Your Family's Complete Guide to Liberty Ridge Farm Fall Festival: What to Expect With Kids Ages 3 to 10

Liberty Ridge Farm's Fall Festival is one of those places that works differently depending on the age of your kids. A 3-year-old and a 9-year-old will have completely different days there, and both will be great. Here's the breakdown by age so you can plan yours well.

When and Where:

The Fall Festival runs September 12 through November 1, 2026 at 29 Bevis Rd. in Schaghticoke, NY. Open weekends and select weekdays; check the calendar for full hours. Tickets are valid any day during the 2026 fall season.

For kids ages 3 to 5:

Brad's Barnyard is the anchor. This is where the farm's youngest visitors spend the most time: the tractor playset, the Animal Band, the Farmer Flinger Swing, Daisy the Milking Cow, farm animals, and the jumping pillows. Upgrade admission to include a Punch Card for premium activities like the animal feed cone and train ride, both of which are hits with little ones.

For kids ages 6 to 8:

This is the age range where the corn maze becomes the main event. At 10 acres with 13-foot cornstalk walls and a new design every year, it is legitimately impressive and navigating it together is a genuinely fun family challenge. Phase 1 is perfect for this age: long enough to be a challenge, easy enough to get out without getting lost for too long.

Add Piggly Wiggly's Pen, pedal karts, giant gerbil wheels, the stockade fence maze, and the hedge maze, and this age group has more than enough to anchor the day. Pumpkin shooters and gem mining from the Punch Card are big hits here.

For kids ages 9 to 10:

The farm's more skill-based activities come into their own. The bell ringer climb, paintball shots from the Punch Card, and the full corn maze (Phase 1 and the more challenging Phase 2) give older kids in this range something to genuinely accomplish. The Pig Races and Pumpkin Cannon shows are a fun break between activities.

Punch Card:

The optional add-on Adventure Punch Card gives 10 punches toward premium activities (gem mining, paintball shots, pumpkin shooters, train ride, animal feed cone, lemonade, kettle corn, baby pumpkin). It is worth it for families planning a full day, especially if you have kids in the 5-to-10 range who will want the premium experiences.

Tips:

Arrive earlier in the day before afternoon crowds build. Dress in layers, as fall mornings in Upstate New York are crisp. Wear comfortable walking shoes for the farm terrain. The Barnyard Grill serves food throughout the day. The Market Barn has cider donuts, souvenirs, and local goods worth building time into your visit.

Tickets are purchased online in advance at libertyridgefarm.com/things-to-do/fall-festival. Everyone ages 3 and up needs a ticket; children 2 and under are free.