Tips on Fun Things to Do, Lifestyle, Leisure, Parenting & more (2024)

Farms & Orchards

Brought to you by Mass.gov, this site provides listings of area farmstands, orchards, nurserys, 'pick your own' stops, and Christmas tree resources. It's your gateway to Massgrown farm products, specialty foods

Farms & Orchards Millbury, MA

Stowe Farm is a 6th generation, family-owned and operated farm. Seasonally, Stowe Farm features many activities including pick your own apples & pumpkins, petting zoo, pony rides, a rock wall climbing and

Farms & Orchards

Reap the rewards of picking your own berries in the scenic setting at Rose's Berry Farm. On Sunday mornings, the farm offers an incredible farm fresh breakfast overlooking the scenic views of the vast farms and

Zoos & Aquariums Fairport, NY

Lollypop farm is a unique and wonderful pet care shelter, the shelter is a home to lost and abandoned pets, including dogs and cats. Lollypop farm is a non-profit organization of the Humane society of Greater

Farms & Orchards St Louis, MO

Grant's Farm in St. Louis, MO is a trip through history and a zoo intertwined in one fantastic family destination. Open in 1954, the focus of this farm is to bring families together for memorable and fun experiences

Farms & Orchards Lincoln, MA

As a Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuary and working educational farm, Drumlin Farm offers hands-on educational opportunities for kids, families, and adults. Roam around in search of favorite animals, help out in

Parenting

Children usually don't need any encouragement to play – it’s in their genes to do it, and offeringtoysin which to play safely is vital. Who doesn't like to play with toys? Did

Arts & Crafts

Create incredibly fragrant and all natural dough ornaments and sculptures with this fascinating and unique homemade play dough. We happened upon this pleasant dough by accident when one of our children dumped

Farms & Orchards Boulder, CO

Cottonwood Farm is a family farm located near Boulder, Colorado, approximately 25 miles northwest of Denver. Each year, the farm opens in late September to sell pumpkins and other fall produce as well as entertain

Farms & Orchards Kissimmee, FL

Green Meadows Farm is a great family-friendly location and experience just a few minutes from Orlando. On nice days, Green Meadows Farm is an ideal place to spend time with the family. The farm aims to educate

Farms & Orchards Griswold, CT

This farm has such a wonderful story to behold on its website. In addition to having a phenomenal ice cream shop, they plant over 300,000+ sunflowers over 14 acres and all proceeds from their bloom time event

Farms & Orchards Enfield, CT

The Garden's Dream Farm nestled in the lovely town of Enfield is the best overall corn maze experience for families in Connecticut. The farm is very reasonably priced and has so many pumpkins and plants and flowers

Farms & Orchards Ridgeway, VA

Reserve a tour and experience the intimate setting of Infinity Acres Farm and Petting Zoo located in Ridgeway, VA. The owners obviously interact with the animals regularly and care for these rescued exotic and

Amusem*nts Buena Park, CA

Knott's Berry Farm is a popular theme park located approximately 2 hours north of San Diego by car. It is one of the most visited theme parks in the United States, and features a wide variety of fun family activities

Farms & Orchards Ipswich, MA

Marini Farm is a family-friendly farm attraction in Ipswich, Massachusetts, which is about 30 miles north of Boston. In addition to selling fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the warmer months, this family-owned

Farms & Orchards Oklahoma City, OK

If you're looking for some farm-related family fun in Oklahoma city this summer, head over to the Orr Family Farm located near Moore, South of Oklahoma city. Orr family farm is a family business, operating since

Farms & Orchards Austin, TX

Boggy Creek Farm is a working farm and farmer's market right in the heart of Gause, Texas. Wednesdays and Saturdays are market days. Visit the market and pick up all the fresh, organic fruits and veggies of the

Farms & Orchards Wake Forest, NC

Winterpast Farm is a family farm attraction located in Wake Forest, just 15 miles north of Raleigh, North Carolina. This beautiful former tobacco farm is owned and maintained by Farmer Mary Droessler, who welcomes

Arts & Crafts

Try out this recipe for Edible Peanut Butter Play Dough. This fun and fragrant play dough will engage little hands and young minds in hours of play. Roll it, shape it, slice it, smash it and sculpt it into edible

