There’s nothing quite like a day at the farm! Whether your family loves berry picking, feeding friendly animals, tractor rides, or seasonal festivals, summer family friendly farm adventures in Connecticut and New York offer endless opportunities to get outside and make memories together.
Scroll down where we’ve gathered some of our favorite family-friendly farm events happening this summer! They’re perfect for keeping the kids entertained while enjoying the best of the season.
Farm Nights
Summer Friday Nights
Outhouse Orchards, 139 Hardscrabble Road, North Salem, NY
Select Friday nights through August 14
No tickets required for these evenings; $5 per child for unlimited time in the barnyard fun space! Plus, music, food and drinks.
About 45 minutes from Stamford
Cider Nights
Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard, 130 Hardscrabble Road, North Salem NY
Featuring live music beginning at 6 p.m. and food trucks.
About 45 minutes from Stamford
Summer Saturday Nights
Outhouse Orchards, 139 Hardscrabble Road, North Salem, NY
Through August 22.
Experience unforgettable family fun at orchard events! These gatherings offer entertainment for kids, delicious food, and an easy night for parents. With a special theme each week, be sure to get your advance tickets ASAP. Limited availability for each event to keep things safe and stress free.
About 45 minutes from Stamford
Summer Saturdays
Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard, 130 Hardscrabble Road, North Salem NY
Through August 29
Featuring a different theme each Saturday night. Be sure to get tickets in advance.
About 45 minutes from Stamford
Blueberry Festival
Lyman Orchards, 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield, CT
Saturday, July 18, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Music, food trucks, kids activities, petting farm, horse-drawn wagon and more!
About 50 minutes from Stamford
Family Fun Day
Wakeman Town Farm, 134 Cross Highway, Westport
Saturday, July 18, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Food and drinks, plus kids are sure to have a blast taking part in the farm crafts and activities suitable for all ages. Be sure to walk the Farm to visit the animals, read books, get hair tinsel, plant garden seeds, watch the bubble show, learn more about our butterflies, and jam out to music from the band called Moss! Special patriotic activities for children to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday.
About 40 minutes from Stamford
Summerfest at the Hill
Jones Family Farm, Pumpkinseed Hill Farm, 120 Beardsley Road, Shelton, CT
Saturday, July 18, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Celebrate summer at Summerfest on the Hill! During the peak of our blueberry season, enjoy a live bluegrass band and lovely farm views. Adults can enjoy sipping on Jones wine, and children can enjoy lawn games, tractor rides and more!
About an hour from Stamford
Peach Picking
Summer is the perfect time to head to a farm for pick-your-own peaches! Click here for a list of farms in the area.
Blueberry Picking
Many farms are also still offering pick-your-own blueberries. Click here for a list of farms in the area.
Summer Activities
Nature’s Playground
Stamford Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford
Spend time playing at Nature’s Playground, before or after visiting the animas at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center!
Construction Tyme & Summer Activity Area
Bishop’s Orchard, 480 New England Road, Guilford, CT
Open through August 9.
Kid friendly construction zone, Mega Slide (must be 42 in. to ride), Corn Crib, 2 Giant Bounce Pads, Tire Mountain, Apple Train, Bubble Barn and more!
About an hour and a half from Stamford
Farm Play Area
March Farm, 160 Munger Lane, Bethlehem, CT
30,000 square foot activity space! Surrounded by a 450 foot tricycle track, the Farm Play Area features farm themed playhouses, tractor tire sand circle, climbing walls, swings & a beautiful picnic pavilion.
About an hour and 40 minutes from Stamford
Play Area in the Animal Farm
Silverman’s Farm, 451 Sport Hill Road, Easton, CT
Playground equipment is located in the animal farm and includes a wooden train, slides and more!
About 30 minutes from Stamford
Visit the Animals
There are several opportunities to see and even feed or cuddle with farm animals. Click here for a list of farms in the area.