My now husband and I had the privilege of having our wedding here 9/14/24. It's an absolutely…read morebeautiful and stunning venue. It's the first and last venue we looked at; I knew immediately I wanted to marry the love of my life here. The entire staff is top tier; they pay attention to detail and make sure everything is perfect for your big day. The owners are the sweetest and purest people I've met. Marilyn and her daughter-in-law Mary made the process easy as heck for us. Sarah and Lisa were our day of coordinators and they were beyond amazing all day and night. They're all genuine people who love love, as most people do. If I could get married here every year, I would do it in a heartbeat. We're blessed by God to have met the people of Akron Acres who gave us a pinterest perfect wedding day.

Everything I was looking for in fall activities!!…read more I came across this place on Yelp, through suggestions of friends looking for a place to pick pumpkins straight from the patch. It's one of the activities I enjoy doing most in the fall, and have grown disappointed with other farms as the years went by and their popularity skyrocketed. This place is fairly under the radar - a bit of a drive even past the attractions in Clarence, but I've grown to love Akron lately and so I (of course) didn't mind making the journey. In fact, I loved this place so much that I brought my family back here the very next day. Akron Acres is a part of the Kelkenberg farm family. I haven't been to their namesake farm, but if it's anything like Akron Acres I'm sure I would have an absolutely amazing time. Activities here during their fall season included a hayride out to the pumpkin patch, corn maze, and things like pony rides for the kids. The hayride is $12 and you're allowed to pick any pumpkin you want from the patch (even the biggest one you can't carry) - they also had combo ticket prices if you wanted to participate in some of the other activities here. Sadly we went during a wet and rainy weekend, so I had to miss out on the corn maze BUT the farm animals 10000% made up for my FOMO. Oh yes, there are dozens of farm animals roaming about! Most notably, we saw ponies, a large draft horse (not sure what breed they are? but they are HUGE), pigs, sheep, turkeys, chickens, and of course GOATS. There were also BABY GOATS and they were absolutely ADORABLE, one of them tried to eat my clothes. Made my life complete. You can also buy an assortment of other things while you're here, not just tickets for fun activities! They sell pumpkins and gourds if you don't feel like going out to the patch - they also have Indian corn and corn stalks, hay, among other things. There's a food stand that sells kettle corn, maple cotton candy, and candy apples. You can also shop a super cute country store here, with all sorts of goodies - I ended up buying a delicious smelling candle that they were burning in the store while I was there. Needless to say, there's a ton of really fun things to do while you're here, both for kids and adults. It's a bit less well known than some of the other pumpkin places in WNY, which is why I ended up liking it so much. Both days we went, it was pleasantly busy but not overly crowded. There is also "The Gathering Barn," which is where weddings are hosted - and from the pictures I've seen online, it sounds beautiful! All in all, we had such an amazing experience here that we're going to be back in November for their Christmas trees! Can't wait to return!!

Came here for a solo day trip all the way from Toronto & I had a great time! The property is…read moregorgeous, staff are super friendly, and entry itself is extremely affordable-- it's only $8 for admission and they give you a coupon for a free non-alcoholic drink or you can also use it as a discount for other food & beverage (including alcohol) items at the cafe. Obviously food and picked berries during peak season will cost you extra, but you can still do a lot on admission alone as there are free activities and little trails to walk around. Food is delicious, all of their hot food is prepared fresh upon ordering and they use high quality, locally sourced ingredients (including the ice cream trolley below the hill). They also have little snack features at different times of the day like free popcorn until sunset, or you can purchase a smores kit to use at one of the bonfire tables. Blueberries are one of my favorite fruits so you could imagine how stoked I was to see blueberries incorporated in almost everything they sell here! I highly recommend the sweet gum pizza & the bee sting (shot of honey plus a mint leaf and buzzbutton/electric daisy bud) which gave a unique sensory experience. I also really appreciate how much time and effort went into the execution of the treehouse, the design, details, and usage of building materials are seriously impressive-- especially the playground which is SO cool! Makes me wish I was a kid again. Sadly blueberry season just ended but I was still able to find a few late bloomers in some of the bushes! Nothing too crazy & they weren't the sweetest but it'd be nice to come back for the full experience, or on another day where they have more to do. !!! Something very important to take into consideration is that while it is family friendly, this is NOT the best place to bring someone who requires mobility assistance and/or has a bee allergy. At the end of the day it is a farm with added attractions, nonetheless a unique and great place to visit.

Pictured: Italian Cypress panini, Dogwood panini, and an Oreo dirt cup…read more BuffaliciousBites gives The Blueberry Treehouse Farm 5 stars!

