There are countless reasons to love where we live but no doubt the close proximity to both the city and the country tops my list! And so it is, that with the fall comes the universally treasured events of apple and pumpkin picking!
Below are some favorites of ours that span from Westchester to Connecticut to Long Island. If we've missed one of yours, please add it in the comments below. Happy picking!
WESTCHESTER COUNTY
Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard
130 Hardscrabble Rd, North Salem, NY 10560
Tel: 914-485-1210
Come enjoy the fall festival which includes pick your own apples, pumpkins, live music, rides and more.
Outhouse Orchards
139 Hardscrabble Road, North Salem, NY 10560
Tel: 914-277-3188
Come visit this farm filled with family fun activities like hayrides, corn maze, a pumpkin patch and of course a pick your own apple orchard.
Stuart's Fruit Farm
62 Granite Springs Road, Granite Springs NY, 10527
Tel: 914-245-2784
This family-operated farm is open for pumpkin and apple picking and enjoy fresh baked goods. Enjoy hayrides on the weekends.
Wilkens Fruit & Fir Farm
1335 White Hill Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
Tel: 914-245-5111
Pick your own pumpkins and apples and visit the Apple farm market, bakery and country store.
Dutchess County
Barton Orchards
63 Apple Tree Lane, Poughquag, NY 12570
Tel: 845-227-2306
On weekends this orchard features pick your own apples, live bands, food plus over 20 attractions through October.
Fishkill Farms
9 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell JCT, NY 12533
(845) 897-4377
This farm offers more than just apples, it has an impressive pick your own vegetable garden. On Fall Harvest Festival weekends, they offer some activities for young children and hayrides for families.
Long Island
Harbes Family Farm
715 Sound Ave, Mattituck, NY 11952
(631) 298-0800
Families can enjoy everything from fresh picked corn to award winning wines. Their fall festivals feature apple and pumpkin picking, corn mazes, hayrides and much more.
Connecticut
Blue Jay Orchards
125 Plumtrees Road, Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 748-0119
Come visit this family friendly farm that offers pick your own apples and pumpkins. On weekends enjoy wagon rides.
Silverman’s Farm
451 Sport Hill Road, Easton, CT 06612
(203) 261-3306
“Something’s always happening at Silverman’s farm!” Enjoy lots of activities like pick your own.
