Where to pick pumpkins?!

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The cool air is blowing in making it the perfect time for pumpkin picking! EVERYONE wants to know where they can go, and what is available at each place. Here is a list of pumpkin picking farms, many offering hayrides, corn mazes, haunted houses and of course delicious markets with fall treats. Some of the larger farms with lots of activities have savings available on their websites and don’t forget to check GROUPON too!!

Be sure to call ahead for hours and availability!

Rockland

Dr. Davies
Route 304 Congers, NY
845-268-7020
DrDaviesFarm.com
-Hayrides through the orchard on the weekends
-Tractor for the kids to sit on for some adorable fall photos.
Just a heads up this farm is CASH ONLY!

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Orchards of Conklin
2 South Mountain Rd, Pomona, NY 10970
845-354-0369
OrchardsofConklin.com
– On the weekends they have bounce houses
– Kids haunted house
– Food trucks
– Farm market with fresh veggies, fruits, home made pies, donuts, cider, cakes, cookies and more.

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Orange

Apple Ridge Orchard
101 Jessup Rd., Warwick
845-987-7717
AppleRidgeOrchards.com
– Hay wagon rides
– Friendly farm animals
– Corn maze
– Farm stand with delicious honey, fresh apple cider, apple cider donuts,
apple butter, fresh preserves, and more.

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Lainway Corn Maze
420 Lower Rd, Westtown
973-747-5347 or 973-875-7824
https://www.facebook.com/lainwaycornmaze
– Pick your own pumpkin
– The design for the 5 Acre corn maze this year is a Native American theme! The trivia questions through out the maze will be based on the knowledge of the Indians that lived in this area.
– 1-acre corn maze for the kids also with a trivia game!
– Hayride
– Hay maze

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Lawrence Farms
306 Frozen Ridge Rd, Newburgh
845.562.4268
lawrencefarmsorchards.com
– Pumpkin picking
– Plus pick your own apples, grapes, peppers, greens, beets, eggplants, cabbage, broccoli, tomatoes, squash and gourds.
– The weekends they have horse-drawn carriage ride around the farm.
– Locally made ice cream and doughnuts.

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Manza farm
730 State Rt. Rt 211 Montgomery
845-692-4364
manzafamilyfarm.net
– Pick your own pumpkins
– Tractor drawn hayrides
– Pony rides (on the weekends)
– Straw maze
– Farm animals
– Farm market with delicious fall favorites – cider, doughnuts, apple butter etc.

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Ochs Orchard
4 Ochs Lane Warwick, New York 10990
845-986-1591
Ochsorchard.net
– Small petting zoo
– Gazebo at the top of the orchard – perfect for picnicking
– Farm Market with seasonal veggies, jams, butter, jellies, eggs and of course Apple Cider
– Pick your own flower garden.

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Pierson Farms
1448 Route 211 West Middletown
845-386-1882
piersonsfarm.com
– Pick your own pumpkins
– Hay maze
– Corn maze
– Kiddie area with Animals, inflatables, caterpillar crawl and fire engine slide.
– Country store for grass fed beef, free range/cage free eggs and more.

–For the older kids – Each weekend they host a Fright Night – 14 years and older! http://frightnights.wixsite.com/frightnights2016

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Pennings Orchard
169 State Route 94 South, Warwick, NY
845-986-7080
Penningsorchard.com
– Fresh local ice cream stand
– Farm animals.
– On some weekends: hayrides, live music, pony rides, kiddie maze and a cow milking contest! – call ahead for confirmation.
Day out without the kids? Enjoy local food, beer, wine and hard cider while listening to live music at Pennings Beer Garden. http://www.penningsfarmmarket.com/beer-garden/

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Soons Orchards
23 Soons Circle, New Hampton
845-374-5471
soonsorchards.com
-Wagon ride down to the pumpkin patch to pick the biggest pumpkin you can carry!
– Stop by Scotty’s Kitchen for some delicious homemade pies, brownies, breads, scones, and more!
– Pre-order baked goods before your trip by calling 845-374-5471

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Wright Family Farm
329 Kings Highway, Warwick
845-986-1345
wrightfamilyfarm.com
Wright Family Farms Fall festival is definitely one to check out.
– Hayride to the pumpkin patch to choose your own pumpkin ($/lb).
– 5-acre corn maze
– Pony rides
– Pedal carts
– Cow train
– For the little ones: A corn box for digging, rubber duck gutter racing and a barnyard full of animals.
– Yummy Farm stand with cider, donughts and more!

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Hahn Farms
1697 Salt Point Turnpike, Salt Point, NY 12578
845-266-3680
HahnFarms.com
– Hayrides
– Hay maze
– Hay fort
– Corn maze
– Pony rides.
– Lunch refreshments, fresh cider donuts, and a farm stand full of fresh produce.
Just a heads up – CASH OR CHECK ONLY!

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Bergen County

Abma’s Farm
700 Lawlins Road, Wyckoff, NJ.
201-891-0278
abmasfarm.com
– Petting zoo
– Pony rides on Saturdays
– Hayrides
– Market with fresh produce, baked goods, eggs, poultry, and so much more.

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Demarest Farms
244 Wierimus Road, Hillsdale, NJ 07642
DemarestFarms.com
201-666-0472
– Hayrides
– Corn Maze
– Farm animals
– Market full of local honey, fresh pressed cider, doughnuts, apple butter and more delicious treats!
– They also sell Halloween decorations, carving tools and party supplies.

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Secor Farms
85 Airmont Ave, Mahwah, NJ 07430
201- 529-2595
SecorFarms.com
– Hayrides to the pumpkin patch
– Corn maze
– Petting/feeding zoo
– Hay maze
– Corn box full of toy tractors for the little ones to play
– Hamburgers and Hot Dogs sold on the weekends
– The market with of course apple cider, doughnuts, local produce, and dairy products,
– Halloween/fall decorations
– Full bloom mums

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Dutchess

Dykeman Farms
823 West Dover Road Pawling, NY 12564
845-832-6068
dykemanfarm.com
– Free hayrides to the orchard
– Face paining and more family fun!
– Take advantage of the scenery for some great photos
– Hot food and refreshments available for purchase

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Barton Orchards
63 Apple Tree Ln, Poughquag, NY 12570
845-227-2306
Bartonorchards.com
– Hayrides
– Corn maze
– Walking trails
– Peddle kart race track
– Trackless train
– A live actor Haunted House
– Barnyard animals
– Pumpkin field slide
– Midway Farm Market, bakery and snack shacks.

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Kessman
313 Cornwall Hill Rd, Patterson
845-878-7492
kessmanfarms.com
– Hayride to the pumpkin patch
– Petting zoo
– Hay maze
– Snack barn with donuts and hot cider.

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Harvest Moon Farm and Orchard
(formerly Outhouse Orchards)
130 Hardscrabble Rd. North Salem, NY 10560
914-485-1210
harvestmoonfarmandorchard.com
– Hayrides around the farm
– Bounce house
– Apple games
– Live Music
– Visiting farm animals (no feeding or petting)
– Pony rides
– Face painting
– Food vendors

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Stuarts Farm
62 Granite Springs Road, Granite Springs, NY
914-245-2784
StuartsFarm.com
– On the weekends they have hayrides
– Pick a pumpkin straight from the vine!
– Farm stand with fresh produce, pies and apple cider donuts

Let’s Pick Some Apples! 2017

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Ashley Carmichael Posted in Ashley's Lists, Day Trips, Main Page, Out and about..., Things to Do! .

