🍏🍂 Apple & Pumpkin Picking Guide – Merrimack Valley & Beyond

Fall in New England is all about fresh-picked apples, the perfect pumpkin, and a day at the farm filled with cider donuts, hayrides, and memories. Here are the top farms and orchards near you for apple and pumpkin picking this season:

🌳 Andover / North Andover

Smolak Farms (North Andover)

• PYO apples, pumpkins, peaches, and berries throughout the seasons
• Kids’ playground, hayrides, fall festivals, farm stand & bakery
• Special family events and seasonal story times
  👉 smolakfarms.com

Boston Hill Farm (North Andover)

• Apple and pumpkin picking (Sept–Oct)
• Hayrides, petting zoo, cider donuts, pies, and a farm store
• Fun, relaxed atmosphere for families

🌳 Methuen / Lawrence

Mann’s Riverside Farm (Methuen)

• Apple picking, flower fields, pumpkins, and a mini corn maze
• Tractor-pulled wagon rides and homemade cider donuts
  👉 mannorchards.com

Den Rock Park (Lawrence)

• Not a PYO farm, but great fall hikes for pairing with orchard trips nearby.

🌳 Haverhill / Groveland / Georgetown

Crescent Farm (Haverhill)

• Pumpkin picking, hayrides, and corn maze
• Farm animals and a big family-friendly atmosphere
  👉 crescentfarm.com

Kimball Farm (Haverhill)

• Corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin patch
• Hands-on farm fun for younger kids

Long Hill Orchard & Farm (West Newbury, near Groveland/Georgetown)

• Apples, pumpkins, seasonal produce
• Farm stand with cider, jams, and baked goods
  👉 longhillorchard.com

🌳 Boxford / Middleton

Ingaldsby Farm (Boxford)

• Pumpkins, fall flowers, apple cider, and seasonal produce
• Quiet, charming family-run farm

Maple Crest Farm (West Boxford/Rowley nearby)

• Small, family-oriented farm with pumpkins and apples

Middleton Pumpkin Patch (Middleton)

• Local fields and patches for pumpkin picking
• Often paired with farm stands selling fresh produce

🌳 Nearby North Shore Favorites

Russell Orchards (Ipswich)

• PYO apples, pumpkins, and a farm store with cider, wine, and bakery
• Farm animals and hayrides
  👉 russellorchards.com

Brooksby Farm (Peabody)

• Apple and pumpkin picking, farm store, cider, pies
• Kid-friendly activities and events
  👉 brooksbyfarm.org

Connors Farm (Danvers)

• Pumpkins, apples, massive corn maze, hayrides
• Great for a full day of fall family fun
  👉 connorsfarm.com

🎃 Tips for a Perfect Fall Outing

• Go early in the season for the best apple varieties.
• Weekdays = fewer crowds.
• Bring cash—some farms are cash-only for small purchases.
• Don’t leave without cider donuts (mandatory fall treat!).