9-29-2025 4:01am

Apple & Pumpkin

Apple-picking season is upon us. Here are some of the best apple orchards nearby

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — Fall has begun and apple season is already underway at Baltimore County's apple orchards.

There are plenty of activities at these fall attractions to appeal to all ages, especially kids.

Patch has compiled a list of some of the best apple orchards and family-friendly fall attractions in and around Baltimore County. Before you go, be sure to call ahead or check the orchard’s website to clarify hours of operation or to check for the availability of apples.

Baltimore County
Shaw Orchards (5594 Norrisville Road, White Hall)
Weber’s Farm (2526 Proctor Lane, Parkville)

Carroll County
Baugher’s (1015 Baugher Road, Westminster)

Cecil County
Milburn Orchards (1495 Appleton Road, Elkton)

Eastern Shore
Kent Fort Farm (135 Eastern Lane, Stevensville)
Lockbriar Farms (10051 Worton Road, Chestertown)

Frederick County
Gaver Farm (5501 Detrick Road, Mt. Airy)

Harford County
Lohr’s Orchard (3301 Churchville Road, Churchville)

Howard County
Larriland Farm (2415 Woodbine Road, Woodbine)

Montgomery County
Butler’s Orchard (22222 Davis Mill Road, Germantown)
Homestead Farm (15604 Sugarland Road, Poolesville)

Prince George’s County
Miller Farms (10140 Piscataway Road, Clinton)

Corn mazes and pumpkin patches are also open or will open soon.

This should be a good year for apple picking, according to the 2025 forecast from the U.S. Apple Association, which estimates the harvest will be 6 percent higher than in 2024, for a total of 273 million bushels.

That estimate is based on USDA data from the top seven apple-producing states — respectively, Washington, New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania, California, Oregon and Virginia. When other states are considered, total production could be as much as 290 million bushels, the industry trade group said.