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:
Pick-Your-Own Apples Update: Yipee! Apple picking is available, crop conditions permitting, daily throughout the Fall season! Our fabulous Zestar, Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, and Autumn Crisp Apples are available for Pick-Your-Own with more varieties added as the season progresses! To plan your visit, please read below for important apple-picking information below this update.
Pick-Your-Own Raspberries Update: Red Raspberries and some Golden Raspberries are available for picking in limited quantities.
Weather and crop conditions permitting, Pick-Your-Own Berries is available Tuesday through Sunday until an hour before the farm market closes. It’s best to check back here or call ahead before your visit. Our Raspberry Field is always closed on Monday.
Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins, Corn Maze & Fall Harvest Weekends begin September 23rd!
Our FARM MARKET IS OPEN MONDAY thru SATURDAY 9 am – 6 pm, and SUNDAY 10 am – 5 pm.
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 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, 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 HOURS & PRICES:
Open Sept 23rd – Oct 31st
Open daily up to an hour before closing
$10/person (Kids 4 and 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!
