9/20: Apple Picking! Vintage Playground Fun! Peacocks! Homemade Pastries, Popsicles + Picnic on Stunning Beach (Santa Cruz Area)

from $10.00

Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, 10:30 a.m. — 1 p.m.

🍂🍏🍎🥧 Fall fun at a cozy, family-run orchard! This is not your typical over the top, crowded apple picking experience. Instead, this is a small farm with kids in mind: The trees are dwarf trees, meaning the littles can easily reach up and pick their chosen treat! The orchard offers so many homemade treats, like yummy turnovers, apple cider and even popsicles 🥧 And, some vintage playground structures, too! Our day will wrap with a community picnic on a nearby beach, with long stretches of white sand made for sandcastle building!

🥳 PART OF OUR FAMILY FALL FUN BUNDLE (for DROP-IN only, see info below in TAB labelled DROP-IN FEE) 🥳

Your whole fall, planned for you and your family — with our signature outings! 🍂

We have so much FUN on these adventures — they sell out every year — so this fall we're capping numbers and prioritizing families who choose the bundle option first. Grab all 3 fall day adventures in one go, and your family saves $30 compared to booking each one separately at today's rates.

While you can still do drop-ins per day trip, bundle families get priority booking and guaranteed spots across all 3 dates. Drop-in spots will be limited.

🍏 9/20 — Apple Picking, Vintage Playground, Homemade Treats & Beach Picnic + Optional Local Eats (Santa Cruz Area)

✈️ 10/11 — Blue Angels Front-Row View, Tunnels, Cannons, Beach Play & Optional DoorDash Dinner (San Francisco)

🦋 11/27 — Black Friday: Monarch Butterflies, Tidepools, Beach & Optional Pizza + Ice Cream



WHAT TO EXPECT for 9/20 APPLE PICKING

🍏🍎 APPLE PICKING OFF THE TREE: Your little will treasure the experience of picking their own apples right off the tree!
🐾 FUN: Some old-school playground bikes and a seesaw will thrill the kids (and keep them occupied) plus they can ride on a swing tucked amid the apple trees or share a family swing with other littles and parents. 
🥧🥫🧃🍞🧺  APPLE TREATS: Enjoy (for purchase) homemade apple turnovers, apple cider and even popsicles for purchase. The orchard also offers other veggies, fruits, lavender goods (made from their garden) 🪻 and yes, coffee ☕
🔍 SCAVENGER HUNT: Embark on a fun scavenger hunt around the orchard + beach!
🩴☀️🏖️ BEACH PICNIC + PLAY: After apple picking, we'll head to a nearby beach that has picnic tables (yay!), stunning views, white sand, much fun for the kids and relaxation for the parents! We can't wait to see you there! 
🍽️ OPTIONAL DINNER: Not ready for the fun to end? Stick around after beach play for a casual group bite at a treasured local eats gem nearby — on your own dime, no sign-up needed!
🫶🏿🫶🏾🫶🏽 COMMUNITY, FRIENDSHIP + SUPPORT: Instant 'playdate' for your kiddos! We usually have kids from toddlers up to tweens join, with all of the kids playing together! You might see old FAS friends + hopefully make some new ones, too!✨

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Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, 10:30 a.m. — 1 p.m.

🍂🍏🍎🥧 Fall fun at a cozy, family-run orchard! This is not your typical over the top, crowded apple picking experience. Instead, this is a small farm with kids in mind: The trees are dwarf trees, meaning the littles can easily reach up and pick their chosen treat! The orchard offers so many homemade treats, like yummy turnovers, apple cider and even popsicles 🥧 And, some vintage playground structures, too! Our day will wrap with a community picnic on a nearby beach, with long stretches of white sand made for sandcastle building!

🥳 PART OF OUR FAMILY FALL FUN BUNDLE (for DROP-IN only, see info below in TAB labelled DROP-IN FEE) 🥳

Your whole fall, planned for you and your family — with our signature outings! 🍂

We have so much FUN on these adventures — they sell out every year — so this fall we're capping numbers and prioritizing families who choose the bundle option first. Grab all 3 fall day adventures in one go, and your family saves $30 compared to booking each one separately at today's rates.

While you can still do drop-ins per day trip, bundle families get priority booking and guaranteed spots across all 3 dates. Drop-in spots will be limited.

