There is nothing better than feeling the fall sun warming you in the crisp air while you enjoy the hunt for some delicious apples or pumpkins with the whole family. Here are a few of the most popular places to go that have activities for your family.
APPLE ORCHARD @ HANK’S PUMPKINTOWN
240 Montauk Hwy, Water Mill. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday-Sunday. $20 per 10-pound bag, limited to four people per bag. Tons of foods and activities, including cider, wagon rides, corn mazes, donuts, pies, candy apples, roasted corn. hankpumpkintown.com
DAVIS PEACH FARM
Hulse Landing Road, Wading River. Great selection of apples, baked goods, live animals. Call for hours, prices and to check apple availability. davispeachfarm.com
FORT SALONGA FARM
30 Meadow Glen Rd., Northport. Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Small trees, fresh honey. fortsalongafarm.com
HARBES FAMILY FARM AND ORCHARD
5698 Sound Ave., Riverhead. Saturday- Sunday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $8 per person. Great fun for the family, pumpkins activities as well as apples. This is one of the most versatile with wine tastings as well. Harbesfamilyfarm.com
LEWIN FARMS
Sound Avenue, Baiting Hollow. 9 a.m-4 p.m. daily. In addition to the dozen varieties, you can pick peaches, eggplant, pumpkins and tomatoes. Call for prices and to confirm apple availability. lewinfarm.com
MILK PAIL FARM & ORCHARD
1346 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday. $43 per 20-pound bag. Pumpkin picking, baked goods, maple syrup, honey, nut butters. milk-pail.com
SEVEN PONDS ORCHARD
Seven Ponds Road, Water Mill. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Sunday. Fun for the whole family includes corn mazes, hayrides, pies, candy apples and a farmer’s market. Call for prices.
WICKHAM’S FRUIT FARM
28700 Main Rd., Cutchogue. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday. With roots dating back to 1661, this 300-acre farm bills itself as being home to the oldest continually cultivated land in the nation. Their farm stand also has apples, donuts, cheeses, and all sorts of seasonal treats to purchase. Call for prices. wickhamfruitfarm.com
WINDY ACRES FARM3810 Middle Country Rd., Calverton. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday- Sunday. Aside from apples, this family owned farm run by fourth-generation farmers also has pick-your-own pumpkins. That’s in addition to a variety of other freshly grown produce for sale at their market. Call for prices.
WOODSIDE ORCHARDS 729 Main Rd., Aquebogue.Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily starting mid-September. This family run orchard, grows 20 varieties of apples, has incredible apple pies and pick-your-own pumpkins. They also make a hard cider! Call for prices. woodsideorchards.com
