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As soon as temperatures begin to cool, apple picking is one of the most popular activities around Philadelphia. From Pink Ladies for baking to Fujis for eating, all the varieties are in high demand. There are lots of pick-your-own apple options plus chances for hayrides, pumpkin patches, and other seasonal activities.
Some orchards and farms recommend advanced ticketing for popular times like weekends. Make sure to check the properties’ websites before you go and look for any updates on social media, especially if you’re hoping to pick specific types, as crop availability changes frequently.
Read on for some of our favorite spots to go apple picking near Philadelphia.
Solebury Orchards
Solebury Orchards in New Hope is an 80-acre farm and orchard teeming with fruit trees and berry bushes. Visitors are welcome to pick their own or buy apples at the on-site market. There are more than 20 types, and wagon rides are available to the trees on the weekends.
Apples ripen beginning in late August and often last through early November. If you visit in mid-to-late October, you may be treated to some of the prettiest fall foliage around, too. No matter what, make sure to try Solebury’s famous apple cider donuts and apple cider–they’re our favorites.
The orchards are open Thursday through Sunday, and pricing is by the pound, so you only pay for what you pick. Weekends can be very busy and require reservations.
Indian Orchards Farm
A small, family-run orchard, Indian Orchards Farm has grown apples for over 100 years. On their property in Media, they have pesticide-free fruits and vegetables to pick along with lots of offerings at the farm stand. If you’re lucky, you just might find them making their popular cider.
An entry charge of $3.50 on weekdays ($11.99 on weekends, includes a hayride) allows access to the hand-tended fruits on century-old trees. Apples are then charged by the pound. The farm is open daily. Picking starts in late August and goes until the trees are bare.
Linvilla Orchards
With wagon rides, its massive Pumpkinland, and larger-than-life decorations, it’s no wonder that Linvilla Orchards is such a draw for people across the metro area. Twenty acres of orchards have at least 20 types of apples from late August through October. Pick from Red Delicious, Crimson Crisp, Cortland, and more. If you’re visiting after September 6, 2025, there will be lots of other fall activities to enjoy, too, such as a corn maze, hayrides, and train rides. There’s more than enough to make a whole afternoon of it.
The orchards are open every day for pick-your-own. Tickets are required and are $11 online ($13 for walk ups), which gets you a 2-quart bag of most varieties.
Don’t miss the market for caramel apples, apple pie, and lots of other seasonal treats. Before heading out, visit the beer garden to try the Ship Bottom Brewery Linvilla Hard Cider. Fair warning: this place gets busy. Try to time your visit for a weekday if you can.
Highland Orchards
Highland Orchards is a gem in Chester County. Their orchards are open for picking from mid-July through October, so there are lots of chances to get just the right kind for everything from salads to applesauce. We also love visiting their huge pumpkin patch, which is also very popular in fall.
Orchards are open Tuesday through Sunday with a $3 admission charge, plus fees, depending on the amount and type of apples you pick. Weekends often bring face painting, a corn maze, apple cannons, and food and drink vendors. When you visit, make sure to stop into the farm market for more local produce and fresh baked goods.
Shady Brook Farm
With wine concerts, a farm market, and a popular Christmas light show, Shady Brook Farm is year-round destination. In the fall, the historic farm in Yardley offers more than a dozen varieties of pick-your-own apples (plus pumpkins, corn, and sunflowers, depending on timing).
During most of the picking season, Shady Brook hosts its Fall Fest. Visitors will find wagon rides, bonfires, a corn maze, and live music beginning on September 12, 2025. Don’t miss the seasonal flavored ice cream from Uncle Dave’s—it’s in high demand every year.
The picking season has already begun and lasts through the end of October each Wednesday through Sunday. Pick-your-own tickets are $9. When Fall Fest is running, admission is required (weekends beginning September 12th; then weekdays and weekends throughout October).
Johnson’s Corner Farm
In Medford, New Jersey, Johnson’s Corner Farm welcomes guests to their orchard with 10 types of apples from September 7 through October 12, 2025. Visitors can enjoy hayrides and watching the animals on the farm before shopping the extensive offerings in the farm market.
On weekends, the fall festival is in full swing. You’ll find live music, a corn maze, and animals in addition to a food tent and other offerings. Entrance fees start at $7 and change depending on day of the week and whether reservations are made in advance. The orchards are open daily.
Tabora Farm and Rustic Valley Orchard
Tabora Farm and Rustic Valley Orchard are sister properties in Chalfont, both offering apple picking beginning August 28, 2025. Three doors apart, the farms each have an orchard, though more of the 4500+ trees (and more of the parking) are at the Rustic Valley location. It’s very easy to move between the two.
Styer Orchard
Styer Orchard is one of the best places in Bucks County to pick apples this fall. Located in Langhorne about 45 minutes north of Philadelphia, the sprawling property has lots of apple varieties to choose from as well as multiple pumpkin patches to visit via their free hayrides. Picking has begun for the season and will continue through October. There is no entrance fee, and it’s a good idea to bring your own boxes or bags.
Solly Farm
Family owned and operated for over a century, Solly Farm offers pick-your-own every weekend until the crop is gone. Located in Warminster, the farm’s apple season has started, and it’s best to check their website for current availability. All the produce you could want plus plenty of baked goods are also available in their market.