Clay Moden’s Family Fun Tips: How to Make the Most of Becker Farms

We are an active family with four small children, so we're constantly looking for things to do that appeal to adults and children — and provide some memories along the way. Bonus points if it tuckers the kids out.

The kids always have so much fun at Becker Farms, and it checks all the boxes for us parents, too. You can find a wide variety of Fall Fun ticketing options online here, including wagon rides to the orchard and tastings of craft beer, wine, and cider.

They are continuing to celebrate 130 years and are excited to announce it might be the biggest apple-picking crop on record! The trees are loaded! They have ride-on pig races, a jungle gym with a kids' rock wall, and a train ride. They have all the classic favorites, including the Becker Mountain mega slide, corn maze, petting zoo, goat races, and bounce pillow. They'll have a full schedule of live music on Saturdays, too.

If you haven't been before, I do have a few tips for parents of younger children:

1) Bring an all-terrain stroller. The apples are in fields so it's worth it to plan ahead if you don't think everyone will be walking the whole way. You also are welcome to bring a wagon, blankets, or folding chairs, and they also offer wheelbarrow rentals.

2) Don't forget sunscreen. Although you are amongst amazing apple trees, you will be in plenty of open sunshine walking the vast property. You probably won't even notice how much time is passing, so you might as well apply sunscreen before you get started.

3) Make sure everyone has sneakers. Our boys wanted to wear Crocs, and thankfully we made sure that they had sneakers on. You’ll do plenty of walking (or toddler running).

4) Remember to grab some quarters for the feed for the animals and fish. These are always fam favorites.

Tickets are needed on the weekends from Aug. 30 through Nov. 2, plus Labor Day and Columbus Day, but admission is free on all other weekdays. Our kids already are asking to go back! Learn more and get your tickets at beckerfarms.com/tickets.