Independent family visit guide
Applewood Farm: prices, hours and what families should know
Last verified August 15, 2026
Applewood is built around strawberries, apples and fall harvest rather than a huge admission-based Playland. Families can add wagon rides, sunflower fields, a corn maze, pumpkins and a children’s area according to season. Crop timing—not a generic opening-hours page—should determine the visit date.
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A genuine picking-first farm; choose it for the crop, with play as the supporting activity.
Applewood is built around strawberries, apples and fall harvest rather than a huge admission-based Playland. Families can add wagon rides, sunflower fields, a corn maze, pumpkins and a children’s area according to season. Crop timing—not a generic opening-hours page—should determine the visit date.
Choose it when
- Families who want children to participate in real fruit picking
- Visitors targeting a specific apple variety using the published ripening schedule
- A two- or three-hour fall outing with modest supporting activities
Important cautions
- Published admission rules differ between strawberry and apple seasons
- The old general-admission page can surface outdated dates or prices in search
- Picking containers and additional produce create costs beyond entry
What the visit includes
Know what is included before you promise children a full farm day.
Strawberry picking normally runs from mid-June into July and uses farm-provided containers.
Apple picking begins around Labour Day with varieties changing through September and October.
Wagon rides, sunflower fields, pumpkin picking, a fall corn maze and a children’s play area supplement the crop experience.
The Stouffville winery operation has moved; visitors should not plan the family farm day around an outdated winery listing.
A realistic family plan
A smoother visit in three decisions.
- 1
Call 905-640-5357 or check the farm’s same-day social update for crop supply.
- 2
Choose the correct picking container and complete the target crop before children move to the play area.
- 3
Keep the visit short enough that picked fruit is not left in a hot car during a long play session.
Conditions that change the day
Working farms are not controlled indoor attractions.
Orchard rows and fields are naturally uneven. Ask the farm which crop area, wagon and washroom arrangement is most workable for the visit date.
This is a working picking farm rather than a full-service amusement property. Confirm food availability and bring only what the current visitor rules permit.
Heat, rain and recent field conditions directly affect picking. The farm hotline is more useful than a forecast alone.
For a required mobility, sensory, allergy or washroom accommodation, contact the farm before buying. Crop supply, animal access and outdoor activities can change without notice.
Price record
Seasonal numbers are snapshots—not permanent prices.
Applewood’s general admissions page displayed older apple-season prices during verification. Confirm the live 2026 apple admission and bag prices before travelling.
Treat any included basket or pumpkin as part of the admission value, then add only the produce your family will actually use. Avoid using an older cached apple-admission price as a 2026 quote.
Questions families ask
Useful answers with the conditions left in.
When does Applewood apple picking start in 2026?
The farm states that apple picking begins Saturday, August 29, 2026, starting with Ginger Gold apples.
How much was strawberry picking in 2026?
$15 per person age four and older, including a two-litre picking basket; ages three and under were free.
Is there more than picking?
Yes. Depending on the season, Applewood offers wagon rides, sunflowers, pumpkins, a corn maze and a children’s play area.
Why should I call before visiting?
Crop supply, weather and picking-field access can change faster than the main website schedule.
Research record
Official sources checked on August 15, 2026.
- 012026 apple start date, hours and activitiesApplewood FarmView source ↗
- 022026 strawberry admission and hoursApplewood FarmView source ↗
- 03Admission structure and picking rulesApplewood FarmView source ↗
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