Howard County · Since 1797
A hands-on petting farm and the rescued storybook attractions of Maryland’s first theme park — on a seventh-generation family farm.
Farming in Howard County since 1797
What there is to do
Admission covers the animals, the Enchanted Forest, the Fairy Forest and every play area. A handful of rides and gem mining are a few dollars more.
Included with admission
Goats, sheep, donkeys, emus, chickens, rabbits, a cow or two and a very large pig — all used to gentle hands and small visitors.
A few dollars more
A gentle train ride that loops the farm, past the Enchanted Forest figures and the fields.
A few dollars more
A string of barrel "cows" pulled around a short track — a favourite of the under-sixes.
A few dollars more
A tractor-pulled wagon ride around the farm — and the way school groups and parties get to the pumpkin patch in the fall.
A few dollars more
A led pony ride for younger children, plus pony pampering — brushing and fussing over them.
A few dollars more
Pour a bag of rough through the sluice and pick out the gems, fossils and arrowheads you find.
Where the enchantment never ends
When Maryland's first theme park closed, its storybook castle, Cinderella's pumpkin coach, the Old Woman's Shoe and dozens more were saved and brought here — restored by hand and set among the trees for a new generation to find.
Step into the storySeason by season
Sunflowers in late summer, the pumpkin patch and costume parades through fall, and pumpkin chucking to close the season.
August 21 – September 13
Wander the sunflower fields in full bloom — a favourite spot for photos in late summer.
August 22, 10am
Children aged 8 and up build an enchanted fairy house from glass bottles, clay, wood and natural materials to take home.
September 19 – November 8
Take the hay ride out to the patch and pick your pumpkin. Food vendors on weekends.
We’ve been coming since our oldest was two. It never feels crowded, the kids run themselves ragged, and the Enchanted Forest is genuinely magical. It’s our default rainy-week-off plan.
“Simple, old-fashioned and completely charming. The goats, the cow train, a picnic under the trees — the grandchildren ask to go back every time.”
“Our field trip was wonderfully organised. The guide pitched everything perfectly for kindergarteners and every child went home with a pumpkin and a story.”
Bring everyone
Reserved tables under cover, a hay wagon ride, time with the animals and the run of the whole farm — we make it easy to bring a crowd of small people and the grown-ups who love them.
Come see us
No advance tickets, no rush. Check the day's hours, point the car toward Clarksville Pike, and plan to stay a while.
Plan your visitOpen Tuesday–Sunday, late March through early November.
