Looking for family-friendly summer activities that are both fun and educational? Look no further than our local farms that offer experiences for all ages. From hands-on agricultural activities like picking plump berries and juicy peaches to interacting with farms animals, there's something for everyone. The family-friendly summer activities offered by local farms are the perfect way to enjoy the season.
Here is your guide to farm activities and events in our area. Support local farmers!
The list is organized by activity or category.
🍓 Strawberry Season
All of the strawberry happenings in our area needed a special roundup! Check it out here.
Farmers Markets
Check out the Farmers Market Guide here.
🫐 PYO
Silverman’s Farm, Easton
Raspberries, blueberries and peaches.
Apples in the fall.
Jones Family Farms, Shelton
Strawberries and blueberries.
Pumpkins in the fall. Christmas trees in December.
🐷 Animal Encounters, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, etc.
Silverman’s Animal Farm, Easton
See, pet, and feed all sorts of unusual animals, including buffalo, llamas, alpacas, sheep, goats, fallow deer, emus, and long-horn cattle.
Zenko Family Farm, Monroe
Horses, pony rides, sheep, goats, bunnies.
Hope River Farm, Fairfield
Horses, goats, chickens, donkey.
Wakeman Town Farm, Westport
Chickens, goats, sheep, ducks.
🚜 Youth Programs, Events & Camps
Hope River Farm, Fairfield
Camps, Little Farmers Program, Pet & Play, after-school, and more.
Wakeman Town Farm, Westport
Camps, teen service program, cooking and baking classes, parent & child programs, after-school, and more.
Zenko Family Farm, Monroe
Camps, Girl Scouts & Boy Scouts badge earning program.
New Pond Farm Education Center, Redding
Camps, family & children's programs, school programs, scout programs.
Massaro Community Farm, Woodbridge
Summer programs, Beekeeping, school vacation days, after-school, scout programs, parent and child farm exploration.
🌽 Farm Stands & Stores
Silverman’s Farm, Easton
Produce, fresh baked pies, bakery items, gifts, local products, specialty foods.
Sport Hill Farm, Easton
A vegetable farm with hens for eggs & honey bees. Produce, fresh eggs, honey, local goods.
Sherwood Farm, Easton
Fresh vegetables, flowers, honey, eggs, baked goods, etc.
Shaggy Coos Farm, Easton
Dairy! Milk, eggs, yogurt, select cuts of meat, gelato.
Little River Farm, Fairfield
Fresh eggs, fresh fruit and veggies, chicken, fresh flowers, firewood, etc.
Plasko's Farm Creamery & Café, Trumbull
Homemade ice cream, Italian ice, café, bakery.
Roden's Farm Stand on Park Ave, Bridgeport (just past Eckart St. along Veterans Park)
Seasonal stand offering fresh picked vegetables but the farm is known for their corn. Roden's Farm is in Bethlehem, CT.
Stone Gardens Farm, Shelton
Farm fresh produce, farm-raised meats, grocery staples.
Laurel Glen Farm, Shelton
Fresh veggies from the farm and goods from farms and businesses they've partnered with like Shaggy Coos Farm and Dash 'N Drizzle.
Wells Hollow Farm, Shelton
Fresh local produce during the summer months, plants, flowers. Wells Hollow Creamery is attached to the farm market.
Field View Farm, Derby/Orange
Dairy. Milk and ice cream.
Sunflower Farm, Orange
Flowers, plants, home of Connecticut Natural Soapworts, salsas, relishes, sauces, marinades, pickled/canned items, jellies, jams, etc.
Wakeman Town Farm, Westport
Seasonal. Open mid-June through October. Produce grown right on the farm, fresh cut flower bouquets, WTF Logo wear, WTF Honey, and hand-selected products from CT local vendors such as artisan bakers, pastries, extra virgin olive oils, gourmet balsamic vinegars, Chaga mushroom elixirs, salsas, and more!
Do you have suggestions for this guide? Send me an email and let me know! MelissaC@macaroniKID.com
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