Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon to find the farm was closed, but we were still able to purchase…read moreeggs and ground beef. The eggs were about $8.50 per dozen, and the ground beef cost a little over $12 per pound. While the eggs were great, the ground beef had a very strong, gamey flavor and smell that we didn't enjoy--disappointing, especially given the price.

My family visited Hidden Gems Farm during the Fall to get pumpkins. This is a cute small pumpkin…read morepatch, with very friendly staff, who even wheeled our pumpkins down the hill to put them in our trunk. It was only $1 per person to enter, which you can't beat. We will definitely be back next year.

I've been here a few times now and my toddler loves it every time. He especially loves the tractor…read moreyou can sit on (if you have a tractor loving kiddo)! This year, they had a great deal on Groupon, which comes with a tractor ride around the farm. There's plenty of animals to look at, from baby pigs, horses, donkeys, turkeys, goats, a camel, dogs, etc. Friendly staff, clean bathrooms (yup, you heard that right), and plenty of places to sit to snack. I've also seen a few families host birthday parties here!

My partner and I had an amazing time at this petting zoo…read more There were horses, goats (like 30!), baby piglets, mama cow and calf that was born just that week, rabbits, llamas, emus, peacocks, turtles, and more! The farmers were knowledgeable and friendly teens/young adults. They were very sweet to the children and ensured that all the kids could pet the baby goat born that week. The best part of our visit was being followed around by Dolly, a goat that roamed the premises, scavenging for leftover corn and dropped treats.

What a magical place! I brought my 84 year old Mom to see the goats and she had such a good time…read morethat I brought my adult kids back with me. Marshmellow, the Llama, was a hit! My Mom sang to the donkey. There were little goats being born while we were there in the barn. The bunnies were the highlight of my kids' trip. I then went back for Goat Yoga. OMG!!! This made my year! I had a blast. Not sure how much yoga I got done because I was soooo focused on the friendly goats. My favs were Elsie and Fudge. Then I was talking to Susan, one of the owners, about flowers for my daughter's wedding - she was so sweet, she let me cut a bunch from her own garden and didn't even charge me! We need more folks in the world like Little Goat Farm at the Lake!

We visited the farm as part of the Harvest Host program and were allowed to assist with feeding…read moretheir goats. Both owners were courteous to us and our children, and we had a fun time spoiling their animals with snacks and snuggles.

ENTRY FEE THEN EVERYTHING FREE!…read more Such a great time! Lots of things for kids of all ages to do and experience (mostly little kids around 11 and under). But even as adults we had an enjoyable experience. SLIDES Lots of fun slides and unlike other places - you don't have to pay each time to ride them! APPLES So many free apples and apple juice! Bring a jar of peanut butter and you've just fed your entire family! FRIENDLY STAFF These are the nicest kids around. Everyone is joyful and in the spirit of the season! Have fun!

The animals seem unhappy. This is supposed to be family friendly environment. But the new ownership…read moreis perverted. In many ways, you could visit and see for yourself. Some of the ways that this is run, just raises eyebrows. Also, their playground equipment is falling apart, I literally saw a screw fall off a piece of equipment. And some kid was shouting. They finally fixed it. But it was in fact, still broken.

Cindy and Paul were wonderful hosts! Our family spent the afternoon meeting their goats, rabbits,…read morehorse, pony, chickens, and Llamas. We took the llamas on a walk and learned about life on the farm, artisan goods, and animal care. Such a fun and unique interactive experience in a beautiful slice of Virginia.

From the owner: We are a family owned farm and enjoy sharing visits with families. Our menagerie includes llamas,…read moregoats, rabbits, & chickens. During a visit you could romp with goats, walk a llama, and learn about these amazing animals. Crafts for kids are an option when scheduled. Our llamas are also available to visit at your events. We also have products for sale from our llamas' fiber such as socks, blankets, rugs, and craft items. Fiber is also available for spinning and felting. We make goat milk soap and anti-poison ivy soap from jewelweed.

Homestead Farms is the kind of place that reminds you why a little fresh air and wide-open acreage…read morecan work wonders. The property goes on and on--plenty of room for kids to run, adults to exhale, and everyone to claim their perfect apple-picking spot without bumping elbows. The apple selection is top-tier: crisp, plentiful, and varied enough to make you rethink your recipes. Whether you're team Honeycrisp, Stayman, Fuji, or "I just want the prettiest one," they've got you covered. It's an excellent family outing--easy parking, nice country store organized staff, scenic views, and cute working farm charm. A Maryland must worth returning to every fall.

My boyfriend and I went on a blackberry picking date here, and we had a blast! We loved that there…read morewas NO line. It was $4 for admission, $1 for a picking bucket, and you pay per pound for your produce. Unfortunately in July, they didn't have any more peaches, but still had plenty of blackberries. To be honest, the blackberries were very sour, but I made them into a pie so it was delicious in pie form! We walked around and saw the animals on the farm, and wandered around the market where they had a ton of seasonal produce available for sale.

The young lady that came out was awesome. She did really good letting everyone pet the little…read moretortoise. Very knowledgeable about the oets.

Zero stars. Almost no communication. Emails are always "on the way" but then never arrive. Was a no…read moreshow with 10 minutes until the event. Not even an apology. 20 kids left hanging.

Mini Menagerie brought their petting zoo to our wedding reception, which had an outdoor "fun fair"…read moretheme. We absolutely loved meeting all the animals and had a blast taking pictures with them! Their team was responsive, well-organized, and just a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process.

Most definitely the best. Our great niece's 6th birthday party was a blast, everyone rode "Doc",…read moreFrom our 90 year old Great Grandma to several 6 year olds. He is the world's best and so very gentle. Would highly recommend to anyone for any age and event. The animals are so very well kept and loved.

I came here on a homeschooling trip, but none the less the staff was so nice. Educational generous…read more The they had signs to educate you everywhere you turned. Healthy live stock, and an awesome wagon wide and tours where we got to see the camel, bisons, and other animals from the safari region of Africa. After the wagon ride we took off to walk the zoo and saw a beautiful anteater, wallabies, red kangaroos, turtles, koa fish, and other animals. I definitely want to come back because they have a butterfly exhibit and I really wanted to try it. It just wasn't in our purchased packet. The butterfly exhibit is $8 per person.

Nova Wild (formerly know as Roers) is back with a local owner who is committed to animal welfare…read moreand conversation! It had been a minute since I visited but I was really happy to see the massive facelift on the place -- the animals looked clean and well taken care of and there was beautiful landscaping everywhere. There were lots of zookeepers around and you could tell they were very passionate about their jobs. We went on a summer morning for a field trip and lasted only two hours due to the heat but the children loved seeing the capybaras, monkeys, cheetah, buffalo, deer, goat, cows, and pigs. There is also a new butterfly enclosure! I'll have to go back with my entire family to check out all the updates.

Brought the family back here for the festival of lights. First I would recommend buying the…read moretickets online as they are cheaper online than at the gate. It's a great drive through light show that allows you to stay warm and cozy in the car. The ticket is for the vehicle and allows you to enter any time during your entry day. It's a 2-2.5 mile drive with light displays on the left, right and overhead. They also have hayrides if you want to brave the cold. A fun and inexpensive holiday event for the whole family.

I love Watkins park and the turkey trot/festival of lights was amazing and took the park to the…read morenext level for me. I've never ran through the park at night and with the lights it was truly magical. I can't wait to attend next year and many years to come !