Went for the tree lighting this year for the first time. I like that it is one of the evergreen trees growing at the farm. There was caroling which added to the holiday feels. There were a few vendors, Meet and photos with Santa (indoors) and hayrides for a fee. The farm store was open - merchandise available ( good for gifts ) and we got some hot cocoas there. Just loved the atmosphere. Good for families, esp with young children bec has just enough to do to keep everybody entertained. And it felt like I was far from NYC, when I was not even a 1/2 hr from home. No admission fee for this event. Found free street parking nearby. read more

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What a wonderful place. A 47 acre working farm, plopped smack dab in the middle of city neighborhoods. The difference is like night and day.... The first time I was here, my late partner brought me here years ago, and I immediately fell in love with the place. Most of the time the farm is free, unless you are coming to a special event. There's plenty of spaces for walking, you can see food and flowers being grown, and you can tell that the animals are being well taken care of. One of the big events of the year, is the "Maize maze. It's not as easy as it looks. the one time, my partner and I did the maze, Yep. We got lost. However, we did make it out without ever having to either call for help, or use the "cheater platform. " This is a wonderful escape from the city, right smack dab in the city. read more

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The Queens County Farm Museum is a 47 acre working farm found in Floral Park and Glen Oaks, Queens. It has a variety of interesting things to see and do, mostly for free. Entry is free unless there is a planned event like the yearly Native American pow wow, which is a culturally rich series of activities worth experiencing. There is a small farmers market set up each Sunday where one can buy organic honey, jams, herbs, bread, and starter vegetable plants for home gardens. There is also a small general store that sells books, bags, food items, and animal feed for the various animals found here. Classes are held here in the education building. There are reservable areas that can be rented for private events such as parties or company meetings. A walk along the grounds transports you to another era, a simpler time. Were it not for the occasional swoosh of nearby traffic, you wouldn't believe you were in a borough of New York City. People walk along the paths for the exercise, and there was a Sunday morning yoga class in progress when I visited. Families with small children especially enjoy coming here and feeding the animals from feed bags purchased in the general store. I recommend you check their website for specific events, or just come to explore. This unique place is worth a visit. read more

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I adore the Queens County Farm. Cute little spot filled with family activities. I've visited a few times and usually it's during the fall when they have apple cider donuts (yum!) They have hot apple cider which just warms you from the inside on a cold, crisp autumn day. The other food vendors are ok. To be honest, I've been pretty disappointed. This last time we got oxtail and the lady overcharged my boyfriend and kept the difference as tip. Last time I went went for the corn maze which is a fun activity. However, since there's so many people, it's a little harder to be able to work on just your teams and figure the maze out on your own. I feel like most teams end up following the one ahead of them. I recommend doing it earlier in the day to try and avoid the crowds. They also have quite a few farm animals and if you time it, you can watch them getting fed. A handful of them love getting pets, like this cutie! read more

Queens County Farm Museum - Museums Near Me - Floral Park, New York

This is a historic farm in Queens. They have animals, historic buildings, tours and many events year round. We went in fall around Halloween. They had a live band in costume, food trucks, a pumpkin patch, a maize maze, hayrides, and a farm stand. They also sell cider and apple cider donuts there. It's a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city for a few hours. They have parking lots and you can find street parking nearby. read more

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On the last day of 2023, we had a mother and daughter field day. The time was limited as the farm and store were closing at 2pm. I finally visited the farm store with her, and she had a blast sitting on the floor playing with the pencils. The store also has an outdoor area where plants can be purchased. The cashier was very welcoming and made a few purchases of the leftover holiday items using the 10% discount if you check in on Yelp! The store has lots of fun toys for the kids, DIY stuff, and kits that would make great gifts. Plus, they have fresh farm eggs, which I hope to purchase next time I return. read more

Queens County Farm Museum - Mother daughter trip to the farm store - Museums Near Me - Floral Park, New York

During the summer the staff are rude and the animals are mostly inside, food is not open for sale, and there is really not any exciting things to do, it is a terrible place to drive to as well. If you want a nice farm trip this is not your place. read more

We were charged $20 per person for a free event and refused a refund. This wasn't disclosed on the website event page and is unethical.