Fall is here, and so are the APPLES! I can’t wait to bake apple pie with the kids.
Here is a list of local orchards, be sure to call ahead to check hours, pricing,
activities and apple availability!

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Rockland County

Dr. Davies Farm 
Route 304 Congers, NY
845-268-7020
DrDaviesFarm.com
Facebook Page
They have over 4,000 trees and 15 different varieties of apples on 55 acres.
2 farms stands – on 9w and 304 in Congers, with a great array of home grown fruits and veggies.
Hayrides through the orchard on the weekend.
Tractors to climb and play on for some adorable photo opps.
Just a heads up this farm is CASH ONLY!
Hours: Everyday 10am-4pm

Orchards of Concklin
2 South Mountain Rd., Pomona (845) 354-0369
OrchardsofConcklin.com
Facebook Page
Pick your own on Sundays ONLY and Columbus day starting 9/17.
A farm market open each day with fresh veggies, fruits, home made pies, donuts, cider, cakes, cookies and so much more.
Hours: 10am – 5pm

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Bergen County

Demarest Farms 
244 Wierimus Road, Hillsdale, NJ 07642
201-666-0472
DemarestFarms.com
https://www.facebook.com/demarestfarm/?fref=ts
Demarest farms is the only Pick Your Own orchard in Bergen county!
Free parking, wagon hayrides, 2 petting zoos, adventure playground, corn box, crooked house village, photo area, wooden playlet, and picnic area.
Farm market with delicious honey, fresh pressed apple cider, apple cider donuts, apple butter, and so much more!
$7 per person, plus $10 per bag of apples.
Hours: M- F 3 to 4:30PM, Sat and Sun 9AM to 4:30PM

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Orange County

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Apple Ridge Orchard
101 Jessup Rd., Warwick
845-987-7717
AppleRidgeOrchards.com
Facebook Page
Offering beautiful scenery, tractor pulled hay wagon rides, pet and feed friendly farm animals, a corn maze, observation hives and a market full of delicious honey, fresh pressed apple cider, apple cider donuts, homemade mixes, apple butter, fresh preserves, and other treats at our farm.
Hours: Thurs, Fri, Sat., Sun and all holidays open 9am -6pm.

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Mr Apples Orchard 
25 Orchard Street Box 98, High Falls
845-687-0005 or 845-687-9498
This is a friendly small town, non commercial orchard.
Proud to use low spray of the apples, and no herbicides in the soil.
Hours: Call ahead

Lawrence Farms 
306 Frozen Ridge Rd, Newburgh
845.562.4268
lawrencefarmsorchards.com
Facebook Page
Not only do they have apples available for U-Pick – they also have a large variety of vegetables and other fruits as well! Call ahead for availability!
On the weekends they offer horse-drawn carriage ride around the beautiful scenic farm, and chickens and goats to say hi too, and locally made ice cream and home made doughnuts
Hours: Everyday 9am-4pm

Maskers Orchard 
45 Ball Road Warwick, NY 10990
845-986-1058
Maskers.com
At Maskers Orchards you can drive right up into the orchard, and settle in for the day. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy a family day under the shade of the apple trees!
-pony rides
-horse drawn wagon rides
-a family friendly haunted house
-face painting
-apple maze
-and music performances
-Snack barn with pizza, locally made ice cream, hot and cold beverages, farm-fresh cider, freshly made apple cider donuts and of course, freshly baked apple pie.
Hours: 9am-5pm – the country store as well!

Apple Dave’s Orchard 
82 Four Corners Rd., Warwick NY
845-986-1684
applewoodorchards.com
Facebook Page
Formerly Applewood Orchards, Apple Dave’s has over 11 varieties of apples.
-Wagon rides
-Music and puppet shows
– Farm store with cider, jams, jellies, herbs and fresh seasonal produce.
Hours: Everyday (starting beginning of September) 9am-5pm

Ochs Orchard
4 Ochs Lane Warwick, New York 10990
845-986-1591
Ochsorchard.net
Facebook Page
-Pick your own flower garden.
-Small Petting Zoo
-Gazebo makes the perfect setting for a fall picnic
-A Farm Market with seasonal veggies, jams, butter, jellies, eggs and of course apple cider.
Hours: Picking days change weekly – call ahead.

Pennings Orchard 
169 State Route 94 South, Warwick, NY
845-986-7080
Penningsorchard.com
Facebook Page
On certain weekends there are hayrides, live music, pony rides, kiddie maze, cow milking contest!
Be sure to call ahead for a schedule of events.
Looking for a date day with out the kiddos? Visit Pennings Pub and Grille, where you can enjoy local food, beer, wine and their home made hard cider at the beer garden while listening to live music!
Hours: Everyday 9am-5pm

Weed Orchards Winery
43 Mt Zion Rd, Marlboro, NY
845-236-2684
thewineryatweedorchards.com
Facebook Page
A Family owned Orchard and Winery
Pick Your Own Apples, and produce!
Check their website for a list of what’s available for picking before you go!
Another great spot for a day without the kids! Stop by to taste the homemade whines, homegrown hard ciders, and local craft beer.
Hours: Everyday 10am-5pm

Warwick Valley Winery and Distillery 
114 Little York Road, Warwick
845-258-4858
wvwinery.com
Facebook Page
** This establishment caters to a more adult crowd since they do serve alcohol **
Makes for a great day without the kids.
However, the orchard is gorgeous and their apples are delicious!
-tractor ride to and from the orchard
-An apple tasting bar and prepicked apples for purchase.
No outside food or beverages please.
Hours: Mon – Fri: 12pm to 5pm Saturday – Sunday: 11am to 5pm
Check their Facebook page on friday for the picking availability for the upcoming weekend.

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Dutchess County

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Barton Orchards
 63 Apple Tree Ln, Poughquag, NY 12570
845-227-2306
Bartonorchards.com
Facebook Page
Barton Orchards is a great spot for a Fall Family Day full of hayrides, corn maze, walking trails, peddle kart race track, trackless train, a live actor Haunted House, barnyard animals and a pumpkin field slide. As well as, the Midway Farm Market, bakery and snack shacks.
Hours: Everyday 9am-5pm

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Greig Farms
227 Pitcher Lane, Red Hook, NY
845-758-1234
GreigFarm.com
Facebook Page
This farm has been open to the public for 60 years.
– Pick your own fruits and vegetables – Call ahead for availability
– Goats to feed and a koi pond.
– Weekly farmers market on Saturdays from 10-6.
Hours: Everyday 8am-7pm

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Westchester County

Wilkens Fruit and Fir stand
1335 White Hill Road Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 245-5111
Wilkensfarm.com
Facebook Page
-tractor rides to and from the orchard
Farm market with donuts, pies, cookies, hotdogs, popcorn, cider, coffee and other snacks available! You can also call your bakery order in ahead of time!
Hours: U-Pick: 10am-4:30pm Markets: 10am-5pm

Harvest Moon Farm and Orchard
(formerly Outhouse Orchards)
130 Hardscrabble Rd. North Salem, NY 10560
914-485-1210
harvestmoonfarmandorchard.com
Facebook Page
-So much to do here! Hay rides around the farm, bounce houses, apple games, live music, pony rides, face painting, plenty of yummy food vendors.
Hours: Everyday 8am-6pm

Stuarts Farm
62 Granite Springs Road, Granite Springs, NY
914-245-2784
StuartsFarm.com
Hayrides on the weekends and Farm stand with fresh produce, pies and donuts.
Be sure to pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the view.
(Tell Bob and Betsy we say Hello!)
Hours: Everyday 10am – 6pm

2017 Fireworks!

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Ashley Carmichael Posted in Ashley's Lists, Out and about..., RNYM's Picks, Things to Do! .

