Fall Adventure: Pumpkins, Hayrides, Petting Zoo, and Other Farm Treats and Fun for 1-4 People at Apple Ridge Orchards

Ready to experience the essence of fall in all its glory? Think of Apple Ridge Orchards as the beating heart of autumn, where the crisp air, golden leaves, and the aroma of apple cider wrap you in the season's embrace.

What We Offer

• General admission (one ticket per person) includes admission to farm, farm market, petting zoo and kids play area.
• Pumpkin picking (one pumpkin per person) you pick in our decorated pumpkin patch (+$13.00 for each additional pumpkin picked of any size!).

Things You Should Know

• Pumpkins picking begins September 21, 2025
• Open: Thu-Sun & all holidays (9:00am – 6:00pm)
• Open on all holidays – Labor Day (9/1), Rosh Hashanah (9/22-9/24), Yum Kippur (10/1-10/2), Columbus Day (10/13) – from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Admission and PYO (pick your own) cash only. Farm Market accepts credit cards.
• Due to rural location of the farm cellular phone service lacks, a printed voucher is required for redemption.
• Complimentary parking.
• No reservation needed.
• Due to rural location of the farm cellular phone service lacks, a printed voucher is required for redemption.

Farm's Special Essence

• Options: Picking Apples or Peaches.
  • Apples & Pumpkins picking is open every Thursday-Sunday from 9am-6pm
  • Peaches picking is closed for the season
• Hayrides: Go on an old-fashioned tractor-pulled hay wagon ride around the apple orchard and pumpkin patch
• Donuts: Visit the farm stand and enjoy fresh pressed apple cider, homemade apple cider donuts (in season), and many other delicious treats
• Mini Zoo: Pet and feed a variety of friendly farm animals
• BBQ: Available every weekend and holiday in September & October from 10:30am-4:30pm. Menu updated weekly on Instagram & FB. BBQ Menu

• Spookley Movie Night

  • Enjoy pumpkin picking and movie night on the farm featuring Spookley the Square Pumpkin- an Apple Ridge Orchards exclusive performance
  • Fun Fact: Spookley is the Official Spokes-Pumpkin for National Bullying Prevention Month in October through a partnership with PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center
  • Tickets: General Admission costs $16 per person (Age 2 and over), includes free parking, admission to the Spookley Movie, entrance to the pumpkin patch, any size pumpkin that you pick, and access to the Farm Stand. Tickets must be pre-purchased online
  • Rating: G, Director: Bernie Denk, Running Time: 45 minutes
  • 2024 date: Oct 11 (5:30-8pm)
  • Children under 2 has free access
  • Bring your own blanket for a cozy watch under the moonlight
  • Watch a preview of the movie
  • Rain Date: Watch it in the following Friday, but no refunds

Good to Know

1. Christmas at Apple Ridge Orchards

• A walk-thru holiday light show
• Warm up by the fire pit and enjoy hot cocoa
• Make your own S’mores & enjoy treats in the retail farm market
• Take pictures with Santa & listen to Santa’s singing Reindeer
• Time: 5pm-9pm, Begins November 22nd. No reservations required
• Weekdays: Children 12 & Under – $10 | Adults – $12
• Weekends: Children 12 & Under – $12 | Adults – $14

2. School Groups or Organization Reservations

• School group requires minimum of 20 people and reservations are required
• School Group Reservations run Thursday-Sunday from 9:30AM to 4:30PM
• You can come for PYO apples or pumpkins with this reservation
• PYO Apples: $17.00 per person – includes apple bag you fill, hayride, animal feed for petting zoo, cup of fresh pressed cider and an apple cider donut
• PYO Pumpkins: $17.00 per person. includes any size pumpkin you select, hayride, animal feed for petting zoo, cup of fresh pressed cider and an apple cider donut
• Admission and Parking is included
• Field Trip Guide for Teachers/Group Leaders

3. Taxi Service

• Warwick Taxi is a local taxi service that can assist you in arriving to or leaving from the farm. Contact them at 845-544-887 or visit their website

Why You Should Grab The Offer

Apple Ridge Orchards, nestled in the beautiful Hudson and Warwick Valley, is not your average farm—it’s a destination that blends nature, adventure, and tradition. Beyond pumpkin picking, you'll enjoy tractor-pulled hay wagon rides through breathtaking orchards, and have the chance to feed friendly farm animals that have been hand-fed since they were babies—these animals treat you like family! For a real taste of fall, don't miss the fresh-pressed apple cider and homemade apple cider donuts—perfectly paired with scenic views from the farm stand.

During your visit, explore the Honey Bee Observation Hive where the hardest-working bees in New York produce 100% raw honey, available for purchase at the farm stand. Every weekend in September and October, you can enjoy the orchard's award-winning BBQ with a rotating menu that features delicious farm-fresh treats. Capture memories in the sunflower field, a seasonal highlight, or join the exclusive Spookley Movie Night, where the whole family can enjoy pumpkin picking and a heartwarming story under the stars. Just 50 miles from NYC, this farm, featured in notable press like CBS NY, Time Out NY & NY Daily News, offers an experience that everyone should have at least once in their lifetime.