Best Farms For Apples And Pumpkin Picking Around New York for 2013

For an updated list for 2019 of places to go apple and pumpkin picking around NYC, check out The Best Apple-Picking Orchards for Families Near New York City & Pumpkin Patches and Picking In and Near New York City

Autumn is officially here, and that can only mean one thing: It’s time for a fun family outing of apple and pumpkin picking! Nothing tastes better than a juicy apple picked straight from the tree, and nothing evokes the essence of Halloween like picking your very own pumpkin. Think harvest delights are out of reach, city-dwellers? Well get ready to stop fretting and button up your flannels, because there are plenty of well-stocked and kid-friendly orchards and farms within just an hour of NYC! While fresh apples and glowing gourds are the stars of the show, many of our top picks offer hayrides, petting zoos, and delicious treats like classic cider donuts for families throughout this cool, crisp, and colorful season. Make sure to check with individual venues to inquire about which varieties and activities are in season.

Alstede Farms: Chester, NJ At Alstede Farms, the definition of “harvest” isn’t limited to apples and pumpkins. During the autumn months, Asian pears, blackberries, elderberries, raspberries, gourds, Indian corn, and potatoes are ready for you to harvest! A well-stocked farm store has every pre- or post-picking treat you could want, from ice cream to quiche, as well as farm-fresh eggs and flowers, honey, wine, and much more. In addition to harvesting (and munching!), explore a corn maze and take a pony ride.

9am–7pm daily
1 Chesterfield Drive, Chester, NJ
(908) 879-7189
Around an hour and 10 minutes from Manhattan

Riamede Farm, Chester, NJ The self-proclaimed first pick-your-own apple orchard inNew Jersey, Riamede Farm offers 34 varieties of apples and still-on-the-vine pumpkins! Walk or take a free hayride to the pumpkin patch, and bring your own cutting tools for this unique activity.

9am-4:30pm daily
122 Oakdale Road, Chester, NJ
(908) 879-5353
Around an hour and 10 minutes from Manhattan

Applewood Orchards: Warwick, NY Delicious juicy apples and ripe pumpkins are just the start at Applewood Orchards! Free puppet shows, hayrides, and music will keep your whole family entertained, while cider, donuts, and more yummy treats will satisfy little tummies—if they aren’t already full of apples munched straight from the treetops.

9am–5pm daily
82 Four Corners Road, Warwick, NY
(845) 986-1684
Around an hour and 15 minutes from Manhattan

Orchards of Concklin: Pomona, NY A family-owned and -operated farm since the early 18th century, the Orchards of Concklin is a wonderful weekend destination for apples throughout the fall, and pumpkins on the weekend of Halloween. In addition to fresh produce-picking, a Farm Store and Bakery will satisfy your desire for sweet baked goods, specialty foods, and freshly pressed apple cider.

10am–5pm (weekends)
2 South Mountain Road, Pomona, NY
(845) 354-0369
Around 40 minutes from Manhattan

Dr. Davies Farm: Congers, NY Thirty-five acres of orchards await you at Dr. Davies Farm, built in the early 1800’s. Take a trailer ride to the pumpkin patch and pick your own jack-o-lantern fodder, as well. More delicious fresh produce and cider are available at the Farm Market! Cash only.

10am-4pm daily
306 Route 304, Congers, NY 10920
(845) 268-7020
Around 40 minutes from Manhattan

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Cucu's PlayHouse

<div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">Interactive, live-streaming music and movement class in Spanish for babies, toddlers and preschoolers! Join us every day from Monday through Saturday at 1:30 pm EST to sing, dance and play together while learning Spanish from your home.</div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">This class is part of a Spanish Immersion Program where your child will be introduced to basic concepts like the animals, colors, numbers and letters. All of these through the universal language of Music. Each session is fun, interactive and engaging. A selection of Children Songs in Spanish guides the class from start to finish. Activities are related to the lyrics, in order to familiarize the children with the words and their meanings. Some of the songs encourage the children to dance. Nilda uses puppets, musical instruments, and props to teach children basic vocabulary through action and interaction, rather than through translation.</div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> The classes are streamed on Zoom's webinar platform. Participants (children, parents, nannies) are able to join the video from their homes and interact with us in real-time, it is a fun and engaging experience.</div>

New York Society of Play Summer Camp and Classes

Summer Game Camp There are many who do not feel safe sending their children back out into the world with summer camp, this year. To serve those parents and keep the children connected and stimulated during this challenging time, we are offering NYSP Digital Summer Camp. The name of the game with NYSP Summer Camp is community. We have made a large effort to make our camp feel like a living space, with features including &ndash; - Role-Playing games familiar and new, led by our master storytellers! - Enriching electives such as Chess, World Building, Character Acting, Crafts, Drawing, and more! - Discussion and media screening rooms during lunch! - A digital campus! - Moderated chat hours! &nbsp; Join us for a summer of games, friends, and more! Mon - Fri 10am - 2:30pm &nbsp; Roleplay Expeditions: Dungeons &amp; Dragons No experience is required to join one of our Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our game masters have pre-made character sheets, so you'll be able to start playing the game right away! We adapt the rules of traditional Dungeons &amp; Dragons to make them more approachable to children of various ages. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop!&nbsp; &nbsp; Public games meet once per week, with different groups every time. Private games meet 1 to 2 times per week with the same group of kids. Since the players and the storyteller in the group are consistent, this enables us to tell epic tales of adventure together! &nbsp; Dungeons &amp; Dragons Junior No experience is required to join one of our drop-in Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our Dungeons &amp; Dragons Jr. game provides a D&amp;D storytelling experience without character sheets. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop! A great way to introduce young children to D&amp;D so they can eventually move onto the main game.

Steps on Broadway Youth Programs

<p class="m_6201101365486487057m_1751229968981391907gmail-m-6447730382188674378msonospacing" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">For 40 years, the Youth Programs at the internationally celebrated Steps on Broadway have nurtured young dancers, ages 18 months to 18 years.&nbsp; Whether seeking a fun dance experience or comprehensive pre-professional training, there is a program suited for everyone.&nbsp; Classes include ballet, tap, jazz, theater dance, hip hop, contemporary, modern, pointe and more.&nbsp; Taught by a faculty of internationally-recognized concert, ballet, Broadway and celebrated guest artists, every student is encouraged to discover their artistic uniqueness, deepen their passion for the art form, while growing as dancers and individuals.&nbsp; Classes are offered throughout the academic year and summer. First Steps (ages 18 mos &ndash; 5 yrs) Kids &amp; Teens (ages 6-18 yrs) Pre-Professional Program (ages 7-18 yrs, by audition only)