Dewberry Farm is a Must "Dew" This Fall in Houston, Texas

The yearly opening of Dewberry Farm in Houston is just days away and already schools, play groups and parents are scheduling their trips to this popular farm and amusement center. It is only open for a limited time in the fall and people flock to the farm to ride the hayride and pick their very own pumpkin as well as participate in all the other family fun amusements. I know my family is not the only one who waits impatiently for the season at Dewberry Farm where the whole family can play and learn about a real working farm as well as experience imaginative and creative farm experiences.

Opening in 2010 on September 25, Dewberry Farm remains open through November 23. It is open to the public on weekends. Groups and schools may schedule their visit during the week by calling ahead and making a reservation. Group discounts may be available depending on the size of your group.

Dewberry Farm is then open for just a few short weeks so that we can pick up our live Christmas tree on Fridays (12 to 6 pm), Saturdays (10 am to 6 pm), and Sundays (12 to 6 pm) until December 13th. There is no admission charge during the Christmas tree season and many of the activities are still available. Prices range from $30-$150 depending on the size, type and quality of Christmas trees. Last year there were over 3,000 Virginia Pines, Leland Cypress, Murry Cypress, and Blue Ice trees available.

When planning your visit to Dewberry Farm you can skip the lines and purchase your tickets online or at HEB. Once you arrive be prepared to walk so wear comfortable shoes. We usually start with a tour of the barn, where the children can get up close and personal with the cows, baby chicks and our last visit included baby bunnies.

We race each other to see who the winner of the rubber duck race is; and sing, dance and clap along with "boogie down" with the dancing chickens.

Next we stop off to feed the goats and make our way over to the great big haystack to climb. Just in case the kids have a case of the wiggles we add in some jumping and sliding on the giant jumping pillows (socks only please) and sliding down the enormous slide.

For those who like things to go BOOM try the pumpkin and corn cannon and for the quiet ones in the bunch take a walk through the floor garden and pick some flowers to take home.

Hope on board the hayride and take it out to the pumpkin patches to pick your own pumpkin. Groups expect to pick small ones, but large size pumpkins are available for purchase also. Remember spiders like to hide under pumpkins and it can get muddy there so wear shoes you don't mind getting dirty and turn over the pumpkin with your foot or a stick to be safe before you pick it.

Get lost in a corn maze, mine for gems, get a bite to eat and last but not least visit the country store. It has been said that a tablespoon of honey every day from bees at Dewberry Farm keep the allergies away. Take some time this Fall to "dew" Dewberry Farm.

Location: 7705 FM 362, Brookshire, TX 77423 • Phone (281)934-3276

Children 2 and under: FREE General Admission

Kids (age 3-54) $12.00 (tax included)

Seniors 55+ $9.00 (tax included)

Military and Law Enforcement $10.00 (tax included)

For groups of 15 or more paying guests, there is a discount of $1.00 off the admission ticket.

Note: This is not to be used in conjunction with any other discount.

Tickets may be used for any Saturday or Sunday during the fall season.

Rain Check Policy: Rain checks will be given if conditions on the farm are not suitable for activity. Issued rain checks can be used any weekend day in the 2009 season.

General admission covers most activities but there are additional charges for: purchasing pumpkins, mining for gems and feeding the goats. Be sure to visit their website of charges to get a good idea of how much money to bring. Most credit cards are accepted and an ATM is available onsite.

Sources:

Personal Experience

HEB

http://dewberryfarm.com/