Wild Kid Acres is a wonderful place! The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the…read morevariety of animals made the visit exciting. Such a fun and memorable experience for my 2 1/2 year old grandson --highly recommend!

A 45-minute drive from Washington, D.C., Wild Kid Acres is a petting farm along the water in rural…read moreMaryland where kids can come close to farm animals for enjoyment, therapy and exercise. Opened during the pandemic after the owners returned from Cameroon, Wild Kid Acres is a 5-acre farm of rescue animals. When you arrive, you feel like you're driving into someone's private driveway. Don't fret. Follow the "Wild Kid Acre" sign to park and the owner will greet you like a member of his family. The front area has a Little Free Library, a small playground with a slide and a climbing wall and an area with picnic tables and small farm animals like goats and chickens. Once you get your fill of love from the goats and chickens, the owner will guide you to the other animals- two pigs, a horse, a mini horse and cows. They ask that you don't pet them on the head and some are very nervous being rescue animals. Other than that, they are very friendly and love being around children. People can book an hour appointment online and it cost $15 per adult and $10 per child. Wild Kid Acres also hosts therapy sessions and goat yoga. With plenty of outdoor space to spread out, it's the perfect pandemic activity. If you need food, drive ten minutes into downtown Edgewater or further north to Annapolis.

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.

Cox Farms has the most fun & engaging fall festival in the area. The hay ride is second to none -…read moregreat drivers, amusing side quests and route. There are endless attractions to keep the kids and adults entertained. The slides, the pumpkin smash, the play areas, the goats... if this is your vibe, you'll have an a great time. Their food selection is also good and there are numerous signs letting you know where to go for whatever specific refreshments you're looking for. Speaking of - the free apple cider is sooo good. Don't be that person filling up your water bottle at the cider station, though!

Holly Fork Farm is a charming experience for those looking to leave the city behind and enjoy a bit…read moreof rural fun, particularly during their autumnal events. Went here recently with my parents to enjoy the nice day and get some fall activities in. It's nice that they let people 60+ in for free so my parents didn't have to pay, and my basic ticket was $10. The all-inclusive pass is $25 but frankly this isn't really worth getting except for families looking to use the children's attractions like the slide and bounce house. There were plenty of chickens wandering around, as well as ducks, pigs, and other assorted barnyard animals in various pens which were fun to see. The pumpkin launching thing was a blast though $10 for three small pumpkins to fire is pretty pricey. The apple cider donuts were expensive too, 2 for $5 for small donuts. Thankfully the short hayride experience was included in the admission. While this was a cute experience, I think the main draw is for families with young children who would make the most use of all the activities here or older folks who are able to enjoy it for free. Otherwise, there's not much for those in their 20's-40's to do, though I did enjoy the brief time with the pumpkin launcher. If you have kids, definitely come! Others might want to review their other options. --- Overall: 4.0 stars Pros: - Nice staff, very friendly and helpful. - Inviting family-friendly atmosphere. - Free for 60+, not too expensive for others if you skip the kid stuff. - Plenty of stuff for kids if you're here for that. Cons: - Everything is a bit of an abridged version of things you might find elsewhere: very short small hayride, small play areas for kids. - Nothing to do for those without kids, nothing like rope swings or wine tasting.

I stopped off here instead of college farm where we usually get pumpkins bc it's closer. It was…read morenice that the prices were on thre pumpkins. However. I had never gotten a rotten pumpkin, so I didn't think to inspect it thoroughly. Drove 45 minutes home & sat my $13 punkin down to decide on decorating. Bugs later appearing & when I flipped it over, I noticed it was rotten. Had to throw it outside. (I usually but Cinderella or Fairytale pumpkins bc I like the taste. I usually only put the cheap pumpkins outside.) Personally, I'll stick with college farm. This farm did seem to have a lot for children to keep entertained & sold clothes, fresh eggs, & other jams, etc. (For kids, I prefer Dardens. The owner loves to educate kids & allow them to touch everything. They have breast cancer pink pumpkins that they donate money to fight breast cancer. They also have great pies & smoked ham.)

Great experience! Super cute small highland cows. You scratch and pet them. Even lay down with…read morethem. They'll nibble your shirt. The animals all look well taken care of. There is a small gift shop and a cute cat in sweater that is free to pet, although they do charge $20/hour to pet the bald cat. There are other animals there (goats, horses) and I think it costs more to cuddle/pet those animals. Be warned - this is a small cow pasture, so expect mud I don't know what a fair price is, but these seems decent Kind of a schlep to get there The bathroom is in their house!

Such a great experience! Aiden was amazing and made sure to make this an unforgettable experience…read more Everyone had a wonderful time loving on the cows and Mrs. Buttons, the mini donkey.

