Apple picking and cider season near Tualatin.
September brings the first crisp edge of autumn to the Willamette Valley, and with it the season of apple picking and hard cider. A handful of family farms within an easy drive of 22379 SW 107th Ave make it simple to plan a harvest day out.
When the morning air turns cool and the farmers market stalls fill with Honeycrisp and Gala apples, it is a sure sign that fall has arrived in Tualatin. Around the city, family orchards and berry farms switch into harvest mode, offering U-pick apples, pears, fresh-pressed cider, and seasonal hard-cider tastings. For residents and prospective homebuyers alike, it is one of the best reasons to love living in this corner of the Tualatin Valley.
Here is where to go for apple picking and cider this season, all within a short drive from home.
Beaverton, ~20 min away
Bell's Orchard.
A family-owned U-pick orchard in Beaverton, Bell's Orchard grows apples, pears, and peaches on low, child-friendly trees. Varieties like Honeycrisp and Braeburn ripen through the fall, and the short branches make it easy for kids to fill their own bag. The farm is seasonal and typically open through October, so check its website or Facebook for current fruit and hours before you head out.
Hillsboro, ~25 min away
Smith Berry Barn.
Smith Berry Barn in historic Scholls is best known for its two dozen berry varieties, but in the fall it also opens its 5-acre apple orchard to U-pick. Its annual Cider Days, running September 20 through 21 in 2026, feature the farm's new hard-cider batch served from the Cider House, followed by a Hard Cider Tasting on September 28. The farm is open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM.
More Harvest Outings
Orchards, cider houses, and planning tips.
Oregon Heritage Farms
A 200-acre apple orchard on Scholls Ferry Road in Hillsboro. No U-pick, but there are farm animals, an apple slingshot, and a market stocked with fresh apples and cider. A relaxed outing for families who want the farm experience without the picking.
Hard Cider Tastings
Smith Berry Barn pours its own hard cider at Cider Days (Sept 20-21) and a Hard Cider Tasting on Sept 28. Nearby, Tualatin Valley wineries and tasting rooms often pour seasonal cider alongside Pinot Noir, making a fun afternoon pairing for adults.
Plan Your Visit
Orchard hours change with the harvest, so check each farm's website before you go. Go early on weekends to beat the crowds, bring cash or a card as accepted, and pack a cooler for fresh-pressed cider on the way home.
A Season to Enjoy
Harvest days just minutes from home.
Living at 22379 SW 107th Ave puts you within easy reach of the Tualatin Valley's best fall orchards and cider houses. Whether you are picking Honeycrisp apples with the kids or sampling hard cider on a crisp afternoon, this season makes it easy to see why people love calling Tualatin home. Schedule a tour and find out for yourself.
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