Nothing says fall is on its way like taking the kids to a farm to pick their own fresh apples. Visiting an orchard is also a great way to teach the kids about supporting area farmers and eating locally-grown produce. Go during a harvest festival for more things to do on the farm. Call before you go to make sure you can pick your own apples that day (weather permitting) and find out which variety is best. Most farms will begin apple-picking season at the end of August and early September. Don’t forget to pick up some fresh apple cider donuts, when available.
Alstede Farms
1 Alstede Farms Ln., Chester
908-258-6245
Alstede grows 46 types of apples! PYO is already open, and lasts through mid-November. Check here to see what’s open for picking and for admission ticket info.
Battleview Orchards
91 Wemrock Rd., Freehold
732-462-0756
PYO typically starts toward the end of August. Follow on Facebook for updates.
Demarest Farms
244 Wierimus Rd., Hillsdale
201-666-0472
PYO kicks off on August 30 and continues through mid-October. Advance reservations are required.
Donaldson Farms
358 Allen Rd., Hackettstown
908-852-9122
PYO opens in the beginning of September and includes two dozen types of apples, plus red raspberries, golden raspberries and blackberries.
Duffield’s Farm Market
280 Chapel Heights Rd., Sewell
856-589-7090
PYO apples and pumpkins extend into late September/early October.
Eastmont Orchards
181 Route 537, Colts Neck
732-542-5404
PYO is open from early September through late October, and offers 19 varieties of apple trees.
Giamarese Farm
155 Fresh Ponds Rd., East Brunswick
732-821-9494
PYO is open from late August through Columbus Day. They grow 17 varieties of apples.
Hill Creek Farms
1631 Rte. 45, Mullica Hill
856-223-0028
Hill Creek Farms will open on September 6 for one final season. You can pick sunflowers, or Jonagold apples (through November). Plus, spend time in the orchard, hop on a hayride, or send the kids on a barrel train ride. The playground, market and wine garden will not be open this season.
Hillview Farms
223 Meyersville Rd., Gillette
The 53-acre farm has been family-owned for almost 150 years. PYO is in September and October.
Johnson’s Corner Farm
133 Church Rd, Medford
609-654-8643
The fall harvest is open every day from September 7 through October 12. There will also be a corn maze, pumpkin picking and other fall activities.
Johnsons Locust Hall Farm
2691 Monmouth Rd., Jobstown
609-353-9000
September 7 to October 27
The pick-your-own season includes apples, pumpkins and sunflowers. The Park & Pick option allows you to visit every stop along the farm drive at your own pace. On Fridays, you can take a hayride tour, visit the animal farm and sip inside the Tomasello Winery Outlet; additionally, on Saturdays and Sundays, there will be live music and the Farm House Grill.
Lee Turkey Farm
201 Hickory Corner Rd., East Windsor
609-448-0629
PYO is open in September and October. Make sure you read the farm rules in advance of your visit.
Longmeadow Farm
561 Blairstown Rd. (Route 521), Hope
On weekends in September and October, there is apple (15 different varieties), pumpkin and sunflower picking. On October 4, a fall festival will feature live music, hayrides, food trucks, permanent jewlery, flash tattoos, face painting, artisans and kids’ activities.
Mackey’s Orchard
284 County Rd. 519, Belvidere
908-475-1507
Picking takes place in September and October, but check back for weather updates.
Melick’s Town Farm
Califon Farm Market & Orchards, 472 County Rd. 513, Califon
908-832-2905
Cider Mill & Orchard, 19 King St., Oldwick
908-439-2318
PYO is open at both locations from August through the second week of November. There are 24 types of apples, plus freshly made apple cider from the farm. Most weekends in September and October, there will be free wagon rides into the orchards in Oldwick, and horse-drawn wagon rides at Califon Orchards.
Mood’s Farm Market
901 Bridgeton Pike, Mullica Hill
856-478-2500
Picking is usually from mid-August through Thanksgiving.
Och’s Orchard
4 Ochs Ln., Warwick, NY
845-986-1591
PYO is open from late August through late November.
Phillip Farms
91 Crabapple Hill Rd., Milford
908-995-0022
PYO is open in September and October; the farm is closed on Tuesdays.
Pochuck Valley Farms
962 Route 517 (McAfee-Glenwood Rd.), Glenwood
973-764-4732
PYO is open from August 20 to November 1.
Race Farm
87 Belcher Rd., Blairstown
908-362-8151
PYO apples and pumpkins take place in the fall.
Riamede Farm
122 Oakdale Rd., Chester
908-879-7762
Fifty-four varieties of apples can be picked from the trees from August 20 to November 15. Follow on Facebook for updates.
Ripple Hill Farm
181 Mountain Rd., Basking Ridge
PYO is open on Sundays, from 12-4 pm, from September 14 to October 19.
Russo’s Fruit and Vegetable Farm
529 Medford Lakes Rd., Tabernacle
609-268-0239
Follow Facebook for updates on the fall picking season, which begins in September and includes apples, pumpkins, cider, a corn maze and wagon rides.
Stiles Farm and Nursery
172 S. Delsea Dr., Cape May Court House
609-600-7939
The fall picking season includes apples, pears and Asian pears.
Stone Tavern Orchards
73 Rues Rd., Cream Ridge
609-223-0051
Opening day is September 13. Fall festivities include PYO apples, pumpkins and flowers; a hayride; a corn maze; a corn pit; pony rides and a petting zoo; a food tent; and a farm stand with veggies, honey, flowers and autumn essentials. If you just want the fruit and not the festival, head down the road to Annie’s Orchard, where Farmer Pat’s daughter Annie has a rustic second location for just apple picking.
Stony Hill Farms
15 North Rd., Chester
908-879-2908
PYO is open in early September through mid-October. Picking here is easy for little ones because of the dwarf apple trees. Online reservations are available.
Strawberry Hill Farm
3 Waln Rd., Chesterfield
609-298-0823
Pick apples, pears and peaches from mid-July through late October, though the season varies year to year. Cash or check only.
Sun High Orchards
19 Canfield Ave., Randolph
973-584-4734
After PYO ends, apples will be available for sale in the market through December.
Terhune Orchards
330 Cold Soil Rd., Princeton
609-924-2310
More than a dozen apples are available from September through October.
Von Thun’s Country Farm Market
438 Route 57 West Monmouth Junction
732-689-3761
PYO is open from mid-September through October.
Wightman’s Farm
1111 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown
973-425-9819
PYO admission is a members-only program; the cost is $12 per person for the entire season. You’ll get a reusable souvenir tote bag. You pay separately for the fruit you pick.
Windy Brow Farms
359 Ridge Rd., Newton
973-579-9657
Windy Brow has been farming for more than 75 years. It’s named for its windy location on the brow of a ridge, and was originally operated as a dairy farm in the late 1800s. The first fruit trees were planted by the Inslee family in 1920. They grow over 50 varieties of apples, 15 varieties of peaches, sweet and tart cherries and different vegetables.
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