Chicken Scratch: Pick Your Own Fruit

The chicks are headed back to school and the breezes ruffling my feathers are just a bit cooler than they were a few weeks ago. It can only mean one thing. Summer is coming to a close. But autumn’s arrival means it’s the perfect time to gather up your flock and head to a local farm or orchard for some apple picking fun. Wondering what to do with all those apples? Check out this collection of recipes from PVD area chefs. And if you happen to have any extra pie, well, don’t forget your old pal Red. 

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Fall is almost here and with it comes the apple- and pumpkin-picking season. Plenty of people like to pick their own fruit, and the fall season is the best time to do so with the crisp weather and changing leaves. Grab a cup of warm cider (and maybe a fresh apple doughnut) and bring the family to one of these fantastic farms around Rhode Island.

For info on where to find fresh, local food year-round, be sure to check out FarmFresh.org.

Cranston

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Pippin Orchard 751 Pippin Orchard Rd., 401-943-7096
Daily, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Greenville

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Appleland Orchard 135 Smith Ave., 401-949-3690
Daily, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. 

Steere Orchard 150 Austin Ave., 401-949-1456
Daily, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 

Johnston

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Dame Farm & Orchards 91B Brown Ave., 401-949-3657
Thursday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.Apple Farm

Little Compton

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Young Family Farm 260 West Main Rd., 401-635-0110
Thursday–Sunday, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Middletown

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Rocky Brook Orchard 997 Wapping Rd., 401-851-7989
Friday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Sweet Berry Farm 915 Mitchell’s Ln., 401-847-3912
Daily, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

North Kingstown

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Narrow Lane Orchard 213 Narrow Ln., 401-294-3584
Daily, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

North Scituate

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Apple Picking Sunset OrchardsBarden Family Orchard 56 Elmdale Rd., 401-934-1413
Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Friday–Sunday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Elwood Orchard 58 Snake Hill Rd., 401-949-0390
Friday–Sunday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday–Wednesday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sunset Orchard Farm 244 Gleaner Chapel Rd., 401-934-1900
Friday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Smithfield

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Jaswell's Farm 50 Swan Rd., 401-231-9043
Wednesday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday–Sunday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Fall & Halloween Events

Fall and the Halloween season are upon us, and Providence, RI is brimming with ways to celebrate this most wicked time of year. Stroll along the illuminated winding paths at the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular and be amazed by the thousands of intricately carved pumpkins. Take a walk on Providence's paranormal side on a Providence Ghost Tour. Enjoy a cocktail and a bite at one of the city's local haunts. Check out below for spellbinding getaway packages, events and more.  

Halloween in Providence