This is NOT a review of the Queens County Farm Museum but of the Winter Lantern Festival. Celebrating it's third year, the festival has over 150, 000 guests visit annually. LED lights are weaved to create intricate designs all throughout the farm lawns. My daughter got us tickets to see some holiday lights and this was the first one we visited. What a great way to kick off the holiday season. Arriving at the farm, street parking was a breeze. After we walked in we realized they had a paid lot. We presented our tickets with ease and walked right into the vastness of the display. Displays range in themes from animal kingdom to Disney Princesses, Marvel characters , animal classifications and a host of other crafty images sure to grab your attention. We walked around for about an hour but it was so cold it made if difficult to stay longer. A live band entertained families right outside of the area off to the side where vendors sold corn dogs, donuts, popcorn and my favorite, cotton candy. All the staff we encountered were super professional and hospitable making it a rather pleasurable experience. Overall, we had a great time, took some cute photos to capture the moment and savor the experience. We will def be back. Catch them before they leave this weekend. Date: November 17th to January 7th, 2024 Opening hours: Fridays-Sundays, various sessions throughout 17:00 to 21:00 Duration: the walk is around 45 minutes long. Location: Queens County Farm Museum Age requirement: all ages are welcome! Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: the venue is not ADA compliant Price: Consult the prices in the calendar on their site but she paid $22 per ticket. read more

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Just because I gave this park 3 stars doesn't mean I didn't enjoy this small fun floral escape. I wanted to take my close friend somewhere different on her birthday. Travel all the way to flushing, queens just to get there. After arriving I was dissatisfied! I expected much more. But I didn't let my friend not have fun on her special day. Took lots of pictures of each other, did make some tiktok Then took her to eat dinner in Astoria. All together it wasn't that bad. The floral decoration was amazing. But if you spending hours traveling from far this isn't a place for you. For local people it's a fun little place! Btw, every season they change the decor of the farm so it doesn't look the same all year , that's sounds interesting! Maybe I will give it a try on a different season .. read more

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Amazing place! Went here with my girlfriend to do the corn maze and for the agricultural fair! The maze was amazing and the fair was so much fun! Got to learn square dancing and had so much fun doing the mechanical bull! They also had a bunch of fun games and activities, like sack racing and cornhole! The food there was amazing as well! Highly recommend this place to others! read more

The farm is a great spot to bring the family & kids. Only issue is the sausage hero vendor ***Beware of price gouging*** Menu says $13, paid cash to avoid credit card fee and they charged $15. Asked why it's not the same as the menu price girl said "Tax". Ok so tax on cash is 15%?? Can't imagine the hike if I paid on a credit card. Only this vendor, every other vendor no issues and food is great. read more

Queens County Farm Museum - ***Beware of price gouging w/ just this vendor!*** - Museums Near Me - Floral Park, New York

Great time at Illuminate the Farm. We got tickets through Groupon (with an additional discount) for about $42 for four tickets. The gate prices are about $25 per person, but discounts are available on their site. There was a parking lot there (not sure if there is a fee), but there are spaces regularly available along Little Neck Parkway. Lots of cool and interesting light displays of all sizes. The walk-through tunnels were particularly cool. Lots of photos ops. There are small playground areas that are lit up. There were two food vendors there. I enjoyed it for what I paid...but I would have been disappointed if I paid $100 for my family (gate prices)...there just isn't much to do there to justfy that price. Look for Groupons/discounts before you go. read more

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Great place for kids! Parking can be a problem when they hold events tho!!!!!!!! Many events for kids, adults, and families

We come here every year for the Maize Maze and always have a blast! This year's theme is Georgia O'Keeffe's "Ram's Head, Blue Morning Glory." Upon arrival, your team will be given a flag pole and a blank map to fill in. There are different stations located throughout the maze. At each station, you will find a portion of the maze map and when completed, you'd be able to see the final image of the painting. There are various trivia questions scattered along the way too if you are up for an extra challenge. Pro tip: they offer a maze in the dark option on select nights, which is perfect to do around Halloween time. The farm itself is fun to explore as well. They have various farm animals, a band performing on silts, and a small amusement park for the kids. read more

Queens County Farm Museum - Museums Near Me - Floral Park, New York

We had a family outing and took our little one to the Pumpkin Patch and to see some animals. The Pumpkin Patch was adorably cute. We bought her a small Pumpkin as a souvenir. She enjoyed looking at the animals. I know the farm is free but I would've paid for a plethora of animals. They were scattered about and barely any on the farm. That's the downside of this place. As we walked around we decided to grab a bite of food from East Coast Street Tacos. read more

