Liberty Ridge's fall Festival Weekends Are the Peak Farm Experience for Families With Young Kids
If you're going to pick one fall thing to do with kids ages 3 to 10, make it a trip to Liberty Ridge Farm’s Fall Festival. Here's why.
The Liberty Ridge Farm Fall Festival runs September 12 through November 1, 2026, and every weekend features the full lineup of 50+ farm activities, the 11-acre corn maze, pumpkin picking, live barnyard shows, farm animals, and the Barnyard Grill. That's the baseline, and it's a very good baseline.
On Harvest Festival weekend, October 10-12, 2026, the whole thing gets amplified. On top of everything already included with admission, Harvest Festival weekend adds live music across the grounds, face painting for kids, balloon art, and a magic show. For families with children in the 3-to-8 range, those additions hit exactly the right notes. Face painting is the kind of thing a 4-year-old will talk about for the rest of the week. A magic show gives younger kids a structured, exciting moment in the middle of a free-range day. And live music gives the whole farm a festive, celebratory energy that feels different from a standard fall weekend.
What makes a farm visit ideal for the youngest visitors: the farm's pace naturally supports kids who need transitions. After the pumpkin cannon show, there's the maze. After the maze, there's the barnyard. After the barnyard, there's the pig racing show & visiting the Farm animals.
Whether you're coming from Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga Springs, or making the drive from Bennington, Utica, Kingston, or Poughkeepsie, a Fall Festival visit is a full-day experience. Most families spend over 3 hours at the Farm. Check the calendar at libertyridgefarm.com/plan-a-visit/calendar to plan your trip.
Add a Punch Card to your admission for 10 punches toward premium adventures like gem mining, the train ride, pumpkin shooters, paintball shots, and more.
Tickets are valid any day of the fall season and must be purchased in advance. Everyone ages 3 and up needs a ticket; children 2 and under are free. Plan your Harvest Festival weekend at libertyridgefarm.com/things-to-do/fall-festival.
