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 U-Pick Crop Conditions & Availability: Fall 2022
Our Apple, Pumpkin, and Raspberry picking season has ended. We are no longer offering pick-your-own activities this season. Thank you to all who took the time to enjoy a visit to the farm. What will be the first pick-your-own activity in 2023? Strawberry Picking will be offered, weather and crop conditions permitting, in late May/early June of 2023. See you then!
A tip for next season, It’s always best to CHECK FOR UPDATES BEFORE COMING TO PICK! This updated information is subject to change. For up-to-the-minute crop and picking conditions check back here, on our Facebook page, or call 908-852-9122 (x1). Enjoy your visit!
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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, corn cannon, 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 $2/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 Cannon
Ready, set, shoot! Who’s the best shot in your family? Try your aim! Corn Cannon tickets are available for purchase on Fall Harvest Weekends.
Available October 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.
CORN MAZE PRICES: Pricing and hours will be posted soon
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!
