Such a cute, family-friendly spot to bring the kids! The gift shop is filled with treats and fun little finds, and there's plenty to enjoy just walking around and taking in the beautiful fall colors--even without wristbands! Went with friends for some fall festivities, pictures, and treats, and we had a lovely time. Definitely a great spot to enjoy the fall vibes! read more

This place was an incredible disappointment. Didier is pretty close by to my home so I was hoping for a great experience to continue taking my kids to every fall season. However I will gladly drive 45 minutes to Goeberts instead year after year. The rides are all run down and require tickets. Every ride is a minimum of $4 so if you have multiple kids with you, it adds up fast. The store was sparse and overpriced and even their apple cider donuts were underwhelming. I like that they provide radio flyer wagons and the decor was all very cute and fall inspired. The one thing that I cannot overlook is the disgusting and unsanitary conditions of the porta potties. They are the only restrooms available to use on the property and they look like they are never cleaned. We went on a very dead Wednesday and all the ones I tired to use were covered in feces. My potty training two year old refused to sit on the seat because there was dried poop on it and as a result she had an accident while we were there. As a place that knows they are going to have young children attending, I can't overlook how mismanaged the sanitation is here. We unfortunately will never come back here. read more

my credit card info was stolen using a reader on top of their POS system. there's not many food items, just pumpkin and apple donuts. it doesn't feel family oriented. read more

Not only is this place run down and expensive as other reviews have stated, they also will make you feel like a criminal. I paid cash for some pumpkins and candy, the cashier said it felt fake. She tested it and it was real. (Obviously). Manager even came to check and verified it was real. It left me feeling so unsettled I cancelled the transaction and left without my kids treats and without an apology. Spend your money where a company will appreciate it at any other pumpkin patch. Other pumpkin patches also don't charge tons of money for a busted up ride. Never again!!! read more

This place will satisfy all your autumn needs, expect pumpkin spice faps lol! Make sure to bring cash, because this place only takes cash. They have pumpkins--a lot, in different varieties. The prices are affordable--0.69 per pound. This year the pumpkins were really big, but they still have mini ones in the shop if you want them. There is a lot of activities for family and children, especially rides and animals. One thing to note is that it's hard to find parking sometimes due to how many families came but otherwise I had no problems. I didn't purchase any food but there is a limited variety for food here. Would recommend for families with small children. This place is only active for the fall season, so hurry and go before you miss it. read more

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Great time for kids. Great rides for young kids. So many pumpkins to pick. Staff are so nice and works so good with kids. Money adds up so be prepared to keep buying tickets read more

One star for the horrible guy who was working today 9/27/22 at the petting zoo gate around noon. Took the kids to visit the farm to pick out some pumpkins. This is our first time here. There wasn't a lot of people because it was a weekday. The kids were having fun, running around and looking at the Halloween decorations. They wandered at the gate to the petting zoo and I walked in with them not realizing we need tickets. I didn't see anyone at the gate so I thought it was an open, free area. After walking for 5 steps this guy comes out of nowhere and asks to see if I had a hand stamp. I said no and immediately said sorry. And that I was just following my kids and didn't realize this was a ticketed area. He was so rude! He Started to raise his voice telling me why I walked in thru the exit when I don't have tickets even after I already said I was sorry twice!!! and told him I was just trying to get my kids. We were literally just standing a couple steps inside the gate. We saw no animals nor did we walk around or took any photos. He kept yelling at me like I was trespassing private property. My kids got scared and even said sorry and they were asking me why is this man so mean mommy. It broke my heart. They are only 2 and a half years old! I can't believe this is how the staff treats customers at this farm... I'm still a bit shocked this happened at a family and kid friendly farm... :( There are a million ways to tell someone the area requires tickets to enter. Much nicer ways too... Yelling and making kids feel bad is definitely not one of them. Especially when customers already said sorry twice and didn't even go inside the petting zoo yet! Besides picking out pumpkins to buy, everything you see at the farm costs money. This is our first time coming here and definitely our last. We bought pumpkins and produce before we left. But we will be taking our business elsewhere next year. I'm so disappointed in the way we were treated here. read more

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I had a good overall experience but the activities were not as fun as when I was a kid because the animal farm wasn't gated back then and the corn maze was bigger. Didier farms wasn't super busy during my visit but that may have been because of the hot weather. Fortunately that helped with short lines and the service was amazing! I got a corn dog and it was delicious though. I would recommend coming here with your family for fall fun. read more

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Ok to visit, but be ready to spend $25 every 15 minutes per child. Unreasonably overpriced.

