'Tis the season for apple picking and right around the corner, pumpkin picking! The weather feels a bit crisper already and now that the kids are in school, I all of a sudden am Team Fall! Check out the list below for a lineup of fun places to get your apples and pumpkins!!
Sauchuk Farm - Plympton, MA
Apple picking available Aug 31st - Sept 2nd, Sept 7th - Sept 8th, Sept 14th - Sept 15th.
No reservations required prior to corn maze opening (Sept 21st). After this date, corn maze admission required to pick apples
Hours - 9AM - 4PM
Price - $25.00 for a 1-peck bag (admits 3 ppl). $40 for a 2-peck bag (1/2 bushel; Admits 5 ppl)). Additional people $5.00 or purchase another bag
CN Smith Farm - East Bridgewater
Apple picking is our most popular pick-your-own event. We officially start Labor Day Weekend, but sometimes open earlier for early variety apples, and generally go through Columbus Day or into the middle of October, depending on crop conditions.
Hours - Tuesdays - Sunday 9AM - 4PM (also open Labor Day & Columbus Day)
Price -
Individual Bag (1/2 Peck) – $16 – admits 1 Person.
Medium Bag (Peck Bag) – $32 – admits 3 people.
Large Bag (1/2 Bushel Bag) – $48 – admits 5 people.
$8 per extra person
Children 3 years of age or under – free admission.
Crow Farm - Sandwich, MA
PYO Apple hasn’t started for the season yet. Website says to check their Facebook for updates
Nihtila Farm - Holbrook, MA
Pumpkin picking every Friday, Saturday and Sunday beginning on Sept 20th 2024. Hayrides, farm animals, play structure.
Hours: 10AM - 6PM
Price: Varies
Lookout Farm - 89 Pleasant St , Natick, MA
Half Peck Pick Your Own Bag (Holds approximately 5.5lbs of fresh picked fruit!)
Orchard Access – Stroll through our grapevine covered pathways and orchard rows while you pick and head to our 2 play area destinations!
Barnyard Play Area
Apple Shaped Bounce Pad
Busy Bee Kids Ride (weekends only)
Goats & Sheep
Hedge Maze
Playground Equipment
2-Acre Corn Maze & Play Area
Access to Corn Maze
Farm Themed Climbing Structures & Slides
Corn Hole
Bounce Pad
Oversized Sandbox with Digger Toys
Dining & Taproom on the grounds at extra cost
Price: $33 per person online | $38 per person at entrance gate (Ages 3 and under free)
Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 10AM - 5PM
Pakeen Farm - Canton, MA
Only pumpkin picking this year. No apple picking but apples will be for sale.
In September and October, we invite you to visit us at the farm to pick out your perfect pumpkin! Sip hot cider, breathe the fresh air, enjoy a great farm tradition with your family...AND DON’T FORGET THE FRESH BAKED CIDER DONUTS
Hours: Thursday - Sunday 9AM - 5PM (Fall Season starts September 5th). Also open on Indigenous People’s Day from 9AM - 5PM
Tougas Family Farm - 234 Ball St, Northborough, MA
Over 30 different apple varieties to pick from. Besides our fruit orchards, we have a children’s farm-themed playground, barnyard animals, ice cream, baked goods, food, apple cider & beverages, apple cider donuts and loads of clean picnic tables, there is enough to keep your family entertained for hours! Friendly and welcoming family atmosphere with handicap accessible large, clean, indoor restrooms, including baby changing tables and a Family Restroom.
Food options, beer garden & farm store also available
Hours: Thursday - Sunday 9AM - 4PM
Prices: $9.00 for 3 pound bag | $17.00 for 6 pound bag | $30.00 for 12 pound bag
Shelburne Farm - 106 West Acton Road, Stow, MA
PYO Apples & Pumpkins with lots of activities available for kids like hay rides, kids play area, farm animals to visit. Kids can also explore the John Deere Combine Climber, Gator, Dump Truck, and Tractor Playgrounds, climb the Giant Hay Steps, pump the Duck Races & Follow the Orchard Story Walk.
Food options available including fresh baked cider donuts. Live music schedule.
Hours: Open Daily (weekdays are 9AM - 5PM and weekends are 9AM - 6PM)
Prices: One peck, approx. 10 lbs., $29, admits up to 3 people into the orchard
Half-bushel, approx. 20 lbs., $42, admits up to 5 people into the orchard
Admission includes access to the play areas, hay rides, and pumpkin patch
Prices for Pumpkin Picking: By the pound, 0.65 / lb
Purchase of an apple picking bag or peach/asian pear box is required to pick a pumpkin from the orchard patch.
Pumpkins are also available from the stand adjacent to the Apple Shop
