Fall in Connecticut: Apples, Pumpkins & a Little Local Fun

Oct 1

Fall is here, and Connecticut farms are officially in their cozy season.

Think apple picking, pumpkin patches, cider donuts, farm stands, changing leaves, and plenty of reasons to get outside and support a local farm while you're at it.

If you're looking for a few things to add to your fall bucket list, we've got you covered.

🍎 Go Apple Picking

September and October are prime apple-picking season in Connecticut.

A few spots to check out:

Lyman Orchards – Middlefield — Pick-your-own apples and pumpkins, plus plenty of other fall fun.
Bishop's Orchards – Guilford — Apples, pumpkins, wagon rides, a corn maze and their annual Fall Festival.
Rogers Orchards – Southington — A great spot for apples, cider and all the classic fall treats.
March Farm – Bethlehem — Pick-your-own apples, a farm store and bakery.
Karabin Farms – Southington — Apples, pumpkins and a classic farm-stand feel.

Picking availability can change throughout the season, so check with the farm before you head out!

🎃 Pick a Pumpkin

Need a pumpkin for the porch? Or maybe one for carving, baking or turning into soup?

Jones Family Farms, Lyman Orchards, Silverman's Farm and Logue Farms are just a few Connecticut farms offering pumpkin-picking and fall activities.

And don't forget the little pumpkins. They make the cutest table decorations.!

🍂 Fall Festivals to Check Out

There are plenty of ways to enjoy fall beyond the farm stand.

A few 2026 events to put on your calendar:

Southington Apple Harvest Festival — October 2–4 & 9–11
Portland Agricultural Fair — October 2–4
South Windsor Apple Harvest Festival — October 3
Connecticut Garlic & Harvest Festival — October 10–11
Mystic Apple Festival — October 17–18
Northeast Connecticut Great Pumpkin Festival — October 17
Glastonbury Apple Harvest & Music Festival — October 16–18

Dates and activities can change, so check the event's website before making plans.