Stony Kill Harvest Fest: hayrides for the win!

A beautiful day, a cute fall festival and lots for kids to explore. Animals, live music and a hayride made this a lovely afternoon for us. Just think through the stroller and hayride combination before you go.

Manageable crowds on our visitOpen barnSpacious bathroomsHayride highlight

Craft tents on the lawn beside the red barn beneath a blue sky

LocationStony Kill Farm, Wappingers Falls

Visit typeSeasonal event

Isamu's highlightThe hayride!

Plan aheadStroller or hayride

A cute fall outing

We went to Stony Kill Farm for Harvest Fest on a really pretty October day. It was cute, with lots and lots of kids and kid-friendly activities. The crowds were manageable, and it was a great place to explore.

An open barn and plenty to see

The barn was open so we could explore and see their cute cows, chickens and sheep. There were lots of craft vendors and lots of live music, plus soft serve ice cream and fried chicken.

Hayrides for the win!

The hayride was a highlight! One practical thing to know: the rides run to and from the main parking lot. If you are bringing a stroller, you probably will not be able to take the hayride too. Plan around which will work better for your family; we have not confirmed whether strollers can be accommodated.

Bathrooms and sensory notes

The bathrooms were large, with plenty of space to bring a stroller inside. That was helpful, though space alone does not tell you what diaper-changing facilities are available. The crowds felt manageable during our visit, but this is a lively event with lots of children and live music. Noise and crowds may feel different on another day.

Craft tents on the lawn beside the red barn at Stony Kill Farm — A beautiful day for Harvest Fest.

Our family enjoying a sunny afternoon at Stony Kill Farm — Out exploring together.

Two cows and a handler on the grass at Stony Kill Farm — The barn was open, with cows, chickens and sheep to see.

A wooden ramp with railings leading into the red barn — The ramp into the barn.

Soft serve ice cream truck at Harvest Fest — Soft serve was one of the food options.

Special Needs Garden sign beside a fenced garden and a tractor with a hay wagon — A garden to explore, and a glimpse of the hayride wagon.

Would we recommend it?

Yes! This was a lovely outdoor afternoon with plenty of kid-friendly things to see and do. Our notes describe Harvest Fest, so a regular farm visit may offer different activities. Check Stony Kill Farm's website for future events and barn hours.