Hello Family Fun: Farm Weekend in Harford County, MarylandBring the kids and an appetite to Harford County, MD, for a fun family trip. Pick your own produce, sip pressed apple cider, and enjoy old-fashioned ice cream from a real dairy. Camp at Susquehanna State Park, play mini golf, and refuel with gourmet nachos, famous crepes, and crab cakes!AuthorsSteller
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Where to Find Farm Fun

Stone View Farm
This 109-acre farm in Darlington overlooks Deer Creek Valley, and features its original stone house dating to 1837. There is lots to do here depending on the season: blueberries and sweet corn in summer, a pumpkin patch, sunflowers and a corn maze in fall, and Christmas trees from mid-November. You can even get a private Highland Hug Experience, which includes a meet and greet with their Highland cow herd! Note: Closed Sundays and Mondays.
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Brad’s Farm Market
The backstory of this Churchville farm is incredible. Brad started farming in middle school, selling vegetables from a wagon he pulled himself. Now he farms nearly 500 acres! In October, it’s a fall festival every weekend. You can buy everything from fresh produce and flowers to Brad's locally-raised pork and Angus beef and at the market.
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Lohr's Orchard
This Harford County family farm in Churchville has been running since 1928. Lohr's features farm produce, fresh-baked pies and cookies, and pressed apple cider (when in season, of course). In the fall, you can pick apples and pumpkins, and the tractor-pulled hayrides through the property are free. Don’t leave without cider doughnuts from the market! Note: Lohr's retail store is open daily July through January, and the farm stand is open daily for October fall events.
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Jones Family Farm Market
Five generations of the Jones family have farmed the Harford County area! They are known for their two farm markets, pick-your-own strabwerries (when in season), and a pumpkin patch in the fall. In December, visit their Street location for a choose-and-cut Christmas Tree Farm! Note: Jones has multiple locations. This location in Edgewood is open April 1 to Dec. 22, and is on the corner of Rt. 7 and Edgewood Road. It is home to the Farm Market, Greenhouses, and hosts School Field Trips.
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The Mill of Bel Air
Check out this working farm-supply store, with feed, seed, pet supplies, and lawn and garden goods. The same family has run it since 1957, and it’s a stop on Harford County’s Barn Quilt Trail. More than a shop, The Mill also hosts seasonal events and festivals.
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Where to Play

Pirates Cove Family Fun Center of Havre de Grace
Set the course for an adventurous time at Pirates Cove in Havre de Grace! This spot has a fun themed arcade, laser tag, a Nerf arena, a bounce house, mini duckpin bowling, pool tables, electronic darts, and even axe throwing for the grown-ups.
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The Dugout Mini Golf
Located in Bel Air, this outdoor mini golf spot has a baseball theme, which fits right in as it's near the home of the Aberdeen IronBirds. Note: Check the hours before you go. It’s closed Mondays and Tuesdays in the fall through March.
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Jurassic Golf and Arcade
This indoor dinosaur-themed blacklight mini golf course featuring fossils, animated dinosaurs and cool CGI effects. This is a great spot for a rainy day! Make sure you save some time for the arcade afterward! Note: Check the hours before you go. This spot is closed Mondays and Tuesdays from fall to summer.
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Ledgewood
In 2009, local skaters built this park themselves with plywood ramps on an old tennis court. After a community push, it was rebuilt and reopened in September 2025, and the new design kept a few of the original hand-built obstacles. Bring your boards!
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Where to Stay

Hampton Inn & Suites Edgewood/Aberdeen-South
If you're looking for an easy home base, the Hampton Inn & Suites in Edgewood is right off I-95 at Exit 77. Plus, it has a free and super convenient hot buffet breakfast that's perfect for families with kids. There's a pool and hot tub, and it’s also a short drive to Jones Family Farm and the Ledgewood skate park.
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Edgewood Aberdeen
The TownePlace Suites by Marriott is a good fit for families who want more space. The rooms have kitchenettes and even a dining space. Located in Belcamp, the hotel is pet-friendly and has a full, free buffet breakfast complete with Champagne for Mom and Dad. Amenities include a saltwater pool, an indoor pool, a sun terrace, and more!
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Susquehanna State Park Campground
If your family likes to camp, Susquehanna State Park Campground near Havre de Grace is perfect! The campground has traditional tent camping sites, RV sites, and cabins, and there are about 15 miles of trails throughout the state park. There’s also a historic area with a stone grist mill with a 12-ton water wheel that still runs now and then. Note: The campground is open seasonally from late March through October. Make reservations here.
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Where to Find Eats & Treats

Sunny Day Cafe
This family-run breakfast and lunch spot on Main Street in Bel Air has been voted Harford County’s best breakfast more than once. They are famous for their crepes. Sunny Day Cafe is walk-in only, so get there early, especially on weekends.
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Twin Silos Restaurant @ Geneva Farm Golf Course
This casual, homestyle restaurant at Geneva Farm Golf Course, near Rocks State Park in Street, is an easy stop if you’re exploring the northern part of Harford County. Come for comfort food for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and make sure you try the crab cakes!
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The Hickory Lodge
Looking for après-ski vibes any time of year? The Hickory Lodge is decorated like a ski lodge, and some tables are actual ski lift seats, which kids think is great! People come back here for the corn and crab chowder. For the adults, there's an extensive drink menu, dancing, and live music!
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Top Nach
You've had nachos, but have you ever had gourmet nachos? Missy and Shane Loomis started Top Nach as a food truck because they kept being disappointed by restaurant nachos. They kept winning Best Food Truck awards, so "nach-urally" they opened up their own restaurant in downtown Aberdeen (September 2026). Top Nach uses homemade chips and rotates the menu weekly. Favorites include Street Corn Nachos, but people also love their burritos and tacos.
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Broom's Bloom Dairy
This is the real thing: a working dairy where the cows are right there, on land the same family has farmed since the 1700s! They started making ice cream in 2004, and two daughters are now the ones milking the cows. Ask about Hazel, the farm’s longtime mascot cow. At Broom's Bloom Dairy in Bel Air, the whole family can enjoy old-fashioned ice cream, homemade lunches, and the farm's artisan cheese and pork sausage. Plus, you can also find locally-produced meats and free-range eggs here. Note: Closed Mondays
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Keyes Creamery
The ice cream made at this spot in Churchville uses milk produced by local dairy cows. Along with ice cream, they sell specialty cheese made from Harford County milk, and they’re on Maryland’s Best Ice Cream Trail. The Keyes family has been dairy farming in Harford County since 1950, and they still have one cow, Millie.
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Jarrettsville Creamery and Deli
Looking for lunch and a treat on the way to or from the farms up north? At this creamery and deli in Jarrettsville, you can get sandwiches, wraps, and soups for your meal, then try their homemade ice cream on a cone, in a sundae, or blended into a milkshake.
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