farm Animals

This is a really easy spot to get to and a great way to spend a few hours. You are free to walk the grounds and meet the ducks, chickens, goat, horses, cow and pigs. There is an old house and barn you can explore too. There is a decent sized  fenced playground,  a pond for fishing as well as fields and picnic areas. They also have bathrooms and a small fee for entry. Stroller friendly. https://www.danversma.gov/departments/endicott-park/

I almost feel guilty that this place doesn't charge a fee! There is ample parking, and so much to do and see: tractors, farmstead, play space surrounded by so many barnyard animals to see and feed (bring quarters).  Check the website for events (berry picking, fall festival, apple picking) and more. The farmstead sells ice cream, sandwiches, baked goods...toys! The distance from the parking to the animals isn't far, on a rainy day it may be muddy and not stroller friendly. 

www.smolakfarms.com/

A great place to spend a few hours! Feed the chickens, see the goats,  ride the tire swing ponies, play in the tractor/trike yard, pick berries or apples, ride on a tractor wagon to the picking fields. There is usually some sort of musical act playing, a pop up ice cream truck, cider tasting and a farmstead selling baked goods and activities. www.CiderHill.com 

A nice local option if you don't want to drive far. Seasonally its open to picking berries and veggies, but check their website. Parking is a little tricky as its at the playground a short walk down the street. There is a beautiful old barn with carriages and you can walk the grounds (ducks, chickens, goats, pigs). There is a farmstead and they often have events for picking or dinners on the farm. https://www.wlfarm.org

This farm is part of Mass Audobon so you do need to pay to enter, it's home to a bunch of different animals, some insects, reptiles and old barns.W atch the pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, and cows in the farmyard; walk the trails to explore field, forest, and wetland habitat; and observe resident owls, hawks, and a fox in the native wildlife exhibit. Most of this is stroller friendly. https://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/drumlin-farm

This farm has seasonal PYO fruits and flowers, a fun play yard, barnyard animals,  hayrides. They have events like campfire and smores or story hour, and pop ups. There is a farm store is stocked with everything from clothing to local baked goods, drinks and their own jellies and pies. 

https://brooksbyfarm.org

A bit of a drive, but lots to see and do! Check their website in advance to find out what's available to pick and make a reservation. There are also events most weekends and you can enjoy outdoor dining at "The Lookout", tasting in the taproom or visit the market to take ciders, baked goods, jams and  food to go. Stroller friendly. Wagons suggested. Barnyard play area and train rides.

You can visit our sheep, goats, chickens and rabbits by purchasing a cup of animal food at the Farm Stand. There are also seasonal PYO berries and veggies. The farmstead sells everything local -  Capone Pizza to  jellies and gift baskets. 

https://www.bostonhillfarm.com/farm-animals

Plan a visit to Parlee Farms to pick your own berries and apples. But the big draw in their large petting zoo where you can pet and feed the animals. There are over 40 different animals to see, ice cream, a bakery and food truck. The terrain is not super stroller friendly. There is no fee to visit. www.parleefarms.com

This 1000-acre park features more than 20 miles of trails. You can see notable Native American sites and 17th-century cellar holes leftover from English settlers. This is an active dairy farm that offers free tours on weekends. The farm itself has a few goats, pigs, alpacas and chickens.  You can fish, hike or picnic. There is a small fee for parking. https://www.facebook.com/GreatBrookFarmStatePark/

One of the prettiest fall pumpkin displays around! There are not a ton of kid friend  things to see here but check their website for special events: spooky gingerbread decorating contest, flower arrangement, goat yoga, farmstand pop ups, fresh local baked goods, PYO tulips,  dinner in the fields,  and a CSA.  www.wilsonfarm.com

Monthly special events, such as: October 9, 16, 22, 23 and 29th from 11-3 they are open for pumpkin picking, hayrides, pony rides and petting zoo! They have morning "groups" for pre-schoolers where they can help Farmer Riley around the farm (arts, crafts, stories, pony snuggles). They also offer Yoga, trailsides, homeschooling for 5+, regular events, a store, parties and more. Animals include: ponies, goats, sheep, alpacas, cows, ducks, chickens pigs and bunnies. https://www.goodpickinfarm.com/

Rolling grasslands and historic farm buildings comprise this 1,000-acre pastoral landscape.  Enjoy fall hayrides across the property, watch dairy cows graze out on pasture. They have a CSA, summer camp, story hours, tons of trails to explore, farm animals and seasonal events. https://thetrustees.org/place/appleton-farms/

A historic 231-acre property with events and activities your family to enjoy. The property features exhibits and interactive activities that demonstrate what it was like to live on a farm throughout the centuries.  There are many fun outdoor events at the Farm including Vintage Baseball from May to October. You can also visit sheep, goats, chickens and a horse on the property.  

www.newburyport.com/spencer-peirce-little-farm/

wts & recreation. Birthday parties, family events, adult events, experiences with the farm animals like goat yoga, farm hand and pony rides. We have goats, sheep, alpacas, cows, ducks, chickens, pigs, bunnies and guinea pigs who all love to have visitors.www.GoodPickinFarm.com

Codman Community Farm is a working family owned farm in the heart of Lincoln. Throughout the year they welcome community to the farm to see the critters and have fun on the farm!  The barnyard and nearby fields host a variety of poultry, pigs, lambs, cows, and gardens for exploration.https://codmancommunityfarms.org/

Goats To Go, located at Great Rock Farm in Georgetown, MA, is a family-owned and -operated service that supports weed and brush removal projects, as well as events such as Talks & Workshops, Goat Hikes, and Goat Yoga & Snuggle classes with our baby fainting goats. https://www.goatstogo.farm/