2025 Fall Guide to Apple Orchards, Pumpkin Patches & Family Adventures in Northeastern Wisconsin
- TGVG
- Sep 11
- 7 min read
Updated: Sep 15
From Appleton to Door County, Sheboygan to the Dells, discover local farms where memories grow as sweet as the harvest in TGVG's Fall Guide
When the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to glow with shades of amber and gold, there’s no better time to gather family and friends for a day at the orchard or pumpkin patch. Northeastern Wisconsin is filled with local farms that invite you to slow down, sip cider, pick apples right from the tree, and search for that perfect pumpkin. Whether you’re in Appleton, Green Bay, Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, Waupaca, Door County, or the Wisconsin Dells, fall brings countless opportunities to create lasting memories.
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Appleton Area
Spend the day exploring Star Orchard in Kaukauna or Hofacker’s Hillside Orchard in Appleton, both offering U-Pick apples, pumpkins, hay mazes, and orchard stores. For a hands-on family experience, Mulberry Lane Farm in Hilbert lets kids milk a cow, cuddle kittens, and take home a pumpkin with admission during their Pumpkin Harvest Celebration.
Star Orchard (Kaukauna, WI)
U-Pick apples (many varieties), pre-picked apples, orchard store. Open weekdays 9am-6pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm, Sundays 10-5pm starorchard.com
Hofacker’s Hillside Orchard (Appleton, WI)
U-Pick Honeycrisp apples, pumpkin patch, hay maze, pre-picked pumpkins, corn maze and more.
Open Weekdays 9am-6pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm, Sundays 10am-5pm
Mulberry Lane Farm (Hilbert, WI)
Pumpkin patch, Milk a Cow, Catch a Chicken, Kiss a Pig, Cuddle a Kitten, Enjoy a Hayride, Pick your own FREE Pumpkin (with paid admission) and More!
Pumpkin Harvest opens September 19, see website for days and times.
Door County Area
Door County is a fall paradise. Choice Orchards in Sturgeon Bay and Hyline Orchard Farm Market near Egg Harbor feature apple and cherry picking with plenty of treats to take home. Lautenbach’s Orchard Country Winery & Market in Fish Creek pairs apple picking with bakery items, wines, and ciders. Family-run orchards like Robertson Orchards and Soren’s Valhalla Orchards offer apples, pumpkins, and sweet corn, while Wood Orchard Market in Egg Harbor is the place for baked goods and seasonal favorites.
Choice Orchards (Sturgeon Bay)
Offers pick-your-own cherries and apples, plus a farm market with jams and gift items.
Open September 1-November 1, 2025, Daily 9am-5pm.
Hyline Orchard Farm Market (Egg Harbor / Fish Creek area)
Pick-your-own tart cherries and apples (seasonal). Also pies, fillings, and orchard store.
See website for details.
Lautenbach’s Orchard Country Winery & Market (Fish Creek)
Pick-your-own apples from late September through mid-October. Also bakery, market, fruit wines, and ciders.
See website for hours and details.
Robertson Orchards (Sturgeon Bay)
Family-run orchard with many apple varieties and seasonal pick-your-own fruit.
See Facebook for hours and more information.
Soren’s Valhalla Orchards (Forestville / Southern Door County)
Seasonal farm market for strawberries, cherries, apples, sweet corn and pumpkins.
See website for the latest updates and hours.
Wood Orchard Market (Egg Harbor)
Destination farm market with bakery, fresh fruit, and fall treats. More focused on market sales but offers plenty of orchard goods.
Open daily 9am-5pm.
Fond du Lac, Oshkosh & Surrounding Areas
The Little Farmer in Malone is a local treasure with apple picking, pumpkin patches, hayrides, and a bake shop. In Chilton, Heritage Orchard serves up apples, pumpkins, and cider donuts, while Waldvogel’s Farm in Juneau boasts one of the state’s largest pumpkin farms with over 80 attractions spread across 90 acres.
The Little Farmer (Malone, WI)
Apple picking, pumpkin picking, bake shop, hayrides, and a petting zoo. Family-friendly fall destination.
Open weekdays 8am-6pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-6pm.
Heritage Orchard (Chilton, WI)
U-Pick apples and pumpkins, farm market, cider donuts, and trails.
Open 7 days a week, 9am-5pm.
Waldvogel’s Farm (Juneau, WI)
Huge pumpkin farm with many family attractions; one of the largest in the state. 80+ Family Attractions & 90+ acres of play.
Opens September 13, see website for full details.
Green Bay Area
Pick from more than 20 apple varieties at the Oneida Nation Apple Orchard, or browse fresh apples at Apple-Licious Orchard in Howard. For pumpkins, gourds, and a Harvest Festival, Hillside Apples in Casco is a must-visit.
Oneida Nation Apple Orchard (near Green Bay, WI)
Pick-your-own apples (20+ varieties) plus orchard store.
For times and apple varieties, visit Facebook pages.
Apple-Licious Orchard (Howard, WI)
Orchard with many pre-picked apple varieties (mainly apples; best to call about pumpkins).
See website for days and hours.
Hillside Apples (Casco, WI)
Pick-your-own apples and pumpkins, gourds, and squash. Harvest Festival, October 4.
Open Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 10am-3pm.
Sheboygan Area
From M&T’s Gibbsville Orchard and Pigeon River Orchard with their fresh apples and cider, to Spieker’s Pumpkin Farm in Random Lake with its corn maze and décor, Sheboygan offers something for everyone. Families love Pleasure Valley Pumpkin Farm in Adell, packed with activities, while Bulitz Pumpkin Farm and Whispering Orchards & Café in Cleveland round out the fall fun.