Happy 4th of July!
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June 29^th

Nanuet High School
6pm – 9pm Inflatable bouncers, and family activities
7:15pm – Rockland Radio Control Club Flying Demonstration
8pm – “Ob-La-Di, Bla-Da” – Beatles Tribute Band
Fireworks after the concert.
Refreshments available for purchase
FREE – Rain date: June 30^th

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JULY 2^nd

Bowline Point Park, Haverstraw
8pm – Come down with a picnic and a blanket
9pm – Fireworks!
FREE

Lady Warren Hose Company #5 Firehouse, Haverstraw
6pm – 12 am
$15 per person, seniors pay $10 and kids under 10 years old pay $5.
Admission includes Wings, fries, draft beer and soda.
Watch the fireworks behind the firehouse

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July 3rd

Rye Playland Amusement Park
9:15 pm – Special holiday fireworks and the park will stay open until midnight
There are also fireworks each Friday night from July 7th until the Sept 1st.
Cost for parking and to ride the rides.

Boulders Stadium
Come for a game, live music, give a ways and fireworks
To purchase tickets, call 845-364-0009 or visit www.rocklandboulders.com.
Palisades Credit Union Park, Pomona.

Kensico Dam Plaza
6pm – Entertainment begins – bring a blanket, chairs and a picnic.
9:15 – Fireworks extravaganza.
STRONGLY suggest carpooling or taking the train
1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla, NY 10595

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JULY 4^th

Memorial Park, Nyack
9pm – Fireworks begin, come early with a blanket or chairs.
Fireworks can be seen from any place in the Village where there is a clear view of the southeast sky
FREE

East Central Avenue Ball Field, Pearl River
7pm – Festivities begin
9pm – Fireworks kick off
FREE

Boulders Stadium 
Come for a game, live music, give a ways and fireworks
To purchase tickets, call 845-364-0009 or visit www.rocklandboulders.com.
Palisades Credit Union Park, Pomona.

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JULY 8^TH

Trophy Point Amphitheater, West Point
7:30 pm – Join the United States Military Academy Band for some traditional music and today’s hits. Fireworks will follow the concert.
FREE – Rain date: Sunday July 9^th

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Support Local Farms: Pick Your Own Fruits and Veggies!

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Ashley Carmichael Posted in Ashley's Lists, Day Trips, Out and about..., Things to Do!, Uncategorized .

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
Head out for some family time and support your local farmers.
Last year we picked sweet peas, strawberries and blueberries. This year we hope to pick to add peaches, green beans and cherries to our list!

– Ashley

We encourage you to call ahead or check the farms Facebook pages to double check picking times and availability.

Halfway Acres
200 Purgatory Road, Campbell Hall, NY 10916
Halfwayacres.com
https://www.facebook.com/halfwayacres/
June/July – Blueberries
The berry bushes are not sprayed or fertilized. Eat as many berries as you can right off the bush!
Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the day.
Read about our visit here last year: The Whole Experience

Be sure to say Hi Mike and Christine for us!

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1 Alstede Farms Lane Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-7189
alstedefarms.com
With so much to offer for PYO – here is there harvest schedule!
The farm is full of fun family activities perfect for a full day out! Pony rides, wagon rides, corn kingdom, bounce houses, food available for purchase, a farm store, hay pyramid, live music, goat walk, bunny run and more!
Open 9am-6pm everyday with Kids activities open – 12-4 mon-friday, 11am – 5pm on weekends/holidays
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Demarest Farms
244 Wierimus Road, Hillsdale, NJ 07642
demarestfarms.com
scheduled to begin in early August 2017
Prepare yourself for a new experience in peach picking.
Demarest Farms features well-manicured trees, spectacular views, and tasty peach varieties – home to more than 12 varieties of pick-your-own peaches
$5 per person (Age 2 and over) – includes free parking, entrance to peach orchard, hay wagon ride, petting zoo, and picnic area with tables; plus $10 for a bag to hold the peaches that you pick!
(Peach Bag holds approximately 10 lbs.)
Sat-Sun 10:00AM-3:00PM
Stop by the farm store and garden center as well!

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Grieg Farm
Greigfarm.com
Pitcher Lane, Red Hook, New York 12571
June – Strawberries, and sweet peas
July – Blueberries and raspberries
August- blueberries and blackberries
They also have a daily farmers market from 9-5 that also serves breakfast and lunch!

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Fish kill Farms
fishkillfarms.com
https://www.facebook.com/fishkillfarms
(845) 897-4377
9 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell JCT, NY
June – Strawberries
July/August – Blueberries, raspberries and blackberries.
They have veggies to pick as well!
Feel free to bring a picnic lunch and make a day of it!

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Ochs Orchard
ochsorchard.net
https://www.facebook.com/Ochs-Orchard-125404674145557/
(845) 986-1591
4 Ochs Lane Warwick, New York 10990
June – Cherries
July through August – Raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, peaches
Farm market open daily. Also a great spot for a picnic lunch!

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AppleRidge Orchards
appleridgeorchards.com
https://www.facebook.com/Apple-Ridge-Orchards
(845) 987-7717
101 Jessup Road, Warwick, NY 10990
July – Peaches
Offering hayrides, pet and feed animals, and corn maze.

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Wilkens Fruit and Fir Farm
wilkensfarm.com
https://www.facebook.com/wilkensfarm/?ref=br_rs
(914) 245-5111
1335 White Hill Road Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
Mid August – Peaches
Try something from the yummy market full of fresh fruit/veggies and baked goods.

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Dressel Farms
dresselfarms.com
https://www.facebook.com/dresselfarms
271 State Route 208 New Paltz, NY 12561
Mid June – Strawberries
July – Raspberries, Blueberries, Blackberries
Open everyday from 8am-11:30am
Stop by the farm stand and grab some NY made ice cream while you are there!

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Lawrence Farm Orchards
lawrencefarmsorchards.com
https://www.facebook.com/Lawrencefarmsorchards/
845-562-426
306 Frozen Ridge Rd • Newburgh, NY 12550
June – Strawberries, peas, lettuce, greens
June/July – Strawberries, sweet cherries, sour cherries, peas and greens
July – Peaches, apricots, plums, currants, gooseberries
August – Peaches, plums, pears, raspberries, grapes, sweet corns, tomatoes, peppers, greens and beans.
As well as a farm stand, and pet and feed animals.

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Mead Orchards
Meadorchards.com
https://www.facebook.com/MeadOrchards/
845-756-5641
15 Scism Road, Tivoli NY
U-Pick Strawberries are done for this year
U-Pick Blueberries: June 25 – late August
(Weekends ONLY, 10am – 6pm)
U-Pick Cherries (Weekends only 10am – 6pm)
Sweet: Early July (start date unknown)
Tart: July 9 or 16 – 2 weeks
NO U-Pick Peaches this year due to weather

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Barton Orchards
BartonOrchards.com
https://www.facebook.com/bartonorchardspage/
845-227-2306
63 Apple Tree Ln Poughquag, Ny 12570
Pick your own Peaches, strawberries, tomatoes, peppers, Green beans, eggplant, cucumbers, squash
Stop by the Farm Market and fresh bakery!

