I absolutely love this place! I've been coming here every year for their Wine Craze Corn Maze…read moreevent, and it never disappoints. The farm is huge, beautifully kept, and has so much to do -- it's the perfect spot for a fall day with family or friends. From hayrides and putt-putt to the giant corn maze, pumpkins, farm animals, and playgrounds, there's truly something for everyone. They also have a charming country store filled with seasonal goodies, local products, and fall décor, plus plenty of food and drink stands to enjoy while you explore. You can really feel that it's a family-run farm -- the staff is always so friendly, welcoming, and eager to make your visit a great one. Van Buren Acres has become one of my favorite fall traditions, and I can't recommend it enough if you're looking for a fun, festive, and wholesome autumn outing!

Went for a school event. $15 per family; not sure if that is the standard price. For that you get…read moreloads of games and activities: hay ride, bouncy thing (sort of a country trampoline, not a bouncy house,) pig races, duck races, corn maze, petting zoo, conk the crow, obstacle course, and much more. And they sell pumpkins, cider, hot chocolate, and 4986 doodads in their gift shop. K loved it. All the kids loved it. It was somewhat fun for adults. Everything is spread out, so my legs were worn. Staff were friendly and helpful. We'll definitely be back someday. Barely half an hour from central Columbus. K did not want to leave.

It's the season of weekend craziness, but you can't beat the prices and selection of apples and…read morepumpkins. Other produce is still going strong, too - onions and peppers especially. Note that the parking and entrance is separate for the market than the corn maze, so make sure you're in the right place before you park!

Such a great selection of veggies & fruit. Homemade Jams, jelly, salsa, & much more. Prices are…read moresuper affordable, which is great. Activities for kids and family of all ages. There is always something going on at the farm. They even have a mailing list so you can keep up on what's going on at the farm. Apple picking is a super busy time. But it has been a tradition for our family for years.

Love to enjoy the lovely fall weather and what better way than visiting a pumpkin patch!…read more Great service, bang for your buck, and options to choose from! It's was super nice and great for some holiday picture. Recommend it for families, friends, and couples!

You want to eat food with your family? You have to pay 12$ each just to get down by the food…read morecenter. Absolutely nuts to pay 12$ to go get absolutely overpriced food. This place went downhill charging absolutely insane prices

Went on a Saturday around 12, started to get pretty busy around 12:45-1:30. Which makes the…read morecave/cavers very tight to walk through. While your down there your using a provided map to guide yourself around and match the corresponding areas ( Ex; A to A or 1-1 ) We went after it had just rained the night before, so everything was VERY wet. Wear waterproof/walking shoes if you plan on exploring. Be prepared to get dripped on by very cold water coming off nearby rocks, and the "ceiling". Coming down the initial very steep stairs is a beautiful view of different levels of rocks decending into a tunnel/cave where the rest of the cavers are. Tons of puddles all over the ground from collected rain water and the "droplets". Most the areas are about big enough for one person to walk through the tunnel areas at one time, and if your a larger person i DO NOT recommend going down there. Some areas are extremely tight and really only accessible to someone under 4'5 and around 100 pounds or less. (Im 5'4, 140 and some areas i almost got stuck cause it was too tight going through the rocks. It is neat to see though, i dont think id want to do it again as it is just wet rocks and the furthest tunnel was closed from the previous year that occurred from some heavy rain water. (The water collected, over time causing a collapse). So that was kind of a bummer but i get it for safety reasons. The gem mining was fun, definitely loaded with a lot of "gravel" type rocks so that was new for me, Ive only ever had ones with dirt/sand that yield rocks/gems/shark teeth. We found some really interesting gemstones in each tray. The petting zoo was great. I thought it wad Going to be boring and smelly, and i was happily wrong. The goats were adorable, when we came in a baby jumped through the fence and was following our group. And when we came inside the "pen" to pet them he ran back in it was very cute! The deer were a little skittish but very sweet and gentle. The treasure hunt/maze was VERY fun we enjoyed getting different prizes snd trading them within the group.

Had a great time here today on spring break staycation. The place is on a much larger property than…read moreI was expecting. There is expansive play areas and picnic setups. Everything is designed for self-guided fun. You can take your time making a day of the place with your children or just run in and see the cavern if that's what you're going for. The petting zoo was a hit and so was the maze.

Always a lot of fun. The food for the animals is a bit overpriced but we always have a great time…read moreand staff is always friendly.

What a wonderful gem of a place. Immaculate care of the grounds and for the animals. It felt like…read morewe were in a Hallmark movie! The animals had such personality and the people who run the farm were top shelf as well. I can not recommend this place highly enough!

