NYC as Classroom

If your child thinks corn originates at Stop n’ Shop, eggs derive from cartons, and doesn’t know if bacon, ham, or both can come from the same pig, it’s time to visit a Living History Farm!  These farms offer a glimpse into life on a farm in simpler times, and give kids the chance to try their hand at everything from bottle-feeding lambs and gathering honey, to collecting sap and harvesting ice. 

Although the majority of events and activities take place Spring through Fall, some farms stay open year-round, and since the chores change with the seasons, there’s reason to return again and again.  So gather up the family (but leave Fido at home–dogs aren’t allowed) and head to the countryside for some farm fun.