Free entry, free parking, fair food, games, prizes and rides! This is a great way to spend the…read moreweekend with your family or just walk around and see local farm animals or buy home made syrup and honey. The only bad comment I can make is when we were purchasing tickets for rides the two women inside the cart were ripping butts which was disgusting but to each their own. The Fair is an awesome time and fun for everyone!

I've been going to this beautiful winery for a couple years now and my most recent visit was on…read moreLabor Day with a friend. I was pleasantly surpirsed to get seated with no reservation for a party of 2. I do recommend having a reservation though as it can get busy. The atmosphere is great for people who like sitting outdoors on a nice day as there are a ton of tables with umbrellas to keep people cool. You are able to scan a QR code to order anything off the menu and the service is great as the staff brings you the drinks to your table. For food they will text you when to pick up from kiosk. As for the drinks my friend and I both got the sangria, raspberry bellini, and fall sampler. All of the drinks were really refreshing and worth the price. The charcuterie and pretzel bites we got were also great for a nice winery day and the menu is pretty expansive so I want to try some other items in future visits. There were a lot of bees at some of the tables near where I sat and they often crowed the drinks and food so that it something to note. I definitely plan to come back next summer!

We had a wonderful time at Nashoba Valley Winery and Distillery. Reservations are strongly…read moreencouraged, and we were glad we made one. In the tasting room, we were given 8 one-ounce pours, and while we found the red wines to be better than the whites, the variety was enjoyable. We also sampled some of their spirits, which require two tokens. The vodka was especially good. Josh, who helped us in the tasting room, was fantastic--friendly, knowledgeable, and full of great recommendations. He really took good care of us and made the experience memorable! The tasting room is spacious, clean, and inviting. The outdoor area is really nice to have lunch or dinner on a warm day. After our tasting, we had lunch at J's restaurant, also on the grounds, and we had a reservation there too. The food was great! We tried the Banh Mi (not traditional and spelled wrong on the menu "Bahn", but we appreciated the creative spin--it was very tasty), the chicken tenders, and the pretzel, all of which were delicious. We also ordered wine from the shop but were unable to open it at lunch. We had to order bottles through the restaurant and they charge extra for that to open it, stating they need to track consumption. This was one disappointment. Overall, we had a great time and would return. If you're a fan of red wines and well-crafted spirits, this place is worth a visit!

Expected more fruits and veggies, there were zero stands here with fresh fruits and veg by the time…read moreI arrived, LITERALLY ZERO just pastry sellers, which they were fine by all means , just not what I came there for

Very small. You could walk through it in less than 5 minutes. The vendors are great and the quality…read moreof products are good, but there was just nothing there. It wasn't t worth the drive.

Wow! What a fantastic day picking apples and working our way through the corn maze. Lions Club's…read moredoughnuts were delicious as well. Not over crowded, plenty of friendly faces. Strongly encourage everyone to give this local farm a go.

Really enjoyed our visit to Schartner Farms today. We didn't go for apples, since we knew they…read morewere out of them anyway due to a late spring frost and a recent storm. We came for the corn maze and pumpkins, and were not disappointed. Ambiance: Loved it. The scenery was beautiful and there weren't too many activities other than the corn maze, pumpkin patch, a corn-launcher, shetland pony, and some llamas & goats. The drive there was gorgeous, especially just down the road where you get a view all the way to Boston. I loved the winding, shaded country roads up to the farm. Corn Maze: The maze was great. Very challenging if you try to not use the map. Even a bit challenging with the map. Four acres, so it's big, but not too big. Pumpkins: The pumpkin patch was just on the other side of the corn maze, and there were plenty of pumpkins to choose from, both small and large. Unfortunately the wet weather was causing some to rot on the vine, but many were still in good shape. Service: Everyone was very friendly, and it wasn't very busy when we were there (3:45 pm to 5pm). The maze cost $10 for adults, and pumpkins were only $0.50/lb. Seriously, $8 for three pumpkins? Whooo! They also had a few food items, including hot dogs. I'd definitely recommend this place, even without the apples. Can't wait to go back next year when there are apples.

This is a great option for a winter activity because it's inside-ish and covered but still warm…read moreenough with heaters.

Delicious ice cream, friendly staff. My husband is partial to their peach ice cream, which is only…read moreavailable for part of the summer. Comfy seating outdoors, but they also have tables indoors. They also have beautiful plants for sale. Great place!

