Bright Lights, Big Country

A farm-fresh bounty awaits--in Queens

Fall is upon us: The leaves are turning, the air is brisk and apples are ready for picking.

But here in the concrete jungle, nature can be hard to notice--which is where the Queens County Farm Museum comes in.

Located in Floral Park, its 47 acres offer a hefty dose of country life to us city folk: Think pumpkin patches, hayrides and livestock competitions.

This fall, the Farm Museum is hosting a variety of events to remind us of our agricultural heritage, including an apple festival (on Oct. 4), a pick-your-own pumpkin patch (through Oct. 31) and a series of 18th-century-style hearth-cooked dinners (on Nov. 6, 7 and 13).

But not everything at the museum is fun for the whole family. Adults can participate in workshops on beekeeping, egg incubation and horticulture (find more info here).

There's also an on-site farm stand where you can stock up on fresh eggs and produce (and, for those stuck in Manhattan, a new sister stand in the Union Square Greenmarket).

This fall, the farm will also begin selling its first bottles of homegrown wine--as soon as it gets its liquor license (lest we forget that we're still in New York).

Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park; 718-347-3276 or queensfarm.org

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