Farms

During the nice weather it's great to go to local farms to check out the animals, go on hayrides, pick-your-own fruit at orchards, and find local farmers markets. And if you are really adventurous and would like to stay on vacation at a farm check out PAfarmstay.com, they even have a comparison of all the amenities of the farms.

Farms - MAP of farms

Active Acres Farm - 881 Highland Rd. Newtown, PA 18940 - 215.860.6855
They have a pumpkin patch, educational tours, group parties and pick your owns. They have pick-your-own strawberries and pumpkins, Sat. night hayrides with music, haunted hayrides in September & October, a petting zoo and educational programs for kids.

Cherry-Crest Farm - 150 Cherry Hill Rd. Ronks, PA 17572 - 717.687.6843 (1 hour west of Norristown)
They have so many great kids activities including a barnyard jump, cornmaze, baby chick hatchery, logic mazes, and a farm ed center. A little far but definitely worth the trip. While you are there check out Make-a-friend workshop and learn about Amish Culture.

Freddy Hill Farms - 1440 Sumneytown Pike Lansdale,PA 19446 - 215.855.1205
They have pumpkin patch tours, farm zoo, milking parlor, homemade ice cream and Freddy's Family Fun Center.

Fox Chase Farm - 8500 Pine Rd. Philadelphia, PA 19111 - 215.685.0470
They are only open to the public during scheduled events, but they have many great events for kids so check out their website.

Hidden Valley Springs (Norview Farms) - 670 N Henderson Rd King of Prussia, PA 19406 - 610. 265.4229
This dairy farm has cows, and a petting zoo with goats, pigs, ducks, rabbits, and chickens, a plant nursery, a playground, and a natural spring faucet where you can fill your own bottles. There is Pertruccis ice cream and water ice.

Johnson’s Corner Farm - 133 Church Rd. Medford, NJ 08055 - 609.654.8643
They have climbing rocks, space net, pathfinder, pedal-n-go track, and a whole bunch of farm animals in their discovery Barnyard for kids up to age 8. The also have fruit picking, hayrides and more.

Merrymead Farm - 2222 Valley Forge Rd. Lansdale, PA 19446 - 610.584.4410
They have hayrides, animals to see, great homemade ice cream, and lots of fun fall activities like pick your own pumpkins and a cornmaze. you can see the cows being milked 3:30-6PM.

Milky Way Farm - 521 E. Uwchlan Ave. Chester Springs, PA 19425 - 610.827.1484
It has pick-your-own pumpkins and other fall things, tractor rides to the field, animals to see, and a creamery for ice cream.  They do have tour groups and birthday parties as well as a brand new children's book about themselves.

None Such Farms - 4493 York Road - P.O. Box 177 Buckingham, Pa. 18912 - 215.794.7742
They have pick your owns and farm tours and even a pumpkin festival.

Northern Star Farm - intersection of 113 and Main St. Trappe, PA Jane 610-476-3659 or Matthew 484-363-0273 - all of October every Sat and Sun 10-5 they have free hayrides, pumpkins, pony rides, corn maze, milking cows, farm animals, pumpkin decorating area, and refreshments.

Pennypack Farm Education Center for Sustainable Food Systems - 685 Mann Rd. Horsham, PA 19044 - 215.646.3943
This educational farm teaches about sustainable food systems. They also have children's programs, community workshops, and wildlife habitat demonstrations.

Sandy Hill Farm - 1918 Sandy Hill Rd. Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 - 610.275.7551
They have pony rides, meet the farm animals, parties, and lots more farm fun.

Shady Brook Farm - 931 Stony Hill Rd. Yardley, PA 19067 - 215.968.1670
They have tours from 9AM-3PM April to September where you can plant seeds, take a wagon ride, pick fruit and more. They also have different events all year long.

Spring Manor Farm - 860 Springton Rd. Glenmoore, PA 19343 - 610.942.2450 - Located 5 miles west of Downingtown off Route 322
On this 300 acre demonstration farm, you can meet the animals and tour the Butterfly House. An interpretive nature trail ends at a catch & release fishing pond. There are also special events including a Spring Sheep Shearing day. No charge for entry though some fees for special events like wagon rides!

Varner's Farm - 746 South Trappe Rd. Route 113 Collegeville, PA 19426 - 610.489.8878
They have belgian draft horse wagon rides, pick your own pumpkins and christmas trees, a country gift shop, a train display, a corn maze, make your own pumpkin and more. Farm tours are only Tues-Fri.

Winding Brook Farm - 3014 Bristol Rd Warrington, PA 18976 (40 minutes North East of Norristown) - 215.348.5514
They have educational tours, an interactive cow, and much more.

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Orchards/Pick-your-own - MAP of orchards

Brumbaugh's Farm - 2575 County Line Rd. Telford, PA 18969 - 215.723.3508
They have some pick-your-own (including strawberries) and they have lots of fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers for you to buy.

Highland Orchards and Farm Market - 1000 Marshallton-Thorndale Road West Chester, PA 19380 - 610.269.3494
They have a huge list of pick-your-owns that changes with the season, check out their harvest calendar to see what is in season to pick. They also have tours and hayrides and festivals.

Homestead Acres Farm - 328 Twinbrook Road Perkasie, PA 18944 - 215.257.9286
They have pick-your own apples, pumpkins, popcorn, Indian corn, gourds. They have picnic tables for bringing your own lunch, Day and Evening Hayrides, a petting farm, pony rides, and special events.

Jacob & Jayne Wildemore - 977 Upper Stump Rd. Chalfont, PA 18914 - 215.249.3683
They have pick-your-own strawberries, blueberries, raspberries.

