Autumn is here in Montgomery Township. That means it's time to swap the shorts for sweaters and to start getting ready for the farm photo shoots.
Fortunately, the fall-themed activities in this area are as abundant as apples in a New York orchard.
This guide will cover the best places near Montgomery Township to enjoy everything great about fall.
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First stop: apples. A few farms within a half hour of Montgomery Township offer families plenty to do and keep their orchards open well into the season.
Von Thun's Country Farm Market sits about 25 minutes away in Monmouth Junction. They offer:
For more apple-picking fun, head to Melick's Town Farm in Hunterdon County. This place is New Jersey's largest apple orchard, and with that comes plenty of activities, including
Unfortunately, Terhune Orchards in Princeton isn't doing pick-your-own apples this year, as a freeze earlier in the year harmed the crop. The farm store still has fresh apples, cider, and cider donuts, and everything else on the fall calendar is happening as usual.
It's not fall until you've picked your own pumpkin at a local patch and gone to a folksy festival. Here are the best spots to find things to do in the area this season.
Terhune Orchards' Fall Family Fun Weekends run every Saturday and Sunday from September 12 and 13 through October 31 and November 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Activities include:
Von Thun's Country Farm Market runs its own Fall Festival Weekends from September 14 through November 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. General Admission
for September is $21.99 Online ($22.99 In-Person), and for October it's $24.99 Online ($25.99 In-Person). The admission includes:
Please note that kids under 3 get in free, and only ADA-registered service animals are permitted.
After you've gotten your pick of apples and pumpkins, it's time to unwind with your choice of wine. Here are vineyards near Montgomery Township that have palate-pleasing options.
Unionville Vineyards sits about 25 to 30 minutes from Montgomery Township in Ringoes. Visitors can expect:
Just down the road from Unionville Vineyards, Old York Cellars pairs guided tastings with a Spanish-inspired food menu and live music on weekends, all with a view of the Sourland Mountains from the tasting room. Book ahead for weekend tastings and dinner, since spots fill up fast.
Beneduce Vineyards is located in Pittstown. It's a 77-acre farm that prides itself on offering 100% estate-produced wine. Visitors can enjoy:
Hopewell Valley Vineyards is located in Pennington, less than 30 minutes away from Montgomery Township. The Neri family brings three generations of Tuscan winemaking to this spot. The vineyards provide:
Fall weekends fill up fast at these farms and vineyards we listed. To make sure your family can access these places and have a great experience, follow this checklist before your trip:
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When does apple picking season start near Montgomery Township? Von Thun's Country Farm Market has apples ripening from mid-September through October, and Melick's Town Farm picks from August through mid-November.
Is there a pumpkin patch close to Montgomery Township? Von Thun's Country Farm Market and Terhune Orchards both run pumpkin patches as part of their fall festivals, and both sit within about 25 minutes of the township.
Can I go apple picking at Terhune Orchards this fall? Not this season. An April freeze got the crop, so Terhune isn't offering pick-your-own apples in 2026. Its Fall Family Fun Weekends, farm store, and winery are all still going.
Do I need a reservation for a vineyard tasting in Hunterdon County? Unionville Vineyards welcomes walk-ins based on availability. Beneduce Vineyards usually has room on weekdays and recommends booking weekends. Hopewell Valley Vineyards doesn't offer walk-in tastings at all, so you'll need a group reservation.
Do these farms and vineyards require tickets in advance? Terhune Orchards and Von Thun's both sell tickets online, and Von Thun's requires them for October weekends specifically.