Farms & Orchards Ann Arbor, MI

Cobblestone Farm is a historic farm museum located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This beautiful land has been used as a farm since the early 1800s, and features a cobblestone farmhouse that was built by Dr. Benajah

Arts & Crafts

This fun homemade play dough recipe will appeal to many of your senses as you concoct, sculpt and mold it into all kinds of creations. Children of all ages will enjoy making their own play dough from materials

Farms & Orchards Oxford Charter Township, MI

Take the kids for a fun day out that will also teach them a number of interesting things about life on a farm. The Uplands Hills Farm is an educational farm for children in southeastern Michigan. This is a place

Farms & Orchards Odessa, FL

Old McMicky's Farm is a family farm attraction located in Odessa, approximately 25 miles away from Tampa, Florida. It offers educational farm tours for families as well as schools, camps, and organizations that

Zoos & Aquariums East Haddam, CT

Ray of Light Farm is a hidden treasure. The farm is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating abandoned, abused, and neglected animals. This farm is free to visit, although they welcome

Jokes for Kids

Add some side splitting jokes about the farm to your day. This selection of Hilarious Farm Jokes are sure to tickle the tummies of your family and friends. The Farmer in the Field A woman was driving down a

Farms & Orchards Fort Worth, TX

Trinity River Farm is the perfect choice to spend a day out with the entire family while engaging in a variety of educational activities, with the highlight being riding lessons for children and adults. Lessons

Farms & Orchards Brookshire, TX

Dewberry Farm is an exciting family farm attraction located in the country near Brookshire, Texas, about 45 minutes outside of Houston. Each year, it opens from September through December to provide family-friendly

Farms & Orchards

The Queens County Farm Museum is a 47-acre open-air museum located on the largest remaining tract of undisturbed farmland in New York City. This land has been farmed since 1697, making it the longest continuously

Farms & Orchards Portland, OR

Bella Organic farm is a beautiful farm on the Sauvie Island, families should come together and visit the farm that offers fruits pick up, pumpkins patch, organic products from the farm stand, haunted corn maze

Zoos & Aquariums Saint Augustine, FL

The Saint Augustine Alligator farm in St. Augustine Florida is a modern and thriving zoological park that was established in 1910. The alligator farm is the only facility in the world exhibiting 23 species of

Family Games

Families, friends and kids of all ages will enjoy this twist on an old favorite. Play-doh pictionary offers variations so that can be played with 2 players up to any size group. Family game night is a great way

Farms & Orchards Lancaster, PA

The Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum pays homage to the lifestyle of Pennsylvania's German settlers who lived rurally during the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. The museum allows visitors to enjoy the wholesome

Farms & Orchards Martinsville, IN

Hunter's Honey Farm is a family farm in Martinsville, Indiana that is located approximately 35 miles southwest of Indianapolis. The current owners are the fourth generation of beekeepers in their family, which

Family Games

Children of all ages will enjoy participating in this fun twist to manipulating Play-Doh. We all love and know the importance of family game nights, but sometimes it can be difficult to find a family game that

Farms & Orchards Westbrook, ME

Just outside of Portland lies Smiling Hill Farm in Westbrook, Maine, where families can purchase delicious ice cream, yogurt or cheese from The Dairy Store, and also visit the petting zoo, which contains a number

Farms & Orchards Grapevine, TX

A historic Texas farm that has been functioning for more than 150 years, Nash Farm offers a selection of activities and events for the entire family year-round. This is the oldest intact farmstead in Tarrant County

Farms & Orchards Loveland, OH

Offer the kids a day full of excitement and activities with a visit to the Blooms and Berries Farm in Loveland, Ohio. The entire family can enjoy fresh produce from this local farm while enjoying stunning flowers

Landmarks & History

The Hale Farm and Village was once the homestead of Jonathan Hale, a farmer who came to Ohio from Connecticut and settled here in the Western Reserve. Today this area falls within the area of the Cuyahoga Valley

