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:
Weekend of June 19, 2026 Update
Pick-Your-Own Strawberries: Picking is limited, but conditions change daily. Please call ahead for current conditions.
Pick-Your-Own Raspberries: The season is just getting started, so Red Raspberries are available in limited quantities this weekend. It may take some time to find ripe raspberries. Call ahead for current conditions.
When available, Raspberry picking is available Tuesday through Sunday; the fields are closed on Mondays. We will let you know when our Black Raspberries, Golden Raspberries, and Blackberries are ready for picking. Raspberries are not available for sale in the farm market yet. Stay tuned!
Our freshly picked and packaged berries MAY be available for purchase in the farm market. It’s best to call ahead.
This information changes. Pick-Your-Own activities always depend on weather and crop conditions, so it’s best to call ahead for timely updates before your visit. See phone number below.
Picking is available until an hour before the farm market closes. Farm Market Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, and Sunday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Again, 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). See you on the farm soon!
Dogs are not permitted. Thank you for leaving your pets at home.
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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 27th – Nov 2nd
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 visits may be available 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!