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Enjoyed going to this educational farm museum. Some live animals. They have special events read more

Queens County Farm Museum - Adrianne farmhouse - Museums Near Me - Floral Park, New York

This is a great place to visit if you're looking for more of a nature scene without venturing too far from the city! It's ideal for families with children, especially those ranging in age from infants to grade school-aged kids. Be prepared to walk a lot in the dirt, which tends to get fairly muddy after rain. Even so, however, the paths are well paved and flat, allowing for easy walking and for pushing strollers. A plus? Admission is free! If you're a fan of history, there's some stuff for you too! The farmhouse holds tours every thirty minutes or so, and the staff are great at making sure visitors have a good experience learning and enjoying the farm vibe. They offer food from food trucks as well as their own handmade donuts and other treats. All delicious! All of this combined makes for a great spot to visit with loved ones, especially little ones. read more

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*** 5,000th review *** Wow, I can't believe it took us so long to visit! This spot is awesome for feeling like you're away from the city. There's lots of space to run around or sit in the grass. You can walk by all the fields where real produce and flowers are growing. The animals make this spot particularly fun for kids. There aren't always many visible, but there are just enough to be entertaining and really take you out of the city. There's a small shop in the front. Check out the popsicles on a hot summer day. There are constant events here, including the current Illuminate the Farm. For $25/adult, you can wander around and ogle at lanterns. What an interesting concept! It's surprisingly entertaining. My family and I already have a lot of happy memories here. There's always something new to see. read more

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Really cute spot. Free entry unless they have an event going on. You can purchase small bags of feed for some of the animals but most of them are not very interactive which is ok. They just seem old and relaxed which is fine. They have cool events here year round which you have to purchase tickets for. The workers are nice. The gift shop has some really cool stuff. read more

I brought my daughter here for the lantern festival So very excited to bring my daughter to this event but I really did not know what to expect. While driving by I quickly realized this event is not like the others. So colorful, vibrant and well thought out. I actually went on the very last day and there was a good amount of people I will say not crowded. As we walked up checked in they gave us some halo feathered headbands that light up and we started our tour. There was one vendor selling toys on the side things just looked all over the place in his area. We took many pictures but did try to move quickly since it was freezing out. There were themed lanterns and it was a beautiful experience. My daughter & I truly enjoyed it. Everyone here seemed to be very nice as many of us swapped phones so we could get group photos. read more

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Cute light show set up :) came back again this year and walked around, wear warmer clothes since it does get cold at night! Good to spend an hour or so walking around and checking out lanterns. Buy tickets through Groupon for discounts! read more

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Queens Farm Museum is great year round! The Hayride is awesome. However, my favorite thing is going there, walking around and doing The Amazing Maize Maze! It is also a great place in Queens to take kids for Pumpkin Patch activities. The farm is free except on special admission days. You can picnic there as well! read more

We really enjoyed ourselves here. Perfect place to go with your kids. Animals, picnic, private spaces. You can host a birthday party here. Large area. I didn't see any food but I'm sure you can take a sandwich and water in there. I did a video review which is posted on my tik tok: @jessiica0204 DONT forget to follow me!! read more

I came here specifically to feed the animals. They have sheep, goats, alpacas, cows and hens. You can get the feeding treats from the store there. It's about $3 per bag. Basically it's just straws in the bag. I think only sheep and goats can be fed. It is a nice place to come when you want to have some out of city life and get close to the nature. I had a good time to feed the cuties. Hopefully they enjoyed the treats! :) read more

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Great visit no matter what age you are. Saw a lot of farm animals such as goats, sheep, cows, chickens, pigs, etc. It is free to go here but I recommend supporting the farm by buying some things inside the farm house near the entrance. Bags of goat food are 3 dollars each and drinks are also about 3 dollars each. I bought 2 bags and 2 drinks. There are also bee farms,crops, farm houses, etc. It was really hot when I came here (96 degrees) so could not stay a long time but I really enjoyed my time here. The workers were friendly too. Recommend. read more

