Picking & more: While there is no picking at The Arb, I think we would be remiss if we neglected the birthplace of the Honeycrisp Apple. The arboretum itself still requires pre-registration and $15 admission for anyone 16+. Hours: Apple House 10am-6pm daily Arb Grounds: 8am-8pm daily.Ĭost: AppleHouse is Free to Visit. Refresh after apple-picking with hot apple cider and delicious apple cider doughnuts.Īpple House: 7485 Rolling Acres Rd, Chaska, MN 55318Īrboretum: 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 On the weekends, all the activities are open for you to enjoy and are included with admission. Picking & more: Pick-your-own apples are available any day of the week, and there is no admission to pick if you choose to visit Monday-Friday. Sounds like fun to us! Minnetonka OrchardsĦ530 County Road 26, Minnetrista, MN 55364Ĭost: Free admission weekdays, $8-$10/pp weekends covers all activities including hayrides. Plus Saturday musical entertainment aka “Concerts in the County”. Picking & more: Apples are now pick-your-own while supplies last! There are lots of other activities onsite to stay busy, including some that are open on weekdays such as the hay mountain, petting zoo, corn boxes and swings. Opening day: Aug(the orchard keeps Google hours updated)Ĭost: Free admission, some fees for additional activities Petting Farm at Fall Harvest Orchard LuceLine Orchard This orchard will also take reservations for private wagon rides and bonfires any time from mid-May through December. These include wagon rides, train rides, apple cannons, corn maze, pedal carts, bounce pillow, pumpkin bounce, giant corn pit and pony rides. Have you ever been dying to feed a cow? At this apple orchard with animals, we found it strangely fascinating to watch them chow down on apples. There are lots of FREE family activities to enjoy at this sweet, family-operated farm (small corn pits, tire climb and hay bale mountain, hands-on animal encounters, live music on select days, yard games and photo ops). Picking & more: Pick-your-own apples & pumpkins available. Hours: Thurs-Sun, 10am-6pm plus Labor Day and Wed of MEA weekendĬost: Free admission Some attractions are ticketed ($3/ticket) Family Day Out at Deardorff Orchards Fall Harvest Orchardģ45 County Road 30 SE, Montrose, MN 55363 There is a limited amount of free activities adults may enjoy the onsite Parley Lake Winery, where they use the grapes and apples grown on the farm to make wine. Ride the tractor into the orchard to pick your own apples. Picking & more: Varieties include Zestar!, SweeTango, Chestnut Crab, Ruby Mac, Red Baron, Cortland, Regent, Sweet Sixteen, McIntosh, Fireside, Haralson, Honeygold & Honeycrisp Apples. Hours : Orchard: Wed-Sun, 10am-6pm & Winery Tasting Room: Friday 3-8, Sat & Sun 12-6Ĭost: Free admission, free family activities Due to a small crop, Deardorff Orchard closed early for the season on Sept. Learning to Blacksmith at Apple Tree-O Deardo rff Orchards & Vineyard Pick-your-own pumpkins on the same visit. Picking & more: U-pick apples including SweeTango, Zestar!, Honeycrisp, Cortland, Melrose, First Kiss and Haralson. Hours: Call ahead for picking times 76.5. SE (Franklin Township Rd) Delano, MN 55328 A café and bakery onsite will fill your dining needs. There are a few free diversions such as a play area and petting farm. This orchard literally bursts with fall activities (but bring your wallet for activities like the jumping pillow, cow train and apple cannon). Picking & more: Pick-your-own apples and pumpkins fresh from the patch. They run the classic orchard gamut from pick-your-own apples and play equipment to an apple cannon and cow train. Hours: Daily, 10am-6pm (last Fun Farm entry at 5pm)Ĭost: An all-access wristband costs $10-$15 each day of the week and depends on how many activities you’d like to take part in. WHERE TO FIND THE BEST APPLE ORCHARDS IN Minnesotaįamily friendly West Metro Twin Cities Apple Orchardsįor more details on our visits with kids: Twin Cities Apple Orchards: Fresh Picks in the West Metro.Īpple Jack Orchards 4875 37th Street SE, Delano, MN 55328 We hope you’re able to use our Twin Cities Apple Orchards Guide to find details on the most kid-friendly apple orchards in the metro, rediscover an old favorite or try out a new destination: In 2022, apple picking season runs from mid to late August through early November. It’s an autumn tradition that our team’s families – including 12 children – would not miss. The Twin Cities is perfect for a crisp fall day that begs for a family day of apple harvesting.
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