It is that time of year.... apple-picking time. Apples, apple pie, apple crumble, apples! Please ALWAYS CALL FIRST. Hours etc. can change at any time. In addition, be sure you know their Covid restrictions. What a great activity for families. Go and enjoy!
All Seasons Apple Orchard 🍏
14510 IL Route 176, Woodstock, IL (52 miles)
Season: August 26, 2023 – October 29, 2023
Apples, pumpkins, Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked, farm market, restrooms, Inflatables/bounce house, Jumping pillow, pony rides, petting zoo, birthday parties, weddings, and wedding parties, school tours.?
Details and hours: http://allseasonsorchard.com/
Apple Barn Orchard and Winery 🍎
Season: Mid-September 2023
W6384 Sugar Creek Rd. Elkhorn, WI (87 miles)
Saturdays & Sundays starting September 19 until the end of October, you can pick your own apples right off the tree, or choose from a variety of freshly picked apples available in our orchard store. We grow 13 different varieties of apples including the widely favored Honey Crisp, the bite-sized Empire, the sweet-sour Jona Gold, and of course the classics – McIntosh and Cortland!
Details and hours: https://applebarnorchardandwinery.com/
Apple Holler 🍏
Season August-November, 2923
5006 S. Sylvania Avenue, Sturtevant, WI (80 miles)
Country gift shop and year-round restaurant in the old cow barn. Hayrides, sleigh rides, bonfires, the legend of Johnny Appleseed, build your own taffy apples. Apple pancakes and apple cinnamon rolls in the restaurant. Also fresh picked, cider, caramel apples, and apple butter. Sweet corn, honey, jams and jellies, maple syrup, gift baskets.
Details and hours: http://www.appleholler.com/
Apples on Oak 🍎
16146 Oak Avenue, Lockport. (20 miles)
Season Opening August 4, 2023
Apples on Oak is a family-owned and operated orchard. It all started when Larry (co-founder) began grafting trees around 1976 as a hobby that went wild. This orchard has been open to the public in Homer Township, Illinois (southwest of Chicago) for over 10 years. There are over 700 trees comprised of 90 to 100 different varieties spanning approximately four acres. Over 20 varieties are in large quantities, while our specialty varieties are limited. As you might expect, many of our apple varieties you will not find at your local grocery store. Give them a try and we are sure you will find one that will become your favorite.
Details and hours: http://applesonoak.com/applesonoak.html
County Line Orchard 🍏
200 S. County Line Road, Hobart, IN 46342 (65 miles)
Season Begins August 30, 2023
The County Line Orchard and Orchard Store are only open during Orchard Season. Dogs are not permitted at the orchard. Service Dogs only. All ticket sales are final so please be aware of closing times.
Details and hours: http://www.countylineorchard.com/
Edward's Apple Orchard 🍎
Season: Opens August 25, 2023
7061 Centerville Rd, Poplar Grove, IL 61065 (83 miles)
A family-owned apple orchard in Poplar Grove, Illinois where guests can enjoy crisp apples, apple cider donuts, and freshly-pressed apple cider. We are a seasonal business, open September through November. Our fourth-generation family farm is a place where families can create traditions that celebrate the local tastes of autumn.
Details and hours: https://edwardsorchard.farm/pick-your-own/apples
Heinz Orchard 🍏
Season: Begins Fall 2023
1050 Crest Road, Green Oaks, IL 60048 (53 miles)
Welcome to Chicagoland's closest orchard--Heinz Orchard in Green Oaks, IL (next to Libertyville)! We are just 37 miles from downtown Chicago. Our no-frills Lake County orchard has been a favorite in Northern Illinois for over 60 years.
Details and hours: http://heinzorchard.com/
Homestead Orchard 🍎
Season: Begins August 19, 2023
11802 Charles Road, Woodstock, IL (52 miles)
A quiet place in the country to pick 14 varieties of apples, pie cherries, pears, and red raspberries.
Details and hours: http://www.homesteadorchard.net/
Honey Hill Apple Orchard 🍏
Season: September 7, 2023- October 31, 2023
11783 Waterman Rd., Waterman, IL 60556 (36 miles)
Apples, raspberries, pumpkins Details and hours:
Details and hours: http://www.honeyhillorchard.com/Pick_Your_Own.php
Jonamac Orchard 🍎
Season: Fall 2023
19412 Shabbona Rd, Malta, IL 60150 (44 miles)
Jonamac Orchard is a three generational family farm owned and operated by the McArtor Family since 1984. The apple orchard is part of the 105-acre farm in Northern Illinois, with over 20,000 apple trees. We are committed to providing quality farm products and a memorable fall experience for your family.
Details and hours: https://jonamacorchard.com/
Keller’s Farmstand 🍏
Season: August 19, 2023
2500 Johnson Rd Oswego, IL (26 miles)
Welcome to our Oswego family farm! Daily U-pick apples in our large orchard. Different varieties throughout the fall. Our Apple Orchard is now open for the fall season! Pre-picked apples and pumpkins are available at Naperville, Plainfield, & Oswego farmstands. Apple cider donuts are made on weekends. Farmstand goods include fresh produce (homegrown sweet corn, tomatoes, etc.), honey from our hives, cider, apple & pumpkin butter, and other jarred items.
