Great experience to get Fall Festive! I took my 2 yo here and he had a great time. There were many…read morephoto opportunities, live animals, and a great selection of pumpkins! An easy and family friendly stop.

Absolutely a fun time at the Ward's farm! They had plenty of photo opportunities for you and your…read morefamily. Service was amazing, staff is super friendly and patient. The selection and value I could not complain. It's crazy to think that this is right off 17, you would think there's a lot of noise but I totally forgot 17 was right there. Will be coming here from now on!

My family truly enjoyed this experience. Staff was so kind, lots to do and see, and restrooms were…read moreclean. My husband purchased a few drinks including beers and i got a soda and some light up stuff for my son and i. I wish they had this yearly, we truly enjoyed it and traveled far to come but def worth it

This was a fun activity to do for Halloween. Clover Stadium is where a minor league team the…read moreBoulders play but the venue is used for other activities including the Pumpkin World where pumpkins glow! They set up a wonderful display of pumpkins and ghouls all over the stadium where all can enjoy themselves including families with children. This was a very nice place to visit. They had food trucks and vendors with activity related things for sale and craft beer too. I enjoyed a few as well as some good shish kabobs. I look forward to next year to do it again. The stadium is a great place to visit during the baseball season too where they have fireworks and cold beer as well as live entertainment on weekends.

We've been going to Orchard of Lights for years and it is a lovely experience for kids. The cost is…read morereasonable considering what goes into decorating the orchard and there is plenty of staff to manage the cars properly. One of the most authentic Santa's around is here and the kids loved him. Go into the market and pick up some apple cider donuts and hit chocolate cuz they are delicious. If I have one complaint it is the music station they have you tune in on. It's elevator music and doesn't enhance the experience for kids. My suggestion is to play your own fun music in the car for the kids and enjoy!

This was my second time visiting this farm, and once again, it did not disappoint! The farm is…read morebeautiful and offers so many activities for all ages. There's a small area with animals you can feed, and they offer a hayride throughout the entire farm--which is fantastic because you get to see everything. I enjoyed visiting the pumpkin field, where they have so many options and sizes to choose from. Afterward, I stopped by the market and picked up chicken wings, macaroni and cheese, and--most importantly--cider donuts. The market is also great for fresh produce, as well as a variety of sauces and jams. The staff is super nice and helps guide guests when the lines get long. There's a seating area outside where you can relax and eat your food. I will definitely be coming back here!

We love Secor Farms, it's such a fun place to visit. During the fall, they have pumpkin picking and…read morehay rides. I'm excited to bring my son here for his first pumpkin picking experience in a few months! Year round, they have the best apple cider donuts. The cinnamon sugar is our favorite but all of the flavors are fresh and delicious. It's worth the trip just to try them, trust me!

When one thinks of the words 'rural' and 'farmland,' these are not terms one hears a lot in Bergen…read moreCounty, 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.

Always such an enjoyable trip, and the experience differs depending on the time of year. That said,…read morewe visit multiple times over the course of the year for various reasons. In the Spring, their garden center simply can't be beat. I purchase flats of vegetables for my garden here, and the plants always do incredibly well. Healthy, good producers, and for a great price. There also offer many varieties I can't find elsewhere. The market truly shines here. Fresh baked goods are incredible. Donuts, pies, cakes, etc. are all excellent. Fresh milk, vegetables, and eggs are also amazing. However, we LOVE their meats. You can't go wrong with any of them. The petting zoo is great for children and families. It is certainly elaborate and fun. Staff are kind and helpful, always willing to strike up conversation. Prices are reflective of the quality here. We love it. Try it out!

PROS: this place was amazing! Fresh food that's locally grown/made, petting zoo, staff is friendly,…read moreloads of parking, good prices, great hours CONS: on a Friday afternoon the petting zoo was closed despite all the animals out and no snow on the ground OVERALL: I will absolutely come back here with friends! As long as my friends and I aren't looking to play with the animals

Love Ochs Orchard! They have wonderful fruit, great…read morestrawberry picking and a variety of fresh vegetables in their store! They also sell amazing breads and rolls from the Green Ribbon Bakery! Homemade ice cream and pies!

