Best Apple Picking Orchards and Farms Near NYC 

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. [There's Still Time for a Getaway!]( Don't let your Facebook friends win summer vacation when there are so many [great getaways within easy reach](. Adventures from [camping]( to [beaches]( to [family resorts]( are [only a car ride away]( [Best Apple Picking Orchards and Farms Near NYC]( Starting just before Labor Day weekend and continuing through the fall, orchards around the tri-state area offer families the chance to pick their own apples. Many also host cool kids' attractions, including hayrides, [petting zoos]( with barnyard animals, bouncy houses, and [corn mazes](. Some even sell home-baked treats like [apple cider donuts](. While there was a time when apple trees thrived in NYC (ever wonder how Orchard Street got its name?), city families today need to head out of town to pick their own fruit. There are plenty of wonderful apple orchards in the [Hudson Valley]( [New Jersey]( [Long Island]( and [Connecticut]( although many are quite a long drive, and we know nothing derails a fun family outing like a stressful commute. So we've rounded up a dozen places to pick your own apples that are an hour or less from midtown Manhattan by car. A few are even accessible by train. For other fun farm outings, check out our [Pick-Your-Own Guide](. [Read more.]( [Preschool Watchlist: 5 New NYC Preschools]( Shopping around for a preschool program is a daunting task. At the top of your [preschool criteria list]( are probably cost, location, and a good personality fit for your child, with class size and educational philosophy factored in as well. Fortunately New York City parents have a broad range of options when it comes to finding the right preschool fit. Interested in [bilingual immersion]( [Montessori]( [Reggio-Emilia]( inspired, or a traditional preschool program? Are your goals for your child academic, social, learning through play, or all the above? Maybe your child has a love of nature you would like to see celebrated in an [outdoor classroom]( Our [Preschool Guide]( is a resource that can help you find the perfect preschool for your child. Below we've highlighted a few preschools that are new to the MommyPoppins [Preschool Directory]( to add to your watchlist. [Read more.]( [NYC August GoList. ( [Summer Streets, sand sculpting, and Dragon Boats. Our top picks for August!]( [Must-do seasonal events, festivals, and outdoor fun!]( [Free Things to Do in August]( [End of Summer Bucket List]( [NYC Classes Guide. ( [NYC Classes Guide]( [Best Water Theme Parks Near NYC. ( [Best Water Theme Parks Near NYC]( Copyright © 2018 Mommy Poppins, All rights reserved. You are getting this email because you subscribed to our newsletters on MommyPoppins.com Our mailing address is: Mommy Poppins 511 Avenue of the Americas #504New York, New York 10011 [Add us to your address book](//mommypoppins.us2.list-manage.com/vcard?u=bdc1aa2618e8751c4b2b6acf6&id=51ccfd15a8) [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences](