For an updated list for 2019 of where to go apple and pumpkin picking, check out The Best Apple-Picking Orchards for Families Near New York City & Pumpkin Patches and Picking In and Near New York City
The best thing about the summer coming to an end is that apple and pumpkin picking season is approaching. Grab your family and go for a quick fun trip to the nearby orchards and farms just an hour away from the city. It sure is a great getaway for you and the kids where you can enjoy the serene nature, away from the hustle and the bustle of the city. Since most orchards are mainly focused on apple and pumpkin picking activities, we have specifically chosen kid-friendly orchards and farms that offer other exciting activities such as petting zoos, corn maze, hayrides and more! Here are our top 10 picks for this year’s fall season! Be sure to check out their website and directly contact them through their phone number listed below for more information.
The Outhouse Orchards: Outhouse Orchards is a family owned and operated orchard in Northern Westchester which dates way back to the late 1880s. You and your family can pick your own apples as much as you want at the beautiful orchard for only $25. Apart from apple picking your children can also enjoy the amazing hayrides and the fun corn maze. Pumpkin picking is also a hit at Outhouse Orchards where there is a wide selection of pumpkins, gourds, and Halloween decorations. You and your family will be ready for the holiday spirit in no time. The perks about this place is that you can get to the location without a car! You can take Metro-North to the Croton Falls Station and take a cab straight to the destination.
139 Hardscrabble Road, Croton Falls, NY 10519
845-354-0369
Hours of Operation: 9am to 5pm
Estimated Travel by Car from Manhattan: 1 hour
outhouseorchardsny.com
The Orchards of Concklin: The Orchards of Concklin is one of the oldest family owned orchard in the country. It has been around since 1712! Aside to its old orchard, what is so special about this place is that from September 20 through October 13 on weekends, there are bouncy castle, blow-up haunted house, giant slides, and the Jurassic Adventure available for the kids to enjoy.
2 South Mountain Road, Pomona, NY 10970
845-354-0369
Hours of Operation: 8am to 6pm
Estimated Travel by Car from Manhattan: 45 Minutes
orchardsofconcklin.com
Applewood Orchards: Applewood Orchards is also a family owned orchard. The first apple trees planted still exists today behind the Applewood Orchards Kitchen. Applewood Orchards is a great place for little pickers offering them wagon rides, puppet shows, hay rides and live entertainment. For parents, you can pop by their country store and sample their latest creations from their winery. After some activities get together with your family and relax near the pond enjoying the beautiful surroundings with a picnic provided by the country store.
82 Four Corners Road, Warwick, NY 10990
845-986-1684
Hours of Operation: 9am to 5pm
Estimated Travel by Car from Manhattan: 1 hour
applewoodorchards.com
Fort Salonga Farm- Northport: Head out to Long Island to pick your own apples on the Fort Salonga Farm. Just an hour from Midtown, Fort Salonga is a tiny orchard located on the western side of the county. All of their apple trees are “dwarfed,” letting your little ones pick their own fruit right off the branches. Although there are not a lot of additional kids’ activities offered here, a few miles away there is a park called Sunken Meadow State Park where kids can enjoy the playgrounds, hiking trails, water sports and even fishing! Remember before you leave the farm, check out the farm stand to get a taste of their delicious honey extracted from their hives on site!
30 Meadow Glen Rd, Fort Salonga, NY 11768
631-269-9666
Hours of Operation: Hours change regularly, call for updated hours
Estimated Travel by Car from Manhattan: 1 Hour
fortsalongafarm.com
Sun High Orchards: Sun High Orchards is the perfect choice for apple picking and a full day of kid-friendly activities. The orchard’s onsite market offers a variety of fruits and vegetables, apple pies, ice cream, and soups and picnic salads when seasonal. Sun High Orchards also offers hayrides and they love to host birthday parties! Also, don’t forget to check out their alpaca and mini-donkey who are always looking to make new friends.
19 Canfield Ave, Randolph, NJ 07869
973-584-4734
Hours of Operation: 9:30am to 3:30pm
Estimated Travel by Car from Manhattan: 1 Hour
sunhigh.com
Fink’s Country Farm: At Fink’s Country Farm, you and your family can spend the day at their family farm where you can enjoy a variety of different activities. Kids can play in hay rides, corn maze, train rides, and slides while you are picking your own pumpkin from the vine. They also offer pony rides, pig races, calf roping, and more! You and your family are never going to run out of things to do at this place!
6242 New York 25, Manorville, NY 11949
631-886-2272
Hours of Operation: 10am to 5pm
Estimated Travel by Car from Manhattan: 1.5 Hours
finksfarm.com
Hurds Family Farm: Hurds Family Farm is all about the apples! This seventh generation family farm are apple crazy! Come and enjoy their homemade apple cider and freshly baked cider donuts with your family. There is also a cider slushy available for the kids too. Apart from its obsession for apples, the farm also offers many fun activities for the kids such as bonfires, corn maze, big apple bounce, cow train and more! They are also animal friendly where kids will have the chance to feed and pet the farm animals.
2187 New York 32, Modena, NY 12548
845-883-7825
Hours of Operation: 9am to 5pm
Estimated Travel by Car from Manhattan: 1.5 Hours
hurdsfamilyfarm.com
Harbes Family Farm: Harbes Family Farm is a family owned farm that has been passed on for 13 generations. Here, you and your family can pick your own apples and pumpkins. In the day, the kids can venture through the Robin Hood Corn Maze, hop on the pony ride and play with the farm animals. Parents can also enjoy their time at the farm by experiencing the wine tasting barn. In preparation for the Halloween through October 10th to 31st at night, you and your family can experience the spooky corn maze in the darkness. All you can bring to this thrilling journey is a single flash light. The challenge is to complete the maze without getting lost. Also, beware of the ghosts!
715 Sound Avenue, Mattituck, NY 11952
631-298-0800
Hours of Operation: 8am to 6pm
Estimated Travel by Car from Manhattan: 1.5 Hours
harbesfamilyfarm.com
Kelder’s Farm: The thing that differentiates Kelder’s Farm to other farms and orchards is that you will be greeted by the world’s largest garden gnome. He is on the Guinness Book of World Records, so get an opportunity to take a picture with him! Similar to other farms and orchards, Kelder’s Farm offers all the classic farm activities such as the petting zoo, hay rides, and the corn maze. In addition, the farm also has one of the most unusual miniature golf courses in the United States which you definitely do not want to miss!
5755 Route 209, Kehonkson, NY 12466
845-626-7137
Hours of Operation: 10am to 6pm
Estimated Travel by Car from Manhattan: 1.5 Hours
kelderfarm.com
Masker’s Orchard: Masker’s Orchard is one of the only orchards where you can pick your own apples by driving right up to the trees that has been planted back in 1913. The farm is known to be the first fruit farm in the state to have introduced the pick your own method. Apart from its impressive history, kids love coming here for the wagon rides, haunted house, corn maze, pony rides, and hanging out with the barnyard animals. The orchard also offers trivia for the family which gives them a chance to win apple-licious prizes.
45 Ball Road, Warwick, NY 109990
845-986-1058
Estimated Travel by Car from Manhattan: 1.5 Hours
maskers.com
