Where To Pick Apples Around Marblehead: 2025 Guide

MARBLEHEAD, MA — Fall doesn’t officially start until the autumnal equinox on Monday, Sept. 22, but the season is already underway at North Shore apple orchards.

There are plenty of activities at these fall attractions to appeal to all ages, especially kids.

Patch has compiled a list of some of the best apple orchards and family-friendly fall attractions in and around Marblehead. Before you go, be sure to call ahead or check the orchard’s website to clarify hours of operation or to check for the availability of apples.

Connors Farm

• Address: 30 Valley Road, Danvers
• Details: Come to the farm this for a great fall family day. Apple picking, pumpkins, corn maze and tons more to explore. Open through Nov. 2. Visit Connors Farm here.
• Phone: (978) 777-1245

Brooksby Farm

• Address: 54 Felton Street, Peabody
• Details: Weekday apple picking is open from 9-4 (closed Monday) with no lines, easy picking and beautiful apples. Parking in the store lot during the week makes shopping the store and visiting the pumpkin yard and barnyard simple. Don't forget our donuts and cider. Visit Brooksby Farm here.
• Phone: (978) 531-7456

Russell Orchards

• Address: 143 Argilla Road, Ipswich
• Details: A familiar and beloved family farm, Russell Orchards is made up of 120 acres of fruit trees, berries, and veggies as well as the expansive bakery and on-site fruit winery. Visit Russell Orchards here.
• Phone: (978) 356-5366

Corn mazes and pumpkin patches are also open or will open soon. This should be a good year for apple picking, according to the 2025 forecast from the U.S. Apple Association, which estimates the harvest will be 6 percent higher than in 2024, for a total of 273 million bushels.

That estimate is based on USDA data from the top seven apple-producing states — respectively, Washington, New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania, California, Oregon and Virginia. When other states are considered, total production could be as much as 290 million bushels, the industry trade
group said.

• See Also: 15 Fall Events To Add To Your Calendar In MA This Year