This place is Apples. (I'd say Bananas but I'd be off theme). Just getting into the parking lot sucks. There's no one directing traffic. Making a left turn is almost impossible unless someone in the oncoming traffic takes pity on you. There's no traffic control in the parking lot either. And pedestrians have to use the same narrow lanes. You're almost guaranteed to drive over someone too. So stay sharp. All the food and activities are ridiculously expensive. $10 for an apple cider with whipped cream? Even with the expense, the lines for everything are also ridiculous. The employees are exhausted. One employee asked my wife 3 times if she wanted coffee or apple cider and kept immediately forgetting the response. Apologizing though. And letting us know how long they've been working this shift. The food isn't great either. Nothing seems fresh. We took a taffy apple home and it's mushy. Oh god. And the porta potties? Please don't go in there. You're not going to like going in there. But yet even with all this complaining we still had a good time. The petting zoo farm animals seemed happy. The corn maze is a legitimately tough maze through an entire corn field. My 8 year old had a blast. And buying pumpkins at the end of the day didn't feel like a ripoff. So if you need some fall activities this place has them. Just bring a lot of patience. And your wallet. read more

Didier Farms - Farmers Market Near Me - Prairie View, Illinois

DO NOT GO HERE! A BAD BUSINESS!!! INCREDIBLY DISAPPOINTING COMPARED THE PREVIOUS OWNERSHIP. SAVE YOURSELF THE TIME AND MONEY AND AGGRAVATION AND GO TO BENGSTON'S OR TOM'S PUMPKIN FARM. THIS PLACE IS HORRIBLE. LACKS ANY SENSE OF "HAPPY". Staff is very rude and unwelcoming. We have come to the previously owned Didier Farms for 14 years. The new ownership was a sharp turn for the WORST. Unwelcoming, rude, staff with bad attitudes...why would you take your family here when there are so many other places where you and your kids are treated with respect and there is actual JOY in the fall festivities? We used to have fond memories stopping by here (when the previous owner's ran it) and enjoying the scenery and festivities and food. NO MORE! We will NEVER be back again!!! read more

Love Didier farms! Our second year going for the pumpkin patch and animal farm. The pig race and those pig puns are the best! read more

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My sister and I took my young niece to Didier Farms to see the animals. We were extremely upset by the conditions in which these animals were kept. There were basically two rows of small pens completely under a big tent. Minimal natural light. Most of the pens were full of goats and other farm animals, but a few of the pens had exotic animals. There was a small camel that was pacing back and forth in its pen, looking very distressed. It was very all very disturbing. I have been to several other public farms in this area, and this is by far the worst animal situation. I have never been upset by any of the other farms. Also it's excessively expensive for what's offered. read more

COVID-19 Review- This is definitely the best of the local pumpkin patches (the carnival area is a patch, not a farm). You pick the pumpkins from a patch and not the vine; it is by far the best patch near Chicago. We arrived close to opening time on a Sunday, and there was enough space to distance socially outside. EVERYONE we saw was wearing a mask (thank you, fellow humans). Pros- *No entrance fee; pay as you go for the activities. *Offers various fall, farm items for purchase like pumpkins, taffy apples, apple cider (which was delicious!). *Parking Cons- I mean, the camels? Not really a mid-western animal (but that's my opinion). I will definitely go to Didier over the other two patches in the Northwest suburbs. read more

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FOR PUMPKINFEST: I've never been to this place before it got set up for Pumpkinfest, so I'm not sure what it's like normally. But it's got a good-sized lot, and seems to have quite a few permanent stands, so I imagine that even during non-Pumpkinfest times, there is a fair amount to do there. For Pumpkinfest, I was pleasantly surprised by how much they have there, and we thankfully only met very friendly staff, that would kill the experience if they were unkind. Things they have: Couple carnival games, where you actually don't start winning the tiniest of stuffed animals, they're fairly sized. Big slide. Kiddie train ride. Horse drawn carriage ride. Horse ride. Pony rides. Petting Zoo. Playground with hay climbing structure. Pumpkin picking ($0.69/lb). They also have pig races at 3 separate times, and a live show 3 separate times as well. The cons: Everything costs money, there is nothing there that doesn't require tickets and none of them are cheap (ranges from $3 for a baby train ride to $6 for pony rides, most of them are around $5-6/entry or ride, carnival games were $4). Plan to go early though, the lines to checkout gets looooooong after 11am. read more

