Pros: cute animals, nice little general store, a few friendly staff, feed for animals, a few ride…read moreon toys , trikes and slides, little train,House for future santa visit, yummy things to buy. Cons: muddy area where ride on toys are, not cleaned off after rain, big sign saying kids shouldn't run or yell?? (Kids do that if they are small and having fun!) general store had overwhelming cigarette smell when you walk in when we were expecting cookie or donut scents. No one manning train or not running? I'm sure in spring through fall it's better but December you need to bundle up! Wear boots or old shoes for mud. We will try maybe again in spring and hopefully the smoky smell issue will be resolved because that is inappropriate for the public and a turn off.

Visited after snow fall the curates went out of his way to make sure we met all the animals even…read morecalling the emu out into the cold for us he was a gentleman waiting for us to finish oohing and awwing. all and all a great wholesome visit for the grandkids can not recommend festival farm enough

We greatly enjoyed our visit today! We were greeted by Shelly, a kind woman dressed in period…read moreclothing. She asked us if we wanted to tour the garden, see animals or make crafts. She also showed us several old-fashioned games which we really enjoyed playing outside. We enjoyed seeing the kitchen where Indian pudding and fried squash were being made over an open fire. We also got to try our hand at grinding flour, planing wood and fed the cows and pigs from the garden! The location is beautiful with the bay in the background. It was so enjoyable to be in nature and to step back into the Past. The museum is also participating with the Blue Star military program, which is awesome!!

Phantoms and Fires (Halloween event) review: During Covid…read moretimes with not a lot of Halloween festivities happening in RI, it was great to hear about this event especially for kids since Halloween will be unlike any Halloween I have ever experienced! The ads had me excited- great job! For adults: If you like theatre, being outside walking in the dark and Poe- this is totally for you! As we entered the grounds, we were waved into a large parking area (not lite at all.) Turned in our tickets at a little structure decked out in orange lights, were given a sheet identifying the happenings of the evening and made our way up to the homestead area guided by lanterns with real candles inside. As we approached the first structure it was well lit, no sign, no one around. So we kept walking. The next structure had a female delivering dialogue- a story about a farmer's wife, how she became tormented and dealt with her torment. I was blown away by he theatrics, her long monologue and how she held the presence of the audience. It was then easy to identify after hearing her and noticing that people then flocked to the next location and waited for the next presentation to begin. The rest of the night went on this way where you went to the structure, waited for the next theatrical performance and moved on. There was a nice break with a musician from NYC who delivered 3 songs, 1 original, one country and then a Peter Gabriel hit. Feeling cold? Stand by the fire! For Kids: We attended with a 7 and 9 year old who both dressed in their costumes for the Halloween event. From the advertisements I was ready for a night all ages could enjoy. My husband and I definitely discussed that this is not an event for young kids. We had a 5 year old going but last minute had to be cancelled- this event was too grown up for her and the 7/9 year old needed a lot of help from the adults to understand what was happening. The advertisement on the website states: Explore the museum after hours where you will find spooky delights from bats and bonfires to cauldrons and candy, from ghosts and guitars to horror and...maybe even...a headless horseman! No bats or cauldrons or I guess more than words use to describe ghosts in Edgar Allen Poe language that maybe the kids couldn't understand. I can say that they did catch on to system and became captivated by the theatrics. No complaints but it wasn't as I expected from their ads. I can say that collecting stamps to get a bag of treats at the end was their favorite although this process was hard to understand as well and the Headless Horseman (a lady) was a big thrill for them. Things they could do better/Safety review: Tell patrons to bring flashlights as it is not very well lite (even the parking lot.) The only bathrooms were 2 porta potties at the parking lot! Small hike from festivities. No had sanitizer at the check in desk where they ask you to use a communal pen for contact tracing (it's Covid times people!) The walk up to the structures is not flat and large rocks lay there- beware! We had a trip and a fall in our group. Be careful visiting the fire- all the wood is a few steps away laying on the ground and it's pretty dark. The stamp collecting station- the poor workers had no light to help them see what they were doing! Also, we were told to stop at the jack-o-lanterns to obtain the stamps but one guy gave us 2 stamps, we could not find one station (come to find out the girl who was working the station was wandering) and another station the lights had burnt out in the pumpkin so we were unsure if it was a station! (Honestly- great idea just needs some work.) As we were listening to the last actress deliver her performance (at the end of the night) the people working the showing were coming in and out of the gate next to her and people were leaving for the night. I found this very unfair to the actress and us as paid patrons. Our ticket was at 6:30 with the event ending at 8pm. There were 7 stops on the program. By the team we got into the event- we only had time to stop at 5 performances (one being the music.) As we were leaving the kids questioned how come we couldn't meet the last 2 characters.

This is such a cute spot for a goat walk in the winter time. You will likely freeze your butt off,…read moreso I recommend dressing very warm and wearing shoes that you do not mind getting dirty because you WILL step in goat poop. I have now been on two goat walks here, and I would say it it is probably different every time. I feel like most people are only there to hang out with some goats and if that is your goal, you might get bored of all of the informative talking that occurs on the trip.

Everything i never knew i needed .... Goat hike! Lots of fun! Wear good shoes. Go with a big…read moregroup, as your goat may choose your pace! Haha nice views. Got to see baby pigs! Definitely a good time!