Holiday Festivals and Light Shows 2016

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Ashley Carmichael Posted in Ashley's Lists, Christmas 2016, Day Trips, Out and about..., Things to Do!, Uncategorized .

Below is a list of Holiday Festivals and Light Shows sure to get you in the holiday spirit!
These wonderlands are open until Christmas, and a few after!
Check their websites to confirm hours and details.

Holiday Bricktacular!
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Westchester
Saturdays and Sundays in December
Tis the season to be jolly at during Holiday Bricktacular. Every Saturday and Sunday in December, join in on the festive holiday fun! Walk through a Winter Wonderland themed MINILAND searching for LEGO® presents in a bricktastic scavenger hunt, Help the LEGO delivery truck get all of the hidden presents delivered by the holiday for a chance to win a family four pack of Annual Passes, All visitors receive a Limited Edition Collector Holiday LEGO® Brick, Annual Pass Members can keep warm with a free hot chocolate every weekend.

legolanddiscoverycenter.com

Valley Cottage North Pole Airport
165 Charles Blvd Valley Cottage
Weekdays: 6-10pm
Weekend: 6-11pm
Tune into 98.1 FM and listen to some of our favorite songs while the lights put on a great showThis year they are collecting NEW hats, gloves and winter accessories to be distributed to needed families in the community.
Visit their Facebook page for up to date information!

Skylands Stadium Christmas Light Show
Skylands Stadium – 94 Championship Place Augusta, NJ 07822
November 18th – January 3^rd
See calendar for dates and times.
Drive through a 1-mile course of breathtaking displays set to joyous holiday music with 2 MILLION LIGHTS for your viewing pleasure. Also, stop by the Christmas Village and enjoy, hot beverages and snacks, photos with Santa, holiday entertainment, arts and crafts, games and more! Admission is free, but some activities may be a separate cost.
Tickets can be purchased at the gate or box office. Sorry, no phone or online orders will be taken.
skylandsstadium.com

New York Botanical Garden Train Show
November 19 – January 16th
Explore a winter wonderland with special tours, musical performances, activities for kids, and the train show!
Purchase tickets here!
We attended this wonderful event a few years back. Read Our Review!!

Warwick Home for the Holidays
Village of Warwick
Weekends November 20^th –December 18^th
11am-5pm
Join the 7^th Annual Open House with visits from Santa and his elves, gingerbread house contests, caroling, horse and buggy rides and plenty of shopping from local shops and crafters.

Westchester’s Winter Wonderland
Kensico Dam Plaza, Vallhalla
Starting November 25^th –January 1^stHanneford Holiday Circus, ice skating, musical light show, amusement rides, entertainment, Santa, vendors and local food.
Visit their website for schedule of dates and times.

7th Annual Holiday Lights in Bloom
Orange County Arboretum, Thomas Bull Memorial Park – Route 416, Montgomery
November 25th through December 24th
5pm-8pm Fri-Sat and Sun
Daily Dec. 26^th-1^st 5pm-8pm
Enjoy the garden themed light display – in the shapes of flowers, insects and decorated trees. Enjoy free hot cocoa while supplies last. Stop by the Holiday Boutique to do some Christmas shopping as well!
This event is FREE!
Vist their website for more information!

Frosty Fest
778 Broadway Ulster Park
November 25th – December 23rd
So much to do here! Drive or hayride through Forstys enchanted forest, stroll thought Candy Cane lane, Frosty’s 3D adventure, Glistening Gardens of dancing trees, walk through the magical mansion, and of course visit SANTA! And so much more!
Visit AFrostyFest.com for more info!

Christmas On Colden Hill
125 Colden Hill Rd Newburgh
Daily Nov 25^th – Dec 31^st5pm-11pm
This is a 30 min animated music and lights display open each night. This year they have new animations, 2 dancing arches, a full color animated matrix and new songs! With 800 channels of computer controlled animation. This year they are accepting donations (100% of the proceeds will be donated) for Junvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
http://www.christmasoncoldenhill.com
www.facebook.com/ChristmasOnColdenHill

Kevin McCurdy’s Holiday Spirit Festival
38 Sheafe Rd Wappingers Falls , NY 12590
November 25th – December 23rd
Fridays – 6pm-9pm
Saturdays and Sundays 4:30pm-9pm (last ticket at 8:30)
Plenty to do here! Walk through the Winter Wonderland and Enchanted Forest of Lights, Watch a 3D movie Journey of the Gingerbread Boy, Savenger hunt to find the Frost Fairies, Polar Express Train display, a Holiday Stage Show, and of course, Meet Santa!
For more information visit their website.

Christmas Lights on Quaker Hill Drive
Quaker Hill Drive Hyde Park
November 25^th – New Years Eve
Daily 5pm-11pm
This year they are collecting donations for the Hyde Park food bank and Grace Smith House.
Visit their Facebook page for up to date information.

ERDAJT’S Holiday Light Display
8 Patrick Dr Lagrangeville
November 25th through December 28th
Come see over 1/2 Million Lights, 1080 computer controlled items to 220 different songs.
Free, but they do ask for donations for different charities through out the season.
Visit their website for more information.

Watt Christmas Wonderland
310 Scotchtown Road, Goshen
845-294-3391
November 35^th -December 30^th
6pm – 9pm Daily Weather Permitting
Tune in to 107.9 FM for Christmas music and enjoy a drive through 1 mile of Christmas lights with hundreds of inflatables. They ask for a suggested donation of $5 per vehicle. 8′ height restriction on all vehicles and no buses!
Visit WattChristmasWonderland.com

Turtle Back Zoo Holiday Lights Spectacular
560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, New Jersey 07052
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: November 18 – December 11
Every Night: December 12 – January 3, 2017
Closed: December 24 & 25
5pm to 9pm
The whole zoo lights up with spectacular displays with over 50 winter and animal characters.
Free Admission – but asking for a donation of non-perishable food items, new toys, and gently used coats.
Turtlebackzoo.com

The Hugs for Brady Holiday Light Show
Nov. 25th – Dec. 30th
The light show will showcase 180,000 square foot arena with larger than life custom fabricated light structures that are part of a 20 minute animated musical light show. The festival will feature food trucks, merchant vendors in a large heated tent, glow-in-the-dark face painting, roast your own s’mores and so much more!
For more information and to Purchase Tickets!

Holiday Happenings 11/30-12/4

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Ashley Carmichael Posted in Ashley's Lists, Christmas 2016, Out and about..., Things to Do!, Uncategorized .

November 30th – December 4th

This weekend is packed full of holiday events!
Spend time with the family and have some holiday fun!

___Wednesday November 30th_

Holiday Celebration – Town of Haverstraw & Village of West Haverstraw
Village of West Haverstraw Community Center – 130 Samsondale Ave, West Haverstraw
November 30th
6:30pm
Bring your cameras to capture pictures with Santa! Refreshments will be served.
They will be collecting wrapped gifts for children for the Falling Angels Foundation.

