When one thinks of the words 'rural' and 'farmland,' these are not terms one hears a lot in Bergen County, NJ, one of the most heavily populated counties to surround New York City. Yet the county has a rich history in farming and agriculture from the late 1600s up into the 1970s. The small farms in north Jersey do more than just provide fruits and vegetables for our tables. They are open-air classrooms to our agricultural past, places to buy fresh produce and baked goods to support local family farm stores, and places for interesting special events and outings for families. Being the first Saturday after Labor Day, my partner and I got a head start on the apple cider donuts made fresh daily, just oozing with apple cidery goodness and never hot. Since 1973, located on Airmont Avenue in Mahwah, Secor Farms is a reminder of Bergen County's rural past and one of the last farms left in the area, passed down through three generations. Upon arrival in the afternoon, parking was not an issue with only a handful of vehicles. However, the farm comes alive starting Sept 15 with a corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin picking, and a petting zoo where reservations are required, with all sorts of activities. Their outside garden centers had pumpkins, gourds, fall decorations, and mums for purchase. We went inside their marketplace full of produce and managed to get a bag of mixed apple cider donuts and a quart of apple cider. These baked donuts have the sweet tartness of apple cider with a coating of cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar. They were soft, moist, tender, and tastefully delicious. The price was reasonable. The staff was friendly. We can recommend this place. read more

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PROS: good prices, friendly staff, nice set up, petting zoo, hayride, nice pumpkin patch, good gift shop and snack shop CONS: parking attendants are scarce. There's only two and they leave you searching for parking OVERALL: I highly recommend coming here. It's bigger than I thought it would be and it's worth bringing a friend, date, or kid read more

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I make it a point to get flowers from local businesses and these guys make it easy. Great selection with same price as big box store. Everything labeled for sun shade tolerance and deer resistance. The green house is beautiful in the early spring. read more

Secor Farms - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Mahwah, New Jersey

I really enjoyed visiting Secor Farms. Parking is right in front of the entrance and I appreciated the staff member directing every car to available parking spaces. All of the areas throughout the farm have a good flow and there is plenty of inventory to purchase everything from produce, food, Halloween decorations, and/or plants. Their staff members are friendly/helpful and enjoyed their quick service at checkout. Children will have an opportunity to feed the goats and customers will have hayrides available, for apple/pumpkin picking. Secor Farms has thought of everything and will be one of my go-to farms for the Fall season and beyond. read more

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My family and I have been visiting Secor Farms for over five years. It's the perfect place to go pumpkin picking and buy some delicious produce, doughnuts, and pies! The hayride is a must do. We always buy our tickets ahead of time online. Hay barrels are decorated to match the most current Halloween movies and trends. Lots of pumpkin and squash selections. Fall decor is available too! The petting zoo is small but appropriate. The goats are really fun and cute to admire. I love buying the apple pie every year. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Keep in mind the farm is open prior to October. There's great seasonal events including just in time for the holidays. Looking forward to visiting again soon with my family. read more

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I've been to Secor Farms twice this month. Love this farm in Mahwah and glad to have visited this Halloween season! read more

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After a glowing recommendation from my manager, who annually heads all the way out to Secor Farms from Manhattan, I figured it would be worth visiting for the current Fall season. My family and I headed there on a recent weekend, only to discover that we were to have pre-booked tickets for the hayride, which was the only way to access their pumpkin patch on the hill and their two corn mazes. Unfortunately, the place was packed, and we were unable to even purchase last minute passes from our phones, as they were completely sold out. We were worried that this would leave us with nothing to do, but, thankfully, that was not the case. We still had the opportunity to enjoy their market, petting zoo with several goats, and another pumpkin patch. After spending some time in the sun, we purchased a bag of cinnamon cider donuts upon our exit. The donuts were super fresh, as we saw them being taken right out of the fryer, and they were light and fluffy. However, I did not love that they were coated with cinnamon sugar crystals, rather than the actual powder, because it made them much more sticky and messy. I did not happen to try their cider, but will try to do so on my next trip. Secor Farms was well-kept and manageable (in comparison to some of the larger, more touristy farms), so it made for a delightful way to spend the afternoon on that unseasonable warm day. However, it clearly gets packed, so reserve accordingly! read more