Pleasure Valley Pumpkin Farm (Adell, WI)
Big pumpkin farm with 30+ family-friendly activities: hay wagon rides, petting zoo, trail mazes, and much more.
Open Saturdays and Sundays starting October 4-26, 9:30am-5:30pm.
Pigeon River Orchard, LLC (Sheboygan, WI)
Apple orchard with ~1,000 apple trees; they have apple products like cider, caramel apples and the orchard market.
For hours and more information, see website.
Spieker’s Pumpkin Farm (Random Lake, WI)
Pumpkin patch, corn maze, fall decorations (gourds, straw bales, etc.), plus seasonal treats & stands.
Open weekdays 10am-6pm, weekends 9am-6pm.
Bulitz Pumpkin Farm
Offers pumpkins; seasonal farm fun.
Open October 1-30, see website for more information.
Whispering Orchards & Cafe (Cleveland, WI)
Fresh picked apples, honey, jam, maple syrup; orchard with café.
See website for hours and more information.
Waupaca Area
Christensen’s Orchard is known for its wide variety of apples, fresh cider, caramel apples, and pumpkins. Turners Fresh Market & Greenhouses adds local produce, greenhouse plants, and seasonal pumpkins, while Barefoot Orchards offers fall décor, cider, and baked goods with a festive community feel.
Christensen’s Orchard (Waupaca, WI)
Family orchard offering ~15 varieties of apples, fresh unpasteurized cider, caramel apples, baked goods, jams, honey, maple syrup, pumpkins, squash, and gourds.
See Facebook for hours and updates on available varieties.
Turners Fresh Market & Greenhouses (Waupaca, WI)
Third-generation family market with fresh local produce, greenhouse plants, seasonal pumpkins, and family-friendly farm events.
See website for weekly sales, hours and more.
Barefoot Orchards (Waupaca, WI)
Seasonal orchard and market with fall décor (pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks, straw bales), fresh cider, and baked goods. They host autumn-themed opening weekends and community events.
See Facebook for hours and more information.
West Bend & Germantown Areas
Fall fun is easy to find between West Bend and Germantown. In West Bend, Meadowbrook Pumpkin Farm & Market invites families to pick from more than two dozen pumpkin varieties, with hayrides out to the fields for the full harvest experience. Nearby, Rim’s Edge Orchard in Germantown offers over 20 varieties of U-Pick apples, from crisp Honeycrisp to late-season EverCrisp favorites. For a full-day adventure, head to Basse’s Taste of Country in Colgate, where families can explore an 8-acre corn maze, pick pumpkins, and enjoy 65+ fall attractions. For those who love variety, Barthel Fruit Farm in Mequon rounds out the area with apples, pears, pumpkins, gourds, and homemade bakery treats.
Meadowbrook Pumpkin Farm & Market (West Bend, WI)
A large pumpkin farm with 26 varieties of pumpkins. You can pick your own pumpkin in the field (via hayride) or pick from already-picked ones in their patch.
See website for hours and more information.
Rim’s Edge Orchard (Germantown, WI)
A U-Pick apple orchard located in Germantown offering 20+ apple varieties (Honeycrisp, Zestar!, EverCrisp, Idared, Strawberry, Cortland, etc.).
Pick your own hours: Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm.
Pleasure Valley Pumpkin Farm (Adell, WI)
Pumpkin farm with a large number of family-friendly activities: haywagon rides, petting zoo, trail mazes, etc.
Open Saturdays and Sundays starting October 4-26, 9:30am-5:30pm.
Barthel Fruit Farm (Mequon, WI)
Offers pick-your-own apples, gourds, pears, pumpkins; also a corn maze, greenhouse, bakery.
Open daily 9am-6pm.
Basse’s Taste of Country (Colgate, WI)
Large fall event farm, including Apple & Sunflower Fest and Pumpkin Fest! U-Pick apples during fall, pumpkin patch, 8-acre corn maze, 65+ fall activities, decorations (pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks, straw bales etc.).
See website for hours and details.
Wisconsin Dells & Devil’s Lake Area
Plan a day trip to Ski-Hi Fruit Farm in Baraboo for apples and pies, or let the kids explore Country Bumpkin Farm Market with its pumpkin patch, play village, and petting farm. For a true autumn adventure, Treinen Farm in Lodi features Wisconsin’s favorite corn maze and a massive pumpkin patch. And at Oakwood Fruit Farm, you’ll find pick-your-own apples, cider donuts, and caramel apples that taste like fall in every bite.
Ski-Hi Fruit Farm (Baraboo, WI)
Market with many apple varieties (~30), apple treats (pies, cider, etc.). Note: no pick-your-own apples according to recent info.
Open seven days/week.
Country Bumpkin Farm Market (Wisconsin Dells, WI)
Pumpkin patch, farm market & bakery, produce (berries, fruits, veggies), “Lil’ Bumpkin Play Village,” petting farm, fall fun.
Open daily 9am-6pm.
Treinen Farm (Lodi, WI)
Pumpkin patch, Wisconsin’s favorite corn maze, many family-friendly fall activities.
See website for hours and more information.
Oakwood Fruit Farm (Richland Center, WI)
Pick-your-own apples (over 20 varieties), bakery (apple cider donuts, turnovers, etc.), caramel apples, fall décor including pumpkins/gourds etc.
Open daily 9am-5pm.
Embrace the Season
From orchards on the shores of Lake Winnebago to pumpkin patches tucked into the rolling hills of Door County, fall in northeastern Wisconsin is about more than apples and pumpkins – it’s about connection, community, and savoring the season together. Wherever you go, you’ll find friendly faces, fresh flavors, and the perfect backdrop for creating memories that last a lifetime.
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