Lovely place located just off 495 and Route 2. Berlin Orchards has all the key things you'll need: gentle rolling hills, a scenic hayride, pumpkins, some farm animals, and a quaint farm stand. It's not as commercial as come other places...it still has that rural, old-time feeling. Pony rides and face and pumpkin painting are available from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM on weekends and holidays beginning Saturday, September 6 and will run until the end of the season. They've gt a great pumpkin patch and all the stuff you might need (cornstalks, hay bales) to decorate for autumn! Schedule:

• Ginger Gold Late August to Early September
• Paula Red Late August to Early September
• Macintosh Early September into October
• Royal Gala Early September thru Early October
• Cortland Early September thru October
• Golden Supreme Early September thru Early October
• Honey Crisp* Early to Mid-September
• Jongaold Mid September thru October
• Macoun Late September thru October
• Mutsu Early October thru end of October
• Red Delicious Early to Mid October

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If you are looking for 'the one' place that meets your Fall Orchard needs, Belkin Family Look-Out Farm is probably it. One of the closest places to Boston, their vision is to be the #1 healthy, outdoor, family fun destination in the Boston and metrowest area. Almost an orchard/amusement park hybrid. Belkin pretty much has all the activities and features you might like in an orchard - hayrides, pumpkins, train, maze, 2 petting zoos, hay pile, bees, playground, and live entertainment on weekends - you name it, you can pretty much count on Belkin having it. While the farm was established in 1651, it has been under new ownership since Steve & Joan Belkin bought the farm in 2005 (it used to be called the Marino Look Out Farm) and the improvements and growth are substantial. You should keep in mind that everything that is good about Belkin, does have its drawbacks. Closer to Boston means more people and larger crowds. Having a zoo, maze, train, playground means more for kids to do, but also more 'excitement', noise, and craziness. If you are looking for a great one-stop place and are ok with it being a bit more crowded and noisy - Belkin is great. If you are looking for a more traditional peaceful 'walk in the orchard' New England Apple Picking experience, other places will better meet your needs. In short, Belkin is best for families with kids who don't want or cannot handle a longer drive and need entertainment and the full experience. Definitely not a 'take a date and have a picnic in the apple orchard' place. Weeekdays are definitely less crowded than weekends. If going on a weekend and you want to avoid the heavier crowds--arrive early! A few other items of note: Senior discounts on Mondays, Frequent Shopper discounts, and Weekly Farm Market Specials. They also have a Frequent Shopper Card: after 10 purchases of $10 or more you get $5 worth of market items on your next visit. And, the farm makes it's own brand of artisinal gelato! Check out Guide to Apple Picking in MA

Barker's Farm is a designated Bicentennial Farm that was established in 1642 and has been run by 10 generations of the Barker family. Claimed to be the oldest continuing farm in operation in Massachusetts. They offer an extensive variety of PYO apples and flowers, fruits, vegetables, and plants, Benson's Ice Cream and other food items. Group hayrides thru orchards & fields. Farmstand & greenhouse. We don't have much information on this Farm...please click the change button and add your thoughts. Check out Povo's Guide to Apple Picking in MA!

Connor's farm in Danvers offers all sorts of New England family fun, with activities like apple picking, pumpkin picking, hayrides, and pony rides. Some of the services are as follows:

• Strawberries: mid-June to mid-July
• Peas: mid-June to mid-July
• Peaches: mid-July to mid-August
• Blueberries: mid-July to mid-August
• Raspberries: early July to frost Cut
• Flowers: early July to frost
• Apples: Labor Day to Late October
• Pumpkins: October

• 7 Acre Corn Maze Starting Mid Sept till Oct 31 Weekends

Groups encouraged to make appointments, call 978-777-1245 on weekdays

• Pony Ride Sat & Sun
• Singles night Oct 10th
• Haunted Maze on Oct 31

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• Berry picking begins the weekend after the 4th of July and runs at least through mid-August. Call for specific days/hours.
• Apple picking begins Labor day and runs through late October.
• Christmas tree cutting begins Friday after Thanksgiving and continues on weekends from 10AM - 4PM, until sold out.

Blue Spruce, Balsam Fir, Scots Pine (Scotch Pine) Check out Povo's Guide to Apple Orchards in MA!