An amazing display and assortment of pumpkins,gourds,flowers and Halloween decorations. There is a pumpkin patch for the kids as well as a petting zoo. Great place to just relax. read more

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We made reservations for 3pm but didn't leave our home until then. I called worried and they definitely made me feel better and were able to accommodate us anyway. For starters, everything is CLEAN including the bathrooms. The hayride was so fun and cute and the pumpkin patches--yes more than one were so nicely put together. There were even little stations for photo ops! Needless to say, my little family of 3 enjoyed ourselves. And definitely stop by the shop and get the doughnuts and cookies simply delish after an afternoon of frolicking through the fields. We'll be back next year! read more

Super cute place! Such a wonderful atmosphere with nice employees. They have goats and bunnies. They also have hayrides that I have yet to try! The little farmers market is very nice. Got some chocolate chip cookies from there and they taste good once heated. just needs a little softening for my liking! But tastes good regardless! read more

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Great pies, donuts and ripe, fresh apples! All you would need for fall decorating! Staff was very helpful and friendly! read more

Nickel and diming you this year. We never do the hayride, but always enjoyed the pumpkin patch and petting zoo. Now, just walk in there is 8.50 per person. With a group of 6, paying $50 just to do that is ridiculous. Skipping Secor in the future if this is the route they're taking. read more

This is an awesome farm that's usually less crowded than the others in Bergen County. I love it! I go there as soon as fall hits and do all the fun fall activities - pumpkin picking, hay rides, and corn mazes. And there are tons of cool lawn signs that make for great photo ops. Don't leave without buying the freshly baked cider donut with a warm cup of apple cider. This is what I would describe as the perfect day! read more

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My partner planned a pumpkin picking date here at the end of October. We came on a Monday. It was Monday school was out, so there were a lot of kids there. Finding parking wasn't too difficult. We went inside and started looking at the items on sale. The prices were quite fair. I didn't find anything that I thought was overly priced. My partner purchased the hayride tickets online, so picking it up was easy and quick. We waited in line at 12:20pm for our 12:30pm right. I didn't matter that we were early because the hayride was full by the time it was our turn to pick a seat. It waited about 15 minutes for the next ride. The hayride from pick up location to the second pumpkin picking area was about a slow 10 minutes right. There are fun statues and arts to look at on the way there. The second location had two mazes and many photo opportunity spots. After taking a million pictures, we took the hayride back. I believe my partner said it was $17 per person. You can still enjoy this farm without the hayride. There are photo opportunities when you first enter. The only benefit of the hayride is seeing the fall foliage and taking more pictures. My partner and I purchased apple cider donuts, spaghetti squash, and butternut squash on the way out. The squash was about 30-40 cents more per pound than you would have paid at a farmer's market. All in all, I had a great time and would definitely come back next year. read more

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This review is for their fall farm/pumpkin picking, etc. I wish I could give this farm a higher review score because I know they're trying. But there were a lot of disappointments for my family when we came here. First off, online it says there's a petting zoo. There is NO petting zoo. There is a LOOKING zoo. It has a bunch of goats in a fenced in area. You're not allowed to go in and pet them and they never get close enough to the fence for kids to pet them. Same with a few bunnies. The second disappointment was being "required" to purchase hayride timed tix online before you arrive. Which we did. It said they must be purchased ahead of time. So when we arrived, we got in line as one would expect with pre-purchased tickets. THEN, as soon as it was our turn to get on the ride, the kid said we need to go get physical tickets. We showed him our QR codes that we had on our phones and he said, "Yeah, it doesn't make sense, I'm sorry." So we had to wait for the next hayride because their website gave more false information. And these lines were not short. It was a VERY crowded fall Sunday. Finally we got on the hayride and my son enjoyed the cute characters that had been created from hay bales. When you're dropped off, it's a little field covered in precut pumpkins. (Did they grow them or did they buy them from somewhere else and just mark them up?) Next to the field is an entrance to a small corn maize. I say maize instead of maze because it's just a path you walk through that's inside corn. No tricks or side paths to throw you off, which is pretty boring. If this is the closest "farm" for fall activities that you have access to, then maybe try going on a Friday or a less crowded day. The apple cider donuts were decent. And they had a ton of cut outs for photo ops. But know what to expect so you're not disappointed. read more

