BENSALEM TOWNSHIP, PA — Fall doesn’t officially start until the autumnal equinox on Monday, Sept. 22, but the season is already underway at apple orchards in the Philadelphia region.
There are plenty of activities at these fall attractions to appeal to all ages, especially kids.
Patch has compiled a list of some of the best apple orchards and family-friendly fall attractions in the Bensalem Township area. Before you go, be sure to call ahead or check the orchard’s website to clarify hours of operation or to check for the availability of apples.
Check out where to pick apples, as well as pumpkins and other fruits, this season below:
Styer Orchard Inc. Address: 1121 Woodbourne Road, 97 Styer’s Lane, Middletown TownshipDetails: Apple, peach, and nectarine picking; hay rides; dogs allowedHours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday through SundayCost: $1.79 per poundPhone: 215-702-9633 Solly Farm Address: 707 Almshouse Road, Northampton TownshipDetails: Apple and pumpkin picking, hay ridesHours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to SundayCost: VariesPhone: 215-357-2850 Kohler Farms Address: 1262 Limekiln Pike, HorshamDetails: Apple and pumpkin picking, hay ridesHours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday to Tuesday, Closed SundayCost: VariesPhone: 215-646-4941 Shady Brook Farm Address: 931 Stony Hill Road, Lower Makefield TownshipSeason dates: Sept. 12 to Oct. 30Details: 4-acre Sesame Street Corn MazeHours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday through SundayCost: starting at $20 per personPhone: 215-766-8388 Hellerick’s Adventure Farm Address: 5500 N. Easton Road, Plumstead TownshipSeason dates: September through NovemberDetails: 5-acre corn maze with twists, turns, and dead ends to navigateHours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday through SundayCost: $14.99 per personPhone: 215-766-8388 Solebury Orchards Address: 3325 Creamery Road, Solebury TownshipsSeason dates: now through Nov. 21Details: Apple, pear, peach, tomato, and flower picking; marketHours: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursdays through SundaysCost: $2.50 per personPhone: 215-297-8079
This should be a good year for apple picking, according to the 2025 forecast from the U.S. Apple Association, which estimates the harvest will be 6 percent higher than in 2024, for a total of 273 million bushels.
That estimate is based on USDA data from the top seven apple-producing states — respectively, Washington, New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania, California, Oregon and Virginia. When other states are considered, total production could be as much as 290 million bushels, the industry trade group said.