On a random day trip around the islands, we decided to spend a day in Tiverton area and just see…read morewhere the day took us. After a delicious cone of ice cream at Gray's, we ended up down the street and saw this gorgeous orchard on the left and decided we needed to explore. Right off the bat I loved the crushed shell driveway, and thought it was both eco-friendly, and a super beautiful nautical nod. The orchards were gorgeous, and we bought the small bag to go pick our winners. After tromping through the rows of apples, we also picked up some fresh pumpkins to cook, and some amazing smelling cantaloupe. Prices were insane, I think the pumpkin was a couple dollars, and the melon was another dollar or two, and the bag of apples was $20? We had such a great time at this farm, and really enjoyed our impromptu pre-fall farm day. Once home, we made a French browned butter apple cobbler, and cubed the melon immediately. The extra apples were chopped and frozen for the next food project, and the pumpkin will be a pecan shortbread pumpkin pie. Amazing farm, great prices, and delicious produce. Will definitely be coming back!

Good stop if you are looking for some local produce. They do a accept credit cards with a $15…read moreminimum purchase. Depending on what you buy, prices can range from reasonable to high for blueberries. They do have great flowers as well.

We took the grandchildren to the orchard for an Apple Picking Day. They loved it. Greg gave us the…read morehistory of the place, explained how orchard was run for picking and explained the many different types of apples. There were 38 different varieties. Such a fun time!!!

Nice folks , great website Ez parking…read moreThey have a Store with many apples fresh off the trees (pears too) or you can pick Sooooo many varieties... I gotta taste 'em all. Heat up the oven 'cause I'm baking too! Real Middletown icon and family fun. It's just a drag they aren't open more

Friendliest staff I've experienced possibly anywhere, authentic apple picking experience, beautiful…read moreenvironment, delicious donuts, and plenty of great animals!

We stopped in just before Christmas to see what was happening here. The last time I was here was in…read morethe early 1990's (wow) when the Werme family owned the apple orchard and buying apples was on the 'honor system'. They had a stand with a money box and you took your apples and put your money in the box. Unfortunately, I only stopped once because the apples were very soft and we ended up throwing them away. The new owners have done a lovely job with the orchard and have classes there as well as summer concerts. They have a cute gift shop with seasonal fruit, meat and handmade gifts from local artisans. Stop by, they have something for everyone!

If you're looking for straightforward, fall time fun... Escobar's Corn Maze is the place for you…read more My friends and I made the trek to the East Bay to partake on a picture perfect, blue sky day (the maze is generally closed when it's raining). Lots of available parking in a nearby field so I wouldn't recommend bringing your low rider here. There's a small shed where you can buy your entry tickets for the maze. The line was somewhat lengthy and they only accept cash on-site, so we opted to purchase our tickets online. That allowed us to quickly check in, grab a map, and find our way to the entrance. The maze itself was divided into two phases, so presumably, after finishing Phase 1, you could decide if you had it in you to traverse Phase 2. We passed many a tense moment among lost families arguing about which way to go so I imagine breaking this 8.5 acre maze into two helps keep people civil. The maze itself was well maintained. Couple narrow spots but for the most part, we could pass by others easily going every which direction. Numbered signs are posted throughout so if you do get lost, you have an idea if you're progressing. The maps are true maps so if you follow them closely, you can find your way to the exit easily. You could ditch the map too and truly lose yourself. We did get turned around at one point but what fun would it have been if we didn't get at least a little bit lost. At $10 per person, I thought it was a fair value for our time spent there. No kids in the group but there were some other available activities including leisurely hay rides, a cow train (that was bombing through the fields at breakneck speed), and a pumpkin patch. There were some snacks available at the ticket booth but nothing fall-themed (ex. bags of chips, cookies, etc). Reminded me of snacks available at a little league game. Port-a-potties available on site which was a welcome convenience.

We took the grandkids for an adventure ~ walking the Corn Maze. Over 2 miles of trails. They both…read more(9 & 7 years old) loved it. We received our instruction at the beginning of the maze and set out on our adventure. They did a wonderful job setting this up. The kids loved it!!!

This was our first time coming here after passing it for almost a decade. I'm kicking myself that I…read morenever came here before. Oh my God, they have the best cakes ever! We got a chocolate killer slice of cake of vanilla and a chocolate peanut butter cake! These were bursting with flavor and so moist and fresh with a perfect amount of frosting! A very spacious bakery with a very nice attentive staff that answered all of our questions. Ice cream stand was not open today which was a little bit of a disappointment, but we will definitely be coming back again! Definitely give this place a try if you're in the area you won't be disappointed!

We've been in RI for quite a few years now and have never been to Wright's Dairy farm. First stop…read morewas to try their ice cream served from a trailer in the side yard, to the left of the market. With about a dozen options we had no problem selecting our choices. The ice cream is sweet and creamy with plenty of flavor. Next up, we explored their market. Gift items, pantry items, grab 'n go cakes, muffins, pizza strips and sweet snacks, milk, cheese, ice cream containers. Lots of sweet treats in the display cases too. We ended our visit with a visit to the cows and milking barn. We were too early to see the milking process but we did walk the little trail where kids can participate in a scavenger hunt. Get supplies in the tractor mailbox at the beginning if the path. A few heifers are penned up outside the milking barn and several more were standing in front of a huge fan at the back. At 90° even the cows want a fan! There's a good amount of parking in front of and to the left of the market. Handicap spots are right by the market door. Two porta-potty right next to the parking lot.