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I'm standing at the entrance to the "pumpkin patch and petting zoo. Probably 10 people walked by saying g how disgraceful it is that you have to pay to see big pumpkins on the ground which you can buy and a tiny cage with goats. Charge for the hayride etc but not to stand in an open space read more

Love secor all times of the year. I recently picked up some flats for my boxes and they have the most gorgeous flowers and knowledgeable staff. They also have a little area where you can purchase some veggies. During the cooler weather, they offer rides out to the pumpkin patch where you will also visit the corn maze, and during the winter there are opportunities to meet with Santa. I've also found their Christmas trees to be high-quality meaning they really last through throughout the month. The only downside is this place is a little pricey. read more

Great little farm to spend a stress free day with the Kids tons of pumpkins and a very nice closed off area where the kids can run around and play with the pumpkins. Petting zoo is great and easily accessible. A farm stand with some cute home gifts as well and amazing Hot cider (so gooood) read more

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Pretty much great trip overall!! We went late and couldn't do activities we wanted in that area so we ended up here where they have pretty cute photo ops and a mini farm and stuff for sale. Also, bathroom was very clean. Most staff was nice. read more

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Nice farm and environment. Friendly employees. Lots of pumpkins, flowers, decorations and all kinds of delicious foods. We bought apple pie, apple cider and apple cider donuts. Haven't tried them yet, but the donuts smell absolutely delicious. read more

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I think this was a do it all farm. Petting zoo with alpacas and mountain goats, hot pumpkin spice coffee, cider donuts, fresh apple cider, maze and pumpkin patch. Also candied apples inside the store and some Halloween decor. What more could you ask for? read more

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Pros: good variety of pumpkins and gourds, has a store with fresh veggies, hot spiced cider, and some other specialty products like horseradish cheese dip or champagne dip. Thoroughly enjoyed sipping my hot cider on the hayride to the upper pumpkin patch. Apple cider doughnuts tasted fresh and not too sweet. Also does not have an admission fee like some other NJ farms I considered, but keep in mind that the hay ride ($5) is mandatory if you plan to go to the upper pumpkin patch where the two corn mazes are. We only did one corn maze, and we saw where the exit sign was before entering so it wasn't that interesting because we just followed the path to the exit. Didn't try the second corn maze though, which seemed to be bigger and more confusing! Love that the farm store has clearance veggies and products! Cons: not much food available for purchase (chicken noodle soup, tomato basil soup, and pretzels that were too doughy and not fresh) and the pies look great but are a tad expensive (~$20). Candy apples were also pricey IMO. read more

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We took a drive to Secor Farm this morning for some fresh air. The place had plenty of available parking space and the farm itself is very spacious. We purchased a half dozen of apple cider donuts, a half gallon of apple cider, a cup of hot apple cider, and an apple pastries. They were all extremely delicious.. definitely would say that the donuts and hot cider were one of the top favorites. The farm seems family and pet friendly which is a huge plus. There were goats, alpacas, and bunnies for observation and hay rides available for purchase. We will definitely be returning for some more donuts and probably a pie next time. read more

Secor Farms - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Mahwah, New Jersey

Fun time here especially with the Hayride! I recommend this for anyone looking for a fun family experience!

