Can anyone recommend a fun pumpkin farm/apple orchard for a 6, 3 1/2, and 21 month old? We are looking for an one-stop-shopping locale. Thanks!
WE went to Didier's Farm on Columbus Day. It wasn't crowded and the weather was nice. The kids had a great time wandering around the play area. The peting pen was the cleanest I have seen! I would recommend it for the rest of the pumpkin season. Plus they have great cider and doughnuts!
Don't know if you need more suggestions but, Apple Barn and Winery in Elkhorn, WI is great. We were just there last week. One stop shop. Right next to Lake Geneva. Highly Recommend!
There is a great orchard in Twin Lakes, WI called Oriole Springs. I was there with my family last weekend. The pumpkins are not ready to be picked until Oct 4 and by then all of the apples are ready.
Apple Holler has an apple orchard - not sure about the pumpkins. It is located right off of hwy 94 north of Kenosha. They have a fenced in children's area and a restaurant. It gets very very crowded on weekends. They may charge for some things on weekends.
Apple Holler - just north of Kenosha
The Elegant Farmer - WI
Didier Farms - Lincolnshire (VERY kid friendly)
There's a really nice one in Harvard off of Route 173 (it's a hike but worth it)
There is a great pumpkin farm in Buffalo Grove - Didier Farms.
You can talk a tractor ride out into the fields to pick out your pumpkin. They have several little carnival rides, pony rides, petting zoo and misc children activities. They have a small concession stand including their fantastic pumpkin donuts.
They also have various entertainment on the weekends.
Royal Oaks
FYI. my cousin went to apple holler and said it was crowded and not worth going
Apple Holler - a little over the border in the Kenosha, WI area. Huge apple orchard with apple picking, tractor rides, playground, pumpkins, petting zoo, goats on the roof. Great for kids!
Good luck!
M.
I also recommend Didier Farms in Buffalo Grove. They do not have an apple orchard, but they are a great pumkin farm with lots of fun things to do for the kids. We go every year in October and always have a great time.
B.
Apple Holler is a nice place and certainly easy to find, but Royal Oak is BY FAR a better choice, in my opinion. We are probably going this Saturday. Maybe we will see you there!
Love Royal Oaks! It is Christian based and they have fabulous donuts and cider and things. They have music on the weekends and a play area, petting zoo. Keep in mind that being Christian, they are closed on Sundays. Have fun!
Edwards orchard! In poplar grove, illinois. Just off 173. They have pony rides, Play ground for the kids (tractors, train, pirate ship, lots more. Some weekends they have live music.
They also have a beautiful new barn/store because the old one was torn up by a tornado in January. Lots of cool, fun stuff to decorate the home for Halloween and fall. Home made fudge, preserves and the best apple cider donuts ever!!! They are always still hot and usually you have to wait in line for them.
We have been going for the last 3 yrs and love it. It is a little far but worth the drive and our son usually takes a nap and that always helps!
I know you and your family will love itand it will become a family tradition.
Royal Oak Orchard in Harvard. It's a drive, but SO worth it. Huge orchard, hayrides, great market shop, train ride, carousel, petting zoo, playground, pumpkins....
http://www.royaloakfarmorchard.com/
K.