__Thursday December 1st_

Holiday Adult Fans of LEGO® Night!
December 1
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Come and get in the holiday spirit with Games, prizes, fun & more, Activities include an ugly sweater contest, holiday movie trivia and a gift wrap relay race, build/share ideas w/our Master Model Builder and other Adult Fans of LEGO®
You must be 18 years or over to attend.
https://www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/westchester/news-events/event/9263/holiday-adult-fans-of-lego-night.aspx

___Friday December 2nd_

The Polar Express Pajama Story time
Barnes and Nobles at The Palisades Center – 4416 Palisades Center Drive West Nyack
December 2nd
7:00 PM
Come in your christmas jammies for their annual Polar Express story time. Write a Dear Santa letter, color and more!

Tree Lighting and Winter Festival
The Shops at Nanuet – 5101 Fashion Drive, Nanuet
December 2nd 6:30pm
Christmas Tree Lighting with Santa! Hosted by Monk from WPLJ’s morning show. Live performances by the Lower Hudson Valley Youth Chorus and Nyemchek’s Dance Centre of Pearl River, face painting, costumed characters, and hot chocolate!

23^rd Annual Celebration of Lights Parade and Fireworks
Main Street, Poughkeepsie
December 2^nd
6:30-8pm
First tree lighting at Barney Building Lot
Second Tree lighting at Clover street and Dongan Square Park — Fireworks immediately following!
The Bardavon 1869 Opera house will be showing “It’s a Wonderful Life” at 8pm for $6 per person – buy your tickets ahead of time!

New Windsor Tree Lighting Ceremony 
New Windsor Town Hall Complex – 555 Union Ave, New Windsor
December 2nd
6pm
Tree lighting with carolers, holiday vendors, refreshments, Santa Clause and Mrs. Clause and much more.

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Sparkle!
Boscobel -1601 Route 9D, Garrison, New York 10524
December 2,3,9,10,16,17
5pm – 9pm
Come for an evening full of events featuring thousands of lights, luminous displays and festive holiday happenings Boscobel. Walk the candlelit paths with a hot cup of cocoa and celebrate the season. Check out http://www.boscobel.org/events-and-exhibitions/calendar-of-events/ for a full list of events for each night.
Ticket options available at Boscobel.org
Read our review from last year!

Gingerbread Workshop at Young Chefs Academy!
Enjoy some Hot Cocoa while building your own Gingerbread House.
December 3rd
2 sessions available – 12-1:130, 2-3:30
Register HERE!
Or call Sebastian – 845-638-0601

Reading of the classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Barnes and Nobles – Paramus, Nanuet and Palisades locations
December 3rd
11am
Enjoy a reading of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the kids will also make good deed badges and tracking books to keep track of all the good deeds they do for the holiday season.

FASNY Fire Museum – Pictures with Santa on his Fire Truck
117 Harry Howard Ave, Hudson, NY 12534
December 3
10:30am – 12pm
Children can tell Santa their holiday wishes, while they have their picture taken with him on a fire truck. Then, take the Museum’s scavenger hunt challenge! All children receive a prize just for trying.

Holidays in Haverstraw
Saturday December 3^rd 12pm-3pm
So much to do! Live Candy Cane Making demonstrations, Paint a brick or color a holiday picture, Victorian Tea at Bricktown Inn B&B, Holiday Concert, Cookie workshop, tree lighting, Supper with Santa, and Civiles Winder Feast at Casa Hudson NY.
Check the FB event page for timing and details!
Visit their Facebook page for more info!

R&R Music School Showcase
The Palisades Center West Nyack
December 3rd
2pm-4pm
Join R&R music school for their live music showcase with performances by students and teachers. RnRmusicschool.com

Annual Holiday Lights of Nyack
Veteran’s Park Gazebo at Main street and Cedar street
December 3rd
4pm-5:30pm
Join in the village tradition with live caroling, a holiday story reading, a tree lighting and a visit from Santa.
NyackChamber.0rg

Village of Suffern Christmas Parade
Dec. 3^rd6pm the parade starts
Prior to the parade “Miracle on 34^Th Street” will be showing at the Lafayette Theater for $2 per person. Following the parade with be a tree lighting and visits with Santa at the Suffern Community Center.

Santa is coming to Secor Farms
85 Airmont Ave. Mahwah, NJ
Dec. 3^rd and 4^th 1- 4pm
Free photos with Santa in his workshop, Winter hayrides and s’mores by the campfire.

Bethel Woods Holiday Market
200 Hurd Road, Bethel
December 3^rd and 4^th
A vendor market with unique gifts, family art project, photos with Santa, a story reading with The Merry Postman, and a showing of “Miracle on 34^th Street”
http://www.bethelwoodscenter.org/events/detail/holidaymarket

Sinterklaas Festival Day
Rhinebeck, New York
December 3^rd10am-8pm
A day-long, colorful celebration that features children’s workshops, dance, theatre and music all over the village of Rhinebeck. Don’t miss the live owls and the Coo Coo Clock. The spectacular Children’s Starlight Parade starts at 6:00 pm, featuring two-story tall, animated puppets carried by hundreds of volunteers.
For a full schedule of events visit: http://www.sinterklaashudsonvalley.com

Saint Nicholas Day at the Historical Society of Rockland County
Jacob Blauvelt House, 20 Zukor Road, New City
December 3: 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 3:00 pm
Sunday, December 4: 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 3:00 pm
Program duration: 45 minutes
This traditional program is a highlight of the holiday season, and many adults who enjoyed this event in the past, as children, now bring their own families, Join in the traditional Dutch celebration, See shoes magically filled with goodies, Hear wondrous and joyful stories, Enjoy holiday refreshments , Meet Saint Nicholas and his beautiful horse. Each child receives a special treat in his or her shoe from Saint Nicholas, and everyone can visit with Saint Nicholas and his horse!
Reservations are required. Purchase tickets here! or call 845-634-9629

Pine Bush Country Christmas 
Town of Crawford Community Center – 110 Center St, Pine Bush
December 3rd 5pm – 8pm
Holiday shopping, free children’s activities, cookie decorating, music, Santa, Tree lighting and more!

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Holiday Horse and Carriage Ride
Along Main Street in Cornwall NY
December 4th
3pm-6pm
Jingle Bells, Sleigh Rides, Christmas Music, Hot Chocolate, and Santa!
Santa will Land at Bridge Street 3:00pm – 4:30pm the Tree lighting at Chadeayne Circle will follow and music and refreshments at the Highland Engine Company Fire House.

Dance with Santa
Dave and Buster’s The Palisades Center West Nyack
December 4th
10am-11am
We attended this event last year, and we all had a blast! Come dance with Santa at Dave and Busters!
RSVP is required
For more information call Guest Services at 845-348-1000 option 0.

Christmas In the Village
Musuem Village – 1010 State Route 17M, Monroe
Dec 4^th 12pm-6pm
Come see Santa by the fire place, walk around the museum grounds, take a hay ride and enjoy holiday entertainment in The Playhouse! There will be food for purchase at the Snack Bar and the Gift Shop will be open as well. They are asking for a $5 donation per family and a non perishable food donation for Country Kids Food Pantry.
Visit their Facebook for more info!