This farm is our go to spot in the fall. Beautiful grounds. We enjoy the short hay ride (the kids wish it were longer) and the corn maze. Amazing donuts and cider. read more

We visited Secor Farms this fall to pick up some pumpkins to decorate our entrance. I was a bit surprised by the location of Secor Farms which is basically in a field in a suburban enclave, so if you are looking to see an actual farm you are going to be disappointed. Fake farm location aside, we had a great visit, got all of the items we were looking for and even found a few unexpected treasures. Nice selection of pumpkins and gourds in terms of sizes and variety of colors. Also reasonable prices; we bought 2 mums and 3-4 pumpkins/gourds, and the obligatory bag of apple cider donuts for about $22. An added bonus was the petting zoo which had two very cute alpacas. Parking was easy across the street and there was a police officer directing traffic to help visitors cross safely. read more

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My husband and I have been coming here for a couple of years and we absolutely love this place. It's usually extremely packed all the time but during the weekends they have police patrolling it due to the high volume of traffic. They actually have something new this fall they expanded the back of there lot and they have a hay ride that goes up and around there lot , which is pretty neat. We love there homemade donuts they are to die for and they are truly delicious along with there ice tea , coffee and cider. I absolutely love there grown crops we always pick some vegetables up and they always taste really fresh and delicious. Definitely come here to check this spot out . It's truly a hidden gem. read more

Secor farms is absolutely adorable! A great local stop to pick some pumpkins, see some animals, and take some pictures. It was the perfect place to bring my infant for a fun fall activity! We would most definitely return! read more

Secor Farms - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Mahwah, New Jersey

Not sure what I was expecting. I was looking for a salad for takeout. But since it was December, the only food they had were cider donuts. The place was full of Christmas decor. Maybe I will try again in the spring. read more

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We come here every year to get our flower and vegetable gardens going. They have a huge selection of quality plants! Staff are helpful and we are always pleased! They also have mulch, soil, pots, etc. read more

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This farm is beautiful. The people that worked there were helpful and friendly. My kids had a blast on the hayride and corn maze The shop had some yummy treats. I ended up getting apple cider donuts, pumpkin pie, apple cider, and a few other things. We will be back! read more

A very well oiled machine! We went on a busy mid October Sunday and upon entering we were immediately greeted by parking lot attendants strategically placed to guide cars to the overflow areas. It was easy and seamless to begin with, which was a great sign. After parking and walking toward the entrance, I saw there are nice trailer bathrooms near the entrance which is always appreciated! Lots of farms just have porta potties everywhere, but having at least one area where you can have a real restroom is always wonderful especially when you have kids. Upon entering through the friendly pumpkin archway, we made our way to where it said TICKETS in big letters. We had to go there to pick up our hayride tix, which was conveniently located right next to the area where you line up for your ride. As we were waiting in line, a worker came by with a tablet and asked if we in line to get our physical hayride tickets from an online purchase (which we were). She said that she would take care of us right there; so she scanned our QR ticket code from my phone and handed us 3 tickets and told us to head on over to the hayride line. Awesome! (yes, even when u pay online and get qr code tickets, you still need to check in for physical ones to give to the hayride workers. It says this after buy ur tix online so I am not sure why the one reviewer was so surprised at this lol). Anyway, the hayride line went super fast since they have a couple different tractors going for the rides and each with multiple seating trailers. They can fit many people! Within 7 minutes we were on our ride. The ride to the pumpkin patch/corn maze was cute, friendly hand made decorations to look at along the way. The pumpkin patch was plentiful with great quality pumpkins and the corn maze was cute too. It's not really a maze as much as it is a pre-paved walk through, but it was perfect if you have a small child and don't want to be lost in a real maze. It was fun and very peaceful in there, not crowded at all. We were the only ones in there for a long stretch of time as we took our time walking thru it. Cute wooden cut outs in for photo ops are in the pumpkin patch as well. My 4 year old loved it there and he gets bored super fast. He wants to come back tomorrow! We took our time in the patch since you can hitch any hayride back to the main farm area. Like I said, they are constantly running a few different tractors so you never have to wait more than 10 minutes for a ride. Porta potty on site in pumpkin patch too fyi. After returning, we went inside the makeshift store for some hot cider (theres coffee too) and a bag of donuts. They also had big pies for sale, hot pretzels, and drinks. Once ready to leave. We easily found the outdoor checkout area to pay for our pumpkins. Very fair prices for them too, unlike so many other places. The line was long but even that went fast as there are a couple registers set up. They have lots of employees at every turn here and it makes things run so smoothly. I was impressed by this, as many places seem not to have much staffing. It truly was a wonderful experience, the best I ever had at any farm. I will for sure be back here multiple times a year from now on! read more

