
Apple Orchards &
U-Pick Fruit Farms
DISCLAIMER: The Branch Moms, along with local businesses and organizations, will do our best to keep you updated with the most accurate information throughout the season. Please call ahead or follow the links provided below to avoid any inconvenience.
Keller's Farmstand
LOCATIONS:
516 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville
15066 S Wallin Drive, Plainfield
2500 Johnson Road, Oswego
HOURS:
Weekdays:
10AM - 6PM
Weekends (through August 31):
9AM - 5PM
Weekends (Sept 6 through October 26):
9AM - 6PM
FEATURES:
NAPERVILLE & PLAINFIELD:
Naperville Farmstand sells PRE-PICKED APPLES fresh from our Oswego apple orchard! Since we have apple varieties that ripen throughout the late summer and fall, we offer a large selection of your favorite varieties.
OSWEGO:
Oswego Farmstand sells APPLES you can pick right off the trees in our Oswego apple orchard!
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Apple picking begins in late August and is available daily. It continues until late October, while supplies last.
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We also sell pre-picked apples for your convenience. Since we have apple varieties that ripen throughout the late summer and fall, we offer a large selection of your favorite varieties.
OTHER OSWEGO FEATURES:
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Farmstand open daily with homemade apple cider donuts (in season), baked goods, jarred items, and fall favorites
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Saturday & Sunday Fall Festivities - corn maze, farm animals, kids’ play area, wagon rides
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U-Pick Pumpkin Patch open daily starting end of September
Typical Harvest Schedule:
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June - asparagus (when available)
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Early July - cucumbers, zucchini, yellow squash, onions, potatoes, watermelon, Kentucky tomatoes
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Mid July - sweet corn, green beans, hot and sweet peppers, peaches, blueberries
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Late July - local tomatoes
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Late August - early apple varieties (refer to Apples page for variety availability)
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Mid September - pumpkins, winter squash, additional apple varieties (refer to Apples page for variety availability)
FEE :
$10/person for ¼ peck bag (about 3 lbs)
$20/person for ½ peck bag (about 5–6 lbs)
$40/person for 1 peck bag (about 10–12 lbs) $8 per person for 1/4 peck bag
20+ varieties of apples
*Children 4 and under may enter for free but do not get a bag.
We do not offer group discounts.
Naperville, Plainfield
& Oswego
All Seasons Orchard
LOCATION: 14510 IL Route 176, Woodstock
HOURS: August 30 – October 26, 2025
Weekdays: 10AM - 5PM
Weekends, Labor Day, Columbus Day: 10AM - 6PM
BARNYARD ACTIVITY AREA: (Open on weekends and holidays only)
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Corn Maze
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Pedal Karts
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Kiddie Play Area
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Apple Orchard
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Cafe & Bakery Store
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Jumping Pillow
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Mini Zip Line
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30+ Attractions
FEE : $12 per person for 1/4 peck U-PICK bag & $17 per person for 1/2 U-PICK bag
Woodstock
Kuipers Family Farm
LOCATION: 1N145 Watson Road, Maple Park
HOURS:
August 25 - November 2, 2025 an hours vary so please check website
Closed on Tuesdays thru September 16
APPLE ORCHARD:
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Fresh from the orchard, bagged and sold at the Orchard Shop. Apples sold individually, by the half-peck or peck bag. Prices vary by supply and variety.
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Pick Apples
Admission to Orchard:
$14.99 Weekends & Holidays at the gate per person
$11.99 Weekdays (excludes Labor & Columbus Days) at the gate only per person
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Includes 1/4 peck bag of apples.
Children 2 and under admitted FREE but don’t receive a bag.
Everyone entering the orchard must purchase admission.
Apple picking is Weekends through October 29th. Click here for tickets.
Apple picking may be available Weekdays also depending on crop.
Click here for this week’s Weekday picking availability.
Maple Park
Goebbert's Farm - Pingree Grove
LOCATION: 42W813 Reinking Road, Pingree Grove
HOURS:
Apple Orchard opens August 22 - October 31, 2025
Monday - Wednesday 9AM - 6PM
Thursday - Sunday 9AM - 8PM
APPLE ORCHARD:
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You Pick or Pre-Picked
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Orchard open for picking 7 days a week
FEES:
August
$15 Weekdays & $20 Weekends
September
$20 Weekdays & $27 Weekends
October
$20 Weekdays & $30 Weekends
Pingree Grove
Jonamac Orchard
LOCATION: 319412 Shabbona Road, Malta
HOURS: 9AM - 5PM DAILY
APPLE ORCHARD: OPENS August 30, 2025
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20+ varieties of apples
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YOU PICK or PRE-PICKED options
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Orchard open for U-PICK beginning Labor Day and as long as apples are available
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Fall Festival Admission is also required to enter U-pick Apple Orchard and Pumpkin Patch (when available). Guests will need to purchase Apple Picking Bags and Pumpkins Separately.
