Apple picking, Pumpkin Patches, and Fall fun in Metro Boston

Fall in New England has so much to offer between apple picking, changing leaves, and pumpkins, you’re sure to find something fun to do. No matter what you and your family prefer, you’re sure to find an activity you’ll all enjoy.

I’ll update this list as I get more information and if you know of a farm, maze, or other event/activity not on it, just shoot me an email at heidi@bostonlivingonthecheap.com and let me know. As long as its affordable and in the metro Boston area, I’ll post it. Click on the bolded links below to to get prices and other details. And, to be sure you know about the cheap stuff in the Boston area throughout the year, subscribe to Boston Living on the Cheap by email.

Note, some events are weather permitting and/or weekends only. If you’re unsure what you want is happening when you want to go, you might want to call first. In addition, prices vary for each farm. Some require you may admission to get in and it includes activities, others offer free activities, still others allow FREE admission and you just pay for what you pick/buy. Some farms take credit cards, but others are cash only. You may want to call in advance so you’re prepared.

Here’s my list of apple picking, pumpkin patches and more Fall fun in the Metro Boston area:

•  Boston Hill Farm: Hayrides, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, apple picking, farm store  Plus weekend Fall festivals
  • Route 114, North Andover, MA 01845,  (978)-681-8556
• Brooksby Farm: Hayrides, farm store, barn yard animals, apple picking, hay maze, and roast s’mores
  • 54 Felton St. Peabody, MA. 01960, (978)531-7456
    • Make your own Scarecrow event: October 8-10, 12:00pm to 3:00pm. Bring old clothes and they provide the straw.
•  Belkin Lookout Farm: Apples, pumpkins, farm animals, hay pyramid, farm maze, hayride, face painting
  •  89 Pleasant Street South, South Natick, MA 01760, (508)–653–0653
    • Music Shows: October 1 & 2 at 12:00, 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00
    • Magic Shows: October 8,9 & 10 at 12:00, 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00
• Carlson Orchards: pick your own
  • 115 Oak Hill Road, Harvard MA 01451 (800)286-3916
• Carver Hill Orchard: pick your own, apples, pumpkins, farm store
  • 101 Brookside Avenue, Stow, MA 01775 (978)897-6117

• C.N. Smith Farm: Farm animals, train displays, pick your own fruit, hayrides, pumpkin patch
  • 325 Southstreet, East Bridgewater, MA (508) 378-2270
• Connors Farm: Corn maze, barnyard animals, hayrides, grain train, live entertainment, pick your own, and much more
  • 30 Valley Road (Rt. 35), Danvers, MA 01923 (978) 777 1245
• Dowse Orchards: apple picking
  • 98 North Main St, Sherborn, MA 01770
• Hanson’s Farm: Pick your own pumpkins, corn maze, tractor rides
  • 20 Nixon Road, Framingham, MA. (508)-877-3058
• Highland Farm: pick your own
  • 635 Highland St, Holliston, MA (508) 429-8370
• Honeypot Hill: Apple picking, pumpkins, hedge mazes, hayrides, farm animals, farm store
  • 138 Sudbury Road, Stow, MA 01775, (978)-562-5666
•  Krochmal Farm: Hayrides, corn maze, pumpkins, FREE Pony Rides on weekends, petting area, 
  • 31 Jennies Way, Tewksbury, MA 01876 (978)-658-0507
•  Nihtila Farm: Hayrides, pumpkin patch–pick your own
  • 12 Nihtila Lane, Holbrook, MA 02343 (781) 767-0213
• Parlee Farms:Pick your own, hayrides, farm animals, pumpkin patch, hay play area, and more
  • 95 Farwell Road, Tyngsboro MA, 01879  (978)649-3854
• Pickard Farm Pumpkin Patch: Tractor drawn hayride (weekends only)and pumpkin patch
  • 155 Great Road, Littleton MA 01460  (978) 486-4141

• Russell Orchards: Hayrides, farm animals, pick your own
  • 143 Argilla Rd. Ipswich, MA 01938 (978) 356-5366
• Shelburne Farm: Pick your own apples and pumpkins, hayrides, tractor playground, barnyard animals
  • 106 West Acton Road, Stow, MA 01775 (978) 897-9287
• Smolak Farms: Corn maze, apple picking, farm stand, farm animals, pumpkin patch, hayrides, weekend harvest festivals
  • 315 South Bradford Street, North Andover, MA, (978)-682-6332
• Tangerini’s Spring Street Farm: Hayrides, pumpkin picking, hay maze, pumpkin decorating
  • 139 Spring St, Millis, MA 02054 (508) 376-5024
• The Big Apple: Hayrides, pumpkin house, pick your own, bakery
  • 207 Arnold St, Wrentham, Ma (508) 384-3055
• Tougas Family Farm: Pick your own, wagon rides, playground, farm animals, pumpkin patch, farm store
  • 234 Ball Street, Northborough, MA 01532 (508) 393-6406
• Ward’s Berry Farm: Hayrides, Pony Rides, barnyard animals,  corn maze, pick your own, farm store
  • 614 South Main Street,  Sharon, MA 02067 (781) 784-3600