Piermont Holiday Festival & Gift of Art Sale
December 4th
12pm – 7pm
So much to do! Tom Chapin will be signing for the Tree lighting with snacks and hot chocolate. A Gingerbread making event at 540 Piermont Ave ( Kennedy & Kennedy Real estate), Annual Childrens Party at the Piermont Fire Department, The Gift of Art Sale at Dennis P McHugh Piermont Public Library, The Flywheel Gallery will hold their “Solstice” opening reception from 2-6, Ice sculptures will be installed though out the village, and so much more!
http://www.piermontchamber.org/events/holidayfestival

Santa is coming to Secor Farms
85 Airmont Ave. Mahwah, NJ
Dec. 3^rd and 4^th 1- 4pm
Free photos with Santa in his workshop, Winter hayrides and s’mores by the campfire.

Saint Nicholas Day at the Historical Society of Rockland County
Jacob Blauvelt House, 20 Zukor Road, New City
December 4: 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 3:00 pm
Program duration: 45 minutes
This traditional program is a highlight of the holiday season, and many adults who enjoyed this event in the past, as children, now bring their own families, Join in the traditional Dutch celebration, See shoes magically filled with goodies, Hear wondrous and joyful stories, Enjoy holiday refreshments , Meet Saint Nicholas and his beautiful horse. Each child receives a special treat in his or her shoe from Saint Nicholas, and everyone can visit with Saint Nicholas and his horse!
Reservations are required. Purchase tickets here! or call 845-634-9629

VanWyck Hall, 1095 Main Street, Village of Fishkill
December 4th
2:30pm-4:30pm
Two by Two petting zoo, Childrens Holiday crafts, Letter writing to Santa, pictures with Santa and the tree lighting.

Cut Your Own Christmas Tree 2016

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Ashley Carmichael Posted in Ashley's Lists, Christmas 2016 .

Cut Your Own Christmas Tree 2016

My husband and I LOVE the tradition of cutting down our own tree. But the past few years, for one excuse or another, we have been unable to make it happen. So, this year will be our first year as a family cutting down a tree and we are so excited!

Most farms open up for Christmas Tree Season the Friday or Saturday after Thanksgiving be sure to call ahead to double check their hours and to find out the type of trees they have for sale.

Westchester County

Stuarts Fruit Farm
www.stuartsfarm.com 
62 Granite Springs Road Granite Springs
914-245-2784
Open: 9am- 5pm

Wilkens Fruit and Fir Farm
www.wilkensfarm.com
 1335 White Hill Road Yorktown Heights
914-245-5111
Open: Sat and Sun 10am-4pm while supplies last (Check the Harvest Calendar here)
They have 3 markets – Bakery, Farm Market and Country Market -all of which are OPEN!
Enjoy a free cup of hot apple cider with every tree purchase!

Orange County

Emmerich Tree Farm 
www.emmerichtreefarm.com
101 Sleepy Valley Rd., Warwick
845-986-0151/ 973-332-1055
They have everything and more! Cut your own assistance, tree baling, drilling, picking/cutting, tree stands, homemade wreathes, campfires, wagon rides, photo ops, live entertainment, “special guests”, cookies and complimentary hot chocolate!
Open: Sat and Sun 9am-5pm

Fox Ridge Christmas Tree Farm
www.foxridgechristmastreefarm.com
17 Kays Way, Warwick
bcirigliano@gmail.com
Saws and twin for tying provided. However, they encourage you to bring bungee cords/straps and advise you to wear boots.
Open: Sat and Sun December 3 & 4 ONLY! 9 am until dusk.
CASH OR CHECK ONLY!

Graney Tree Farm
24 Lang Dr, Pine Bush
845-361-3022
Open: Fri, Sat and Sun 9am until dusk

Indigot Creek Christmas Tree Farm
 6 Hillside Ave, Warwick
914-443-6966

Manza Family Farm (not cut your own)
manzafamilyfarm.net
730 State Rt. Rt 211 Montgomery
845-692-4364
This farm is not a cut your own, but they have a great deal of family fun! They have a large selection of freshly cut Douglas, Fraser , Concolor and Noble Fir trees, Living Spruce and Fir trees ready to plant after the holidays, and a variety of wreaths and roping. They have some great photo areas set, farm animals, live reindeer! The Christmas Shop has hot drinks, food and baked goods. The weekends offer visits from Santa, pony rides, and horse drawn hayrides. One free ride with each tree sale! As well as coloring books and candy canes for each child.
Open: Sat and Sun 9am-4pm

Pierson Evergreen Farm And Greenhouse
piersonsfarm.com
 1448 route 211 west Middletown
845-386-1882
They offer both Fresh and U-Cut, along with all the trimmings in their Four Seasons Store.
Open: by chance or appointment CALL AHEAD.

Rocky Bar Christmas Tree Farm
52 Rocky Bar Road, Westtown
845-304-9196
Warm up by the fire pit while sipping hot cocoa and neoying a snack from the gift shop. They also have wreathes and other Christmas decorations available as well.
Open: Select Sat and Sun 10am-4pm CALL AHEAD TO CONFIRM

Stone Oak Farm 
stoneoaktreefarm.com
207 Stony Bar Road Slate Hill
845-355-4751 or 845-537-9060
Enjoy a hike through the woods and choose from more than 8 acres of spruce & firs of all sizes, they will bundle the tree in netting for easy transportation. They also have an Antique and Gift shop with many collectibles. A roaring fire to warm up next to. There are also wreathes, firewood and yummy baked goods for sale in the barn.
Open: Sat and Sun 10 a.m. to dusk, Weekdays by appointment

Pine View Farm 
575 Jackson Ave New Windsor
845-564-4111
Open: Dec 1o, 11, 18, 19 9-4 ONLY!
Only decorations available December 3rd and 4th between 9AM and 4PM – wreaths, centerpieces, sprays, and more

Dutchess County

Abel’s Trees 
www.abelstrees.com
435 North Clove Road Verbank
845-677-6395
The Abel family has lived in the Clove valley since the late 1700’s. Saws and assistance available. Enjoy some of Erin Abel’s treats – gingerbread cookies, woopie pies, peanut butter bars and more! Baked fresh each day.
Open: Open Black Friday, and every weekend between Thanksgiving and Christmas 9am-4:30pm
CASH AND PERSONAL CHECK ONLY!

Bilmar Nurseries Inc. 
www.bilmarnurseriesinc.com
26 Bilmar Blvd Pleasant Valley
845-635-3206
This farm grows 5 varieties of Fir trees, along with spruce and white pine. On the weekends they have fire truck and wagon rides to the fields. A gift shop with fresh wreathes!
Open: Weekdays:10am-4:30pm Weekends: 9am-5pm
NO CREDIT CARDS!

