Embrace your kid’s curiosity of the natural world and nurture their affinity for animals by taking a trip to one of the Hudson Valley’s family-friendly farms. Whether you are looking for an afternoon of interacting with barnyard livestock, spending the day picking your own fruit or vegetables or even learning more about the rich agricultural history of the local area, there is plenty of fun things to do and see for the entire family on Hudson Valley farms.
Three Local Farms You Can’t Miss
Muscoot Farm in Katonah is not too far from home but worlds away from the life of your 21st-century child. Muscoot Farm will transform your family to a typical Westchester farm from around the 1880s to the 1930s. With over 50 animals, plenty of informative workshops, and miles of hiking trails to explore, Muscoot Farms is a fantastic day out. Check the website for an up-to-date calendar of kid-friendly activities at the farm. Muscoot Farm is open Monday through Sunday 10 am – 4 pm.
Sprout Creek Farm in Poughkeepsie is a non-profit working creamery and farm with a goal of educating the public on traditional Alpine-style cheese making. Besides offering an amazing assortment of cow and goat milk cheeses to sample and buy, the farm boasts plenty of chances for little ones to interact with cows, goats, pigs chickens, and ducks. Do you want to give your kids memories for a lifetime? Sprout Creek Farm offers day and overnight camp for kids from 5 to 16 years old. The farm is open every day from 10 am to 5 pm.
Weed Orchards & Winery in Marlboro offers a little something special for the adults as well as the kids. With over 40 acres dedicated to pick-your-own fruit and vegetables you can spend the afternoon among the trees and in the fields filling your baskets and then recharge at the farm-to-table cafe which serves up artisan pizza alongside site-made hard ciders and wines. Call 845-236-2684 for current pick-your-own hours. The winery and cafe are open weekends from 12 pm to 5 pm.