Fall Attractions

Fall Attractions at Donaldson Farms

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 review the additional crop-specific information below this box to plan your visit. Dogs are NOT permitted. Thank you for leaving your pets at home.

Berry Picking Update: June 15, 2025

Pick-Your-Own RASPBERRIES: No picking this weekend. We had a great turnout for picking, so the field needs time to replenish. Please check back to see when the gorgeous Red Raspberries will be available for picking again. Weather and crop conditions permitting, raspberry picking is available Tuesday through Sunday. The raspberry field is closed on Mondays. Please scroll down the page for raspberry picking details.

Pick-Your-Own STRAWBERRIES: Limited picking. Our strawberry season is winding down. Our field is open for picking, but it will take time to find ripe strawberries. It’s always best to call ahead for current crop conditions. This activity is always weather and crop conditions permitting. Again, it is best to call ahead.

Pick-Your-Own activities are available until one hour before the farm market closes. 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!

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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.

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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.

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Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins

PYO Pumpkins & Indian Corn

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

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Pick-Your-Own Apples

PYO Pumpkins & Indian Corn

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

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Hayrides

Hayrides - Hackettstown, NJ

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!

Corn Maze - Hackettstown, NJ

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)

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Pick-Your-Own Raspberries

PYO 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)

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Duck Races

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

Pponies rides for kids - Hackettstown, NJ

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!