My lab wanted to go apple picking and we ended up choosing this orchard. I believe there were…read moreothers close to this one, but we went with Ochs because of the low admission fee ($5 per person) and petting zoo. It was an hour and a half drive from upper Manhattan. We went here on a random Wednesday afternoon so we basically had the orchard to ourselves. The first parking lot you see is for their store, you have to keep driving up for the u-pick orchard. There you check in to pay your admission fee, get your wristband, and get your apple picking bag(s). They give you a map where the ripe apples are highlighted for you. My favorite apples were the honeycrisp and snap dragons. They grow vegetables too but honestly we didn't explore the orchard that much (it was huge) so the only other thing I picked besides apples was a tomato, which I felt like was pretty difficult to find a good one. I handed out the apples to other friends and colleagues and they all liked them! There's something different about picking the apple straight off the tree than the apples you would normally just buy at a grocery store. It's a lot crispier when you pick them yourself! The store has apple cider doughnuts! Now being that I am a Californian where we don't have this apple picking culture, I was wondering what all the hype around apple cider doughnuts was about. NOW I GET IT they're so good! Unfortunately since we went on a weekday the doughnuts weren't fresh (they make them fresh on the weekends) so some of them were stale, but most were still good. It's honestly more of a cake than a doughnut, but so good! The doughnuts are self serve towards the back. The store also had a cat on the prowl haha We ended up not even having time to visit the petting zoo, but overall I think my colleagues had a good time here and I would recommend this orchard for anyone trying to have a no frills apple picking experience. I believe there was like a building restroom closer to the store and port o potties closer to the u-pick orchard.

Strawberries were super fresh, and the farm is very kid- and family-friendly. The staff are kind…read moreand welcoming, which really adds to the experience. Overall, it's a great spot for strawberry picking with friends or family! When you get a chance, feel free to check out and follow my food page for more great eats around NJ!

We went to Farms View Roadstand for strawberry picking on the recommendation of my mom's friend…read more Between my mom and I, we were able to pick about 7lbs of fresh strawberries. I have to say that their strawberries are deliciously fresh and juicy!While picking strawberries, I unfortunately lost my bunny keychain. Later, I was happy to find that the kind lady on the counter kept it for me when somebody surrendered it to the lost and found. Overall, the staff are all kind, friendly and helpful (especially when a staff member helped us pick up some strawberries my mom accidentally dropped). The market also has a delicious selection of fresh pies, pastries, and other bakery stuff. The vegetables we bought are farm fresh. Definitely would be coming here again! 10/10

The BEST cinnamon sugar doughnuts and warm sometimes they are just so fresh…read more Excellent vegetables so fresh. Great and pleasant Staff too. so Local a must stop on your places to go.

I love Meadowbrook Farm. Convenient to me, but it's run by a family and super nice people…read more They're not organic, but I do trust their produce. And whenever you have a big order, they always pick everything up and walk you to your car. Simply amazing. I'm planning a big batch of applesauce so the buy one get 1/2 off for half bushels was perfect And they had an amazing special on all their pies today just in time for Christmas. $9.99 each that's about half price and it was just baked today. With three Christmas events coming up, I purchased three and couldn't be more pleased: wild, berry, cherry, and apple

Everything!‍ Animals. Crops. Congeniality. Fun !!!…read moreWonderful resource right in our own backyard!

This year we decided to venture off the beaten path, to find a nearby local pumpkin farm that…read morewasn't as chaotic as others we've visited in the past. When we arrived, at first the kids were skeptical, but once we were out and about, we realized the Warrup's Farm offered a wide range of different types of pumpkins, gourds and squash that made it really fun to hunt for with the family. Note that they have 2 pumpkin patches. A smaller one on the north side (with a wide variety) and a larger one of your typical orange pumpkin variety on the south side of the entry road. The staff was gracious and friendly. They offered us a cart to help with pumpkin transportation. They also have a convenient parking area. Overall it worked out and was a very nice and fun family experience. I'm looking forward to going back next year. Here are some of our jack-o-lantern results from the Warrup's Farm pumpkins!

Unreal quality of veggies and a beautiful couple who run the farm…read more Saturday mornings are the farmers stand, from 9-1 in the summer. Also they can always use more volunteers!

From the owner: The Canfield-Morgan House is an 1850's farmhouse and is the home of the Cedar Grove Historical…read moreSociety. We give tours by appointment and during special events. The Farm Stand is closed except for special events. Follow FB or the website.