Where to Pick Apples around Andover & North Andover

Autumn means apple picking in New England. A fun, family event that makes wonderful memories. Luckily, in the Andovers, we are close to a wide range of apple orcards open to the public.

And we are just a 30 minute ride to Londonderry, New Hampshire, which is well-known for its apple orchards. Including major establishments like Mack’s Apples & Sunnycrest Farm, offering apple picking, farmers markets, cider & other fall-related produce & goods. The town is even home to a scenic byway called “The Apple Way,” highlighting its rich agricultural history with apples.

Massachusetts Apple Orchards

Amesbury

Cider Hill Farm — Start fall weekends a little early with afternoon apple picking & hard cider! Every Friday 2:30-5:30pm, September 5 through October 24. Grab food from guest food trucks, glass of hard cider, pumpkins & apples from the farm store. Or just enjoy fall on the farm with free live music. Each date is weather dependent.

Billerica

Griggs Farm — Griggs Farm apple orchards have seven different varieties of apples on 1.5 acres of land. Like Courtland, Paula Red, Macintosh, Empire, Red Delicious, Mutsu & Macoun apples. Nothing tastes as good as a locally grown fresh picked apple…unless it’s the apple pie. Or the apple crisp. Or maybe the cider?…

Boxford

Ingaldsby Farm — Apple Picking starts September 6th at Ingaldsby Farm. And varieties available are Macintosh, Cortlands, Empire, Spencer & Macouns!

Dracut

Farmer Dave’s — Farmer Dave’s (a fixture at our local farmers markets) is a diversified farm located in Dracut, Tewksbury & Westford, growing a variety of fruits, vegetables & flowers. At the home farm in Dracut, Farmer Dave’s has an ever-expanding pick-your-own program. As well as school tours to introduce multiple generations to farming in New England. Fall Farm Activities include Pick-Your-Own Apples, Carrots & Potatoes. With Wagon Ride, Corn Maze, Playground & Pumpkin Patch!

Ipswich

Russell Orchards — Fall is in the air and the apples are plentiful at Rusell Orchards! Hayrides are available to and from the picking site on weekends & Monday holidays. Plus, the wine bar is open for tastings & glasses from 11am-5pm Friday through Sunday (and other times upon request!).

North Andover

Boston Hill Farm — The 2025 apple picking season has begun at Boston Hill Farm! Check in at the farm stand to purchase a bag & head to the orchard from 9am-5pm very day!

Smolak Farms — Pick your own apples at Smolak Farms September to the end of October. And check out their Fall Festival Weekends full of family fun. Like hayrides, cow train rides, & games!

Barker’s Farm Stand — Get a tasted of history at Barker’s Farm — an American farm & orchard in operation since 1642 & owned by the Barker family.

Westford

Drew Farm — Drew Farm specializes in pick-your-own apples, mums & pumpkins during September, October & November. The farm sits on 32 acres of scenic orchard atop Providence Hill in Westford, Massachusetts. It is family owned and operated. Open from 10am-5pm daily, the farm offers a wide variety of apples, including McIntosh, Cortland, Macoun, Empire, Golden Delicious, Autumn Gala & Evercrisp.

New Hampshire Apple Orchards

Londonderry

Mack’s Apples — Mack’s Apples is the largest Pick-Your-Own destination in New Hampshire. Top rated in New England, Mack’s Apples is the place to pick your own! And the season typically runs through November 1st with pick-your-own apples, pears & pumpkins.

Apple Recipes

Smolak Farms Apple Recipes

Need some baking inspiration for your just-picked apples. Check out the Smolak Farms Recipes for Apple Crisp, Apple Galette & Slow Cooker Apple Butter.