FEES: $16 per 1/2 peck bag
Malta
Windy Acres Farmstand
LOCATION: 37W446 Fabyan Parkway, Geneva
HOURS: 9AM - 6PM DAILY
APPLE ORCHARD:
Weekends ONLY starting August 23 through September 28, 2025 from 10AM - 4PM
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8 varieties of U-Pick apples
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YOU PICK or PRE-PICKED options
FEE: $15.99 includes 1/4 peck bag of apples + wagon ride to the orchardChildren under 2 admitted free without picking bag
Geneva
Stade's Farm & Market
LOCATION: 3709 Miller Road, McHenry
HOURS: 9AM - 5PM DAILY
Apple Orchard is late August through October
FEATURES: Nearly 20 acres of prime strawberries for your enjoyment! Picking your own strawberries at Stade’s Farm & Market is a great way to spend a summer day with your family and friends.
Note: An $10 minimum apple purchase per person is required to enter the apple orchard (ages two years and under are free). This means that every person entering the apple orchard must at least purchase a 1/4 Peck Bag (you may purchase a larger size and apply the $10 minimum toward the larger bag). Although there IS NOT an admission fee to pick apples, just to be clear, each person must make a minimum $10 purchase to enter the orchard.
Bags are included in the apple picking price, and picking is only allowed using the bags Stade’s provides.
*Always confirm availability before traveling to the farm.
FEES:
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$10 per person for 1/4 peck bag (children 2 and under are free but do not receive a bag) *Every person ages 3+ entering the orchard must buy a bag*
- $20 for 1/2 Peck Bag
- $35 for a Peck Bag
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$50 for a 1/2 bushel
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Nearly 20 varieties of apples
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YOU PICK or PRE-PICKED
McHenry
Woody's Orchard
LOCATION: 3223 Creek Road, Plano
APPLE ORCHARD: August 30 - September 26, 2025
*Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays*
CHILDREN'S FARM PLAYGROUND:
FEE:
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August Rates: $15.95 for adults and children Saturdays and Sundays, $12.95 Thursdays and Fridays (2 years and under are free)
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Purchase tickets online to save $$$
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September Rates: $16.95 for adults and children Saturdays and Sundays, $13.95 Thursdays and Fridays (2 years and under are free)
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October Rates: $22.95 for adults and children Saturdays and Sundays, $19.95 Thursdays and Fridays (2 years and under are free)
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FEATURES:
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Cedar Playhouse Village
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Spider Web
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Corn Jump
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Jump Pad
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Hay Maze
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Big Tractor Slides
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Duck Races
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Hamster Rollers
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Wooden Tractors
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Climbing Tire Pile
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Train Rides
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Sand Box
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FEE:
$14.95 which includes entry to the Apple Orchard for 1 guest & a quarter peck bag to pick. Guests age 5 & under may accompany a paid guest to the Orchard without purchase of a pass, but will not receive a bag to pick.
No other farm activities are included with this pass.
What's included:
1/4 Peck Apple Bag
Access to the Orchard
*Check the most recent Facebook posting to see which apples are ripe in the orchard for picking. A full list of our apple varieties is listed on our website.
Plano
Heider's Berry Farm
LOCATION: 1106 N. Queen Anne Rd., Woodstock
HOURS: 8AM - 5PM DAILY, while supply allows
FEATURES: Our land has been farmed by Heiders for five generations, starting as a typical Midwestern farm with dairy, hogs, sheep, chickens, corn, oats and hay. From 1972 to 1986, we operated the largest berry farm in Illinois. After 25 years of landscaping, we're back as Heider's Berry Farm, on a smaller scale, to provide quality fruit and friendly service. We invite you to spend time on our farm in Woodstock, IL. Wander into our fields to enjoy a true farm experience, all natural with no admission or parking fee. Check our Facebook page for availability updates!
Strawberries: Beginning mid-June
Raspberries: Early July
*Always confirm availability before traveling to the farm.
Woodstorck
Stateline Blueberries
LOCATION: 9957 North Frontage Road, Michigan City, IN
HOURS: 7AM - 6PM DAILY
DISTANCE: 2 hours from Tri-Cities
FEATURES:
Our varieties of blueberries ripen at different times throughout the season: Each variety has its own unique quality and taste: the below mentioned is just a guide and the last statement regarding flavor is very subjective. (Ripening time-Size-Taste)
Bluecrop.....midseason-medium/large-tart
Blueray.......midseason-large-good
Bluetta........very early-medium-sweet
Chanticleer......very early-large-sweet
Coville........late/midseason-large-good/tart
Draper.......midseason-large-sweet
Duke..........midseason-large-good
Jersey.........late/midseason-medium-fair
Nelson......late/midseason-large-good
Rancocas...midseason-small-sweet
Rubel..........midseason-small/medium-good
Weymouth....very early-small/medium-sweet
*Always confirm availability before traveling to the farm.
Michigan City, IN
Thompson Strawberry Farm
LOCATION: 14000 75th St., Bristol, WI
HOURS:
August: Wednesday - Sunday from 10AM - 7PM
September: Wednesday - Sunday from 10AM - 6PM
Labor Day: 10AM - 6PM
Pumpkins
Wednesday - Friday: 3PM-6PM
Saturday - Sunday: 10AM - 6PM
October Wednesday - Sunday: 10AM - 5PM
DISTANCE: 1 hour 30 minutes from Tri-Cities
FEATURES: Our new strawberry farm is located only 1 mile west of our home farm. We will only have one location open per day. We will have signs up indicating which field will be open.
Strawberries: Mid June - Early July
Sunflowers: July - October
Raspberries: September - October
*Always confirm availability before traveling to the farm.
Bristol, WI
