We took a family trip to Tougas Farm in Northbough, Massachusetts. We then went home and made an apple pie. I thought it was a great place to pick apples but if you are looking for more in Massachusetts here is a list.
Belkin Family Lookout Farm
South Natick, Massachusetts, 508-651-1539, lookoutfarm.com.
One of the oldest working farms in the country, Belkin Family Lookout is a staple in Boston, and the closest to the city. With Asian pears, apples, and pumpkins, your will find plenty to pick here. During the week, families can enjoy a hay pyramid, farm-themed play area, moon bounce, and more (all included in the admission fee). The weekends bring even more delights, with face painting, farm animals, train rides, and more. Over 21? Stop in the taproom.
Brooksby Farm
Peabody, Massachusetts, 978-531-7456, brooksbyfarm.org.
In Brooksby’s farm-fresh store, the smell of cider fills the air, with doughnuts and fresh fudge abound. The store also takes on a heartwarming holiday theme throughout the seasons, with fresh pies and baked goods to fill gift baskets. Brooksby is perfect for a relaxing weekend, with barnyard animals and the perfect orchard for your apple-picking needs.
Dowse Orchards
Sherborn, Massachusetts, 508-653-2639, dowseorchards.com.
With 200 years of farm production and 60 years with a roadside farm stand, Dowse is definitely a safe bet for good fall fun. Fall at Dowse brings pumpkins, mums, and pick-your-own apples. In the beginning of October, many apple varieties reach their prime at Dowse, specifically Golden and Red Delicious. If your apples are going toward a sweet tooth, grab some Goldens for the perfect pie, or pick some Reds to slice for a salad. Note: We were unable to confirm 2018 prices for Dowse.
Connors Farm
Danvers, Massachusetts, 978-777-1245, connorsfarm.com.
Price: Mondays-Fridays: $9.99, $8.99 seniors, children under two always free; Saturdays & Sundays: $14.95; $13.95 seniors; $10.95 for 1/2-peck bag (approx. 5 pounds), $19.95 for 1-peck bag (approx. 10 pounds), $38.95 for 1/2-bushel bag (approx. 20 pounds)
Though apple picking is available all week, on weekends Connors Farm can’t be beat for activities. With a corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin tetherball, and more, the weekends have countless family activities available. In previous years in October, Connors has also taken on Halloween, transforming into a haunted farm with a flashlight maze, and Haunted Corn Fields and Zombie Safari Paintball on Friday and Saturday nights.
Boston Hill Farm
978-681-8556, bostonhillfarm.com.
If you are the eat-as-you-go type of apple picker, Boston Hill Farm is the place for you. September and October are prime time at Boston Hill for the Macintosh, Cortland, and Macoun apples, perfect for munching while picking. Along with the standard apple cider doughnuts, Boston Hill’s farm store has less traditional offerings like cinnamon doughnuts and sugar pumpkins (you can pick the real thing in their fields, too). After you’ve picked your fill, grab a scoop of Richardson’s ice cream and go hang out with the bunnies and sheep. And on the weekends, enjoy fall festivals on the weekends that include live music, a barbecue, and a petting zoo.
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A full one-‘peck’ bag weighs approximately 10 pounds. How do you like them crisp fresh apples? / Photo by Margaret Burdge
Honeypot Hill
9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, 138 Sudbury Road, Stow, Massachusetts, 978-562-5666, honeypothill.com.
Price: Pick-your-own accepts cash/check only, $18 for 10-pound bag (allows a family of three, or two adults, into the orchard), $28 for 20-pound bag (allows family of five, or three adults, into the orchard)
One of Boston’s premier orchards, Honeypot Hill is known for hayrides, delicious fresh cider and cider doughnuts, caramel apples, and apple pies. The whole family can enjoy the new Big Green Monster Hedge maze. On the weekends, Bosc pears are available for pick-your-own as well.
Shelburne Farm
9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends, 106 W. Acton Road, Stow, Massachusetts, 978-897-9287, shelburnefarm.com.
Ready to start decorating for Halloween? Pick the perfect pumpkin at Shelburne for $0.60 per pound, or pick one up from the stand on your way out. On the weekends, a $6 pass gets parents and children into hay and tractor play areas for after-picking fun, or families can enjoy hayride tours of the orchard for the full experience.
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