When is apple-picking season in the Northeast?

Generally late August through October, with peak variety and weekend events in late September. Early-season and late-season varieties differ by orchard, so check the farm’s page for what’s ripe.

When can you visit a maple sugarhouse in New England?

Maple sugaring typically runs in late winter, around late February into March, when the sap starts flowing. That’s when sugarhouses open for boil-downs and tours, and the exact window shifts a bit with each year’s thaw.

When is u-pick berry season in the Northeast?

Strawberries usually come first in June, followed by blueberries into July. It’s the heart of summer u-pick before the orchards take over in fall.

Best time to go · Northeast & New England

Northeast & New England

The Northeast’s farm year opens with maple season in late winter, rolls through berry summer, and peaks with the country’s most famous apple-and-foliage autumn. Orchards, cider houses, and corn mazes make September–October the marquee window.

See it month by month

Month by month

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When to go & why

September–October: apple picking, cider, corn mazes, and foliage all at once
Late February–March: maple sugarhouses open for the boil
June–July: strawberry then blueberry u-pick

Notable months

March: Maple sugaring, boil-downs and sugarhouse tours
July: Berry season, blueberries and the last strawberries
October: Apples, pumpkins, and peak foliage, the signature weekend trip

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Common questions

When is apple-picking season in the Northeast?: Generally late August through October, with peak variety and weekend events in late September. Early-season and late-season varieties differ by orchard, so check the farm’s page for what’s ripe.
When can you visit a maple sugarhouse in New England?: Maple sugaring typically runs in late winter, around late February into March, when the sap starts flowing. That’s when sugarhouses open for boil-downs and tours, and the exact window shifts a bit with each year’s thaw.
When is u-pick berry season in the Northeast?: Strawberries usually come first in June, followed by blueberries into July. It’s the heart of summer u-pick before the orchards take over in fall.