Happy Acres U-Pick Farm
#1-52225, Range Rd 273, Spruce Grove
Open Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Pick ripe vegetables and fruits at Happy Acres U-Pick Farm. There are also outdoor animals and a petting zoo, and don’t miss out on the treats centre serving freshly made muffins and ice cream!
happyacresupick.ca
Attracted 2 Apples
54264 Range Rd 213, Fort Saskatchewan
Opens first week of September, sign up for email notifications
Get many varieties of freshly grown apples, including misty rose and autumn delight, from the 800-tree orchard. The orchard only has limited supply. Inventory updates every day via email.
attracted2apples.com
Somerset Pumpkin Farms
1423 Township Rd 514, Parkland County
Opens September 3, see website for hours
Start your fall season by picking edible and decorative pumpkins at Somerset Farms. The farm features pumpkins in a variety of colours and sizes, farm games for kids, and it’s dog-friendly.
edmonton-pick-a-pumpkin.com
Pitchfork Gardens
551058 Hwy 831, Lamont County
Opens Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
This garden, one hour away from Edmonton, grows all types of produce. From roasted pepper salad to hearty pumpkin stew, plan out a fall dinner with veggies freshly picked by yourself.
pitchforkgardens.ca/
Lil Ryley Farms
45465 Range Road 190, AB
Opens Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Book a two-hour U-Pick session at Lil Ryley Farms for freshly grown vegetables at an old time price. Not a fan of veggie picking? You can also bulk buy easy-to-preserve produce including beets and carrots. The farm also offers farm tours and food preservation workshops.
lilryleyfarms.com
Billyco Junction Gardens
40110 RR260, Lacombe
Opens all week, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Head down to Billyco Junction Gardens this fall for fresh veggies and fruits including blackcurrants, sour cherries, Nanking cherries and sea buckthorns. If you’re interested in extending the stay, there’s also an adult-only bed and breakfast experience.