The time is ripe for apple picking. Visit Long Island’s u-pick apple orchard hotspots and bring home a bag (or a bushel!) of this favorite fall fruit. Check websites or call the farms for details, including apple availability, pricing, and hours of operation, which can change due to weather.
240 Montauk Highway, Water Mill
(631) 726-4667
Check the farm’s Facebook page for updates on the many apple varieties available for picking.
Apple picking is available on Saturdays, Sundays, and school holidays (9/25 and 10/9) only.
Harbes Orchard - Two locations: Riverhead and Jamesport
5698 Sound Ave., Riverhead
(631) 683-8388
Over 27 different apple varieties ripen throughout the season. Take the Apple Express tractor-pulled wagon. Enjoy live music on weekends.and holidays. Reopens 9/22 for apple picking. Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
1223 NY-25, Jamesport NY 11947
(631) 494-4796
Acres of Honeycrisp apples, plus a sunflower maze, pumpkin picking, hayrides, fall foods, and more.
812 Sound Avenue, Calverton,
(631) 929.4327
Apple orchard is located at Fresh Pond Avenue, approximately 2 miles east of farm stand, follow signs. U-Pick fields are generally open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call to confirm operating days and hours.
50 Horsemill Lane, Watermill
(631) 537-2565
The MIlk Pail grows over twenty apple varieties throughout the months of September and October. Open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (weather permitting) through the end of October, as well as 9/25 and 10/9.
65 7 Ponds Rd, Water Mill
(631) 726-8015
U-pick farm with apples, berries, vegetables, plus a farmer’s market, playground, photo ops, and more.
28700 Main Road, Cutchogue
(631) 734-6441
Apples are grown on some of the oldest continually cultivated land in the country – much of this historic farm on Peconic Bay dates back to1661. Open 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday - Saturday. Closed Sundays.
3810 Middle Country Rd., Calverton
(631) 727-4554
A family owned and operated farm specializing in u-pick fruit and vegetables. Pick apples, eggplant, and more.