Fall fun on Long Island: Farms, pumpkins and fresh cider

From feeding the animals to finding the perfect pumpkin, White Post Farms in Melville has plenty to keep the whole family busy. There are pony rides, a dinosaur exhibit, and even some famous four-legged residents like Oliver the giraffe. There's a lot of fun stuff to do on the farm. We're open year-round. And for some families, it's about making memories, like this family celebrating a very special first. Well, we wanted to go to a pumpkin patch with our baby, so it's our first pumpkin patch as a family. Those farms, including these cutie birds. And for a different kind of fall favorite, head to the Jericho Cider Mill. You won't pick any apples off the trees here, but you can choose from massive bins of apples. Grab a coffee and enjoy some seasonal treats. This is an experience that people come here with their families year after year for over 206 years. The cider is made right here. For the freshest apple cider, we actually manufacture the cider here. We squeeze the apples. We don't use any preservatives. Never have. So whether it's animals, pumpkins, or a cup of fresh cider, you can find a little fall magic without the long drive east. Jen Seelig, News 12.