Cute farm with lovely staff and reasonable prices of farm produces and baked goods. The farm is packed with lots of fun, like petting zoo, big group lunch area, outdoor and indoor markets along with their famous hayride that includes a cute corn maze. Their apple cider donuts, cookies, pies are all really good. They also have hot apple cider in season which is fantastic. Again, reasonably priced so it makes a good stop to shop here rather than going to chain supermarkets. Hayride is $5 which was packed with lots of decorations and pumpkins. read more

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Used to be great. Now you have to make a reservation to take a hayride a couple hundred yards. But the staff don't know what to do about the timed rides. Some do some don't. Just let the people walk to the patch. Better donuts at shoprite ha. read more

If your searching for an amazing selection of annuals look no further. A vast selection of everything you could think of. Beautiful perennials, succulents and fun tropical plants too. Jackie and her entire staff and very helpful and knowledgeable. It's also fun to go during the autumn season with hay rides, corn mazes pumpkins, mums, gourds and apple cider doughnuts. A walk thru the grounds and green houses brings so much joy and inspiration. Thank you Secor!!! read more

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So...girls trip part two...my friend and I set off to Secor Farms after leaving Abmas Farms (we wrecked shop over there). Secor Farms' hydroponic greenhouses are AMAZING!!! I LOVE THIS!!! This is so good for me I bought some beautiful cherry tomatoes in various colors, homemade pickles, Champagne cheese spread, Port Wine cheese spread and a Sharp Chedder cheese spread. I was so impressed by their hydroponics greenhouse and of course bought some of their veggies too! read more

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Love this place! My boyfriend and I visited the farms two years in a row. Your perfect balance of pumpkin picking, corn mazes, and fresh donuts and veggies!!! Love the little petting zoo as well! Hayrides are $4, all different types of pumpkins and squash at all prices, and onsite parking is free! See you next year Secor Farms!!!! read more

Secor Farms - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Mahwah, New Jersey

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This is a great family spot. Their cider, fruits, veggies and activities were aewsome. Their cider dinuts are to die for! All reviews were accurate. We had fun in their corn mazes and hay ride. I love their pumpkin and mum selection. I will definitely return and highly recommend the location. Everything was so reasonably priced. read more

Secor Farms - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Mahwah, New Jersey

Secor Farms is a great place to come with the family to grab some pumpkins, apple cider both doughnuts and drink wise. I came here with my best friend on a search for some really nice pumpkins to carve for Halloween. We arrived on a Saturday around 12 noon and the place was absolutely packed as expected. But surprisingly we were in and out within 45 mins. The apple cider was delicious and really fresh. The doughnuts really hit the spot and were nice and hot out the fryer. My boyfriend demolished them once I brought them home. The prices were pretty good. I left spending just about $40 and got 3 pumpkins (one large, one med and one small ) a half dozen doughnuts and a few little pies along with a half gallon of cider. I didn't think that was a bad price at all for what I ended up leaving with. The pumpkins have lasted along time in my opinion and I will most likely come straight to Secor Farms to get my pumpkins for next year. read more

Adorable farm!!! Took my 2 year old here and he loved the petting zoo, the sand(corn) boxes and being able to pick out a pumpkin. The farm is the perfect size to spend some time outdoors, and then you can purchase apple cider and donuts inside. Everything was delicious and the staff was really friendly! They also sold pumpkin carving accessories so we were able to get some paint to decorate his pumpkin. He was so excited! Such a cute place - we will be back! read more