At Beardsley’s Cider Mill they are committed to providing the local community with fresh, local produce.

“In an effort to provide the growing community with a fresh, local commodity, and to preserve the farm land from being developed, we have rejuvenated the existing orchards. We have over 10,000 dwarf apple trees in our Pick-Your-Own Orchard and over 400 peach, nectarine and plum trees on our farm.  We are re-planting thousands of dwarf apple trees in our fields for our Pick-Your-Own orchard. The trees will only grow to a maximum of 10 to 12 feet for easy picking. We offer PYO apples on weekends and sometimes Columbus Day if ripe fruit is available.

Approximate Picking Time and Varieties Available

Mid September:
Gala, Honeycrisp, Jonagold, Macoun, Cortland and Liberty

Early October:
Mutsu, Jonagold, Empire, Red Delicious, McIntosh

Mid October:
Winesap, Braeburn, Enterprise, Granny Smith and Rome.”

Beardsley’s Cider Mill

Jones Family Farms in Shelton, Connecticut spans several properties, including its Homestead, Pumpkinseed Hill, and Valley sites, alongside the Jones Winery. Its official site says the winery season begins September 19 and that visits and reservations are handled per property, with separate farm and winery hours. Check the official site for seasonal hours and any weather cancellations before visiting.

Jones Family Farms

For 25 years, Halloween lovers have been heading to ‘Legends of Fear’. The dead wait for you at The Legends of Fear. This attraction has 5 main segments: a ‘Haunted hayride and the hallow’ featuring the funhouse of fear, ‘Melon head revenge’, ‘Hemlock Manor mortuary’, ‘Pinehills Parish’ and ‘the Dark Harvest’.

Lots of changes and additions are done by the owners, so expect something different here each year. What remains the same is the sound of chainsaws, the maniacal laughter of the dead and the scary faces. The trees are decorated with orange lights and lot of Halloween décor can be seen on the property.

Flashing strobe lights and laser lights are used for an enhanced experience. You might get startled and maybe disoriented at some points. Good news for Halloween lovers is that Legends of Fear is open all year round. However not all acts are performed every day, they change routines. Please check their website for that.

For tickets and more details please visit their website:  www.legendsoffear.com

Legends of Fear

Shelton farm with cut-your-own Christmas trees up to 10 feet tall (saw provided) as well as fresh-cut trees, a Christmas Shoppe with wreaths, and hayrides with Santa. Its 2025 season ran November 28 to December 21, closed Mondays and Tuesdays, and no reservation is needed to cut a tree. The site thanks customers for 2025 and says the farm looks forward to 2026.

U Pick Farms in Shelton, Connecticut