One of the best parts about living is Southern Maryland is the opportunity to shop local. Just 8 miles south of Prince Frederick is where a charming little plantation named Horsmon Farm is located. Here you will find everything you need to decorate your front porch for the fall.  I feel like the flowers from a local nursery always last longer and are more vibrant. It’s a huge bonus that while shopping for festive fall decor you can spend quality family time at the Harvest Festival that lasts September through October. Every weekend fun activities such as; hayrides, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, sorghum maze and more are offered.

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Our family visited on a sunny Sunday afternoon and it was the perfect relaxing family outing. If you are looking for a nice laid back hour or two out at the farm this is the perfect spot to stop. Here’s a look at the activities available:

SENSORY CORN BIN

(I love that this activity was in the barn so it was nice and shaded. Make sure you pay attention to the shape of the bin!)

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MINI HAY MAZE

(I enjoyed watching my boys play hide and seek together.)

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PLAY AREA

(While waiting for a hayride enjoy some fun on the slide.)

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PETTING ZOO

(Purchase food and feed the animals, it’s so adorable to watch the little ones reactions.)

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SORGHUM MAZE

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HAY RIDE

(Be sure to ask questions because you can learn so much. We learned the difference between straw and hay.)HF- HAY RIDE

PICK YOUR OWN PUMPKIN

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After having a conversation with Mrs. Cosgrove I was impressed by how they are sticking to their routes and focusing on the educational aspect of farming. There is a huge disconnection between kids and what they know about farms and where food is actually produced. It’s great to see a working farms offer activities and educational events in order to provide opportunity for children to see where food comes from, and get a small taste of farm life.

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While at the fall festival I learned that Horsmon Farm also sells fresh meat; chicken, pork and beef. They raise Black Angus Cattle, pasture raised pigs and free range chickens. You can make purchases by appointment. For more information visit their site: http://www.horsmonfarm.com/meat-prices.html

Don’t forget to check out Horsmon farm events schedule:

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FARM INFORMATION

Address: 1865 Horsmon Farm Lane St. Leonard, Maryland 20685
Website: www.horsmonfarm.com
Admission: $8 (Includes small pumpkin)
Hours:
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Monday – Thursday: 3:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

THANK YOU

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Thank you for inviting The Playful Parent out to tour the farm and share with families about the what fun adventures await at Horsmon Farm this Fall.

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