This is an awesome place to go pumpkin picking in the fall or even have a birthday party or special…read moreevent! The farm is absolutely gorgeous and there are plenty of family friendly activities. The admission to the farm is free and prices for activities are extra but are all very reasonable. The hayride was only $3 a person and we got two huge pumpkins, several gourds, and some fudge for only $26. They have a small concession area as well and you can even purchase hot dogs to roast yourselves by the campfire. While I don't eat hotdogs it looked fun! We did try the kettle corn and a cinnamon toffee cookie and they were both delicious. There are also baby goats, a gift shop, and tons of super cute photo opportunities. Also the staff were extremely friendly and helpful! Definitely recommend!

I promised my niece and nephew that I would take them to a pumpkin patch over the weekend and after…read morebrowsing Yelp, I discovered Freeman's Farms. It was a bit out of the way being in Galena but I'm happy to say it was totally worth the trip. I pulled into the farm to find flaggers there directing traffic towards two large lawns. We got there really close to opening, about 11:30 or so. It was already starting to fill up but it wasn't bad at all. The kiddos jumped out of the car and we headed straight for the wheel barrels so we could start picking out pumpkins. While they had a hay ride, and I think a few other kid activities we steered clear because of COVID. I also stopped in to ask about how things work and I was shocked to hear .49 per pound, which is much lower than others. This young lady was also the most friendly person in the world! Brought a smile to my face. The pumpkins weren't out in a field but we loved the large selection to choose from. They clearly pulled the best pumpkins they had because they were all awesome. From giant carving pumpkins, to funky ones, mini ones, and of course all the fun squash, they had it all. The back side of the barn is where you enter to get your pumpkins weighed and tallied all up. The friendliness continued and we loved browsing their goods. Fun decor, yummy canned food items, and then some! We got three large pumpkins, two small ones, and a couple squash and it all came out to roughly $30. I would absolutely visit them again. They open up after Memorial Day for the next season and I definitely plan to be back to see what they have then. Highly recommended!

I came across this listing for My Barn while researching an upcoming visit to Columbus. It was…read moreduring my research that I saw that My Barn is actually located in the North American section of the Columbus Zoo. My Barn is exactly how a child would describe a barn. The barn itself is red. The animals are in stalls. All the animals had hay in their stalls. There is a mini horse, sheep, goats, an adjacent chicken coop, and somewhere near by is a cow. Children are allowed to pet the animals. Unlike the petting zoos of my childhood, there are no coin operated feed machines. This is for the health and safety of all involved. Children are less likely to get nipped, and the zeepers are able to see how much the animals eat. There was an assortment of brushes to brush the goats. Wash stations are available right outside of the petting area, and in the barn itself.

Been here a few times, and once again, I can't believe I haven't reviewed this before…read more It's a bit expensive, but they have a nice setup and plenty of trees to choose from. Cut your own (they'll lend you a saw) or pick one from many different types and sizes ready to go. They'll trim the base and shake it for free, and wrap it for a small charge. They also have wreaths and garlands, etc. The employees have always been friendly and helpful, and there are snacks and drinks available and a small petting zoo.

Followed neighborhood signs for local pumpkin patch on our way to another farm…read more This place is extremely odd. There is a $10 charge for taking pictures on your phone or camera. There are offerings for children's activities such as petting zoo, hay ride, hay bale maze, and possibly other things. I appreciate the go get em spirit to take advantage of every opportunity to make a living this holiday season. By the way, the entire grounds are surveilled, which also feels odd. Just so odd. ODD!!!! We ended up getting 2 nice pumpkins for a decent price, though with the unpleasantries of phone restrictions I would probably have preferred a grocery store purchase. I very much wish we continued down to road to our initial destination, though there is also a sense of satisfaction having helped a very unusual albeit not exactly pleasant small business. Pumpkins are taxed, so be ready for that. They take card and cash. Cashier was extremely charming and friendly.

I have only ridden in one of their carriages at the Velvet Ice Cream Old Mill. I talked to one of…read morethe owners and she told me they rent the carriages (driver with it) for all sorts of occaisions; Weddings, church fairs, street fairs, fund raisers, Hay Rides, birthdays etc., etc. The horses seemed healthy and happy and were well shod. The carriages I have seen seem to be in good condition and well maintained. If you are looking for something like this for an event this seems to be a good option.

Known Patty and Wayne a long time. She loves what she does and that's an important aspect to having…read morea good time. She's available to host pony rides, petting zoos, parties for kids, etc. several events are done on her own time and money. They are upfront and good, honest people. Animals are gentle and well taken card of. I'm sure you won't be disappointed in whatever you choose to have her host at your next party or event!!