Farms & Orchards Salt Lake City, UT

Wheeler Historic Farm is a farm attraction located in Salt Lake City. It was originally known as the Henry J. Wheeler Farm, and consists of a 19th century farmstead that has a farmhouse, a granary, an ice house

Farms & Orchards Monroe, MI

Farmer Charley's Kackleberry Farm is a seasonal outdoor farm attraction located in Monroe, Michigan, approximately 40 minutes from Detroit by car. Each fall, this working farm features a variety of family-friendly

Amusem*nts Decatur, GA

Have a fun, bouncy weekend at Leapin' Lizards Play & Party Center. The place has 2 big halls filled with inflatables so kids will surely not get tired of playing. It's a great facility complete with free WiFi

Farms & Orchards East Troy, WI

Spend a day learning about farm animals at Green Meadows Petting Farm. Families who have enjoyed hands-on activities such as petting the animals and fruit-picking are giving the farm great reviews. Guests are

Farms & Orchards Clarence Center, NY

Kelkenberg Farm of Clarence is a real livestock and horse farm that is open to tours and visits from last 30 years. The farm is named after the farm owners, Charles and Faith Kelkenberg. It is a family run business

Farms & Orchards Fremont, CA

Travel back in time and discover life in 1850 with a trip to Ardenwood Historic Farm. Located in Fremont California, a 40 minute drive from San Francisco, Ardenwood is a fully functioning farm featuring costumed

Farms & Orchards Westford, MA

Kimball Farm is located in Westford, Massachusetts, USA. It was established in 1939. It features adventurous Style Mini-Golf, bumper boat pond, and the grand slam batting cages to take a swing or play state-of-the-art

Playgrounds & Pools Milwaukee, WI

Miller Park is the home of Milwaukee Brewers, the state's baseball team. While adults may have all the fun going during a Brewers game, the stadium has also several facilities to keep little kids busy before or

Farms & Orchards Northborough, MA

Tougas Farm is a true family endeavor. Way back in 1981 Phyllis and Maurice Tougas bought the central plot of land along with the farmhouse and since then have worked hard to add more crops, buildings and land

Farms & Orchards Beaverdam, VA

Do love the idea of getting out onto the farm and picking your very own produce? Well that's what Ashland Berry Farm specialize in. They are particularly well known for the pumpkin picking which they open to the

Playgrounds & Pools Bellevue, WA

Thanks to its great playground Crossroads Park is a top destination for families at any time of the year. It's even better during the summer months when the water features at its Water Play Area are turned on

Parks & Nature Homestead, FL

Everglades Alligator Farm is home to over 2,000 alligators, a real working alligator farm that offers air boat tours and a great display of wildlife via exhibits and shows. The alligator farm is located in Homestead

Amusem*nts Buena Park, CA

Knotts' Berry Farm is one of California's oldest and most beloved theme parks. Opened in 1920 this amusem*nt park has offered thrills and spills for visitors big and small for many years. It is well suited to

Family Games

Play a classic card game of Rummy with your family. We are always thinking of new and unique games for our family, but it is important to not forget about the tried and true classic games that have entertained

Theater & Performance Atlanta, GA

The Goat Farm Arts Center is an innovative arts-friendly community that houses a fantastic variety of art and performance groups along with science and tech start-ups, a cafe and a number of auditoriums and venues

Parks & Nature Herndon, VA

A park aimed at preserving a 1920s-1950s working farm. Piglets, sheeps, goats, horses, turkeys, ducks and peaco*cks all live here. Start your visit at the Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center where you will find

Parks & Nature Grove City, OH

The Gardens at Gantz Farm is a public herb garden in Grove City, Ohio, which is about 10 minutes away from downtown Columbus by car. It is located within Gantz Park, a 27-acre nature area with tennis and basketball

Playgrounds & Pools Columbus, OH

Icecream is a favorite family dessert and who doesn't love having a generous scoop after a day of fun? At the Graeter's Scoops and Chutes Play Area, you and the kids can truly have it all. Graeter's Scoops and

Farms & Orchards Elizabeth, PA

Round Hill Park is a large green space located in the Elizabeth Township. The highlight of a visit here has to be the working farm. This farm is home to an exhibit farm which welcomes visitors and children to