Indian Orchards - 24 Copes Lane Media, PA 19063 - 610.565. 8387
We are a small family farm with fruits and vegetables organically grown. There are already picked or Pick your own fruit, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, apricots, peaches, plums, pears and apples and grapes--please call for availability.

Linvilla Orchards - 137 W. Knowlton Rd. Media, PA 19063 - 610.876.7116
They have so much including pick your own strawberries, cherries, blueberries, peaches, tomatoes, and more. They have festivals where there is kids music, face painting and characters, and they have an awesome playground with all different slides and wood boats, trucks, and more. They also have a mini train that kids can ride. It is a great full day of activities - pack your lunch and they have picnic tables you can eat at.

Maple Acres Farm Market - 2656 Narcissa Rd. Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 - 610.828.7395
Besides having pick your own fruits and vegetables they have cut your own flowers, they'll even lend you the scissors if need be.

Solebury Orchards - 3325 Creamery Rd. New Hope, PA 18938 - 215.297.8079
They have pick-your-own berries, flowers and apples. They have farm tours and hayrides.

Styer Orchards - 97 Styers Lane Langhorne, PA - 215.702.9633
You can pick your own apples, apricots, blackberries, cucumbers, eggplant, grapes, nectarines, peaches, pears, peppers, plums, summer squash, and tomatoes.

Willow Creek Orchards - 3215 Stump Hall Rd. Collegeville, PA 19426 - 610.584.8202
They have a farmer's market and pick-your-own fruits, vegetables and flowers. Pick your own is Mon-Sat 9AM-6:30PM.

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Farmer's Markets/Produce Stands -MAP of markets
Please check to see if these farmer's markets are still in existence and still at the same times. I try to keep everything up to date, but there are some I miss. Seasonal usually means to October ( some go longer).
* Food Trust - This is a list of 25 farmer's Markets in the greater Philadelphia region. This is for the 2007 season, a new one will be out next year.
*Philadelphia Farmer's Markets - This is a website called farm to city and they have a listing of Philadelphia's farm markets by day of the week.

The Amish Place - 4214W Lincoln Hwy Downingtown, PA 19335 - 610.873.8899

Ardmore Farmer's Market - Anderson & Coulter Ave. Ardmore, PA 19003 - Wed 9AM-7PM, Thur & Fri 8AM-7PM, Sat 8AM-6PM and Sun AM-4PM (some vendors closed on Sunday).

Central Farmers Market- West King & Market Streets Lancaster, PA 17603 - 717. 291.4723 - All year - Tues- Fri 6AM-4:30PM, and Sat 6AM-2PM.

Crist Farm Produce - Old Bethlehem Pike Souderton, PA 18964 - 215.723.8715

Doylestown Farmers Market - State & Hamilton Streets Doylestown, PA 18091 - Seasonal - Sat 6AM-12PM.

The Farm Market at Delaware Valley College - Route 202 & New Britain Road Doylestown, PA 18901- 215.345.1500 - Seasonal - Daily - 10AM-6PM.

Glenside Farmer's Market - Easton Rd. & Glenside Ave. Glenside, PA - 267.250.8185 - May-November - Sat 9AM-1PM. They have storytime on Saturdays at 10AM.

Indian Valley Farmer's Market - Main St. & Penn Ave. Telford, PA 18969 - Pam 215.723.6627

Jim and Ralph's - 3941 Ridge Pike Collegeville, PA 19426 - 610.489.4822

Kennett Square Farmer's Market - 101 E State St (Genesis Building) Kennett Square, PA - 215.568.0830 - Seasonal - Fri 2-6PM& Sat 10AM-2PM.

Lapp's Country Market - 389 W Lancaster Ave. Wayne, PA 19087 - 610.688.7770

Perkasie Farmers Market - Market & 7th Streets Perkasie, PA 18944 - 215.723.3508 - Seasonal - Sat 7:30AM-12PM.

Phoenixville Farmer's Market - Bridge Street & Taylor Alley Phoenixville, PA 19453- May 12 - Nov 17 - Sat 9AM-1PM.

Pottstown Farmers Market - 300 E. High Street Pottstown, PA 19464 - 610.323.9614 - Seasonal - Thur 8AM-4PM, Fri 6AM-6PM, and Sat 6AM-2PM.

Plymouth Produce - 258 West Johnson Highway Norristown, PA 19401 - 610. 239.9650

Produce Junction -126 Bridge St Phoenixville, PA 19453 - 610.935.8727

Reading Fairgrounds Farmers Market - 5th Street (Highway 222) North Reading, PA19602 - 610.921.2696 - Seasonal - Thur & Fri 8AM-8PM and Sat 8AM - 4PM.

Reading Farmers Market - 8th & Penn Streets Reading, PA 19606 - 610.372.4986 - All Year - Thur& Fri, 6AM-5PM, and Sat 6AM-12PM.

Rice's Market - 6326 Greenhill Rd. New Hope, PA 18938 - 215.297.5993
Open year-round on Tues 7 AM-1:PM and in March-December Sat 7AM-1PM.

Sansoni's Farm Market - 130 Meetinghouse Rd. Hatboro,PA 19040 - 215.675.8334

Skippack Farmer's Market - Rt. 73 Skippack, PA 19474 - 610.944.9349 - Open Sundays 10AM-2PM thru Sept 30.

Steel City Farmers Market - 221-225 East Lincoln Highway Coatesville, PA 19320 - 610.466.7550 All year- Thurs 8AM-6PM, Friday 8AM-7PM, Sat 8AM-8PM.

West Chester's Grower's Market - North Church and West Chestnut Sts. West Chester, PA - They are open May thru December on Saturdays from 9AM-1PM.

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