Before heading to the orchard for U-pick apples, ALL guests must first purchase a bag at the Apple Barn. The last entry to the orchard will be 30 minutes prior to closing time to allow enough time for picking.
All customers age 3 and up will need to wear a mask in our Farmstand and Animal Barn, due to State of Illinois requirements for indoor COVID safety.
Apple Orchard Hours
Monday through Friday, 9 am-6 pm. Saturday & Sunday 9 am-5 pm.
All customers age 3 and up will need to wear a mask in our Farmstand and Animal Barn, due to State of Illinois requirements for indoor COVID safety.
Details and hours: https://www.kellersfarmstand.com/
Kuipers Family Farm 🍎
Season: August 26, 2023
1N318 Watson Road, Maple Park, IL (30 miles)
Buy Apples:
Fresh from the orchard, bagged and sold at the Orchard Shop. Apples are sold individually, by the half-peck or peck bag. Prices vary by supply and variety.
Pick Apples
Children 2 and under are admitted FREE but don’t receive a bag. Everyone entering the orchard must purchase admission. Apple picking is Weekends through October. Click here for tickets.
Apple picking may be available on Weekdays also depending on the crop. Click here for this week’s Weekday picking availability.
Apple Info
Call us at (815) 827-5200 Ext. 1
Updated weekly, call this number to hear apple varieties currently available for purchase in the Orchard Shop and which varieties you’ll be able to pick yourself in the Orchard Saturday and Sunday.
Details and hours: http://kuipersfamilyfarm.com/index.html
Lang's Orchard 🍏
Season: September 9, 2023
17411 Secor Road, Woodstock, IL 60098 (65 miles)
The 2022 season is here and the apples are beautiful this year. We are going to have u-pick on most varieties but not on Honeycrisp and Snowsweet.
Details and hours: https://www.langsorchard.com/
Old Homestead Orchard 🍎
Season: Open September 3, 2023
7814 Raynor Ave, Franksville WI 53126 Phone: 262/895-6747 (80 miles)
In the 77th season, our family has been your U-Pick Apple Orchard offering over two dozen options* for your family's fresh picking fun. With grain sandboxes, ride-on toys, repurposed farm equipment climbers, and a poultry zoo we are a complete outdoor destination for all.
Pack a lunch for a picnic at provided tables or pick up fresh brats topped with Chow Chow and shop the Orchard Store for handmade, Wisconsin fare.
Details and hours: http://www.oldhomesteadorchard.com/
Prairie Sky Orchard 🍎
Season: Begins September 1, 2023
4914 North Union Rd Union, IL 60180 (66 miles)
We are a small family-owned business with about 2500 small dwarf apple trees. Our aim is to grow delicious, nutritious apples whether you pick them from the trees or buy them bagged in the barn.
The apples that are bagged in the barn are picked from the tops of our apple Trees. The Barn will be beautiful with all our great Gourmet foods, and delightful fall decorations for sale. Our Hot Dog Kiosk will be serving Hot dogs, Apple Slices with caramel and nuts. APPLE CIDER DONUTS, slices of Pie, Starbucks Coffee, Hot Chocolate & Hot/cold Cider
Details and hours: http://www.prairieskyorchard.com/
Royal Oak Farm Fruit Orchard 🍏
Season: Begins August 19, 2023
15908 Hebron Road, Harvard, IL (62 miles)
Apples, blackberries, pumpkins, raspberries, Honey from hives on the farm, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, face painting, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings, and wedding parties, school tours
Details and hours: https://www.royaloak.farm/
Stade's Farm Market 🍎
Season: Begins August 18, 2023
3709 Miller Road in McHenry, IL (49 miles)
Many families have become accustomed to taking a relaxing, fun-filled day trip to Stade’s Farm and Market to pick produce, enjoy the farm experience, and stay for the unique, engaging attractions offered.
Visitors can choose from a wide range of activities that include u-pick vegetables and fruits, a hands-on petting zoo experience, Stade’s Farm traction's park, learning about agriculture and farming in field trip sessions, attending outdoor non-denominational worship services, or shopping in the farm market and farm stands for local and regional produce as well as unique country gifts.
Details and hours:https://stadesfarmandmarket.com/
Woody's Orchard 🍏
Season: Begins August 17, 2023
3223 Creek Rd., Plano, IL 60545 (25 miles)
At Woody’s Orchard, we grow many different varieties of apples sure to please all tastes! Please keep in mind that some varieties are in very limited supply, and the crop load and ripening time are at Mother Nature's mercy. Please call ahead if you are making a trip for your favorite apple. Both U Pick and Pre Picked apples are available starting mid to late August. Click on Hours & Pricing for more information.
Details and hours: https://woodysorchard.com/
*Distance is measured from Naperville