Zoos & Aquariums Sevierville, TN

Deer Farm Exotic Petting Zoo & Riding Stables is a farm in the Great Smoky Mountains located in Sevierville, Tennessee. Its most popular attraction is the Smoky Mountain Deer Farm Exotic Petting Zoo, where

Amusem*nts Sevierville, TN

Enjoy interactive barnyard fun and play an exciting game of mini golf at the Ripley's old Macdonald's Farm Mini Golf in Sevierville, Tennessee. Children can play in the fun water features at the barnyard, enjoy

Farms & Orchards

The gorgeous scenery and friendly atmosphere isn't all that you'll find when you visit Robb's Farm In South Glastonbury, CT. Families are in for a real treat when they make a visit to Robb's because the Farm has

Museums & Science Fort Collins, CO

The Bee Family hasa history at Fort Collins which stretches back to the 1880s. Since that time they have worked the arid land to try and make it prosperous. The current generation hasgone to great lengths to preserve

Music Lessons

Down Up Pick Strokes: This is one of the very basics that will separate an OK guitarist from a good one. If you can get going on your down ups, you will be able to pick faster and outplay all of your guitarist

Activities Resources

You can search by state to find a pick your own farm near you. Farm listing include fruits and vegetables, pumpkins and corn mazes, and christmas trees. This is not only a great way to support local farmers but

Recipes

Nothing says “I love you” like a chocolate covered strawberry or a mug-full of hot chocolate with fresh whipped cream on top. Dipping-chocolate can be found in the baker’s section of the grocery

Food & Dining Resources

We just picked our own strawberries at a local farm and they were the best tasting strawberries we have ever eaten. Which leads me to believe that picking your own fruits & vegetables is not only fun

Farms & Orchards

This is a fantastic Farm/Orchard to bring children of all ages. They are open from June - September and offer so many fun activities, it's worth going back several times during the season. They have pick

Farms & Orchards

Don't want to buy your Halloween pumpkin at a grocery store? Find a great place to pick your own pumpkin with this list of pumpkin farms from the Massachusetts Dept of Agricultural Resources.&nbsp

Farms & Orchards

Want to pick your own pumpkins this year? Here are two lists of Pick Your Own Pumpkin farms in the New York Metro area. A listing of pick your own pumpkin farms in the NY Metro area from NY Metro Parents

Farms & Orchards

My favorite day each summer. I bring the kids to this farm, for a variety of activities, and end it with a delicious berry smoothie. They have farm animals the kids can pet such as goat, sheep, bunnies, a pony

Farms & Orchards

The CT Dept of Agriculture has a nice guide to CT Pick Your Own Farms organized by County. Information provided includes address, contact info, website and crops. Key provides crop info on Large Fruit,Pumpki

Birthday Parties

Does your child love farms and farm animals? Then definitely check out Lil Folk Farm's birthday parties in Holliston. Children of all ages can have a Barnyard Bash birthday party at Lil Folk Farm

Farms & Orchards

The New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food has a nice 6 page guide to Pick Your Own Farms in NH. Farms are listed by county and includes information on address, website, hours, seasons

Farms & Orchards

Want to pick your own pumpkin this Halloween? Look up a pick your own pumpkin farm at the NJ Dept of Ag website. The Jersey Fresh websitelets yousearch pick your own farms by county, product

Farms & Orchards

Farm Fresh Rhode Island website has a great listing of Pick Your Own Pumpkin farms - as well as tons of PYO farms for other crops too! Many farms have pictures online and also note whether they are "chemical

Daytrips

Charmingfare Farm, Candia New Hampshire Make a day of it! Mom's Lifesavers was invited to visit Charmingfare with our families. The last time I was there with my family was about 5 years ago - it was so great

Activities Resources

Each year, as summer approaches, our family loves to start thinking about when and where we'd like to go strawberry picking. What's better than being caught "red-handed" in the berry patch, chowing

If you're looking for an alternative indoor play place, check out Brickapalooza. They are open Tuesdays and Wed mornings for drop in play. They also add drop in time to correspond with local school

