Farms on Long Island for kids
Long Island has 40 farms in our guide made for family visits: petting animals, hayrides, pick-your-own fields, corn mazes, and farm stands, nearly all in Suffolk, from the North Fork farm belt to farms tucked in among the suburbs.
Checked September 2026
Fall is peak season for pumpkins, apples, and corn mazes, but many farms run spring flower-picking, summer berries, and animal barns through much of the year. Each listing describes what the farm offers, and most link the farm's own page for what's in season.
In Nassau County
In Suffolk County
Common questions
What farms can you visit with kids on Long Island?
This guide collects the family-friendly farms: the ones with petting animals, hayrides, pick-your-own, corn mazes, or farm stands. Almost all are in Suffolk, from the North Fork and the East End to a surprising number tucked into the middle of the island.
When is pumpkin and apple picking season on Long Island?
Pick-your-own apples and pumpkins run from roughly early September through October, peaking in the first half of October. Go early on weekends before the popular farms sell out. Most farm listings link the farm's official page for current picking conditions.
Do Long Island farms charge admission?
Farm stands are usually free to browse; fall festival weekends with hayrides, mazes, and activities typically charge admission or per-activity fees. Prices change season to season, so check the farm's own site before you go.