Last weekend we attended the Lewiston Garden Festival. It was there that we met Eastern Monarch…read moreButterfly Farm. They had a booth that was an instant attraction for our kids. Included in their set-up was a screen room full of big, beautiful monarchs, feasting on their fave milkweed. There was also a small net enclosure on their counter with a big, fat colorful caterpillar inside. Caterpillars are the only bug I wish I could snuggle with--this guy was just TOO CHUBBY AND CUTE! But I digress. :-P The booth was manned by Eastern Monarch's staff (maybe the owners?), who could not have been friendlier and more engaging for our kids. They shared with us interesting info about monarchs, their flight path, what they like to eat, and the importance of propagating monarch-attracting indigenous plants in our area. Our son asked what the "brown dots" were in the caterpillar enclosure, and we also learned that caterpillar poop is called frass. So that was a fun fact for our ten-year old son! :-D For sale were mature and healthy milkweeds that were planted in eco-friendly self-composting containers. It was Father's Day, my dad has a nice garden, these butterfly people were way cool, so I purchased one of the plants for my dad's yard. For $20, it was a solid investment and a little bit of support for this lovely eco-forward local business. When we got the plant home, my dad LOVED it, and can't wait to bring more monarchs to Cheektowaga! :-D If you check out Eastern Monarch Farm's website, you will see that they are very involved in the community, and offer a variety of outreach programs for youth and more. If you are looking for an educational program of this nature, and/or you want to purchase butterfly-attracting plants that support our area's local eco-footprint, you absolutely cannot go wrong with supporting this sweet local business.

Free sunflower field? ABSOLUTELY! Huge sunflower field to explore and you have the option to pick…read moresome too for a cost. Bruce and I just chose to appreciate the beauty of the flowers, and of course take pictures in the cute props along the way! Lots of food options, almost like a fair, and bouncy houses for kids!

This place is the definition of an instagrammable summer spot! As the name implies, this is a HUGE…read moresunflower field, and the sights are incredible. Nothing beats yellow heads of petals, taller than you are, as far as the eye can see! Well, depending on how tall you are, they either tower over you, or are the size of your peers. There is a nice path through the main field, with plenty of opportunity to snap beautiful photos of yourself, your family and friends, or the flowers themselves. Be prepared to bring rubber boots or closed toed shoes if it has rained recently, as the pathway is in a field of dirt! There is a second side where there are all sorts of photo opp items to see, including my favorite, a bright pink tractor! There's painted boards with cut outs for your face, and lots of farm equipment dispersed throughout. You can grab food from the multiple food trucks/stands on the property, sit and eat under their many large tents with tables and benches. There are the typical trinkets and toys for kids to purchase, and they have a big mining setup, which my kid absolutely adores. He spent over 20 minutes just playing with the water! There are other activities throughout the season but we didn't check them out, we opted for a quieter trip where we could walk, and the crowd was smaller. It does get crowded, so plan accordingly! If you have children who can't walk too far, bring a wagon or stroller, but make sure it has big, rugged wheels! And of course, you can choose to cut your own flowers in the cutting field, or you can grab a pre-cut bouquet if you prefer. Also, you can feel free to dry the seeds from the flowers you purchase, and plant them next year- keeping a sunflower patch in perpetuity from just one trip- but that's the gardener in me giving advice. I personally grow a variety of sunflowers in my garden every year, but always enjoy coming to this place to see the majesty of all these flowers in one spot. This is a must do in the summer, at least once!

I had a nice time here with my girlfriend this year even though the field was an absolute mess. The…read moremaze itself was fun and well designed and we got thoroughly lost for more than half an hour (that's how you know it's good!). They had a cute area for petting the farm animals and lots of pumpkins and other fall decorative stuff for sale as well. Admission was cheap and worth it as well for a fun fall afternoon. Cash only! Unless you buy your tickets online and pay a service fee...

The Cambria Corn Maze is great for kids and adults! We came with a group of friends 2 hours before…read moreclose on a Saturday night and had a great time. It was warm, starting to get dark, and lucky for us very dry (in the past it's been a little muddy so I always recommend boots to be safe). This year's theme for the corn maze was Niagara Falls! If it's your first time - I recommend bringing a flashlight, hoodie, and a few extra dollars for snacks/drinks. Also boots or good walking shoes that you won't mind if they get a little muddy. It was dry this time but in the past it has been a little muddy in spots. Before entering the maze, we stopped at the snack shop. They had cookies from a local bakery, popcorn, kettle corn, pop, coffee, water, and some food. We got the sea salt caramel chocolate cookies which were amazing!! All the prices were reasonable too! Then we went over to pet the animals! They had two cows, an alpaca , and two goats (one was a baby goat, so cute!). They also sold cups of feed for the animals ($1). To get through the entire maze took us about 45 minutes but that was with us basically moving the whole time and not coming across too many dead ends. The admission is normally $10/adult but we bought the Groupon so we got half off. Highly recommend checking out the maze! We'll be coming back next year for sure!