Organizations

This non-profit will come pick up your items, even furniture and distributes to families in crisis. You get a tax reciept and I love the free pick up, especially since it is so hard to find that when you

Magic Tricks

Show the world your masterful magician skills by challenging the impossible in this awe inspiring trick. Your audience will want to see this feat of wonder performed again and again. The object of the challenge

Farms & Orchards Danvers, MA

Connors Farm is a popular farm attraction located in Danvers, Massachusetts, which is just 20 miles north of Boston. In addition to selling all kinds of fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers throughout the year

Organics

While it's hard to think about gardening and fresh fruits and vegetables in the dreary dead of winter, now is the time to sign up for farm shares. For those unfamiliar with this process, community-supported

Amusem*nts East Amherst, NY

7 Kids Play is a unique indoor play area, and an enrichment and learning center for the kids, it's a family owned business in Amherst, New York. The owners Lucia and Danielle are working mothers, who set out a

Farms & Orchards

Land's Sake offers two Summer programs: Farm and Forest Explorers Summer Farm and Forest Explorers is a program for 7 to 12 year olds based at the 40-Acre Farm at Land’s Sake and the Case Woods

Parks & Nature

Big Toys uses recycled plastic and NO PVC in their outdoor play gyms, something important these days...this company is cool! If you are thinking of a new play stucture for your school check them out - they

Parks & Nature South Lake Tahoe, CA

Tahoe Trout Farm is the best place to be for fishing in South Lake Tahoe, the farm attracts many families due to its family friendly atmosphere. Your children are bound to catch some fish at one of the ponds of

Farms & Orchards

Here a couple good Strawberry Picking Fields in New Hampshire - Lull Farm -Hollis NH and Milford NH - http://www.lullfarmllc.com/index.html- they have a great farm stand that has bread

Landmarks & History Newbury, MA

Spencer-peirce-little farm is a century old farm offering many family-friendly hands on activities. Get an insight into rural farming of the bygone era. There are many activities to carry out, hiking on nature

Zoos & Aquariums

I had never heard of this farm in NH before I bought my first Children's Fun Pass from the American Lung Association, but it is amazing! It is a bit off the beaten path, but great fun for kids who like farm

Magic Tricks

Magicians of all ages will have great success with the Pick a Penny Coin Trick. This easy to perform trick will have your audience in awe and wondering how did she do that? Your audience will think that you really

Farms & Orchards Portland, OR

Kruger's farm market in Sauvie Island, Portland, OR is a working 150-acre farm that sells fresh, organic produce including fruits and vegetables. Kruger's farm is located just 12 miles from Downtown Portland

Farms & Orchards

I visited Tougas Farm this week with my daughter’s preschool, and enjoyed it so much that I went again this weekend. It’s a very friendly, well-run family farm. You buy your bag before you set out

Farms & Orchards

This is a small farm/wildlife sanctuary run by the Mass Audobon Society. They're on the smaller side and perfect for toddlers and those a little older who wouldn't get bored with the fact that there are not elephants

Birthday Parties

There was an article in the Boston Globe this week about a service called Chefs at Play, which will come to your home to give cooking lessons either privately or for parties. The article focused on a kids&rsquo

Arts & Crafts

I'm all about organic products these days, as I try to do my best to protect the earth and my family. I also like products that are made in a way that doesn't have a negative impact on people or places.&nbsp

Health & Safety

Kolcraft is recalling about 425,000 infant play yards following the death of a ten month old baby. The baby was in a Sesame Beginnings Play Yard, and was strangled on a changing table’s restraint strap that

Education Resources

This site, Play Music, is AWESOME! This has to be one of the most exciting interactive sites to introduce children to the orchestra while playing games and listening to different musical instuments. I enjoyed

Health & Safety

Do you need a little motivation today to stick to your workout program or your diet plan? I know there are some days that I just do not feel like doing the things that I should do, especially when they have to

Arts & Crafts

Play Time is a great art and craft store hidden in Arlington Center. It is two floors crammed full of art supplies, crafting supplies, cards, and party stuff. It has a really unique collection of items, so it’s

Toys & Games

If you have a child that enjoys science or likes learning about insects, the Gel Ant Farm by Fascinations is a great (and cheap) product. They've taken the traditional ant farm to the next level by

Farms & Orchards

See first-hand what life was like on a typical Ohio farm more than 100 years ago.At theSlate Run Living Historical Farm, staff are dressed in costumes typical of the 1880s, and use no gas or electricity

Parenting

Say and Play is a unique speech and language company in Manhattan. Areas of focus are Speech, Language, Oral-Motor and Feeding. This is a great company focusing on a very important issue in Early Childhood!

Activities Resources

Nandee Ann Willets is the proprietorof andinstructorfor thishorse riding experience. She teaches more than how torespectfully ride horses, however. Sheactually mentorsin&

Farms & Orchards Stow, MA

Shelburne Farm near Boston in Stow is a beautiful little family owned farm that sells pick your own apples, peaches and pumpkins. You can pick your own apples and choose from a variety of apples in the farm. The

Toys & Games

Beyond Play is a wonderful catalog/website with developmental toys, games, books, puzzles and more. It is geared toward young children with special needs, but the products can benefit all children.

Daytrips

This is a real jewel in Carlisle, MA. The Great Brook State Farm is comprised of 1,000 acres. A working Dairy Farm, open lands and over 20 miles of trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding and cross-country

Parenting

This recent article in The New York Times outlines whyhumans and other species play and why it is important. There are many questions associated with the whys and hows of play and this article admittedly

Toys & Games

Dollhouses provide hours of entertainment for kids of all ages, but specifically 3-8 year olds. Doll Diaries has put together a great roundup of the best dollhouses for play from Barbie and doll houses for fashion

Daytrips

If you live in the Greater Chicagoland area, or if you are visiting Chicago, you may want to take a day to visit Blackberry Farm. This is part of the Fox Valley Park District, in Aurora Illinois. This is a daytrip

Amusem*nts Castle Shannon, PA

The Seesaw Indoor Play Center makes plenty of toys and activities available to young children in a safe and friendly environment. Here they have the freedom to play with a variety of toys in a space of about 2,000

Activities Resources

Fisher Price has reprinted many of Penny Warner's Play and Learn activities from her books Baby Play and Learn and Preschool Play and Learn at this website for free! Check them out! Most use materials

Farms & Orchards

We went here and had a terrific time! Although it's not "U-pick" season yet, the train was still running. We rode out to the play area in the center, and visited all the animals at the

Farms & Orchards

Great u-pick farm. We have gone there two years in a row to pick apples and pumpkins and apparently they have cherries now andare adding moreberries. Their newsletter reports that "In contrast

Arts & Crafts

Here is a simple recipe for play dough that we make at home. This is always supervised by an adult, since we use the stove. Simple Play Dough: 2 c flour, 1 c salt, 4 t cream of tartar, 2 c water, 2 T salad

Toys & Games

Your baby needs to play to learn about the world. When you play with your baby, remember that your baby needs you to touch and hold him. He needs to look at you and have eye contact. Your baby

Hobbies

Your kids are growing up with their favorite PBS characters while watching television, and now they can interact with them online! You will find all of them here at PBS Kids PLAY. PBS Kids PLAY! is a great online

Child's Play Museum located in Weymouth, MA is another great place for the kids to run around and enjoy some fun activities such as trains, ball machines, dress up areas/pretend areas, hands on activties and

Toys & Games

Fowl Play is a great counting card game for ages 6 and up [but our 4 year old loves to play]. It is made by the amazing game company Gamewright in Watertown, MA. This is one of our family's favorite games!

Enrichment Programs

This is a wonderful program. I enrolled my son in the program when he was a baby, and we continued with the classes till he was about 3 years old. They offer all kinds of classes such as art, music, etc., to kids

Beaches & Lakes

Beautiful Farm Pond in Sherborn has an annual lottery for non-residents. You can mail in your Farm Pond Lottery entry starting April 1st! For more information on the Sherborn Farm Pond Lotterygo to : http://www.sherbornma

Farms & Orchards

Eastover Farms is a great hidden gem in Rochester. We love to go there to get ice cream in the summer. The kids love it because they can visit with the horses or burros on site. The ice cream is a great price