During family farm tours, farm guides invite the public into each animal pen and are ready to supply information about the animals to inquiring visitors.
Weekend visits to the farm are leisurely tours, in which each family can choose their own pace during the three hour visiting time. Complimentary pony rides are offered for children except in October when free hayrack rides are offered to the "pick-your-own pumpkin patch".
Family farm tours are open to the public Saturday & Sunday, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm March through September. In October, the pick-your-own pumpkin patch and the farm are open from 10:00am - 4:00pm. In November the farm is open from 1:00 - 4:00pm. No reservations needed.
(The farm has extended hours during the month of October 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Categories
Animals:
Petting Zoo
Scouts and Schools:
Field Trips, Other Groups
Landmarks:
Chicago Suburbs
Museums:
Historical Villages & Farms
Outdoor Kids Activities:
Picnic Areas, Pumpkin Farm, Sleigh / Wagon Rides
Seasonal Kids Activities:
SPRING, SUMMER, AUTUMN, WINTER
Sightseeing and Tours:
Educational
Other Details
Advance Arrangements:
No reservations needed for the family times listed above.
Group tours do need advance reservations.
Parking:
Large parking lot off Southwest Highway.
Pricing Notes:
View website for pricing; children under two are free.
It is a great time for families. I have been there during their Fall Fest and my kids really enjoyed all the activities they had, from playing games to getting up close and personal to the animals.
i have been here a couple of times. everytime has been great. the last time i went i was with a kindergarten field trip for my son. All of the kids that were on the trip had so much fun. the staff was great. they were woderful with the kids. i would definitely go back
This is a great place that is not that far to travel to. Everything to see is near by, especially if your coming with a stroller. They have horse back rides and hay rides. They offer many events especially around the fall time.
Very Fun. We brought out 1 yr old and she loved being able to get up close and pet all the farm animals. The hay ride at the end was a nice treat and she just loved it. This place is fairly close to us so we visit often.
We did an autumn tour with my mom's group last year. The kids got to go in all of the animal pens & pet all the animals. Afterwards they were taken by hay ride to a pumpkin patch where they were each able to get a small size pumpkin to take home. Everyone was so very nice & we all enjoyed the tour very much!
The Center's commitment to the community is fantastic. If you ever have a chance to attend one of their special days, tour the farm, take a class or volunteer do so. Fantastic place to take the kids with a great community value
