Events
Crookes Opening Day
- 08/15/2026
- 9-5pm
Join Crookes for our Opening Day of the 2026 season! Peaches will be ready for PYO and available in the shop. Grab those bakery treats you have been missing in the off season, and check out our new concession window for Sparkling Apple Cider Floats and Donuts.
For the Kids
Face painting
Apple themed crafts
Crookes Night Pick
- 09/18/2026
- 6:30-9pm
- Rain date: 09/19/2025
- 09/25/2026
- 6:30-9pm
- Rain date: 09/26/26
Join Crookes for a magical Apple picking experience. Two chances to enjoy this special event unique to Crookes Orchard. Step into the dark orchard to pick apples by candlelight. Stroll through the dahlias to cut a magical bouquet. Pick up donuts and cider to enjoy pond side while listening to the violinist. Illuminated by lanterns, and string lights, the orchard takes on a whole different feeling. Sure to be an event you won’t forget!
Things to know before you go
$20 Entry fee per car paid at the gate, please be prepared to pay with CASH
Purchase picking bag and/or PYO dahlia cup in store before entering orchard
Feel free to bring a flashlight to help navigate the dark orchard
Boots or similar footwear recommended, grass will get damp
Crookes annual Autumn Jubilee
- 10/11/2026
- Sunday 9-5 pm
- Rain Date 10/12 Monday 10-4 pm
Celebrate the season with family-friendly fun! Make Crookes your Autumn tradition.
- Apple Extravaganza: Picking, cider, donuts, caramel apples, and more!
- Food Trucks: Delicious eats by Twin Beaks Fried Chicken and Saults Eclectic Cuisine
- Live Music from Still Pickin’ Band playing 11-2pm
- Apple Cooking demonstration of historic cooking techinques
- Hayrides to keep the whole family entertained.
- Face Painting and Kids’ Activities for the little ones.
- Petting Zoo full of friendly farm animals
- Scavenger Hunt for adventurous explorers.
Come make memories and enjoy all the flavors of autumn!
Yoga in the Orchard with Caroline
- starting 8/22/26
- Saturday 9:30-10:30 am
Reset your mind and body with yoga Saturday mornings in the peaceful setting of the orchard.
Caroline Hannon is a 500 hour certified LivFree Yoga Teacher. LivFree Yoga is a vinyasa–flow of linking breath to movement, of Living Free with passion, joy, depth and purpose. This class is open to all levels, from beginners to seasoned yogis.
In addition to teaching at the orchard you can also join Caroline for a class at The Yoga Shop in Glastonbury.
Things to know before you go
Please arrive a few minutes early to fill out a waiver or ask any questions
Bring your own towel, mat and water
Prepay for session in the farm shop $25/class