7 Kid-Friendly Farms to Visit Near Philadelphia
There is nothing sweeter than a day trip to a local farm with your family. From picking your own seasonal fruits and vegetables to family friendly activities and entertainment, a trip to the farm will surely have something for everyone!
Here are 7 of our favorite farms to visit within driving distance from Philadelphia:
Johnsons Corner Farm – Medford, NJ
Johnson’s Corner Farm is filled with activities for the family! One of our favorite things to do at the farm is visit the Animal Farm and feeding the animals. In the Discovery Barnyard Playground, you can enjoy enjoy a wide range of activities:
- Climbing Rocks
- 3 Play Areas Within the Barnyard
- Tractor Tire Sand Castle
- Space Net
- Pedal Go Cart Dirt Track for older kids
- Pedal Go Cart Track for small children
- Pretend Farm
- State of the art EVOS Pathfinder
- 3 Splash Pads to Cool Off on a hot day
Linvilla Orchards – Media, PA
Linvilla Orchards is known for its diverse selection of fruits, including apples, peaches, strawberries, cherries, and more. Visitors often have the opportunity to pick their own fruit during the harvest season.
Linvilla Orchards offers a range of family-friendly activities throughout the year. This can include hayrides, corn mazes, petting zoos, and pony rides. During the fall, they are known for their pumpkin patches and Halloween-themed events. There are play areas for children, including a playground and open spaces where families can enjoy picnics! The orchard hosts various festivals and events to celebrate different seasons. For example, they may have a Peach Festival in the summer, an Apple Festival in the fall, and a Holiday Celebration in winter.
Shadybrook farms – Yardley, PA
Shady Brook Farm is another well-known destination located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA. It is a family-owned farm that has evolved into a multifaceted agricultural and entertainment center. Here are some key features of Shady Brook Farm:
- Pick-Your-Own: Similar to Linvilla Orchards, Shady Brook Farm offers a pick-your-own experience, allowing visitors to harvest their own fruits and vegetables. The availability of crops may vary by season, but common options include strawberries, blueberries, pumpkins, and more.
- Seasonal Events: The farm is known for hosting a variety of seasonal events and festivals. This can include a fall festival with pumpkin picking, a corn maze, hayrides, and other autumn-themed activities. They may also have holiday events, summer festivals, and more.
- Barnyard Animals: Shady Brook Farm often has a barnyard area where visitors can interact with and feed farm animals. This can be an enjoyable experience for families, especially with young children.
- Light Show: One of the standout attractions at Shady Brook Farm is the annual Holiday Light Show. During the winter season, the farm transforms into a spectacular display of lights and holiday decorations, attracting visitors from the surrounding areas.
Hellerick’s Family Farm – Doylestown, PA
Hellerick’s Family Farm is located in Doylestown, PA – just a quick drive from the city. There are so many things that you can do here with kids! Here are a few things that stood out most:
- Aerial Adventures: includes 9 ziplines, crossing 21 elements/bridges and a free-fall leap off the 30-foot central tower. You can zip, climb and free-fall as many times as you can in 1.5 hours. Ages 12+
- Adventure Farm: General Admission includes entry to the 18 acre Adventure Farm area which includes a Wagon Ride, 5 acre Corn Maze, Farm animals, 3 slides, Tractor Tire playground and 40+ activities for children and adults of all ages.
- Silo Wall: The wall is 35ft tall and has 6 different sides. Each side has its own level of difficulty, 3 sides are the easy, 2 sides are harder and 1 side is the hardest. Ages 5+
Hortulus Farm – Newtown, PA
Hortulus Farms is a family friendly destination in Newtown, PA. They host many seasonal events such as Christmas at Hortulus, wildflower festivals, fall festivals and much more! All of these events have kid-friendly activities. They are also in the works of building a Play Garden. Visit their website for more event info!
Merrymead Farm – Lansdale, PA
Merrymead Farm is located in Lansdale, PA. This family friendly farm is full of fun for everyone. You can visit the farm animals and even see the milking process from 3:30PM – 6:30PM daily. Merrymead also has seasonal events such as Fall Harvest with tractor rides and face painting! One of the highlights of your trip will be the delicious handmade ice cream!
Maple Acres Farm – Plymouth Meeting, PA
Located in Plymouth Meeting, Maple Acres Farm is a beautiful destination to visit for the family. We actually got our Fall photo taken in the flower fields here. Some activities at Maple Acres Farm include:
- Hayrides
- Zinnia fields in the summer
- Pick your own seasonal fruits and vegetables
- Farm animals
- Host your birthday party event
