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Ellms Family Farm

448 Charlton Road Ballston Spa, NY 12020 | ellmsfarms.com
pumpkins by farm buildings Head to Ellms Family Farm to celebrate the best of fall!
people standing near pumpkins and attractions Pumpkin picking is one of the most popular fall activities at Ellms Family Farm.
family looking for the perfect pumpkin in a pumpkin patch Take a walk through the pumpkin patch.
aerial view of ellms family farm property in the fall There is so much to do and see at Ellms Family Farm throughout fall.
aerial view of a corn maze You'll have a blast finding your way out of the corn maze.
kids and their parents riding on a red and black miniature train All aboard The Pumpkin Express!
aerial view of a jack-o-lantern-shaped bounce pad Celebrate Halloween and jump around on Ellms Family Farm's giant pumpkin pad.
girl petting a goat through a fence See the farm animals up close at the petting zoo.
kids riding motorized four-wheel vehicles Race your friends as you each ride in your own pedal cart.
families riding on pedal carts Did you know you can ride along the pedal cart track as a family?
aerial view of a corn maze Make your way through the Amazing Maize Corn Maze!
three kids sitting on pumpkins Just want to relax? Hang out on some of the giant pumpkins at the farm.
trunk of a car loaded with dozens of pumpkins big and small Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes are available for picking.
parents and kids riding in a train decorated to look like cows There is more than one way to travel around the farm.
Penny's Pig Races Penny's Pig Races
kids playing in a rope spiders web The spider web net at Ellms Family Farm is fun for young kids to bounce around.
kids playing on tube gliders Swing around on the tube gliders!
girl sliding down a tube Slide
kids doing a ropes course The ropes course is tons of fun and the perfect playground for kids.
girl swinging on a zipline while other kids look on Take to the skies and try out the zipline!
one child bowling with a pumpkin while other kids look on Pumpkin bowling is just one of the many activities offered on the farm.
kids in orange shirts mining for gemstones in a trough Everyone loves panning for treasures! Have fun mining for gemstones and learning about the different types.
slides at potts playhouses Pott's Playhouses
kids pretending to drive a large red tractor Hop on the tractor, grab the steering wheel, and pretend to drive it!
young kids playing on small non-motorized roller-coasters You'll find plenty of fun things to do in the sports center.
people watching rubber ducks compete in a race Check out the duck races and see if your duck can win!
four kids bouncing on a jump pad The outdoor jump pad will have your kids leaping for joy.
two adults and two kids standing in a corn maze The Amazing Maize Corn Maze is great for families, but the Kiddie Corn Maze is perfect for younger kids.
sheet tray of apple cider doughnuts Enjoy some fresh apple cider doughnuts right on site.
two men posing with christmas trees Ellms Family Farm helps coordinate the local Trees for Troops effort.
pre-cut christmas trees covered in snow Stop by Ellms to pick out a Christmas tree.
santa talking to two kids When the holiday season arrives, Santa Claus will be on his way for a visit.
santa parachuting down on a red white and blue parachute It's become tradition for Santa Claus to parachute onto Ellms Family Farm.

Overview

Ellms Family Farm in Ballston Spa, NY offers wholesome family fun and a wide variety of fall farm activities, including a corn maze, pumpkin picking, a petting zoo, and more! Add them to your fall calendar!

Fall Fun on a Capital Region Farm

Ellms Family Farm features wholesome fun, interactive activities, and programs in a warm environment. Open for the fall season each year, families in Albany, Saratoga Springs, and beyond visit for acres of farm entertainment.

Fall Favorites

Bring the kids and discover a myriad of annual outdoor fall activities that will delight young and old alike. Just some of the activities at the farm include:

  • An Amazing Maize Corn Maze - The best corn maze in New York!
  • Kiddie Corn Maze - Made just for kids
  • Jump Pad & Jumping Pillow
  • Pumpkin Picking - Pumpkins of different shapes, sizes, and colors are available
  • Gemstone Mining
  • Petting Zoo
  • The Pumpkin Express - Climb aboard and travel through the scenic farm on a train car
  • Slides
  • All Ages Sports Center
  • And Much More!

New for 2024:

  • Penny's Pig Racers - Race your friends down the track as you self propel down and back. No big bad wolf to get in your way!
  • Pott's Playhouses - Climb, slide, and play on 1950's restored grain trucks! Enjoy the mix of tunnel slides, avalanche slides, and enjoy the indoor area of the playhouses with all of your friends!
  • Hedge Maze Event Space - Looking to celebrate a birthday or a company outing!? Ellms' newest event space is mixed amongst the Christmas Tree hedge maze. Includes six picnic tables and two eight foot tables for food or those special gifts!

Holiday Season Entertainment

Ellms Family Farm would love you to celebrate the holiday season with them too. They have a Christmas tree farm where you and the family can ride the trolley, pick out a tree, and warm up with some hot cocoa.

Plan a Special Occasion

Make your child's birthday extra special by planning a party at Ellms Family Farm. Ellms birthday parties are exciting and full of fun activities, such as Mazes, Zip Lines, Tube Swings, a Reserved Party Area, and more.

For school field trips and other outings, Ellms Family Farm has experience hosting all types of groups, both large and small. They've had girl scouts, boy scouts, sports teams, and even corporate groups spend time on the farm.

Can't wait to visit? Visit their website for hours and ticket pricing!

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