Wheatfield pumpkin farm is the place to Be! Amazing…read moreselection of pumpkins, apples and other fall items! Was extremely disappointed that there wasn't a haunted hay ride this year. We ended up doing the regular hay ride and our tour guide Jeff went above and beyond he showed us all around the farm stopped at each attraction telling us the history of the farm! When the ride was over he was waiting with a smile to help us off the hay wagon. We were then introduced to farmer jim who I guess is a local legend around town. We ended the day with the corn maze it was small but cute we will definitely be back to see Jeff again next year!!!!!

I would like to give more stars but drove all the way over and parked where it said enter, walked…read moreover to where all the pumpkins were displayed with a sign for pricing of food. No prices for pumpkins. Did I mention that there was no one to help us? No one. Waited. Walked around. No one. Looked for a wagon to pick pumpkins, no wagons. Finally after waiting quite a while we left. No one ever came out to help us or take our money. Shame because this was my first pumpkin patch and was really excited. Will not be back.

Hey guys, are you looking for a nice event to do for a date? Then Kim Loch Farmstead is the place…read moreto be. At the time of this review, you can pick a bundle of lavender flowers for $23. Just a heads up, the lavender flowers are swarming with bees. It seems bees really love lavender. Inside the open barn, you have a refreshment area that serves drinks and snacks. Just a few steps further in, there's tables with lavender products. Ranging from soaps, candles, oils and etc. in the back there's an area where you can sit and just enjoy the scenery.

My husband and I did one of the lavender picking date nights here over the summer and it was…read morereally fun. I had never heard of the place and bought the tickets on a whim. It was a far drive for us but it was worth it as the scenery was beautiful. We arrived and they recorded us to a blanket with the prettiest picnic setup ever. We brought our own wine and they supplied a locally crafted charcuterie box and cupcakes. They have a beautiful barn and there were some gift items available for purchase. I imagine it would be an incredible place to boast a small wedding or summer event. After picking a bunch of lavender we watched the sun set with our wine and snacks while a guitarist serenaded us. The service was great and I would recommend it for anyone who likes a romantic evening.

I have such deep roots in this family, as I went to Sunday school & played the church bells for…read moreNancy Merle!!! I remember touring her chicken & maple farm as a young girl, enamored in the buisness!! Years later (I'm 32 now), and I went with my mother, to tour the ORIGINAL maple house that Florence Merle & her children used to call home! It's since been turned into ONE of the MANY maple factories that are thriving in the maple business in 2025. They have perfected the art of maple syrup, maple water, maple candies (sugar & hard), fudge (walnut or original!!), and 1 of my personal favorite is maple cotton candy. Even doggie treats for your pup! They are simply THE BEST NATURAL MAPLE PRODUCTS OUT THERE!!!! ****DID I MENTION THEY HAVE PRODUCE, EGGS, AND MUCH MORE!!!!****

Second and final weekend of Maple Weekend 2022. If you're…read morelooking for a unique activity, may I recommend Merle Maple in Attica. Tractor tour of the maple trees is free. Free tour of the maple sap processing. Full menu of yummy food to buy and eat there, or take with you. And, really nice folks!

We came here for a birthday party and it was so much fun. My son loved the barnyard area so we were…read morethere for most of the time but it had so many things to do! Between the animals in and our of the barn, the giant sandbox, and the tetherball, this was a great little area to hang out in. They also had a fun basketball hoop in a wagon which sent your ball back every time. That was fun! They had wagon rides, plenty of food and drinks available, and for the birthday party we got a couple of their homemade cinnamon donuts which were delicious. We didn't do any blueberry picking but we will be back for that. However they have the store in the barn which had maple syrup, jams, produce, and so many other great items. We grabbed a few more donuts and a jar of homemade jam. This is a great spot for the family or even just a weekend date. We will be coming back for more soon!

Very cool spot. Everything is organic. Excellent service. We plan to return evey year. Especially…read morewhen its blueberry season. The playground was ok. It's cool but definitely a reminder that your at a farm.