Battenfeld Christmas Tree Farm
christmastreefarm.us
856 NY-199, Red Hook
845-758-8018
Weekends are full of fun events including Bonfires, tailgate parties with food and drink, Santa visits, music and horse drawn wagon rides!
Open: 9am-4pm

BJ’s Christmas Tree Farm
bjschristmastrees.com
 14 Evergreen Path Pleasant Valley
845-635-1587
Complimentary hot chocolate or cider, tree tying, drilling of holes for the stand, tree shaker and family photos. Mainly offering Douglas Fir, but also have Conclor fir, White Pine and pre-cut Fraser fir.
Open: Saturdays and Sundays 9am-4pm

Evergreen Farm
www.evergreentree.com
407 North Tower Hill Road Millbrook
845-677-3785
Douglas Fir, Spruce and Frazier fur available. Handsaws and bailing available, if you don’t want to cut it down yourself – they will gladly do all the work for you!
Open: Sat and Sun 9:30am-4:30pm through December 18th
CASH OR CHECK ONLY

Fabulous Firs
www.bilmarnurseriesinc.com/fabulous-firs.html
664-702 Van Wagner Rd. Poughkeepsie
845-635-3206 / 845-590-3337
This farm is owned by the same family Bilmar Nursery. Take a hayride to and from the farm. They provide saws, tie twine, and baling – all at no charge. Be sure to check the website for the weekends Santa will be visiting!
Open: 10am-4:30pm

Hahn Farm
www.hahnfarm.com
1697 Salt Point Turnpike, Salt Point
845-266-3680
On the weekends enjoy a hayride to the farms. Stop by the farm store for some yummy goodies.
Open: Mon–Fri:12- 4:30pm, Sat & Sun: 9:30am-4:30pm

Plains View Farm
www.plainsviewfarm.com/cut-your-own.html
21 freedom road Pleasant Valley
845-485-4277
Enjoy cookies, hot cocoa and cider compliments of the farm! Take a pic with your tree for their memory wall in the kitchen. They have saws for use, tree drilling machines, tractor hayrides back to the barn, and plenty of ‘elves’ to help along the way.
Open: Sat and Sun 9am-dusk

Primrose Hill Farm Partners LLC
203 Fiddlers Bridge Road Staatsburg
717- 519 – 7532 /845-889–4725
This historic farm has been owned by the Cookingham and Schoch families for eight generations. Stop in the shop for handcrafted items, ornaments, tree stands, wreathes, hot chocolate and more.
Open: Sat and Sun 9-4pm

Saltsman Tree Farm
saltsmantreefarm.com
214 NY-308 Rhinebeck
845-876-8801
This is a small family owned, and family run farm. Roast chestnuts and sip hot chocolate or mulled cider by the bonfire after picking your tree!
Open: Sat and Sun 9am-dusk, Mon- Friday 10am–4pm
(if you come during the week, just honk your horn and someone will come out to help)

Solvang Tree Farm
solvangfarm.com
 80 Bedell Rd, Poughkeepsie
845-473-0224
Both cut your own and precut trees available. Their store also offers fresh hand made Christmas wreaths, kissing balls, table arrangements and more.
Open: Fri, Sat and Sun – 9am-4:30pm

Wonderland Farm
www.wonderlandfarm.com
191 White Schoolhouse Rd. Rhinebeck
845-876-6760
Balsam, Frasier, and Canaan Firs, as well as Blue Spruce are available. Saws, wrapping, and rope available for your convenience.
Open: Fri, Sat and Sun – 9:30am-Dusk

Pumpkin Picking 2016

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Ashley Carmichael Posted in Ashley's Lists .

The cool air is blowing in making it the perfect time for pumpkin picking! Here is a list of pumpkin picking farms, many offering hayrides, corn mazes, haunted houses and of course delicious markets with fall treats.

Be sure to call ahead for hours and availability!

Rockland

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Orange

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–For the older kids – Each weekend they host a Fright Night – 14 years and older! http://frightnights.wixsite.com/frightnights2016

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Bergen County

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Dutchess

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Kessman
313 Cornwall Hill Rd, Patterson
845-878-7492
kessmanfarms.com
– Hayride to the pumpkin patch
– Petting zoo
– Hay maze
– Snack barn with donuts and hot cider.

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You Pick Apples 2016!

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Ashley Carmichael Posted in Ashley's Lists, Uncategorized .

Disclosure: This is an unsponsored post. All opinions expressed are our own.

-Ashley Carmichael

Can you believe it is already Apple Picking Season?
Below is a list of local orchards for picking delicious apples.
Pack a picnic and make a it a family fun day!…with a few great options for a fun fall day without the kids, as well!

Be sure to call ahead to double check hours, pricing, activities and apple availability.

Dr. Davies Farm 
Route 304 Congers, NY
845-268-7020
DrDaviesFarm.com
Facebook Page
The Orchard farm has been family run since 1891.
-2 farms stands – on 9w and 304 in Congers, with a great array of home grown fruits and veggies
-Hayrides through the orchard on the weekend
-Tractors to climb and play on for some adorable photo opps.
Just a heads up this farm is CASH ONLY!
Hours: Everyday 10am-4pm

Orchards of Concklin
2 South Mountain Rd., Pomona (845) 354-0369
OrchardsofConcklin.com
Facebook Page
On the weekends they have:
-bounce houses
-kids haunted house
-food truck
– A farm market open each day with fresh veggies, fruits, home made pies, donuts, cider, cakes, cookies and so much more.
Hours: 8am – 6pm

ORANGE COUNTY

Apple Ridge Orchard
101 Jessup Rd., Warwick
845-987-7717
AppleRidgeOrchards.com
Facebook Page
Opening on September 3^rd – they will begin their apple picking season.
-hay wagon rides
-friendly farm animals
-corn maze
-Farm stand to taste the yummy honey, fresh apple cider, apple cider donuts, apple butter, fresh preserves, and more.
-Bee Observation Hives to watch how the bees are making the delicious honey they sell!
Hours: Sat., Sun and all holidays open 9am -6pm.

Mr Apples Orchard 
25 Orchard Street Box 98, High Falls
845-687-0005 or 845-687-9498
This orchard is a friendly small town orchard.
Proud to use low spray of the apples, and no herbicides in the soil.
Hours: Call ahead

Lawrence Farms 
306 Frozen Ridge Rd, Newburgh
845.562.4268
lawrencefarmsorchards.com
Facebook Page
Not only do they have apples available for U-Pick – they also have a large variety of vegetables and other fruits as well! Call ahead for availability!
On the weekends:
-horse-drawn carriage ride around the beautiful scenic farm. – indulge in some locally made ice cream and home made doughnuts.
-Be sure to say Hi to the show chickens and goats.
Hours: Everyday 9am-4pm

Apple Dave’s Orchard 
82 Four Corners Rd., Warwick NY
845-986-1684
applewoodorchards.com
Facebook Page
Formerly Applewood Orchards, Apple Dave’s has over 11 varieties of apples.
-Wagon rides
-Music and puppet shows
– Farm store with cider, jams, jellies, herbs and fresh seasonal produce.
-An extra for the adults – visit the Applewood Distillery and Winery.
Hours: Everyday (starting beginning of September) 9am-5pm

Pennings Orchard 
169 State Route 94 South, Warwick, NY
845-986-7080
Penningsorchard.com
Facebook Page
Beginning September 3^rd!
-farm animals
On certain weekends there are:
-hayrides
-live music
-pony rides
-kiddie maze
-cow milking contest!
Be sure to call ahead for a schedule of events.
Looking for a date day with out the kiddos? Visit Pennings Pub and Grille, where you can enjoy local food, beer, wine and their home made hard cider at the beer garden while listening to live music!
Hours: M,W,TH,FR,S,Sun 9am-5pm, Tues open until 6pm

Weed Orchards Winery
43 Mt Zion Rd, Marlboro, NY
845-236-2684
thewineryatweedorchards.com
Facebook Page
A Family owned Orchard and Winery
-Pick Your Own Apples, and produce!
Check their website for a list of what’s available for picking before you go!
Another great spot for a day without the kids! Stop by the Winery and taste some NY made wine, beer and cider.
Hours: Everyday 10am-5pm

