It's apple-picking time in Edison! Whether you're looking to make family memories or just enjoy the taste of a just-picked apple, the Edison Area has some fantastic pick-your-own apple orchards to explore close by. Below, you'll find all the info on the best apple-picking spots close to Edison. Grab your baskets, and get ready for a deliciously fun day!
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Pick-Your-Own Apple Farms near Edison, NJ
Giamarese Farm & Orchards
Location: 155 Fresh Ponds Rd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Details: Giamarese Farm & Orchards owners, Jim and Sue Giamarese, are recipients of The Gold Medallion Award 2024 from the New Jersey Agricultural Society for their leadership. With over 15 different varieties of apples throughout the season, Gianmarese offers hayrides, corn maze, pony rides, and you-pick-it pumpkins too! Stop by the farm store for delicious baked goods, fruit spreads, fresh produce, mums, straw bales, corn stalks, indian corn, gourds, and other fall decorations. Admission is $3 per person.
Von Thun Farms South Brunswick
Location: 519 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
Details: In addition to you-pick-it apples and pumpkins, Von Thun Farms hosts Fall Festival PLUS Weekends from Sept. 14 to Oct. 29. With over 20 activities and attractions, vendors, food, and entertainment, there's something for everyone. Enjoy live country music, wandering performers, and fun contests and games. Admission packages vary from $22.99 to $39.99. In celebration of Grandparents Day, grandparents are free on Sept. 14 and 15. Scouts and leaders are free on Sept 21 & 22.
This year Von Thun Farms will also offer Moonlight Maze & Campfires on the last weekends in October. Navigate the 6-acre, interactive corn maze by moonlight or flashlight and take a hayride out to our pumpkin patch for a campfire and s’mores! Online tickets are strongly encouraged.
Terhune Orchards
Location: 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
Details: Located roughly ten minutes from downtown Princeton, Terhune Orchards offers apple and pumpkin picking every weekend in the Fall weather permitting. Before or after, picking your fruit, check out the Fall Family Fun Festival from Sept. 14 - Nov. 2. Children will enjoy the hay bale maze, hippity hop corral, ducky races, pumpkin painting, barnyard play area, and sports barn. Take a family stroll around the farm and pollinator trail. The farm store also sells apple cider and cider donuts! Purchase tickets in advance on their website.
Make the Most of Your Apple-Picking Adventure
Don't forget to bring along some essentials like hats, comfortable shoes, and a camera to capture those picture-perfect moments picking apples close to Edison.
Farmers Markets
Pressed for time but still want farm-fresh apples? Swing by one of the three bustling farmers markets where you can quickly snag crisp apples and other farm-fresh goodies.
Edison Farmers Market
Time: Thursdays from 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Swales Park 64 Park Way Edison NJ 08817
Highland Park Farmers Market
Time: Friday from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: 212 Raritan Avenue Highland Park NJ 08904
Metuchen Farmers Market
Time: Saturday from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Intersection of Pearl and New Street Metuchen NJ 08840
Enjoy the fruits of your labor - Apple Recipes
Looking for ideas on what to do with your just-picked apples? Check out these recipes — favorites of Macaroni KID families:
