My church's youth department went on a field trip to the Orchard. We had the best day! We prepaid…read morefor the strawberry picking and lunch. The day went flawless. It was very organized. They brought our lunch boxes outside to the picnic tables. I was impressed! I would recommend anyone to have a group outing at Lyman Orchards :)

The Lyman Orchard Apple Barrel Farm Market is an outstanding market, restaurant, and hub for…read moreactivities! I absolutely love everything about it from the fresh fruit and bakery to the locally sourced coffee and honey. The staff, Lyman family and everyone associated with the farm are kind and helpful. I love supporting a family owned business that has been supporting the community since the late 1700's. I recommend visiting any time of year.

Weekend fun Always looking forward to seeing good things and…read morevisit the animals. This is a good farm fair. We love the variety of things to do and good food to try.in the afternoon got crowded but still the organization and the space made everything great and allowed people to have a great time. Until next year.

We visited the fair on a late Saturday afternoon as we hadn't been for years…read more Traffic was backed up just to park ($10). Then we waited in a line to board the shuttle bus to take us to the Fairgrounds..about a 10 or so minute ride. Bag check before entering and paying $20 admission fee. It was crowded and proceeded to get more crowded as the hours passed. Lines for almost all vendors were very long. To get into the beer tent was extremely long so we did not even bother (plus ID must be shown and we did not bring ours). We ate a few things and all was expensive. The loaded tater tots were really good, although $14. Fried dough $12 and corn dog $8. Yikes. We caught a few songs when Styx performed. We visited the animals and some other exhibits. We played a few games, but they were so costly and all gave cheap prizes. Overall we did have a good time, but leaving was a nightmare. There were long lines to get to the shuttle buses to get back to the parking area. We waited at least 1 hour. All the vendors and exhibits had already closed. Once we were back at the parking lot it took another 40 min to get out! Not sure the crowds and expense are worth it, so not sure we will come again.

The place is bustling and cars EVERYWHERE in each of the lots... (I even pulled out and re-entered…read morefrom the other direction. That's also a teeny bit of an exaggeration because I did see some spots that were in fact open but the inside of the farm shop was so close together it felt like it was w considerable fraction along on the to becoming a mosh pit at a rave. (*awkward chuckle*.) Today I am an introvert and I left without purchasing anything. I fully intend to come back and try the cannolis and the ciderdonuts (and the corn maze) at a less-busy time. :) thank you

This festival was on August 31, 2024 through September 1, 2024 at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield,…read moreCT. There is fruit picking; you can pick peaches, apples, and pears. There was a corn maze; $11 for ages 13+, free for 3 and under. The maze was fun but crowded at some points; they had trivia questions with the Peanuts theme. There were a couple of food trucks when we went (Soulfully Vegan and New Haven Food Truck), there was a kettle corn stand, face painting, etc. we got cider from there which was good, kettle corn was amazing, and the New Haven Pizza was bomb dot com. They had a $5 ride on a train which was very cute, especially for the kids. They had a store but we didn't go in because it was too crowded and we had a stroller. The property was gorgeous and the turn out for the festival was great. There were a ton of people and parking was ample, they had people guiding us. Overall, a fun festival to kick off the fall.

We came here for a free family event, which was a small music festival for very young kids. They…read morehad live music, animals for a petting zoo, an ice cream sundae station, a musical petting zoo (trying out instruments), food trucks, bubble machines, and more. The event itself was great, and it also happened to be our first visit to this park. I didn't even know it existed. It is a beautiful park, right along the scenic river and also surrounded by trees - I'm sure the fall foliage is pretty incredible here. There are plenty of picnic tables around and it seems like such a relaxing spot to spend a nice day out with your family. I would definitely go back.

Beautiful Produce and Gorgeous Flowers Some Cool Stuff For Kids, Check Out Their Website…read more Definitely Worth A Visit, Or Even Many Visits

Do you ever just want to walk through rows of flowers? Rows of every kind of plant, bush, flower…read moreyou could imagine? And then, buy fresh bouquets, fresh produce, or maybe want to see the best roadside kids' maze ever? Me too! This was the start to our day date, and I loved it! The owner, Billy, and staff are the nicest ppl and so knowledgeable of each item they offer. It's a local favorite stop, and I can see why! Prices are very fair, the plants are taken well care off, and below is a free kid themed seasonal maze with handmade statues... summertime is "Candyland" We picked up a few items, a huge rosemary bush, cilantro, and Canna flower, and ALL are doing really well in my garden. The hand cut bouquets are beautiful. What a beautiful spot! I can't wait for fall displays to be put up!!!

Overall, we had a great time doing the pick your own apples. But we did this event with a large…read moregroup and the meeting spot was very confusing. There are multiple pick your own areas. The address given of 105 south st is not the optimal area to meet. Just search pick your own in your GPS. We went fairly late in the season so we had to walk a bit further to get apples but the apples we chose were worth it. And be aware, the prices are fairly high for a small bag of apples. You are really paying for the experience and an activity of walking through the apple orchards.

Purchased 1 peck of apples, priced at $26. First rows we went to were empty, then finally found…read moreapples many were really high up in the trees. My friends and I were suggesting that maybe they provide the long apple pickers for people to grab apples. Many apples were at the top unreachable, and the apples down below were either rotten or really tiny. Apples were mostly small but we had a great experience. I was able to fill my 1 peck with many apples due to them being small

Came here on a rainy day! They are open rain or shine…read more A lovely staff member greeted us as we pulled in and he explained they have two kinds of trees. We walked over to the concolor firs .. (which he explained smell a little like orange!) We stopped for some apple cider in their wreath shop (free of charge)... And then we wandered out to pick our tree (and chop it down). They had these lovely carts which made it easier to navigate the farm & are on our way out about an hour later! I can't believe this place didn't have more reviews! Trees of all sizes on a medium to large size tree farm!

I bought a precut tree Saturday after Thanksgiving.. By the time we got it in teh tree stand there…read morewas a million needles n the floor. By the time we out the lights on there was a millon more so much more that we decided that lights were the only thing going on my Christmas tree this year.. Also every pre cut tree I ever purchase has drank all the water by the following morning, not thrcase with this tree didn't evern drink half of it plus we put an addtional cut on the the tree becuas it was too tall. I paid $55.00 for the tree, whic is a fair price if the tree could last until Christmas, I'm praying it does... On a difffernt note everyone at the tree farm, was helpful and very nice! Vicki Griffin West Haven, CT 06516

Had an amazing time at Eventful Splat and Craft Studio. We booked online for $10 to reserve a spot…read more They are only open from Friday to Sunday. They will put that $10 deposit to the art you created. There is a fair amount of parking when you arrive. There is also a bunch of other store near by the place. Walking in you are warmly greeted by the employee there. It was resin Sunday and Wendy was helping us with our art. They show us all the art pieces you can make and trust me it was a hard decision to pick one. I end up making a tray and my partner decided to go a faux stain glass. Once we picked the art piece we wanted to do. They sat us down and instructed us what to do. I painted a bit then place dry flowers on my tray. When then get to pour the resin on our art pieces. The employees were patience and encouraging with everyone. The resin does takes about 24 hours to harden. They provide to option to leave it there and pick it up next open business day. Which is great, as I was nervous put it in my car for the ride back home. I would come back to do more art. They have options to paint, a room to splat paint and more. Perfect for all ages just to have fun and make art.

If you're looking for the perfect activity to do, this is the place to go! They offer so many…read morecrafts you don't typically find at every art store. From Resin projects to jewelry, sea glass, paint splatter room, they're endless options to choose from to get your creativity on! My mom and I came on a Sunday - I did a resin project of the grinch (or where ever your imagination takes you!) holding an ornament and I filled it in very precisely. my mom did a sea glass portrait where she designed a beautiful christmas tree! And the owner, Laura, is such an incredible artist and individual. she is there to let your creativity flow while helping out and assisting to get your art piece picture perfect. she's informative, helpful, and the best of the best!

Loved the self service pantry. Welcoming location, good signage for a first time visitor. Wish it…read morewas closer to me. Positively returning.

I stumbled upon this sweet sweet farm today. What a gift it is to locals. The farm works on an…read morehonor system and accepts cash or check! They have a variety of beautifully made products such as fresh milk (and flavors), cheese, eggs, and yogurt. I will be back next time I pass through Durham.