Warwick Valley Winery and Distillery 
114 Little York Road, Warwick
845-258-4858
wvwinery.com
Facebook Page
Another great pick for a day out for Mom and Dad – At Warwick Valley Orchard they try to cater their establishment to a more adult crowd since they do serve alcohol.
However, the orchard is gorgeous and their apples are delicious!
-tractor ride to and from the orchard
-An apple tasting bar and prepicked apples for purchase.
No outside food or beverages please.
Hours: Mon – Fri: 12pm to 5pm Saturday – Sunday: 11am to 5pm

BERGEN

Demarest Farms 
244 Wierimus Road, Hillsdale, NJ 07642
201-666-0472
DemarestFarms.com
https://www.facebook.com/demarestfarm/?fref=ts
Demarest farms is the only Pick Your Own orchard in Bergen county!
– hayrides
– farm animals to pet and feed
– corn maze
– farm market with delicious honey, fresh pressed apple cider, apple cider donuts, apple butter, and so much more!
Hours: M- F 3 to 4:30PM, Sat and Sun 10AM to 4:30PM

DUTCHESS

Barton Orchards
 63 Apple Tree Ln, Poughquag, NY 12570
845-227-2306
Bartonorchards.com
Facebook Page
Barton Orchards is a great spot for a Fall Family Day!
-hayrides
-corn maze
-walking trails
-peddle kart race track
-trackless train
-a live actor Haunted House
-barnyard animals and a pumpkin field slide
-As well as, the Midway Farm Market, bakery and snack shacks.
Hours: Mon – Fri 9am-5pm, Sat and Sun 9am-6pm

Greig Farms
227 Pitcher Lane, Red Hook, NY
845-758-1234
GreigFarm.com
Facebook Page
This farm has been open to the public for 60 years.
– Pick your own fruits and vegetables – Call ahead for availability
– Goats to feed and a koi pond.
– Weekly farmers market on Saturdays from 10-6.
Hours: Everyday 9am-6pm

WESTCHESTER

Wilkens Fruit and Fir stand
1335 White Hill Road Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 245-5111
Wilkensfarm.com
Facebook Page
-tractor rides to and from the orchard
-farm market with donuts, pies, cookies and more! – you can also call your bakery order in ahead of time!
-Market also has hotdogs, popcorn, cider, coffee and other snacks available
Hours: U-Pick: 10am-4:30pm Markets: 10am-5pm

Harvest Moon Farm and Orchard
(formerly Outhouse Orchards)
130 Hardscrabble Rd. North Salem, NY 10560
914-485-1210
harvestmoonfarmandorchard.com
Facebook Page
-Hay rides around the farm
-bounce houses
-apple games
-live music
-pony rides
-face painting
-yummy food vendors
Hours: Everyday 8am-6pm

Stuarts Farm
62 Granite Springs Road, Granite Springs, NY
914-245-2784
StuartsFarm.com
-Hayrides on the weekends
-Farm stand with fresh produce, pies and donuts.
Be sure to pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the view.
(Tell Bob and Betsy we say Hello!)
Hours: Everyday 10am – 6pm

July 4th Celebrations-2016!

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Ashley Carmichael Posted in Ashley's Lists, Out and about..., Things to Do!, Uncategorized .

June 30th

Nanuet High School
6pm – 9pm Come with a picnic, blankets and chairs and enjoy activites and Inflatables
7:15pm – Rockland Radio Control Club Flying Demonstration
8pm – “Mighty Spectrum Band” in Concert
Fireworks after the concert.
Refreshments available for purchase
FREE – Rain date: July 1^st

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July 1st

Boulders Stadium
7pm – Come for a game, live music, give a ways and fireworks
To purchase tickets, call 845-364-0009 or visit www.rocklandboulders.com.
Palisades Credit Union Park, Pomona.

Rye Playland Amusement Park
Fireworks display choreographed to music every Friday night, July through Sept. 2.
9:15 pm – Fireworks
Parking fees apply

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July 2nd

Trophy Point Amphitheater, West Point
7:30 – United States Military Academy Band in Concert
Fireworks following the concert
FREE – Rain date: Sunday July 3^rd

Bowline Point Park, Haverstraw
8pm – Concert
9pm – Fireworks!
FREE

Lady Warren Hose Company #5 Firehouse, Haverstraw
6pm – Unlimited wings, fries, beer and soda
$15: for adults and kids over 5 years.
Great spot to catch the fireworks!

Boulders Stadium
6:30pm
Come for a game, part and 3D fireworks
To purchase tickets, call 845-364-0009 or visit www.rocklandboulders.com.
Palisades Credit Union Park, Pomona.

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July 3rd

Rye Playland Amusement Park
9:30 pm – Special holiday fireworks with a patriotic musical score.
No rain date planned.
Parking fees apply

Boulders Stadium
6:30pm – Come for a game, party and 3D fireworks
To purchase tickets, call 845-364-0009 or visit www.rocklandboulders.com.
Palisades Credit Union Park, Pomona.

Kensico Dam Plaza
6pm – Entertainment begins – bring a blanket, chairs and a picnic.
8pm – Patriotic Concert
9:15 – Fireworks extravaganza
This event attracts large crowds, consider carpooling or taking the train to the Valhalla station.
1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla, NY 10595

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July 4th

Memorial Park, Nyack
9pm – Fireworks will begin
They can be seen from any place in the Village where there is a clear view of the southeast sky
FREE

East Central Avenue Ball Field, Pearl River
7pm – Concert begins
9pm – Fireworks!
FREE

Veterans Memorial Field – Ridgewood, NJ
6pm Gates will open
131 North Maple Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07450

Rye Playland Amusement Park
9:30 pm – Special holiday fireworks with a patriotic musical score.
No rain date planned.
Parking fees apply

Boulders Stadium
5:30pm – The festivities begin! Come for the game, hot dog eating contest, giveaways, a post-game performance from the Ramsey Wind Symphony and a fireworks extravaganza.
To purchase tickets, call 845-364-0009 or visit www.rocklandboulders.com.
Palisades Credit Union Park, Pomona.

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Be sure to call ahead for hours and availability!

Rockland

Orange

Bergen County

Dutchess

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Rockland County

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Bergen County

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Orange County

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Dutchess County

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Westchester County

Happy 4th of July! _________________________________

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November 30th – December 4th

This weekend is packed full of holiday events! Spend time with the family and have some holiday fun!

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*Cut Your Own Christmas Tree 2016*

Westchester County

Orange County

Dutchess County

The cool air is blowing in making it the perfect time for pumpkin picking! Here is a list of pumpkin picking farms, many offering hayrides, corn mazes, haunted houses and of course delicious markets with fall treats.

Be sure to call ahead for hours and availability!

Rockland

Orange

Bergen County

Dutchess

ORANGE COUNTY

BERGEN

DUTCHESS

WESTCHESTER

June 30th

July 1st

July 2nd

July 3rd

July 4th

Happy 4th of July!
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This weekend is packed full of holiday events!
Spend time with the family and have some holiday fun!

___Wednesday November 30th_

__Thursday December 1st_

___Friday December 2nd_

Cut Your Own Christmas Tree 2016