We were met in the parking lot and told our service dog wasn't allowed past the parking lot ,we…read moreleft as not to embarrass our family member with a disability. They should train their staff to know that not all service dogg are for blind or physically disabled people

Showed up in the middle of the afternoon... It was like we had a reservation. We were greeted…read moreimmediately in the parking lot by a very friendly gentleman. He gave us the lay of the land, telling us all about the trees, shop, fire pit with hot chocolate. So impressed by the hospitality the entire visit. We bought a beautiful tree and a few items from the shop. My wife and daughters enjoyed the cocoa and fire pit with a great conversation with the owner. These people were the salt of the earth and have a great product. I don't think you can go bad with any tree you get there. Amazing we have lived in the area for 3 years and never knew it was there. Funny note we get ice cream less than a thousand feet from the entrance. I will go back every year now! Did I mention the cut tree selection was amazing? You would think I work there with a review like this but I just love the way they run their business and care - so many businesses forget that people are the heart of a business - the team and the customers... Congrats and see ya next year!!!!

This 100-acre farm is located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. It used to be a historic farm called…read moreMarshall Farm. It's located on a hill so the views are spectacular. We went in the fall and it was a perfect New England day; spooky season in full effect, sweater weather, and autumn decor. There was live music, picnic tables, and animals you can pet; there were goats and sheep. A feed dispenser was nearby, just insert some coins. The bar/restaurant line was not too long and it moved quickly. We had kettle popcorn, hot dogs, beers and cider. These were good and there were so many options; pizza, beer, ice cream, salad, nachos, etc. They are also a pick your own farm; from strawberries, flowers, pumpkins, apples, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, peaches, it all depends on the season. They even have a sugar house which produces maple syrup and other treats. We had an enjoyable time when we went and look forward to going back.

Such a pretty spot. Got a 1/2 gallon of cider. Unfortunately they had just ran out of apple cider…read moredonuts when we arrived at 3:30 on a Saturday afternoon so we settled for some ice cream. It was huge for the price. We sat outside and enjoyed the views of the mountains and animals!

Pros: Beautiful and varied garden spaces that are well…read moremaintained. Cafe has a large outdoor patio with gorgeous view. Gift shop has all kinds of cool and unusual items. Great place to do some holiday shopping. Dog friendly. Cons: Restrooms are outdated, not the cleanest, and kind of gross. Ticket prices seem a bit too high for the actual size of the property. Cafe is understaffed. Ordering at lunchtime was quite slow.

I'm surprised I didn't put a review up of it at the time. We had so much fun here. Parking was free…read moreand because the bf is a veteran admission was free for us and the kids that day, woohoo! The staff were all very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our time there very much and would love to come back again the next time we are in town.

5 stars for the peach pizza alone. We sat outside in the open back yard area of the Carlson orchard…read morebrewery/restaurant. There was an open lawn and games like corn hole for waiting customers to play with. We were helped almost immediately by the servers which was great since we had our two active toddlers with us. We ordered the peach pizza and fries. Both were delicious and were brought to us in under 10 mins after ordering. We met another family with kids due to the open seating. Our bill was brought to us right away and we were helped frequently through lunch. What more can you ask for?! Oh good music, they had that too :)

First time at Carlson Orchards this fall for apple picking! They have a variety of apples and the…read moreplace is huge. We got there a little later so a lot of apples were gone. Apples are actually good tho. It is definitely packed but the crowd dispersed well in the field. Their cider donuts are soooo good especially when eaten hot. I also got their cider and hard cider to-go and they were GREAT. My friend and I got in line for their hard cider flights and food but the wait was soo long so we decided to turn back. Overall, a cute fall activity for friends and family and good cider!

Great Youth Orchestra! They wound amazing! They are a non profit organization and play a variety of…read moremusic.

From the owner: The Youth Ensemble of New England is comprised of around 35 young musicians ages 10 to 20. The…read moreorchestra rehearses at Thayer Performing Arts Center in Lancaster, Massachusetts, and plays over 30 concerts a year in local venues including schools, churches, libraries, assisted livings, and for other community organizations. They have played many concerts for charities and have a special interest in performing for children's charity organizations such as an orphanage for the children of AIDS victims in Zimbabwe, Africa, and for organizations formed to help children affected by natural disasters as well as fundraisers for music schools and various music festivals.