Fall in the Fox Cities: Explore Apple Orchards, Pumpkin Patches, & Seasonal Fun

Discover the best of fall in the Fox Cities! From wandering apple orchards and picking the perfect pumpkin to tackling corn mazes and savoring warm cider donuts. Our local farms offer crisp autumn traditions for the whole family. Round up your crew and get ready to explore what each destination has to offer this season.

Pick Your Own Apples

Nothing says fall in the Fox Cities quite like a crisp autumn day spent wandering through a orchard. Fill your bag with your favorite apple varieties and stock up on sweet seasonal treats at these local orchards.

Bauer's Apple Shed: Enjoy a classic, small-town orchard experience in Hortonville with apple picking and a cozy farm store packed with seasonal favorites. Shop for local honey, homemade apple wine, fruit sauces, jams, and delicious homemade pie filling—perfect treats to take home and enjoy the flavors of the season.

Star Orchard LLC: Head to Kaukauna to enjoy the traditional flavors across acres of scenic apple tree. Pick your own apples straight from the branch, browse seasonal produce, and stop by the orchard store for fresh cider, caramel apples, and other tasty fall treats.

Sharky Orchard: This family-friendly destination in Appleton is perfect for enjoying the simple, unplugged traditions in this season. Spend the day picking fresh apples, exploring the rows, and taking in the beautiful autumn views that make apple picking a treat. (Cash or Check only)

Bauer’s Apple Shed, Hortonville

Pumpkins & Fall Adventures

From finding the perfect pumpkin to navigating corn mazes and taking scenic hayrides, the Fox Cities offers endless ways to celebrate the harvest season with the whole family. Grab your cozy sweaters and head out to these local acres to make the most of autumn.

Sprangers Orchard/Schmalz Acres: Head to Kaukauna for a full day of fall festivities. You'll find much more than just apples here, you can pick not only apples, but seasonal pears and plums, before exploring the pumpkin patch, taking a tractor-drawn hayride, and finding your way through the corn maze. Before heading home, stop by the orchard store to pick up fresh apple cider, local honey, and maple syrup. Snap a few family photos against the backdrop of the vibrant leaves too!

Cuff Farms: Located in Hortonville, Cuff Farms is a must-visit for families during the fall season. You can hop on a scenic wagon ride out to the fields to pick your own pumpkin, mini pumpkin, and colored corn straight from the field. Back at the main barn area, kids can run around on their huge, free outdoor playground; complete with slides, climbing areas, and massive straw bale mazes to explore. Parents can Browse the farm store for seasonal treats, fresh cider, and local fall décor.

Peter's Pumpkin Patch: In Kaukauna, Peter's Pumpkin Patch offers a wide selection of pumpkins, specialty squash, and gourds for the fall season. You can also find over 17 different types of apples from their pet friendly orchard, along with apple pies and apple crisps, caramel apples, farm-fresh honey and eggs, and other sweet treats. They also have hay bales, corn stalks, Indian corn, and other seasonal decorations to bring fall to your home!

HoFacker's Hillside Orchard: Located in Appleton, Hofacker's has all your favorite fall activities packed into one spot. You can pick your own apples from 50 different varieties, or pick fresh pears right from the trees. They also have a wide open pumpkin patch to explore and a corn maze to show your skills. Their caramel apple dipping area is a great time to use those fresh apples and make you favorite treat with the best toppings.

Cuff Farms, Hortonville

A Day on the Farm

Experience a different side of fall with hands-on farm fun, friendly animals, and activities for all ages. Head out to the countryside for a chance to slow down, connect with nature, and enjoy a memorable day on the farm.

Mulberry Lane Farm: In Sherwood, Mulberry Lane Farm is a spot where you can slow down and get the hands-on farm life experience. You can hand fed goats, cuddles farm kittens, try to catch a chicken and the resident pigs, donkeys, sheep, and rabbits at the petting zoo. After you visit the animals, hop on a hayride out to the pumpkin patch to grab fall pumpkins, and don't skip trying to milk a cow, it's one of the most memorable parts of the visit. (Admission is $16 per person, and the farm is cashless, bring a credit or debt card.)

Mulberry Farms, Hilbert

Author

Fox Cities

Greater Appleton Wisconsin