
Top Places for Family Fun Bettendorf IA
Tanners Orchard is the place to go for some good, old-fashioned, wholesome family fun by Bettendorf IA. Give us a call at 309-228-9162 for more information about our hours, directions, or to reserve a birthday party.
Our farm lies just a short drive away from Bettendorf and is the perfect spot to make magical family memories that last a lifetime. Since 1947, our family has welcomed families like yours to our orchard for acres of family fun. Whether you want to go apple picking, wander through our corn maze, take pictures at our beautiful sunflower festival, or get ready for Halloween at our pumpkin patch, you can plan the perfect family outing at Tanners Orchard. It’s the perfect destination to unplug from your electronic devices, get some fresh air, and marvel at our picturesque country setting.
Generations of our family have enjoyed sharing our orchard with families like yours. We know that once you pay us a visit that you will keep coming back. But don’t take our word for it. Watch this short video to get a taste of all the fun in store for you.
Come for the Apples
With over 11,000 trees and 17 different apple varieties to pick, our orchard offers you acres of family fun by Bettendorf IA. Our U-Pick apple season starts each year on the first Saturday in September and runs throughout the fall until there are no more apples to pick. Please refer to our apple chart to see when each variety of apple ripens and becomes ready to pick. Plus, your family can enjoy a wagon ride out to the orchard on our Festival Days. For more information about our available apple varieties, refer to the following list:
- Honeycrisp
- Jonathan
- Golden Delicious
- Jonagold
- Fuji
- Early Gold
- Ginger Gold
- Royal Gala
- McIntosh
- Cortland
- Red Delicious
- Cameo
- Empire
- Braeburn
- Gold Rush
- Granny Smith
- Pink Lady
Stay for the Delicious Food
Tanners Orchard offers plenty of great homemade treats, dining, and snacks. So, you will not have to leave to refuel while you are having your family fun by Bettendorf IA. In fact, we offer daily lunch specials on weekdays! Meanwhile, weekend visitors can fill up at our old market eatery for favorites such as ribeye, pork chop, or chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, and cider brats. Also on weekends, you can grab some popcorn, kettle corn, turkey legs, jumbo pretzels, nachos, snow cones, or spicy black bean burgers at our snack shack. Plus, you can always find our famous apple cider donuts, caramel apples, homemade fudge, and pies out our Apple Bin Bakery.
Enjoy Family Bonding Time with our Kids Activities
Tanners Orchard provides plenty of fun kids’ activities to include in your day of family fun by Bettendorf IA. Bring your children by our petting zoo to see and pet some of our farm animals. You and your kids can enjoy interacting with our farm friends, including goats, rabbits, llamas, sheep, and chickens. Plus, pony rides are available on Festival Days. In addition, our Back 40 Fun Acres includes plenty of playground equipment, putt-putt golf, pedal carts, face painting, and games.

Learn More About Our Special Events and Shopping
Tanners Orchard can also help you get into the spirit of the fall and Christmas seasons with our special events and shopping experiences. During the fall, we offer the following special events:
- Peach and Pancake Breakfast
- The Sunflower Experience
- Sunflower S’mores and More for Adults
- Grandparents Weekend
Meanwhile, you can get a head start on your Christmas shopping at our farm market. In there, you can find apples, apple cider, fruit jams and butters, gourmet foods, and home décor, including Halloween and Christmas decorations. Plus, you can get Santa involved in your family fun by Bettendorf IA with our annual Santa breakfast in November. Contact us to get your tickets for the Santa breakfast ahead of time because of limited seating that fills up fast.