Orchard Days are every weekend until October 29; Advance reservations suggested

Orchard Days

Orchard Days

Saturdays & Sundays, September 23 - October 29, 2023

plus Monday, October 9, 2023

Enjoy the bounty of fall in Filoli’s Gentleman’s Orchard, where the jewel-tones of autumn surround live music, spiced cider, and good times spent together. Explore the historic trees, learn about harvest celebrations, and find fruitful fall fun every weekend!

Orchard Days Tickets

Orchard Days are included with all admission on weekends Sept. 23-Oct. 29 & Oct. 9, 2023

Discover the Bounty

What is there to do in the Orchard?

  • Settle into the walnut grove with a cup of cider from the bar or an autumn treat from the pop-up cafe.
  • Capture memories in a picturesque fall photo vignette.
  • Play in the hay maze and pose for photos with tractors and towers of pumpkins.
  • Build a scarecrow and join the scarecrow parade every morning.
  • Hear stories about farming and cultural harvest celebrations during 11am family storytime.
  • Take a self-guided orchard walk to learn about the historic Orchard and cultural harvest celebrations.
  • Talk with Filoli staff about fall fruit and the harvest season at the Harvest Hub.
  • Purchase Filoli-grown fruit and vegetable products from the farm stand.
  • Live music in the afternoon!
Orchard Days Tickets
See the Orchard Map

Hispanic Heritage Weekend

September 23 & 24, 10am-5pm

Filoli kicks off Orchard Days with Hispanic Heritage weekend, celebrating the contributions of the local Hispanic community to agriculture and the arts.

Saturday:

10am-12pm: Univision table with music & giveaway
11:00am: Spanish Storytime
12-1pm: Folclórico demonstration with Folclórico Colibrí, Walnut Grove Stage
1-3pm: Musical performance by  Singer, Laura Bravo, Walnut Grove Stage

Sunday:

11:00am: Spanish Storytime
11am-4:30pm: Casa Circulo Interactive activity
12-1pm: Festejo Demonstration with Peruvian Dance Group Cunamacue
2:30-4:30pm: Musical performance by Mariachi, Walnut Grove Stage

Both Days:

10am-5pm: Cochinita food truck, Fruit Cellar
Scarecrow Parade at various times throughout the day!
11:00am-4:30pm: Mission Center for Cultural Arts activity

What do you do with all that fruit?

So that everyone can enjoy the beauty of the Orchard, fruit tasting and picking is not an Orchard Days activity. The fruits and vegetables grown at Filoli are made into butters sold at the Clock Tower Shop, pressed into hard cider available at the Bluebird Bar, and are donated to local food banks. 

About Filoli's Orchard

The Gentleman’s Orchard at Filoli is over 100 years old. Today, it holds more than 600 apple, pear, plum, apricot, walnut, fig, and quince trees. Filoli continues to preserve this historic collection that includes rare and historically significant varieties. 

Looking Down An Orchard Path