Friday, September 23, 2016

Apple Picking - Favourite Family Activity


I have to admit that while back to school time is hard for me, September is actually one of my favourite months.  Not only is it my birthday (yay for birthdays) but it's APPLE PICKING season. One of my absolute favourite things to do with hubby and the kids is go apple picking.

We have an orchard that we always go to. It's about 40 minutes away, but it's worth the drive.  Lots of FREE activities to do with the kids.  Parking and admission to the orchard are free, the only things you pay for are your purchases.

There is a wagon ride from the parking lot to the orchard (or you can walk it, not super far) they have picnic tables set up if you want to bring a lunch with you, a short nature trail, tether ball. There is a hay jump, corn maze (we haven't done that yet) and a little market with all sorts of apple goodies. The apple cider doughnuts alone make the drive worth it.
apple cider doughnuts being made

The kids love using hubby's shoulders as a ladder to get the apples way up high


We always have a great time when we go.  This year the macs are a little more sour than normal, but still delicious and great for baking.
came across this photo of Mr. K from 2013 and just had to share

6 comments:

  1. This looks like so much fun! That's a great picture of Mr. K!

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  2. oh my gosh apple cidar donuts sound so yummy! I wouldn't be able to just have one

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  3. I love this time of year! Can't wait for picking apples here, and the visits to the pumpkin patch!

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  4. I love Apple picking with family. Wish I knew more about canning.

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  5. I love Apple picking time its so much fun for the whole!! Great photo.s!

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  6. We don't have apple picking here, but I have an apple tree and get a fair amount of apples, that is if we don't get bad hails during the summer.

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