Long lines. Everything costs extra. If you just want a pumpkin, go to a garden center or grocery store, your kids won't be crying because they can't do stuff. They don't have pumpkins on the vine. If you want mazes, play area, petting zoo, pony rides, go where those are included in admission. Would have saved money and had a better time going to a place with entry fee where everything but pumpkins and food is included. Some people wore masks, some didn't. If you do go, bring water. Nowhere to fill your water bottle and it's a 20-minute wait to buy a $2 bottle of water. read more

I liked the business model of this place where you can park and enter for free and then just pay as you go for certain things. Plus it's an easy in and out of you're looking to just do a few things or have little ones with potentially short attentions to focus. We went over Columbus Day weekend and they were busy, but it wasn't too packed. They have space for a pretty ample amount of parking and the walk to the entrance is pretty short. Once inside you can purchase tickets that translate into different rides or activities. Generally it seems like most things were $3 (rides, games) and $5 for rides on ponies or camels. They have a pretty decent spread of rides so it doesn't feel too crowded when you're in there. The ride audience would probably be for 3 - 8 year olds. What I liked about the a la carte method was that you didn't have to overpay for a bunch of stuff you wouldn't use. I think we netted out a little cheaper than if we went to a full price place where a bunch of things are included. Plus since a majority of things are rides it's expected that they be add-ons anyways. You can also put any unused tickets towards food items in their country store so there should be no reason to really waste your tickets. They had the usual type of selection of fall goodies and I found the food prices and quality to be pretty good. They also have a more dedicated area for hot foods as well that seemed to ha e higher quality offerings. The place isn't as huge and sprawling as some of the farms if you drive further out of Chicago, but this hit the spot perfectly and is not a far drive from Chicago. I would recommend for sure if you are looking for the fall carnival pumpkin type experience without going to one of the giant farms. If your kid(s) have a meltdown and you have to leave early, then didn't have to pay an entrance fee so another plus for that type of business model. read more

Didier Farms - Food options - Farmers Market Near Me - Prairie View, Illinois

Fall has arrived, which means all the little munchkins are headed to Didier farms. With lots of little kid rides & games, an impressive pumpkin patch and sweets my almost 4 year old was in heaven. My almost 2 year old was a bit young for it all, but he's happy to be involved in any of his sisters activities. You can expect to go thru a lot of dough here. We blew thru $40 of tickets ($1 per ticket) in about an hour and it was mostly for one kid. The carnival type of food didn't look too appetizing (think corn dogs) so we stopped for lunch at once upon a grill on the way home, but we did share a few pumpkin and apple glazed donuts. I'm a fan of anything pumpkin (and think it should be on most menus year round), but in this case favored the apple glazed donuts. If you have little ones it's definitely a must to pay didier farms a visit once during the fall season, although if it was up to my daughter we would go every weekend. read more

Didier Farms - Kiddie rides perfect for pre-school aged children - Farmers Market Near Me - Prairie View, Illinois

A good time with a range of activities, but be prepared that you'll easily spend $50-$100 for two kids over the course of 90 minutes. Pretty expensive in my opinion. For example, the slide is $3 per person per side. So for my kids to go down twice was $12 for about 3 minutes of fun. I was planking to come back once or twice more this season but at $50-$100 a visit I doubt I will. read more

Didier Farms - Food options - Farmers Market Near Me - Prairie View, Illinois

We absolutely love coming to Didier Farms every fall. We have done this every year since my boys were little. Some of my favorite pics of all time are those kiddos sitting among the hundreds of pumpkins, trying to pick one out. There's a mini animal petting zoo and rides. This place can be absolute madness in busy weekends. While we love Didier, be prepared to pay! Everything really adds up. It hasn't stopped is from coming but if you're really watching your pennies, plan accordingly. read more

Last time I was in they had Beautiful dahlias, and great exotic flowers. Every time I go, I see things I've never seen before. I really like their herb selection as well as their pots. Each season it is fun to see what great stuff they have. read more