🍏 9/20 — Apple Picking, Vintage Playground, Homemade Treats & Beach Picnic + Optional Local Eats (Santa Cruz Area)

✈️ 10/11 — Blue Angels Front-Row View, Tunnels, Cannons, Beach Play & Optional DoorDash Dinner (San Francisco)

🦋 11/27 — Black Friday: Monarch Butterflies, Tidepools, Beach & Optional Pizza + Ice Cream



WHAT TO EXPECT for 9/20 APPLE PICKING

🍏🍎 APPLE PICKING OFF THE TREE: Your little will treasure the experience of picking their own apples right off the tree!
🐾 FUN: Some old-school playground bikes and a seesaw will thrill the kids (and keep them occupied) plus they can ride on a swing tucked amid the apple trees or share a family swing with other littles and parents. 
🥧🥫🧃🍞🧺  APPLE TREATS: Enjoy (for purchase) homemade apple turnovers, apple cider and even popsicles for purchase. The orchard also offers other veggies, fruits, lavender goods (made from their garden) 🪻 and yes, coffee ☕
🔍 SCAVENGER HUNT: Embark on a fun scavenger hunt around the orchard + beach!
🩴☀️🏖️ BEACH PICNIC + PLAY: After apple picking, we'll head to a nearby beach that has picnic tables (yay!), stunning views, white sand, much fun for the kids and relaxation for the parents! We can't wait to see you there! 
🍽️ OPTIONAL DINNER: Not ready for the fun to end? Stick around after beach play for a casual group bite at a treasured local eats gem nearby — on your own dime, no sign-up needed!
🫶🏿🫶🏾🫶🏽 COMMUNITY, FRIENDSHIP + SUPPORT: Instant 'playdate' for your kiddos! We usually have kids from toddlers up to tweens join, with all of the kids playing together! You might see old FAS friends + hopefully make some new ones, too!✨

  • DIFFICULTY LEVEL: EASY, short walk through orchard. Strollers can be used but will have some challenges on some terrain. For beach, easy short walk to sand from cars but stairs are involved so best to leave strollers in vehicles.

  • APPROXIMATE LOCATION: To get an idea of drive time (this is not the actual meeting point; that’s given after sign-up + payment is completed): https://maps.app.goo.gl/jiBN5A4Xg9qff7Kx7

    1. Add this adventure to your cart + check out!

    2. Join the WhatsApp chat for the latest info: https://chat.whatsapp.com/G7XaZE5OffGE5bc9Mr5ZC1

    3. Complete loaner kit request form: https://bit.ly/loanerkit

  • FALL FUN BUNDLE

    Your whole fall, planned for you and your family — with our signature outings! 🍂

    We have so much FUN on these adventures — they sell out every year — so this fall we're capping numbers and prioritizing families who choose the bundle option first. Grab all 3 fall day adventures in one go, and your family saves $30 compared to booking each one separately at today's rates.

    While you can still do drop-ins per day trip, bundle families get priority booking and guaranteed spots.

    🍏 9/20 — Apple Picking, Vintage Playground, Homemade Treats & Beach Picnic + Optional Local Eats (Santa Cruz Area)
    ✈️ 10/11 — Blue Angels Front-Row View, Tunnels, Cannons, Beach Play & Optional DoorDash Dinner (San Francisco)
    🦋 11/27 — Black Friday: Monarch Butterflies, Tidepools, Beach & Optional Pizza + Ice Cream (Santa Cruz Area)

    HOW TO BOOK THE BUNDLE: Add the Fall Fun Bundle listing to your cart and check out — this secures your spot for all 3 outings in one purchase. Purchase by Sunday, Aug. 30 to lock in the bundle price and priority booking.

    FEE:

    • $162 per family for all 3 adventures (Family means you, your partner, and up to 2 kids) / $192 for a dual-income family

    • After 2 kids, add the "Additional child fee" ($10) to your cart for each extra child, per outing

    • After Aug. 30, the bundle is no longer available — each outing can still be booked individually at that outing's current rate

    • Full lump-sum payment due at checkout to secure all 3 spots (digital payment only, no cash)

    • This bundle is non-refundable and non-transferable — no credits for missed outings

  • FEE

    • $74 per family (Family means you, your partner and kids)

    • $64 for a single-income family

    • After 2 kids, $10 charge for each additional child to cover treats + educational materials

    • Late fee: Please sign up by Sunday, Sept. 1, 10 p.m., or a $10 late fee will be charged (FAS has to book spots)

    • Outings are not refundable. A one-time credit transfer to another outing — to be used within three months — is possible; the credit expires within three months, please DM Miranda

    • Full payment must be made to secure your spot

    • Spots are LIMITED and the only way to hold your place is by adding this adventure to your cart and checking out!

  • WHAT'S INCLUDED

    • Reservation for one car at apple orchard

    • Guided adventure, scavenger hunt, and educational activities

    • Digital guide that will make this event EASY for you and your family! (Natural + cultural history, plus lunch + coffee stops + more)

    • In-person guided outing

    • All logistics

    • Adventure checklist (what you need to bring)

    • Treat for the kids

    • Arts + crafts activities

    • Food

    • Beach parking