The school year is in full swing, the nights are getting cooler, and pumpkin spice lattes have made their return, which can only mean one thing: Fall has arrived!
The crisp smell of fall always makes me nostalgic, bringing me back to my childhood and some of my favorite fall activities, like picking apples straight from the tree and carving pumpkins I meticulously picked out from the pumpkin patch.
Over the years, the offerings at many fall picking locations have expanded to include things like face painting, giant slides, apple cider donuts, corn mazes and petting zoos. Depending on what you’re looking for — a day out with the kids or a quiet stroll through the orchards — here is your guide to fall picking locations.
Please note that because of our wacky Wisconsin weather, some locations may not be offering pick-your-own options. Be sure to check their website before you head out, as many of their offerings change on a weekly basis.
North of Milwaukee
Appleland Farm Market
4177 WI-57, Fredonia, WI
Barthel Fruit Farm
12246 N Farmdale Rd, Mequon, WI
Basse's Farms
3190 County Rd Q, Colgate, WI
Cedarburg Creek Farm
649 WI-60 Trunk, Cedarburg, WI
Creekside Valley Farm
13101 N Wauwatosa Rd, Mequon, WI
Gierach Orchards
9616 W Bonniwell Rd, Mequon, WI
Honey Creek Orchard
8210 Pioneer Rd, Cedarburg, WI
Peck & Bushel Fruit Company
5454 County Rd Q, Colgate, WI
"R" Apples
12422 N Farmdale Rd, Mequon, WI
Rim’s Edge Orchard
W220N10550 Amy Belle Rd, Colgate, WI
West of Milwaukee
Apple Barn Orchard & Winery
W6384 Sugar Creek Rd, Elkhorn, WI
Auntie Evie’s Apple Orchard
18900 W National Ave, New Berlin, WI
The Elegant Farmer
1545 Main St, Mukwonago, WI
Lindner's Pumpkin Farm
19075 W Cleveland Ave, New Berlin, WI
Patterson Orchard
4607 S 124th St, New Berlin, WI
Simon’s Sunnyside Produce & Pumpkins
6000 S Racine Ct, New Berlin, WI
South of Milwaukee
Apple Holler
5006 S Sylvania Ave, Sturtevant, WI
Awe’s Apple Orchard
8081 S 100th St, Franklin, WI
Brightonwoods Orchard
1072 288th Ave, Burlington, WI
Jacobson Orchards
25911 Malchine Rd, Waterford, WI
Jerry Smith Country Store & Pumpkin Farm
7150 18th St, Kenosha, WI
Old Homestead Orchard
7814 Raynor Ave, Franksville, WI
Swan’s Pumpkin Farm
5930 Co Hwy H, Franksville, WI
