caveat worth repeating: this farm had not published its 2026 dates when we last checked, while 1 of the 5 patches we track in White Mountains had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.
There are 3 other patches we track in Grafton County. All White Mountains patches →
windyridgeorchard.com
Checked August 2026.