Fall Family Tradition: Pumpkin and Apple Picking

Riley’s Farm is the perfect Fall Field Trip for any family living in Southern California. This Weekend my delightful mother and I took a trip out to the farm, our intentions were to pick apples and pumpkins on a perfect autumn day. We had such a great time, that we decided it would become a new fall tradition. Riley’s Farm is a wonderful way for any family to spend the day together, Its extremely child friendly, has tons of sugary apple treats to keep your little ones hopped up on sugar. Although the farm system is a bit dis-orginized, be sure to bring your patience with you. And wear plenty of sunscreen.

Here are some tips we would suggest to any family planning to visit Oak Glen.

• Bring cash, credit cards are a big hassle and cash lines are shorter.
• I would advise to go early in the morning or in the evening when it tends to be less crowded.
• Leave babies at home, as strollers are very difficult to push on the up hill trails which are covered with dirt, dust and rocks. After juggling apples, pumpkins, a purse and your other kids, trust me… You’ll thank me later.
• If you plan on purchasing pumpkins, bring a wheel barrel, wagon, canvas bags. Carrying heavy pumpkins back to your car can be extremely difficult.
• Lines for Lunch are very long (we waited an 1 hour), Riley’s Farm has a goregous, giant, green lawn perfect for bringing packed Lunches. So don’t forget your picnic basket and a blanket.
• If you’re planning on picking apples, bring canvas bags, to cut down on the waste of the paper bags they give you.
• Wear closed towed shoes you don’t mind getting dirty, we wore sandels and came back with filthy feet.
• Bring water bottles and wet wipes, as hands can get quite dirty from handling dusty fruit.

Riley’s Farm
12261 South Oak Glen Road
Oak Glen, California 92399
(909) 797 – 7534

Hours of Operation – 9:00am – 5:00pm
Apple and Pear Picking – $6.00 – 20.00