Where To Pick Apples Around Secaucus: 2025 Guide

SECAUCUS, NJ — Fall doesn’t officially start until the autumnal equinox on Sept. 22, but the season is already underway at apple orchards near Secaucus.

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

Patch compiled a list of some of the best apple orchards and family-friendly fall attractions in and around Secaucus. 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.

Hacklebarney Farm: 104 State Park Road, Chester, New Jersey 07930

• A sixth-generation family-run farm right outside beautiful Hacklebarney State Park in Morris County.
• Farm bakery, apple cider mill and apple orchard.
• https://www.instagram.com/hack...

Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Road, Hillsdale, New Jersey

• www.demarestfarms.com
• Pick Your Own Apples offered through Oct. 13
• Open: 8:00 am-5:00 pm daily
• They also have a petting zoo and a farm market

Melick’s Town Farm: Two locations, Oldwick and Califon (19 King Street, Oldwick, New Jersey and 472 County Rd 513, Califon, NJ 07830)

• www.melickstownfarm.com
• Pick your own apples through early November
• Open: 9:00 am-6:00 pm daily
• They also have wagon rides and a farm market

Riamede Farm, 122 Oakdale Road, Chester, New Jersey

• www.riamede.com
• Pick your own apples offered through late October.
• Open: Wednesday-Monday (closed Tuesdays) September-November, 9:00 am-5:30 pm.
• They have hayrides starting after Labor Day, family activities and live music

Ochs Orchard, 4 Ochs Lane, Warwick, New York

• Pick Your Own Apples: September-October
• Open: 9:00 am-5:00 pm daily
• They also have a petting zoo
• Visit Ochs Orchard on Facebook

There are also these corn mazes and pumpkin patches near Secaucus:

Mountain Creek’s 41st annual Oktoberfest returns September 20–21:
Expanded beer selection, authentic German fare, live entertainment, and crowd-favorite competitions like stein-holding, hay bale tossing, and partner-carrying relays. There’s also plenty for families, including petting zoos, bounce houses and butternut squash bowling!

The fun continues every weekend starting September 27 through November 2 with the third annual Fall Fest, featuring scenic sky rides, Alpine Mountain Coaster rides, live music, guided hikes, giant lawn games, and seasonal snacks — all with unbeatable views of fall foliage in the Vernon Valley.

Event Highlights:

• 10+ German & domestic beers, wine tents & a Biergarten
• Authentic German food + unique eats like Wild Boar Tacos, Duck Drumettes & Alligator Nuggets
• Live music & family-friendly entertainment
• Free scenic sky rides + Mountain Coaster & Zip Tours
• Pumpkin shopping, games & guided hikes
• VIP Oktoberfest packages available for elevated experiences

Heavenly Hill Farm, 451 NJ-94, Vernon Township, NJ 07462

• Hosting their Great Pumpkin Festival Sept. 13 - Nov. 2
• https://heavenhillfarm.com/our...
• Included with admission: They have a very big corn maze for older kids, teens and adults and a smaller maze for toddlers. Enjoy a scenic hayride to the pumpkin patch, navigate the whimsical “Alice in Wonderland” themed corn maze, interact with farm animals, cheer on the pig races, watch the Canine Dog Show, ride pedal cars and touring cars, try out the giant slingshot, climb the giant straw pyramid, explore the Boo Barn, and test your skills at the Baseball Speed Throw — plus so much more!
• They also have the Apple Cannon, Paintball Range, Gem Mining, Wine Tasting, a variety of food vendors, and their famous apple cider donuts. Wide selection of pumpkins, gourds, mums, and more

Fairfield Farms & Greenhouses: 177 Big Piece Rd, Fairfield, NJ 07004

• Family-run farm with hayrides, corn mazes, slingshots and pumpkin patches.
• Hours: Open daily until 5:30 p.m.
• Phone: (973) 227-1011

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