Welcome!
In a small town in the heart of Connecticut you’ll find a unique population of pumpkinhead people that have been delighting visitors of all ages since 1990. Pumpkintown U.S.A. is one of Connecticut’s premiere, non-scary Fall destinations, attracting as many as 25,000 visitors each year.
It’s the Pumpkinheads and the environments they inhabit that draw the crowds each Fall, but guests are delighted to find there is much more to explore at Pumpkintown U.S.A.!
Stroll Through The Village
Meet the Pumpkinheads and their animal friends where it all began. Their happy village has all the amenities that make it a perfect place to call home! You’ll find a church, a country store, a barber shop, saloon, jail and more. Village games include a giant spider web you can climb on, big tubes to bounce on, a hay maze for the little ones and a super-size slingshot game where you aim for targets on the pond. See how many items on our scavenger hunt list you can find while you’re here! And if you wouldn’t mind, help find that scoundrel Peter the Pie Thief while you’re here!
Take a Hayride through The Forest
Another community of Pumpkinheads have made The Pumpkintown Forest their home. On a mile-long narrated hayride you’ll pass by 17 scenes reminiscent of bygone days. Some of the things you’ll see: a schoolhouse, a trading post, a sawmill, and a country store to name just a few. There’s even an active gold mine in the forest. Be sure to grab some Fall treats at The Donut Shack or The Coffee Shack on your way to the Hayride entrance. You can enjoy them while you’re having fun in the forest!
Shop for the Season
THE HARVEST STORE is adjacent to The Village. Shop for fresh seasonal produce, gourmet food items, souveniers and gifts. The Harvest Store is open daily from 8-6, August through October.
THE GARDEN CENTER at Paul’s and Sandy’s Too is a short walk across the parking lot. You’ll find a beautiful selection of annuals, perennials, colorful mums and other fall garden favorites, shrubs and garden ornaments. The Garden Center is open Spring, Summer and Fall. It reopens Thanksgiving weekend with Christmas Trees, garland, fresh greens and cemetery pots.
THE MAIN STORE is open year-round. You’ll find hardware, houseplants, plant pottery, pet supplies, bird feed and feeders, and much more.
THE CHRISTMAS SHOP within the main store is open during the Pumpkintown season and through the holidays. You’ll find everything you need to decorate your home for the holidays.
Come Back for the Holidays!
The Holidays at Paul’s and Sandy’s Too