Apples, Pumpkins, Corn Mazes….Oh My!!!
Yes!!!! It’s almost fall!! -The Hudson Valley is home to some seriously amazing, family-friendly farms.
Check out our list below. Feel free to drop a link in the comments if you love one that is not listed here!
Pennings Orchard – Warwick NY
Located on more than 60 acres of farmland the apple orchard offers over 15 varieties of apples available for picking September through November. U-Pick season offers activities for the whole family including hayrides, pumpkin picking, pony rides, face painting, live music and outdoor dining.
Find more information here: http://www.penningsorchard.com/blog/
Hurds Family Farm – Modena, NY
They have a lot of great activities for children of all ages!
- 2 acre corn maze includes Mystery Game Mini corn maze with Animal Tracks game
- Big Apple Bounce (air pillow)
- Apple Launcher
- Cow Train
- Hayride
- Pedal karts and tractor track with tunnels
- Rubber Duck Derby
- Giant slide on sand mountain
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Feeding & Petting Farm Animals
They also have pumpkin & apple picking, hiking trails, fish feeding, playground area and horse hoop toss.
Find more information here: https://www.hurdsfamilyfarm.com/
Soons Orchards – New Hampton, NY
Soons Orchards have been growing apples since 1910 and today, have 30 acres with 50+ apple varieties. They grow 20 varieties of Peaches and Nectarines too as well as Pumpkins! Soons also offers a farm to table dining experience and a tasting room where you can sample cocktails, hard cider, beer & wine. Their home made baked goods are to die for – including pies, donuts, brownies, cookies & more.
Find more information here: https://www.soonsorchards.com/
Lawrence Farms – Newburgh, NY
From the quaint, “little village” (shown above) to pumpkin, apple, fruit & veggie picking – this farm has a little bit of everything!!
Find more information here: http://lawrencefarmsorchards.com/