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Coming back to this historic farmland brings back warm memories, times when we used to go to this place when my kids were still young. We used to frequently come here for wholesome family farm and holiday events. This time, we visited to see the Winter lantern festival and they named it "illuminate the farm". They have an available parking area, It usually gets full on certain events like this, since I live in the neighborhood and I know the area very well, I decided to just look for a street parking, which was easy. We got our tickets from the booth, process was quick and fast. To prevent people traffic and congestion, they decided to have a separate entrance and exit, which was really helpful. The lantern festival was amazing, they have a marvelous arrangement of hand-crafted lanterns across a few acres on this farmland which resulted into an incredible captivating exposition. The farmland was turned in to a magical field of lighted, colorful hand-crafted lanterns which includes flowers, vegetables, fruits, farm animals, insects, holiday ornaments and so much more. The 4 year old nephew of the boyfriend of my daughter had a very delightful night checking out all these lanterns. Inside, they provided food stalls where you can buy different kinds of foods which was not expensive, we elected to buy churros and hot chocolate ( good for a cold night like this). I commend this County farm for always finding and hosting exemplary family events like this. Queens County farm will always be a great place for any family excursions. read more

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It was honestly really well put together for a farm so close to the city. It was a mad house on the day we went. It was full of families and their strollers. Everything costs money like all farms Their farm stand was super small but it Thad some fresh produce They ran out of corn and donuts which I think is crazy for a farm. Like common they should know how crazy busy they get on weekends. They had a lot of animals for the petting zoo They give u 2 pieces of lettuce to start with have that it's $6 for a huge bunch of it Over all it was cool a nice alternative to heading upstate or westwards to PA. read more

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This is a cute little farm in the middle of Queens. I love that it is easy to get to and free to visit. The Q46 conveniently stops right near the entrance. They have a parking lot but there is also street parking around the neighborhood. We went this past Saturday, right when they first opened at 10am so that we could skip the crowds. The farm isn't that large but there is plenty to do and see. There is a small pumpkin patch area where kids can pick pumpkins. We saw that they had a corn maze, but we opted not to go through as we had toddlers with us. Instead we spent most of our time at the petting farm. Inside, there ponies that children can ride (for a fee), an area to feed goats, sheep, alpacas, hens and pigs. I thought the food options on the premises were pretty good. We purchased quesadillas, empanadas, chips and cider. They were on the pricier side, but I didn't mind so much since I felt it was going to support the farm. You can bring your own food, if you like. There are picnic tables and open areas where you can sit and eat. When we visited, we saw that there was a covered picnic area, and someone was throwing their child's birthday party there. What a great idea! We had a really great time and had a lovely visit. Highly recommend this farm specially if you have younger children. It's a nice place to bring them to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. read more

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We live on Little Neck Parkway so it's very convenient for us to visit. I used to visit with my children but now it's with my grandson. He loves visiting the little library and the farmhouse. He also loves looking at all of the animals. He likes bumping around during the hay ride. It's always a fun time! We LOVE IT! read more

Went on a field trip today. Our kids loved it! We did the cider pressing but had the opportunity to explore the farm animals, enjoy the hay ride and walk the grounds as we learned about this wonderful 40 + acres land owned by the state. So thrilled this is still a working farm that everyone can enjoy. Amazing staff, clean facilities and well organized. Thank you!! read more

Queens County Farm Museum - Farm - Museums Near Me - Floral Park, New York

"I'm so glad we didn't pay for tickets to this." The Instagram for this farm was SO cute and charming. We were genuinely so excited for an autumnal escape in the city, and after extensive research on farms accessible by train from NYC, we landed on Queens County Farm Museum. Within minutes of arrival, we immediately realized the disconnect between Instagram and reality. Almost immediately, we heard children screaming as they were chased by hornets. The entire farm was buzzing with riled up hornets. Even the farm stand had hornets filling the (sold out) apple cider donut case. No escape. Pretty quickly, other cracks in the facade started to show. The "pumpkin patch" was a pile of Costco pumpkins dumped in a crowded patch of grass, the "Floral Experience" was loads of fake flowers hot glued to hay, and the "halloween decor" consisted of deflating old inflatables. One star for some cute cows and an excellent, lively sheep. Really, really wish I could say differently, but cannot recommend making the journey to this hornet filled farm. read more

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On the website it states it was open until 5. It was not They stopped selling tickets at 3 and wouldn't let us in. read more

I cam for the Maize Maze and ended up enjoying everything else that the Farm Museum had to offer as well. Maize Maze: 4.5/5. It was a solid time, nothing too difficult but still a great activity to try out. There's a crossword puzzle and other hints on the activity sheet for participants to fill out while going through the maze. There is also a bit of a riddle and items to collect within the maze. Farm and everything else: 5/5 - The donuts were okay - There was a nice pumpkin patch to take photos in - There were various fenced areas where animals were (Chicken, Sheep, Goat, Pig) - There was a thicc boy of a pig that made the entire trip worth it All in all, I'd recommend this as a really nice experience away from the city but still relatively close and accessible. read more

