Feast & Fettle Meal Delivery Transforms Busy Weeknights—Here’s a Free Membership

Feast & Fettle understands what parents need and has created a service that delivers fresh meals made entirely from real ingredients.

Feast & Fettle is a fully-prepared meal delivery service that’s all about bringing fresh locally-prepared dishes made with real ingredients to families across the Westchester area and beyond.

If you've ever tried a meal delivery service, you may have found that the convenience it promises often falls short for families and the quality of the prepared dishes rarely measures up to a homemade meal. Feast & Fettle understands what parents actually need and has created a service that personally-delivers fresh meals made entirely from real ingredients to homes across Westchester, New Jersey, and New England–never frozen and never shipped. There’s no subscription required, you can customize your menu to fit various diets and appetites, and there are always options for kids.

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Apple Picking Near DC: Best Apple Orchards for Apple Picking with Kids

Kids of all ages enjoy apple picking and chomping on an apple right off the tree. Photo courtesy of Butler's Orchard

As late August and September arrive, so do thoughts of apple picking near DC. This favorite fall tradition is a must for families, and it often goes far beyond plucking ripe apples from a tree. Many of these Virginia and Maryland apple orchards host fall activities of all kinds, like hayrides, petting zoos, and playgrounds.

All of the apple orchards and farms listed below are within easy driving distance of DC. A few of them even made our lists of the best pumpkin patches near DC and fun fall festivals near DC. Remember that farm conditions and produce availability change throughout the season, so call or check the farms' websites before you visit.

Read on for our list of 14 great places to go apple picking near DC. Then check out our Fall Fun Guide for Washington, DC Families for even more great autumn activities.

Apple Picking in the Hudson Valley: Best Apple Farms and Apple Festivals

Pick from a number of apple varieties at Hudson Valley orchards. Photo by Leslie Seaton via Flickr

Apple picking season is here, and many Hudson Valley and Westchester farms celebrate with kid-friendly entertainment, including live music, corn mazes, and hayrides. 

I used to look forward to apple picking every year as a child, and now I have just as much fun watching my little ones run through the orchards—not to mention indulging in fresh-pressed apple cider.

For more fall fun, be sure to check out our rundown of the top spots for hot, delicious cider doughnuts in the area and our Pick-Your-Own Guide to Hudson Valley and Westchester farms.

Apple Picking on Long Island: Best Apple Farms and Apple Festivals for Kids

Take a bite out of the large, juicy apples at Lewin Farms. Photo by Gina Massaro

Apple picking is the perfect kid-friendly activity to kick off the fall season on Long Island. From small farm stands to orchards with dwarf trees sized just right for little hands, we've rounded up the best places on LI to pick apples.

Apple picking season begins as early as the end of August at some farms and continues through October. Check each farm’s website for hours and bounty updates.

Find more pick-your-own fun in our Long Island Farm Guide. And be sure to check out our Fall Fun Guide for Long Island Kids for more seasonal activities. 

Apple Picking in New Jersey: Best Apple Farms and Apple Festivals for Kids

Head to Johnson's Locust Hill Farm for apple picking and tons of fall-themed fun. Photo by Lisa Warden

Fall is on the horizon, and in New Jersey, that means it's time to go apple-picking. No matter where you live in the Garden State, there's bound to be a pick-your-own farm nearby. In addition to apple picking, many NJ farms also offer awesome seasonal activities like corn mazes, hayrides, and petting zoos.

So, grab a few baskets and head out to one of these great New Jersey apple orchards and farms.

For more great things to do in autumn, check out our story on NJ's best fall day trips and much more in our Fall Fun Guide for New Jersey Kids

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