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Activities: Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides, Animals & Trackless Train

October 24 @ 10:00 am - October 25 @ 4:00 pm

Visit Lyman Orchards for three fall favorite family activities horse-drawn wagon rides, animals and Trackless Train Rides! All activities are located at the Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield.

Goat Cuddles: The goats from Bradley Mountain Farm are packing their charm and heading to Lyman Orchards! This quick, joyful 10 minute visit is perfect for pure goat happiness, big smiles, and plenty of bleats. Come say hi, snap a photo, and soak up a little farm magic while you're out enjoying the day. Pricing is $5 per person. Tickets are available for purchase at the entrance to the goat cuddles. Goat cuddles will be on Saturday, October 24 from 10 AM - 4 PM.

Trackless Train: All aboard! Take a relaxing ride around the pond and back aboard our trackless train. It’s a fun adventure for kids and families of all ages! Rides run on both Saturday, October 24th and Sunday, October 25th from 10 AM - 4 PM. Admission is $5 per person. Tickets are available for purchase at the entrance to the train ride.

Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides: Climb aboard a rustic farm wagon and enjoy the clippity-clop of horses' hooves as you roll past the historic Lyman Homestead and through the scenic hayride trail. Rides run on weekends & Columbus Day in September & October from 10 AM - 3:30 PM. Admission is $6 ages 13+, $4 ages 4-12 (ages 3 & under are free). Admission is cash only at the pickup spot of the wagon rides.

Petting Farm: 2AcreFarm is heading to Lyman Orchards with their mobile petting farm! Their mobile petting farm offers a fun, hands-on experience with our friendly goats, Holland Lop bunnies, chickens, and ducks, with opportunities for animal interaction, education, and memorable photos. Pricing is $5 per person. Tickets are available for purchase at the entrance to the petting farm. Petting farm will be on Sunday, October 25th from 10 AM - 4 PM. 

Tickets for all activities are sold on the day of the event only. Dates are subject to change and are weather permitting. For more information, call 860-349-6000. 

Goat Cuddles are run by Bradley Mountain Farm.

Trackless Train are run by Roaming Railroad.

Details

Start:
October 24 @ 10:00 am
End:
October 25 @ 4:00 pm
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Venue

Apple Barrel Farm Market
32 Reeds Gap Rd
Middlefield,CT06455United States
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Phone
(860) 349-6000
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Lyman Orchards is a pet-free property. Please leave your pets at home. Service Animals Welcome.

The Apple Barrel

OPEN YEAR ROUND
9 AM - 6 PM

Deli Hours: 
9 AM - 4 PM

Bakery Counter Hours:
9 AM - 5 PM

Creamery Hours: 
9 AM - 5:30 PM

32 Reeds Gap Rd
Middlefield, CT 06455
860-349-6000

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Lyman Golf

Player, Jones & Apple Nine:
7:30 AM - Sunset

700 Main Street
Middlefield, CT 06455
860-349-6031

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1741 Pub & Grill

Open 7 days a week
9 AM - 9 PM

70 Lyman Road
Middlefield, CT 06455
860-349-6033

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Pick your own

OPEN DAILY
9 AM - 4 PM
Seasonal

105 South Street
Middlefield, CT 06455
860-349-6015

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