Quick trip to Grandad’s Apples ‘N Such
One of the things I’ve been wanting to do this fall is pick apples at an apple orchard. We were going to venture to the super popular orchard in our area (still a bit of a drive) but when we woke up and started getting ready on Saturday, I looked at their calendar and realized that the apples we really enjoy aren’t actually in season yet (for picking.) I quickly looked up Grandad’s Apples and saw they had a few varieties we liked – plus several kids activities. And they were closer to our house. The extra 10-20 minutes in toddler time can mean a lot.
So off we went. We visited this orchard two years ago with my family, but we didn’t pick our own apples. The first thing we did upon arriving this weekend was check out the “very, very big pumpkins” and the smaller pumpkins as well. They had a few animals that you could pay to feed, but we just looked from afar. (There was a donkey and a few goats. I don’t know if there were other animals.)
They have a cow train that cost $3 to ride, and this one could fit an adult + child in some of the seats, so we splurged on it. The cow train at our local corn maze can’t accommodate adults, and our son is a little too small to ride off by himself. I was surprised – he really enjoyed riding in the cow train.
When we were done with that activity, we paid for the bags to pick our own apples and we set off to the rows that were marked for picking! We filled our bags halfway, and then filled them with other varieties when we got back to the main barn. It was nice because we got such a variety (and we still got our picking in.)
At the barn, we purchased treats – apple butter, apple cider donuts, apple cider, an apple drink for our son, and apple/caramel cookies.
We were all apple’d out.
We had a blast. We spent roughly 2 hours there and it was an easy drive home. Our son didn’t fall asleep in the car, and managed to take an amazing nap afterwards. I’m so happy that we ended up at Grandad’s Apples!
(For locals – Grandad’s also has a corn maze. We just didn’t do the corn maze this day.)
Have you ever been apple picking? Have you visited an apple orchard or corn maze this year?
The place we go to pick apples has that exact same sign to poke their heads though. Same saying and all. Looks like you guys had a fun time.
I have to say this is a sensitive topic for me. I’ve been gone from upstate NY for 2 apple picking seasons now and I miss it soooo much. I get so sad. I miss picking more apples than I need and then coming up with all the different ways I can use them! So. Much. Fun.
I would love to go to a place like this! I do not think we have any cool places like this around here… Fun.
I haven’t been apple picking since I was a child. I live in FL now and apple picking isn’t a thing here.
We still have to go apple picking and this is on my list to do before Halloween!
We used to love taking our kids apple picking when they were little. This brings back so many great memories.
How nice. I bet everyone had such a fun time. Being surrounded by nature is so amazing.
I’d love to go apple picking. Looks like a beautiful day!
I love all the pictures! My kids are planning a trip to a pick your own orchard soon. It’s one of our favorite fall traditions.
LOVEEE apple picking! Can’t wait to go this coming weekend!
I have not been to an orchard yet this year. We do try to go every fall to pick out some pumpkins and pick up lots of apples.
Apple picking was always a fun activity to do with the kids when they were young. I miss I!
I love fall. Apple picking is my favorite thing to do. Looks like fun.
Oh wow what an amazing looking place the size of that pumplin as well! Amazing. x
I love this time of year because the family moments created are endless! looks like a perfect day!
We love going to the apple orchard! It looks like you all had a great time.
How fun! That is something he will remember when he is older. Great bonding time with daddy too
Such cute pictures. I think this time of year is so great for encouraging family-oriented outings. 🙂
Apple picking is SO much fun! Looks like you all had a blast. Best thing to do in the fall as a family I think
What a perfect family outing. I love picking fruit with my family. And what a fun picture spot!
This looks like such a neat place to take the Family! He looks so happy and I LOVE the giant pumpkin 🙂
I love places like this! We have a pumpkin patch near us, but I’ve always wanted to go to an apple orchard.
We went pumpkin picking with the kids a few weekends ago and they had a ball. It’s such a great way to usher in the Fall and to mark the countdown towards the holidays.
I love the apple orchard. This looks like it was a great day.
I haven’t ever been apple picking it is one of the things I have always said that I wanted to do but just haven’t had the chance. Maybe one day.
We go to pumpkin patches this time of year, but we’ve never been to an apple orchard before. I’ll have to see if there’s any place like this near me. I know my kids would love it!
I’ve never been apple picking before but it seems like so much fun. It looks like you had an amazing day with your family!
We haven’t gone to an apple orchard or corn maize yet, but Lord willing we’ll make it to one this weekend. Great pictures!