Dowse Orchards is a great place for families in the Boston area to come and visit. Come and learn of our agriculture and history, as they have been operating in the Sherborn location for 200 years and are a Massachusetts Century Farm. Dowse Farm produces apples, vegetables, greenhouse Crops, flowers, christmas trees and pumpkins, to name just a few. We have operated a roadside farm stand for more than 60 years, selling the products we raise on a seasonal basis. Today's farms are becoming more diversified, and our farm now offers more than just fruit and vegetables. You will find brilliant spring flowers grown in our greenhouses, a wide selection of popular perennials, seasonal fresh harvest vegetables, our many kinds of apples, and the freshest Christmas trees ready for you to cut. Our Farm Stand also offers maple syrup, our own line of preserves, gift baskets, sweet apple cider pressed fresh every week, and of course our apples. McIntosh, Cortland, and Macoun are among the many favorites of the more than 20 varieties we raise. Our season starts in May with annuals and flowers grown in our greenhouses, and fresh vegetables from the gardens soon follow. In September we offer pumpkins by the thousands, hardy mums for all your decorations, and our fields are open for Pick-Your-Own apples. The Cider Mill is in full operation squeezing fresh apples into the best tasting fresh cider you can find. In December we finish our season with Christmas trees and Holiday Baskets. Come and join in the fun - enjoy a cup of homemade hot mulled cider while you select your Christmas tree from the field where it grows. We also schedule school tours for area children during the fall and provide information about our farm and the tools we need to operate it, including information about modern pest control methods known as IPM. So when you visit the Boston area, remind yourself to stop by Dowse Orchards and our roadside farm stand. You are sure to enjoy the visit and the many products we have to offer! We hope you enjoy your visit to our website and will come back often to check on our progress and the development of our crops. Check out Povo's Guide to Apple Picking Orchards in MA!

Keith's Farm is one of the largest operational farms in the southeastern Massachusetts. Hayrides will begin Late September - early October and are on weekends only. They also offer apple picking on fall weekends, and Christmas tress after Thanksgiving. Other seasonal delights include berry picking and summer vegetables. For additional related activities, check out Povo's Guide to Apple Picking.

From their website: Located in the heart of Massachusetts’ apple country, Nashoba Valley Winery is a stunning hilltop orchard overlooking the charming town of Bolton. Always growing and ever-beautiful, we are open daily throughout the year, with the exception of The Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Since first producing superior fruit wines in 1978, Nashoba Valley Winery has earned wide acclaim as a pioneering winery orchard and a premier destination for visitors seeking excellent wine, exquisitely prepared food, and a gorgeous country setting. The family-owned orchard, winery & restaurant, set on 52 rolling acres, boasts a state-of-the art wine-making and distillation facility, an exceptional wine and gift shoppe, a brewery, and a gourmet restaurant. With over 100 national and international medals to its credit and accolades from such noteworthy publications as “Boston Magazine”, “Wine Enthusiast”, “Cooking Light”, ”Food & Wine”, “The Yankee Magazine” 2003 Editors Choice, and "Community Newspaper Company 2004 Readers Choice Award, Nashoba Valley Winery is the ultimate destination for any wine connoisseur. We take the art of winemaking seriously. And with over 20 varieties of wines, a variety of hand crafted beers and distilled spirits, Nashoba Valley is dedicated to quality and is recognized as a premium producer. From its beginning until today, Nashoba Valley remains a family owned winery with our focus on quality and value at the forefront of all we do. Plan a visit to a truly unique American farm and learn why Nashoba Valley was selected as one of the ultimate destination places on the east coast. Check out Povo's Guide to Apple Picking in Massachusetts!

From their website: Shelburne Farm is the oldest Pick Your Own apple orchard in eastern Massachusetts. During the fall the farm invites the public to enjoy lovely New England fall days while picking peaches, pumpkins, and over twenty varieties of apples.The Apple Shop is stocked full of goodies including fresh picked apples, sweet cider, Vermont and Massachusetts cheeses, jams, jellies, and condiments, frozen apple pie and apple crisp, and many other country items. Just for kids - the apple shop now has a complete line of farm toys, including miniature tractors. On weekends and holidays the specialties of the farm include fresh baked apple pie, apple squares, and hot cider doughnuts made right before your eyes. Come early for our almost famous caramel apples. Check out Povo's Guide to Apple Picking in Massachusetts!

Brooksby Farm, managed by the City of Peabody, is a 275 acre working farm and conservation area. Visitors can pick apples, strawberries and raspberries at the orchards, visit the petting zoo, browse the farm stand, and hike or cross-country ski on the many trails on the property. Although close to the hubbub of the Boston suburbs, Brooksby Farms is a 250-acre island of serenity. Footpaths and trails cover the acreage of this farm and orchards. Bring a sled or rent cross-country skis and snowshoes and wander through the rare evergreens of the Woodland Garden. Brooksby Farm is also the location of the historic Nathaniel Felton Sr. and Nathaniel Felton Jr. homes, the Smith Barn, and the Woodland Gardens, which are operated by the Peabody Historical Society. Check out Povo's Guide to Apple Picking in Massachusetts!