We absolutely loved Jack and Pickles. Beautiful sunset views, wonderful breeze, and a cool…read moreconcept!! Plus the nicest most welcoming owners on the planet. We originally saw Jack and Pickles as we were walking on the dock around Smith Island - and it was closed. The next day we saw it was open and we peeked our head in and saw the cutest little place w an awesome view. They are open during the day and then they are open again from 6-9 and are byob. We came that night w a drink and sat on the deck and enjoyed sitting on the water. We left for dinner and came back after we ate. We sat on the deck until close enjoying a gorgeous sunset. The owners, Elley and Terry are just awesome people. They love the island life and want the best for the community. We really enjoyed talking to them. We didn't have kids with us, but it would be perfect to bring the kids along bc they have a ton of games and activities to keep busy. We can't wait to come back to Smith Island and when we are here we will def spend each night at Jack and Pickles.

From the owner: Welcome to the only island entertainment opened passed 6pm and the best spot for good vibes and…read moreisland leisure. Jack and Pickles Amusements has the shanty as the main hub for family entertainment and Jack and Pickles yard for children's entertainment. BYOB are welcomed in the shanty; enjoy your beverage and concessions while watching a beautiful Smith Island sunset on the bay. Tap into Gen X heaven with our arcade and game room, complete with over 700 classic Gen X videos games, and play our mini claw machines for guaranteed prizes. Add a bounce house to the play yard to complete your parties. Groups are encouraged! Birthdays, Bachelorette, Bachelor, Reunions, Wedding: Celebrate with us!! Day Passes start as low as $3 per person

Shelley is such an amazing and wonderful caretaker for her farm. We had the privilege of going to…read moresee her and the baby goats on our last road trip. It was the highlight of our trip!! Such personal 1:1 time and in such a loving atmosphere. We will be back soon!!

From the owner: Here at Riverwatch Farm, our beloved goats and free range chickens are part of our family. They are…read moreso much more than just milk machines, They are our pets, and we love them. While we respect the different philosophies and approaches to herd management, we choose to bottle raise our kids for a number of reasons such as the safety and friendliness of our kids, and the udder health of our does. Our herd is disease free, and tested annually. Biosecurity plays a big role in our practices here. We are committed to making sure that our herd remains a clean herd. We also offer farm tours and goat snuggling sessions.

Had such a fun time with the animals. Aimee was full of great information. I loved the alpacas,…read morethe were great to interact with. Close by is the Flying Ace farm -brewery and distillery so it made for a great afternoon for us.

From the owner: Experience the magic of Long Meadows Farm, where every interaction is a moment of pure bliss…read more Snuggle up with alpacas, share secrets with mini donkeys, and let worries fade amidst the gentle sway of grass and chirping birds. Create cherished memories at Long Meadows Farm, the perfect venue for your next private event or family adventure. Whether it's a family outing, corporate retreat, date night, or special celebration, let us tailor an unforgettable experience amidst our friendly creatures.

the most magical farm. true animal interactions. actually holding animals, very clean. Beautiful…read morepicturesque setting. Animals looked happy, healthy and very friendly. so happy these owners offer up their farm and animals to us. Owner brought few animals to school our kids attend for full educational experience. she does this free as another way to give back to our community. she was very patient with many unruly kids. you are lucky if you get to go to the farm as lovely joyous memories linger still for our whole family.

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 Victory Crest Farms to see their beautiful Highland Cows , bunnies and their pigs. A…read moresmall farm tour was what we expected but not what we received! The kids learned so much about the cows, were able to pet and brush Theo who is a very handsome Highland. We also go to meet the goats, the new baby chicks, the horse named Pudgy and 2 great pigs Jasper and Jackson. The highlight was also learning how to pick up and hold the bunnies to keep them safe. We all got bunny cuddles with Bluebell and Buttercup! Our family will definitely be back to the farm. We all learned so much and they have 4 (maybe 5?) pregnant cows so we are looking forward to meeting the new babies. We highly recommend this farm for family farm tours, homeschool groups, photography sessions and more. We also learned about their farm fresh eggs and their soon to be up and running farm store! Amazing Venue.

From the owner: Dual-Veteran owned family farm that raises Scottish highlands, Holland lops, Nigerian Dwarfs and…read moremore. We offer agritourism Farm visits by appointment only. Please call or message to set up. We have large outdoor event space and small indoor event space.

This farm market is adorable! It's great that it has a dedicated building, rather than vendors…read morehaving to bring their own canopies, and rain causing an issue. The building is a cute red barn-looking thing with a gravel parking lot. Vendors were selling baked goods, soaps, meat, seafood, veggies and fruits, and standard, heritage, and exotic varieties were available. My cousin and his wife are lucky to be able to have that their first stop for shopping. We bought a pear, some watermelon, an apple, and some spice cake...we were traveling and couldn't bring a lot of stuff with us. All very good stuff!

Love this place it's so cute! If you'll get anything grab the coffee, bread, and the cider! So…read moreyummy, tons of delicious whole foods!