Didier Farms - Farmers Market Near Me - Prairie View, Illinois

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I drove all the way to the farm from down town Chicago, I asked several workers if they had a hayride . All three workers said they have no idea . I brought a special needs child and he can not walk very far . He only wanted to go on a hayride. I'm very disappointed and won't ever go back . read more

Animals (0 stars) Man... you guys, just get rid of the camels. They don't belong in cold weather being forced to ride kids around. It's almost 2020, we are all up to date on animal treatment and empathy, so kindly send them to a safe haven. Overall experience (3 stars) Kids had a blast, which made us consequently enjoy watching them happy. Customer service was friendly. Rides were the typical fair ground rides, fast and to the point. Donuts were yummy, $7.99 for a 6 pack (seemed a little pricey but everything was flying off the shelf). Some interactive/educational/historic stuff to do with the kids would have been cool. A magician stopped by our table for the kids which we appreciated. Thanks! read more

First time here. Took my nieces she I was babysitting them. The donuts are amazing. A variety of things to do. What I would change if you buy so many tickets to get some free. All kids want to do everything and it gets pricey quick. Rides are $3 and animal rides are $6. Our favorite was the fun slide read more

Didier Farms - Farmers Market Near Me - Prairie View, Illinois

We love this place! As adults without kids, it's still a blast. They have an amazing selection of classic and quirky pumpkins/gourds that really let us enjoy the fall festivities. We also love the chicken coop, fun Halloween decorations, reasonably priced country store, and of course, delicious fresh donuts!!!! Highly recommend!! read more

What an incredible array of interesting plants! Their pricing is competitive and the atmosphere is very helpful. They have hanging baskets galore, perennials and annuals as well as a large number of pots to choose from. read more

Didier has not lived up to their reputation this year by having VERY rude staffs, especially the staffs at the big slide. I have witnessed other customers and experienced myself being verbal abused and received bad attitude of the lady collecting tickets. Will not come back and not recommend to anyone. read more

We had a lot of fun at Didier Farms' Pumpkinfest today! We didn't quite know what to expect but we really enjoyed ourselves. It was mostly families at Didier's so my two friends and I definitely stood out. But everyone was so wrapped up in their own fun that no one ever gave us a second look. Our first stop was the "Pumpkin Patch Cafe" because we were starving! They had pumpkin & apple donuts which was very much in the spirit of the holiday! Plus we got some pizza & brats...plus hot apple cider! The seating area was all decked out for Halloween. We enjoyed taking in the decor while eating our food & sipping our drinks. There were so many fun activities, but of course they all come with a price. We didn't find the prices to be too crazy though. The big cat house ($3) had a tiger, two ligers, a baby liger (super cute), baby serval (also super cute but he was in a carrying case the whole time) and a bear. The big cat house was kind of cool because you got so close to the animals and all their cuteness...but I don't think I would ever do it again. It just was way too hard for me to see such big animals in such small areas...of course, no idea how they are treated but it just made me uneasy and uncomfortable seeing them. My friend did the camel ride for $5...I got that same kind of feeling...compassion for the animals...but she enjoyed her ride. We did the hayride which we really liked! They stop at as pumpkin patch which they let you get off at and you can pick out a pumpkin. We were really hoping for live pumpkins still on their stems but to no avail. The hayride was through corn stalks and was longer then expected! They had some cute & corny jokes posted throughout as well as wooden characters along the ride. The pièce de résistance for us was the sparkling Edward Cullens! drool. Pumpkins are .49/lbs which we thought was a pretty good deal! I got a nice, small sized pumpkin for $2! My friend got a big ol' giant pumpkin for $6. We picked out some treats from the store to bring home like apple cider (3.49 for a half gallon), apple flavored donut holes (4.49 for a package...i tried one, very good!), i got some chocolate covered pretzels and halloween colored popcorn for the nephews. :) Overall, a fun place. Think---Halloween carnival. A bunch of carnival type rides & games for kiddies..stores...yummy food...tons of animals (although I'm def going to skip the various animal activities next time)...and some fun Halloween activities like the hayride & corn maze! read more

