Fall at Donaldson Farms is a festive and fun time of year with numerous things to do for you and your family or group.
Current Pick-Your-Own Crop Conditions & Availability:
Please take a moment to read the additional crop-specific information below this box to best plan your visit. Dogs are NOT permitted. Thank you for leaving your pets at home.
CURRENT AVAILABILITY: Our apple-picking season is over, but plenty of our apples are still available to purchase in the farm market. Enjoy!
It’s always best to CHECK FOR UPDATES BEFORE YOU VISIT! All information is subject to change. For up-to-the-minute crop and picking conditions call 908-852-9122 (x1). Enjoy!
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Fall Harvest Weekends
Fall Harvest Weekends typically begin the last weekend in September and run through October and Columbus Day for all your favorite fall activities including hayrides to the apple orchard and pumpkin patch, 9-acre corn maze, visits with our ponies, hayrides, freshly-grilled foods, and more.
Farm Market
Our Farm Market is stocked with fresh fruits, vegetables, local raw honey, local glass-bottled milk, cheese and dairy, meats, pickled vegetables, baked goods, gift baskets, and more! The majority of our fruits and vegetables are grown right here on our farm with many other items sourced from local farms, producers, and small businesses.
Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins
On weekdays, grab a wheelbarrow and walk to our fields to pick your own pumpkins and gourds. On weekends and Columbus Day, you can take a hayride to the pumpkin patch.
HOURS: Daily during the fall – up to an hour before closing
Pick-Your-Own Apples
Pick your own apples from the orchard! Apple picking is typically available mid-September through mid-November! Enjoy healthy and delicious apples. On weekends and Columbus Day, you can take a hayride to the orchard.
HOURS: Daily during the fall – up to an hour before closing
Hayrides
Enjoy the exceptional views that fall offers while visiting Donaldson Farms. Don’t forget your camera for a scenic ride at the farm! Tractor driven hayrides are available every Saturday and Sunday while in season. Horse drawn wagons are offered on select dates.
Hayrides are $3/pp and children age 4 and under are FREE. Reservations for hayrides are not required.
Hayrides to our pumpkin patch and apple orchard:
Weekends and Columbus Day
Corn Maze
9-acres of fun that the kids will love!
We are pleased to share that portions from every corn maze ticket purchased are donated to a select charitable organization.
HOURS & PRICES:
Open Sept 7th – Oct 31st
Open daily up to an hour before closing
$10/person (4yrs & under: Free)
Pick-Your-Own Raspberries
Pick your own raspberries and blackberries are typically available summer and fall. Please check our u-pick page for more info.
HOURS: Tuesday – Saturday up to a half hour before closing (Check for updates)
Duck Races
Try your hand at old-fashioned pumps and see if you can get your duck to the finish line first.
PRICES: $3/duck (Take it home for the next visit)
HOURS: Available during Farm Market hours
Pony Visits
Pony Rides may be available for purchase during Friday Nights on the Farm, and Harvest Weekends throughout the season, weather permitting, subject to change.
Ask us about our Birthday Party pony ride package!
