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Apple Season is Officially Here in Rhody!

Although the summer season is winding down, that doesn’t mean we can’t keep the outdoor fun going! As the weather starts to cool off and summer days slip away, pull out your favorite flannel and head to the nearest farm or orchard. This is a great activity to do with your family while enjoying the crisp air. Here are just a few of our favorite local spots.

Barden Family Orchard
Hours: M-F 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat-Sun Daily. 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Location: 56 Elmdale Rd., North Scituate 401-934-1413

Dame Farm and Orchard
Hours: Mon.–Fri. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sat., Sun. and Mon. holidays. 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Location: 91B Brown Ave., Johnston, 401-949-3657,

Hill Orchards
Hours: Sat. and Sun. in September and October, 10 a.m.­–5 p.m.
Location: 86 Winsor Ave., Johnston, 401-949-2940

Jaswell’s Farm
Hours: Daily. 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Location: 50 Swan Rd., Smithfield, 401-231-9043

Knight Farm
Hours: Daily. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Location: 1 Snake Hill Rd., North Scituate, 401-349-4408

Narrow Lane Orchard

Hours: Daily. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: 213 Narrow Lane, North Kingstown, 401-294-3584

Pippin Orchard
Hours: Daily. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Location: 751 Pippin Orchard Rd., Cranston (401) 943-7096

Steere Orchard
Hours: Daily. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Location: 150 Austin Ave., Greenville, 401-949-1456

Sweet Berry Farm, Middletown
Hours: Daily. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Location: 915 Mitchells Lane, Middletown, 401- 847-3912

Apple picking is one of those family traditions that everyone loves. Just think about all the tasty apple goodness you can make after a trip to your local orchard!