Jenna Giustino Apple and pumpkin picking in the fall is a must-do activity. For some, it’s all about the search for the best apple to bake a homemade pie. For others, it’s the excuse to put on a flannel and take advantage of a pumpkin patch photo-op. At the Jersey Shore, there are plenty of farms hosting apple and pumpkin picking, and some even include bucket-list-worthy fall activities like hayrides and corn mazes that JSG doesn’t want you to miss out on. Keep reading for a guide to apple and pumpkin picking at the Jersey Shore.
Disclaimer: While doing our research, we noticed that some details may change depending on the day you decide to go apple and pumpkin picking. After selecting your farm location, be sure to review these suggestions.
You Pick: Both Apples + Pumpkins
Battleview Orchards | 91 Wemrock Road, Freehold
Battleview Orchards typically has pick-your-own apples and pumpkins, but the farm lost its 2026 apple crop due to extreme temperatures in April. Pumpkin picking is expected to begin September 19th, with hayrides also starting that day. Dates are approximate and depend on weather and crop availability, so check the farm’s website or Facebook page before visiting.
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Duffield’s Farm Market | 280 Chapel Heights Rd #9355, Sewell
Duffield’s Farm Market is a family-run farm and market featuring fruits, vegetables, bakery goods, and a deli in Sewell. In the fall, visitors can take hayrides and pick their own apples and pumpkins, depending on crop availability. The farm recommends checking its website or Facebook page for current picking conditions and seasonal schedules.
Eastmont Orchards | 321 County Road 537, Colts Neck
Eastmont Orchards is a family-friendly farm in Colts Neck. For its 2026 fall season, the farm plans to be open Friday, September 18th through Sunday, October 25th, plus Columbus Day, weather permitting. Apple varieties typically become available beginning in September, and pumpkins + other fall activities are planned for the season. Standard farm hours are 9AM-4:30PM on weekdays and 9AM-5:30PM on weekends, but hours and crop availability can change.
Johnson’s Corner Farm | 133 Church Road, Medford
Johnson’s Corner Farm in Medford hosts fall harvest activities that include hayrides to pick apples and pumpkins, plus live music, a family-friendly corn maze, gem mining, duck races, and a festival food tent. The farm has not yet posted its full 2026 Fall Harvest schedule, so check its website for current dates and tickets before visiting.
Mood’s Farm Market | 901 Bridgeton Pike, Mullica Hill
Mood’s Farm Market, located in Mullica Hill, specializes in pick-your-own fruit. Apple-picking hayrides are available in September, followed by pumpkin-picking hayrides in October. Its 2026 Apple Festival takes place September 12th from 10AM-4PM and includes apple hayrides, donut-eating contests, live music, a corn maze, food, and more. Additional fall events include scarecrow making, pumpkin painting, and pumpkin games.
Stone Tavern Orchards | 73 Rues Road, Cream Ridge
Stone Tavern Orchards has pick-your-own fun in Cream Ridge. It hosts fall activities like pick-your-own apples, pumpkins, and flowers. Stone Tavern Orchards also has a hayride, corn maze, corn pit, and pony rides, plus a petting zoo. There’s also a food tent and farm stand with veggies, honey, and more autumn essentials.
Stiles Farm + Nursery | 172 South Delsea Drive, Cape May Court House
Stiles Farm and Nursery is a cash-only pick-your-own farm in Cape May Court House. Apples are among its seasonal pick-your-own crops, with availability and hours changing throughout the season.
Von Thun’s Country Farm Market | 505 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction
Von Thun’s South Brunswick location kicks off its 2026 fall season on September 19th, with pick-your-own apples and pumpkins, hayrides, a corn maze, and 25+ family-friendly activities.
You Pick: Pumpkins
Argos Farm | 1250 Lacey Road, Forked River
Argos Farm’s 2026 Fall Festival runs from September 12th through November 1st. In September, it’s open Saturdays + Sundays from 10AM-6PM. October hours are Thursdays + Fridays from 2PM-6PM and Saturdays + Sundays from 10AM-6PM, plus Columbus Day from 10AM-6PM.To buy tickets to the Fall Festival or learn more, click here.
Atlantic Farm | 1506 Atlantic Avenue, Manasquan
Atlantic Farm is in Manasquan. Fall activities at Atlantic Farm begin September 14th, including a pumpkin patch, hayride, and corn maze. There’s also a petting zoo, bounce house, and more kid-friendly activities. It has a weekend wristband special, which is $15 a person (kids one year and under are free). To learn more about hours of operation, click here.
Bullock Farms | 83 Emleys Hill Road, Cream Ridge
Bullock Farms is a 175-acre preserved farm in Cream Ridge. Its fall harvest season includes pick-your-own pumpkins, barnyard animals, hayrides, corn mazes, flower fields, and kids’ play areas. The farm has not yet announced its full 2026 fall dates and hours, so check its website or social media before visiting.
Casola’s | 178 NJ-34, Holmdel
Casola’s is a nursery in Holmdel that hosts a free-admission fall festival with seasonal attractions such as hayrides, a petting zoo, face painting, a corn maze, gold panning, pony rides, and more. The farm has not yet posted a clearly updated 2026 fall schedule, so check its website before visiting.
Etsch Farms | 556 Buckelew Avenue #522, Monroe Township
Etsch Farms is a fourth-generation family-owned farm in Monroe Township. Etsch Farms has pumpkin picking, a hayride, and an eight-acre corn maze. JSG also suggests getting an apple cider doughnut and slushy, and visiting its farm animals. For details on opening date and hours of operation, click here.
Hallock’s U Pick Farm | 38 Fischer Road, New Egypt
Hallock’s is a you-pick farm in New Egypt. Pumpkin and rutabaga picking is available in the fall. Hallock’s has plenty of other vegetables to choose from, depending on the season. For more information, click here.
R + J Farm | 723 Herschel Street, Egg Harbor City
R + J Farm in Egg Harbor City has a corn maze, hayrides to its pumpkin patch, and pumpkins for visitors to take home.
Silverton Farms | 1520 Silverton Road, Toms River
Silverton Farms is a small, family-owned farm in Toms River that grows certified organic produce and hosts seasonal activities throughout the year, including hayrides. Check its website or social media closer to fall for current pumpkin and seasonal activity information.
Tips for Pumpkin + Apple Picking at the Jersey Shore:
- Many of the farms are cash-only, so make sure to check the website for details on whether ATMs are available on site.
- Hours of operation will vary depending on weather and apple + pumpkin availability, so JSG recommends staying updated on the farm’s website or social pages.
- Some locations recommend pre-ordering tickets; check the website for availability.
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