Flower farm · Pumpkin patch
F&W Schmitt’s Family Farm
U-pick flowers, pumpkins and vegetables in Melville, New York
From the farm's website
The farm's own words, quoted as posted on its website, with the page each line comes from and the day we read it. Seasons, hours and prices change: check with the farm before you go.
U-pick
“Extra charges apply to farmstand items, food concessions, pick-your-own produce/flowers, and the Daytime Haunted House.”
Source: schmittsfarm.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“Pick your own eggplant and string beans straight from our fields.”
Source: schmittsfarm.com/fall-festival, checked October 6, 2026
“Pick your own pumpkins straight from the field for the perfect fall experience.”
Source: schmittsfarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“We offer pumpkin, vegetable, and flower picking with pricing by size or quantity.”
Source: schmittsfarm.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“Enjoy a full day of family fun with pumpkin picking, hayrides, a 7-acre corn maze, and exciting seasonal activities for all ages.”
“Join us for fall fun at Schmitt's Family Farm with wagon rides, a 7-acre corn maze, pumpkin picking, and exciting attractions for all ages.”
Source: schmittsfarm.com/fall-festival, checked October 6, 2026
“The Best Pumpkin Picking on Long Island!”
Source: schmittsfarm.com/fall-festival, checked October 6, 2026
“Enjoy picking our beautiful sunflowers and zinnias and take home the colors of the season.”
Source: schmittsfarm.com/fall-festival, checked October 6, 2026
“Explore festive decorations, pumpkins, and fun Halloween vibes throughout the season.”
Source: schmittsfarm.com/fall-festival, checked October 6, 2026
“Join us for our Fall Festival with weekend family fun, wagon rides, a 7-acre corn maze, pumpkin picking, and exciting new attractions.”
Source: schmittsfarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Please note: weekends open at 10:00 AM, weekdays open at 12:00 PM.”
Source: schmittsfarm.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“Weekends & Holidays: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.”
“Weekdays: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.”
Source: schmittsfarm.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“Admission is $24 (ages 2 and up).”
Source: schmittsfarm.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“Tickets are $10 admission.”
Source: schmittsfarm.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“We also offer wagons on a first-come, first-served basis for $5, sanitized between uses.”
Source: schmittsfarm.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“Pre-sale tickets and online reservations are unavailable.”
Source: schmittsfarm.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“Pets are not allowed on the farm, with the exception of certified service animals.”
Source: schmittsfarm.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“You're welcome to bring your own wagon this season.”
Source: schmittsfarm.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“We accept CASH, DEBIT, and CREDIT CARD for entry to the farm, pumpkins, and farmstand purchases.”
“ALL other areas are cash only.”
“Please note we participate in a dual pricing program - credit card purchases must add 3%.”
Source: schmittsfarm.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“The Fall Festival runs from September 19th through October 31st.”
Source: schmittsfarm.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“The 2026 corn maze celebrates America's 250th Anniversary with a special patriotic design.”
Source: schmittsfarm.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“We encourage public attendance during Fall Festival weekends and holiday openings.”
Source: schmittsfarm.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“Festival days offer full activities, while weekday activities feature limited attractions.”
Source: schmittsfarm.com/fall-festival, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Flowers
- Pumpkins · Oct
- Vegetables
Crops and months read from the lines quoted above; a crop with no months is one the farm names without a picking window.
| Crop | How | Months | When (farm) | Varieties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flowers | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Pumpkins | U-pick | October“Halloween” | – | |
| Vegetables | U-pick | Not stated | – |
Typical New York seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Pumpkins: September–October. Source: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets: From A(pples) to Z(ucchini), your guide to New York’s produce (harvest chart), read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Address
- 26 Pinelawn Rd, Melville, NY 11747Suffolk County
Besides picking
- Corn maze
- Festivals
F&W Schmitt’s Family Farm: questions
Does F&W Schmitt’s Family Farm have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Extra charges apply to farmstand items, food concessions, pick-your-own produce/flowers, and the Daytime Haunted House."
When can you pick your own pumpkins at F&W Schmitt’s Family Farm?
October, in the farm's words "Halloween", according to the farm's website (checked October 6, 2026). Picking depends on the weather and the crop: check with the farm before you go.