We decided to check out their pumpkin selection on a Sunday afternoon... Never having been here before, we had no idea that the place would be so packed. I don't even know how to describe the amount of people that were here. Swarms and swarms of families. Hubs parked the car and I began walking around. Lots of pumpkins to choose from, food spots, gift shop, amusement rides and a petting zoo. We spent $20 on tickets to get into the petting zoo to see and feed the animals. The goats were my favorite. I strongly dislike seeing animals caged up like this for human entertainment; especially the exotic ones like baby Red Kangaroos, camels and a water buffalo. I was happy to feed them, though. I grew up in Iowa and Indiana, so farm animals aren't shocking to me. For the 'city' kids who've never left Chicago, I realize this petting zoo must seem like a pretty big deal. It appeared the animals were well cared for, even the pigs that were participating in the 'pig races.' I was hesitant to watch this event, but the pigs really did look like they were having a good time. We waited in line for food for 20 minutes. We waited in line to purchase our pumpkins another 15 minutes. If convenience is what you're looking for, this is not the place. Get your pumpkins at Home Depot. If the experience is what you want, time is not an issue (and you have an entire day to kill), come here. The corn maze and hay ride would have been fun, but we were too exhausted after the petting zoo, all the walking, carrying our pumpkins and waiting in long lines. They also had camel and pony rides for the kids (not something I advocate), but available nonetheless. We didn't get to thoroughly browse the main building where check-out is because of the long lines from the front of the building to the back. I did notice a lot of home decor, homemade baked goodies, as well as produce. We spent under $50 on tickets, food and pumpkins. Pumpkins were $.49/lb. All around a pretty good value. *$50 on 2 adults. That would likely double or triple if you're a family of 4 with school-aged children.* I would go back, but definitely on a weekday when there's likely to be less people. It would have been nice to have more time to browse and not feel rushed. 3/5 because the atmosphere was a lot like a county fair. You don't get to physically hand pick your own pumpkin(s) from vines either. More wagons for pumpkin transport would be really helpful (and customers would spend more!) We carried 5 pumpkins for the last 30 minutes of our visit. read more

This place is a whiff of the country within earshot of the city and the busy-busy burbs. On my visit, it was an autumn orgy of harvest veggies, pumpkins "up the wazoo," homemade apple cinnamon doughnuts, hay rides, pony rides, canned goods, frozen pies, Indian corn, fall mums, and everything else Martha Stewart. They have an excellent selection of apples and red ripe tomatoes. Just watch the prices, as they can be steep on some items. A place to "pick your own" but to be picky, too. Although moderately busy on a Tuesday evening, I'm guessing it's a madhouse on weekends. But the big old main barn is spacious and clean, the yard outside is brimming with autumn trappings. It is a nice little oasis in the inter-suburban rush out near Lake-Cook Road and Milwaukee. It would make a nice stop if you are out here hiking the Ryerson Woods, or you just want to get a quick country fix not too far from the city. The doughnuts are tasty. $5.99 for the variety pack of six. read more

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The kids were off school on a random Tuesday recently so we took em up to Didier for the morning to enjoy the rides, get some lunch and donuts. In the past, they ran a special deal for the kids to have unlimited rides for 10 dollars until a certain time (12 or 1 PM). This year the deal was raised by 3 dollars to 13 bucks and the kicker, parents now had to buy wristbands too. So what was a 20 dollar excursion to Didier now became a 52 dollar excursion just to walk in the amusement area. In the end, we did the hayrack ride as a family so for two of us, that was an expensive hayrack ride. Also, because it was an off day, roughly half of the rides were closed due to low staffing by the carnival operator. So 32 extra dollars, half of the rides closed - you can sense my frustration. The cafe was open but they weren't grilling so some of the standard grilled foods were not available. They had donuts, apple slices which were good and the shop had nice craft thjings but due to the change in policy for the free day, I think this will be last year we go here. read more

I had a pretty good (and quick) visit to Didier Farms. I've been to another farm in the area before that was totally overrun with people and stressful to navigate. This wasn't so for Didier Farms. I have to state that I a) went right when it opened and b) was in and out and didn't visit the pumpkin patch area. However, I did score some: - indian corn - pumpkins - apples - cider The decor items worked well and the apples were amazing in the pie I made. The only miss was the cider. It didn't taste like what I want a real, fall apple cider to taste...it was bland (my dad drank some and said it was weird). I thought it was ok, but not like the stuff you get at the farmer's markets around town. All in all, an ok trip and I'd definitely return for some apples (good prices and excellent selection of unique apples). read more

