When I think of fall the first thing that comes to mind is visiting an apple orchard or a pumpkin patch. The sights, aroma, and sounds are so welcoming and what is better than a freshly picked apple or an apple dessert? Here is a list of local orchards, farms, and pumpkin patches. Enjoy all the fun that fall has to offer by taking your family on a fun outing to an apple orchard. Each orchard has their own fun activities such as hayrides, mazes, wagon rides, fall festivals, pumpkin patches, and so much more. Check out each one for their unique venue for a fun family-friendly outing.
Aamodts Apple Farm
6428 Manning Ave N, Stillwater, MN 55082
Phone: (651) 439-3127
Hours: Open 7 Days a Week 10 am - 6 pm
Shipping Apples and Products - Click here for more information.
Afton Apple Orchard
14421 So. 90th St. Hastings, MN 55033
651-436-8385
Hours: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm daily
Check their special events including the Apple Festival HERE.
Deer Lake Orchard
1903 10th St SW, Buffalo, MN 55313
763-682-4284
Hours: Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm until the end of October
Events: Click here for events
Fireside Orchard and Gardens, Northfield
2225 Lonsdale Blvd, Highway 19, Northfield, Mn 55057
(507) 663-1376
Hours: Open daily from 9am-5pm daily
Ferguson's Minnesota Harvest
8251 Old Highway 169
Jordan, MN 55352
August 16 - November 2
Weekends 9:30am-6pm
Weekdays 10am-6pm.
Pine Tree Apple Orchard
450 Apple Orchard Road, White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55110
Cost: Free (charge for activities)
Hours: 10am-5pm Tuesday-Thursday, 10am-4pm Friday-Monday
Fall Schedule of Activities & Events for 2026 at Pine Tree Apple Orchard
Pleasant Valley Orchard
17325 Pleasant Valley Road, Shafer, MN 55074
Pleasant Valley Orchard and Cidery are open for the fall apple season! The orchard farm market is open daily 10 am to 6 pm daily through Halloween.
*If I missed a good apple orchard or a pumpkin patch send me an email to jodil@macaronikid.com and I will get it added. Thanks!
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