Long Island Farms Offer Autumn Fun and Festivities

As autumn arrives on Long Island, families are invited to explore a variety of local farms and nurseries for seasonal fun. Harbes Family Farm in Mattituck offers a range of activities, including animal encounters, a goat mountain slide, and pig races on weekends. The farm also features a 6-acre corn maze, a Lil' Farmers Play Land for preschoolers, and a farm stand with roasted corn and doughnuts. Admission prices vary, with weekdays costing $20.39 and weekends $31.77, including pig race shows.

Hicks Nurseries in Westbury hosts its Fall Festival daily through November 1, featuring a hay maze, free yard games, and an animated Halloween story. Weekends offer additional activities, such as crafting and a free picture with Otto the Ghost. The festival also includes free events like the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off on October 4 and a Pet Parade & Costume Competition on October 14.

White Post Farms in Melville continues its Fall Festival every weekend through October 25, with hayrides, pumpkin picking, animal feeding, and live entertainment. The farm offers a dinosaur exhibit, magic shows, and a petting zoo. Admission costs $43.95 plus tax online. Waterdrinker Family Farm & Garden in Riverhead and Manorville provides haunted corn mazes, pumpkin picking, and various playground activities. Entry fees are $20 at both locations.

Other notable farms include Lenny Bruno Farms in Manorville, featuring a corn maze and pumpkin picking, and Lewin Farms in Calverton, offering a nearly 5-acre corn maze and pumpkin picking at 79 cents per pound. F&W Schmitt's Family Farm in Melville has a 6-acre maze and wagon rides, while Fink's Country Farm in Wading River offers tricycle rides and a jump pillow bouncer.