I am madly in love with Sweet Eats Farm. We all know the challenge of keeping kids entertained during Covid 19. After exhausting every craft on Pinterest, cooking every single kid-friendly recipe, and watching more “Ryan’s Mystery Playdate” than should ever be legally allowed, we needed something to get us out of the house. Sweet Eats Farm swooped down from heaven, and saved us. It gave me a whole morning of hands-off fun, and an afternoon of exhausted children taking long naps. If you’re looking for a good day trip, I have found your savior!
This large fruit farm was started in 2013, and has grown to an amazing utopia of kid fun. Picking your own fruit is just one of the many attractions this farm has to offer. At $15 per person (free for under 2), the price is well worth it. This post would go on forever if I were to list all the things kids can do while at the farm. I will simply give you our personal favorites, and you can see for yourself all there is to offer.
Jump Pads: Two huge inflatable jump pads are located on the farm. We all know the amazing euphoria of watching kids get all their energy out, while you sit and relax. I consistently had to keep pulling the kids off the jump pads to go try other things. The jump pads are by far their favorite activity.
Petting Zoo: With bunnies, chicks, goats, and more, the petting zoo came in a close second for the kids’ favorite activity. All the animals are very calm and happy to take some food out of your hand. Be forewarned, you will be asked if you can take a random farm animal home. “Why can’t we take the goat? He would fit in the car.”
Duck Races: While not the most famous races on the farm (pig races for the win), we spent a solid chunk of time racing rubber ducks down PVC pipes. Kids love simple, fun repetitive behavior. And the duck races check all the boxes.
Tips:
Wear sunscreen: I visited Sweet Eats in December and still got a little rosy on my cheeks and forehead. There is a lot of shade, but it’s Texas’ sun, and it’s sneaky.
Pack snacks and maybe lunch: There is a nice food truck on the farm. But they only have hamburgers, hot dogs and chips. Even drinks are a limited. I can testify that the food is good. But if you have picky eaters, definitely pack a lunch.
Wear tennis shoes: When you first get to the farm, there is a small concession stand where you get your wristbands for the day. Then you walk down a long, gravel path to all the fun activities. This long walk is when you realize flip-flops were a bad choice.
So, should you make the trip out the Sweet Eats Farm?
Baby-3 (stop)
Honestly, not the best day trip for the babes. It is a far drive, no matter what side of Williamson county you’re on. The only restrooms are port-a-potties. Diaper changes and picky potty-trainees will be out of luck. The property is not super stroller friendly. I saw a well-intentioned family with a wagon, and they could barely wheel it out of the parking lot. While there are fun animals to see, and a few safe places to crawl, it is too much for this age group.
3-6 (proceed with caution)
My trips to Sweet Eats farm included two four-year-old, a 6 year-old, and a 7 year-old. One 4 year-old wanted nothing more than to pet and feed all the animals! The other 4 year-old had to be picked up every time a chicken came by. (Fun Fact: the chickens are everywhere). The 6 and 7 year-old loved all the activities, but were still too small for a few of the things they wanted to do. They had an amazing time, and everyone was exhausted and ready to leave by lunch. I think for this particular age group, it depends on your child’s personality. If you have a cautious kiddo, this might not be the place for you. If you have child who looks at a wall and says “wonder what happens if I run into it head first”, they will be in heaven!
6-10 (GO NOW)
For the elementary school kids, this place is perfect! Plenty of space to run and jump. There is enough stuff to keep them busy for the whole day. A fabulous day outside with no screen time! Get your tickets and go!