Apple picking makes for a quintessential family weekend getaway or day trip that brings fruitful rewards far after you've left the orchard. Here, we've put together a guide to pick-your-own apple farms on Long Island, many of which include fun fall extras like hay rides, corn mazes, and cider pressing, making these spots ideal for families.
Take advantage of the crisp fall weather and venture out to the orchards for equally crisp and delicious apples, plucked straight from the tree. Many of the local orchards listed here offer low-hanging branches ideal for your little ones to pick and fill their own bushel of autumn’s freshest fruit. While you’re there, join in fun farm activities like hayrides, farmers markets, and petting zoos.
Please note: Dates and availability are subject to change. We recommend calling ahead before visiting these farms.
Davis Peach Farm
561 Hulse Landing Road (near Wildwood State Park), Wading River
631-929-1115
Pick-your-own nectarines through late September, peaches through mid-October, and apples through October. Open daily 9am-6pm. Call for availability.
Hank’s Pumpkin Farm
240 Montauk Highway, Watermill
631-726-4667
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Apple and pumpkin picking 9:30am-6pm daily; call for availability. Corn maze, wagon rides, face painting, farm stand, and roasted corn shack with sweet corn, pies, doughnuts, candy apples, apple cider, and popcorn.
Lewin Farms
812 Sound Avenue, Wading River
Second location: Fresh Pond Avenue, Baiting Hollow
631-929-4327
Apple picking late August-early October (call for availability), weekends 9am-4:30pm. Pumpkin picking through October. Corn maze and roasted corn on weekends, 11am-4:30pm.
Milk Pail Farm & Orchard
1346 Montauk Highway, Water Mill
631-537-2565
Apple and pumpkin picking through early November, Fridays-Sundays and holidays 10am-5:30pm. The Country Store offers cider, doughnuts, muffins, pies, cookies, and more.
Seven Ponds Orchard
65 Seven Ponds Road, Water Mill
631-726-8015
Apple and raspberry picking 9am-6pm daily through Thanksgiving. Hayrides, 5-acre corn maze, wooden toys, and picnic area. Farmers’ market with pre-picked fruits and vegetables, roasted corn, homemade pies, jams, and snacks.
Wickham's Fruit Farms
28700 Route 25, Cutchogue
631-734-6441
Apple picking through September, Monday-Saturday 9am-4pm. Also offer U-pick blackberries and pumpkins (call for availability). Hayrides 9am-4pm in October on Saturdays and Columbus Day. A $20 yearly membership per family is required for the U-pick.
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Planning a day or weekend outing to New Jersey, Connecticut, or Southeast New York? Check out our complete guide to apple picking in the NYC area.