We took our almost-3-year-old and our 14 month old to Didier Farms to visit the pumpkin patch and had a wonderful time. It's big enough that there is a lot to do, but small enough that it isn't overwhelming. The staff was all so nice and friendly, they were genuinely happy that we were there. We also really appreciated that tickets were interchangeable for everything: food and attractions. It wasn't overly expensive and this was an overall AWESOME day for our toddler especially. I will note that this review is for our actual experience and is completely removed from the animal attractions. We did NOT participate in pony or camel rides and it did seem very antiquated that animals like that were part of the farm. I do hope that the owners will consider giving these animals to a sanctuary and continue with all of the other fantastic things to do there. There is plenty for a family to do besides these things. If anything, they're a deterrent for young families. read more

There is plenty to do here, and the children that I watch always have a blast. However, it is incredibly expensive (expect to pay at least $80 for a family of three). Rides are 3 tickets ($3) per head, and they charge the adults to ride the rides with the children, which is absolutely ABSURD. Only ride that is reasonable is the carousel (they only charge $1 for adults to ride with the children). That being said, the hayride/corn maze combo are decently priced and unlimited for $5/head. Fun to visit once a year, but definitely far too expensive to be frequent customers. read more

As someone who visited Didier Farms frequently as a kid, I am both horrified and heartbroken that this staple of my childhood could be responsible for the flagrant abuse of animals. Read the accounts of what a worker did to a completely defenseless camel. The farm addressed the incident with a 2-sentence Facebook post claiming the camel was "receiving a vaccination" and "being restrained." Apparently this vaccine was happening during business hours because of the vet's schedule, meaning it was administered by a vet. I don't know about y'all, but I've never seen a vet bash an animal's head into the wall and leave it stunned and shaking to "restrain" it. Didier's side of the story simply does not add up. When an employee casually bashes a camel's head into the wall in full view of patrons, I shudder to think what other kinds of animal abuse are permitted at this farm. Never again, Didier. I regret every penny of my childhood allowance I ever gave to your business. read more

A fun family tradition 6 years running. Sadly, I just learned about horrific treatment of their exotic animals. I sincerely hope Didier Farms removes the animals from their annual pumpkin fest. For 2018, I will search for alternate sources for our pumpkins if Didier continues to make these traveling exhibits part of their fall fest. There are plenty of other things going on (corn maze, hay ride, pumpkin playground). The animal exhibit is so out of place, let alone inhumane. If you must attend Didier - DO NOT participate in the animal rides. If there is no demand for it, it won't be worth their effort. I deeply hope Didier does not invite them next year. read more

We visited the farm for their fall fest and pumpkin patch. I was quite impressed with the size and wide variety of activities for the entire family, young and old! They definitely set themselves apart from the vast majority of "traditional" pumpkin patches with the unique activities they incorporated. They featured 2 types of hayrides; one pulled by tractor and another by horse. They had a wide variety of animals that the children were able to interact with; camel rides, pony rides, baby chicks, a petting zoo, a parrot experience. Things rarely found at other pumpkin patches. This is definitely my all time favorite and we will continue to visit for many years to come! read more

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This is an okay farm to visit, really not as much to do as other farms I've been to and the prices are quite expensive in the store. But if you're in the area, it's not bad to make a quick stop since a lot of other farms are quite far away to visit. read more

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Thank you for actually following Covid guidelines! My family and I felt safe and really enjoyed ourselves here. Social distancing is actually practiced in the stores, rides are sprayed down between uses, and everything is spread out comfortably. 10/10 would recommend. It's also free admission so if it's not your style it's not like you're wasting any money to be there. read more

Didier is a great little local farm. Their biggest season is in the fall, for Pumpkins & all associated novelties (donuts, apples, cider, pies, etc). They put on a nice little carnival type thing, with animals, shopping, hay-rides. It's great for a nice family day, picking out pumpkins. They are open for most of the rest of the year though too, not just pumpkins. I think they might close in the winter. But you can come here during the summer and shop for plants/flowers and recent harvests. I don't have any young kids, but i still enjoy coming here every year. And i only live like a mile away, so occasionally stop for other things. I can absolutely recommend Didier! Please stop by, and support your local farms/merchants. read more