Pumpkin Patches, Fruit Picking, and More!

Aug 26

With the heat of the summer (hopefully) behind us, it is the perfect time to get out of the city and spend some time in nature! From pumpkin and fruit picking to hay rides and petting zoos, these farm getaways are sure to please the whole family.

Dubois Farms & Tavern

209 Perkinsville Road, Highland, NY 12528

Voted “Best Pick-Your-Own" in the Hudson Valley, these first-generation farmers have preserved their 54-acre farm and created an incredible destination that the entire family will enjoy!

Highlights include:

Pick Your Own Strawberries, Pumpkins, Nectarines, Plums, Apples, Peaches, Grapes, Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Pumpkins, Flowers, and More
Farm Market and Café
Bakery with delicious desserts, including homemade apple cider donuts, served warm, and assorted handmade pies
Brand-new Pizzeria and Ice Cream Shop
Visits with farm animals
The Tavern at DuBois Farms with a variety of the best local hard cider, craft beer and wine

Queens County Farm Museum

73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, NY 11004

Queens Farm offers a variety of programs including field trips for school groups and adult education, ticketed admission days, site tours, volunteer farmer days, and corporate & private site rentals. The grounds are open to the public seven days a week, year-round from 10 am to 5 pm, with daily free admission except on ticketed admission days. Stop by the Farm Store / Welcome Center to pick up a site map. You will find directions to where the goats, sheep, alpaca, steer, and hens are and details about what’s new on the farm that day!

Harbes Family Farm

715 Sound Ave, Mattituck NY 11952

The Harbes Family has been farming for over 13 generations. Their farms have evolved into North Fork destinations where families can enjoy anything from fresh-picked corn to award-winning wines. July 2024 marked the 35th anniversary of the founding of Harbes Family Farm. The Farmstand, Barnyard Adventure & Wine Tasting Barn is open daily from May 12th through November 5th. The Wine Barn and Barnyard Adventure are open on additional November weekends through November 19th. Barnyard Adventure is open on November weekends weather permitting.