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We had such a wonderful experience here! Great date on a budget or a family outing (I noticed they have scavenger hunt handouts for kids: a thoughtful touch!) The Farm boasts a lot more attractions than I'd expect for free admission: a corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayride, food stand, animal feeding and even guided farmhouse tours. The Corn Maze was huge and truly challenging to get through! I really enjoyed the interactivity of the mail boxes and the puzzle map and felt fully immersed within the fields. Can't believe something like this exists only an hour or two from the city. The animals were so cute & active! In addition to the goat & alpaca pictured we got to see some sheep and a charming piggy snacking away at the pumpkins. Based on other reviews, I came in expecting a smaller patch but was pleasantly surprised. Admittedly smaller pumpkins but they were adorably arranged & by far more expansive than any other patch in NYC with no admission fee. I also love that none of the attractions except the hayride had a time limit letting us enjoy things at our own pace. For food we had pumpkin & cider donuts, enjoyed some savory snacks at the stands: corn on the cob complete with a wide variety of condiments for flavoring (Parmesan garlic, tajin, lemon, hot sauce, butter, etc), spicy & regular pickles. The local cider was wonderful as well! We did wish there were smaller cup portions instead of carrying the pitcher around but it was worth the tummy taste at a cheap price. FYI: the Jamaican jerk chicken gave my boyfriend a stomach ache. But this isn't a reflection on the farm & could've just been a bad batch. Proceed at your own risk. read more

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Great local in Queens spot for the family. It's a large farm with wonderful activities in the spring and summer. The Easter events are particularly great for families. During the holiday season they have illuminate. Great for the holidays. It's amazing how they are able to run so much electricity around the farm to light up all the lighted lanterns. Families will love it as a holiday get together. Park in the lot and enter as you walk the loop. Highly recommend the walking in structures. Great lighted kids playground as well with lighted see saws. Would recommend the farm for all seasons. read more

What a fun outing we had here today! The last time I was here, I was the student. This time I came as a parent chaperone with my son's school. It was a blast. We arrived right when they first opened which is a definitely must do when arriving as part of a field trip. Our guide Ms. Patty was just lovely and a pleasure to be shown around by. She has a great rapport with children and adults and was very knowledgeable about the farm, its crops and practices. We enjoyed our hayride as well. It was very bumpy but they give you the option to sit out and wait for the group to come back around. We saw lots of great farm animals and veggies and compost piles. Regrettably we didn't have time to check out the playground. That's a good reason to come back - that and the farmers market which wasn't available today because it's a Tuesday. I will definitely return with my family. read more

Queens County Farm Museum - One of the chicken coops - Museums Near Me - Floral Park, New York

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It is our first time doing the illumination at this farm during holiday season and it is a surprise! All the decorations were well decorated and the lights were bright and colorful. My kids had fun calling out the names of each display. Lots of space to run around and there was plenty of space between the displays, so you would not feel crowded at all. However, the farm was a bit smaller than expected and we finished walking the whole thing within an hour. There are lots of street parking by Little Neck Parkway, so I would not want to spend extra money to park inside. The food seemed very expensive inside. read more

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Oh gosh- it has been years I haven't set my foot on this place. As I remember correct my last visit at this farm was when my son still in grade school. There has been so many changes and improvements. I agreed that it still the most recommended farm to go to especially if you have kids. We all know that it is a family oriented farm and amenities focused more on children's but did not stop us enjoying and appreciating what it offers. Glad that we swung by as we appreciated more this time their greenhouse, gift shop and market. read more

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This place was so much fun, even on a freezing cold day! Quite the trek from Brooklyn by train so we Uber-ed there. Bought tickets online in advance so there was no wait when we arrived. Not sure why I thought the flowers were real (LOL) but it was equally beautiful and made for great photos. We only stayed half hour of our one hour allotted ticket time frame as it was just too cold to be outside for much longer. The farm had some animals as well, alpacas, sheep and goats were chilling outside enjoying the cold. Would love to visit again in the spring time, I'm sure it will be much more fun then. #warmthamiright read more

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