Kids & Family

Apple Picking Around Potomac for Johnny Appleseed Day

Fall is here, and what better way to celebrate than with apple picking in honor of Johnny Appleseed Day?

In children’s books, Johnny Appleseed is often portrayed as a fun, historical fellow who wears a cooking pot on his head and disperses apple seeds wherever he travels. Johnny Appleseed Day, celebrated on Sept. 25 each year, celebrates his birth, life, and generosity.

John Chapman, aka Johnny Appleseed, was a Massachusetts-born philosopher and philanthropist, who, beginning in 1802, wandered through northern and Midwestern states planting apple nurseries. His trees fed many settlers, and he was loved wherever he went.  

Now the apple doesn’t fall far from the holiday. Fall brings forth a time for harvest, and apple picking is a fun fall activity that family and friends can do together. 

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Here's a list of nearby farms offering pick-your-own apples:

Butler’s Orchard, Germantown – 301-972-3299

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Homestead Farm, Poolesville – 301-977-3761

Kingsbury’s Orchard, Dickerson – 301-972-8755

Rock Hill Orchard, Mount Airy – 301-831-7427

Check out Thursday's farmers market for more apple picking options.

How are you going to celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day? Tell us in the comments below.


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