The kids will enjoy mining for their own gemstones at Uncle John’s Mining Company, our 40 ft. operational sluice. To do the activity, kids will need to purchase a “mining bag”. Bags are available in two sizes and are for sale in the Gift Shop.
June-August:
Beginning
June 18
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
12-4 pm
September:
Available Everyday During Business Hours
October:
Available Everyday During Business Hours
November:
With the cold nights below freezing, we have had to drain the water from this activity. It will be available again in May of 2011. Thank you to all who enjoyed.
Cost:
Small Bag - $4.50, Large Bag - $6.50
Make Your Own Stuffed Animal NEW!
Kids of all ages will enjoy designing their very own stuffed animal. First they will be able to choose the type of animal, decide how soft & cuddly they want it, place their wishing star inside, name it and go home with an adoption certificate. You can even add on a personalized Uncle John's shirt.....
Bounce, Crawl, Jump, test your shooting & throwing skills and more! Inflatable selection may vary depending on the weather and wind speed. *Some are designed for children under 48" tall and less than 150#
July-August:
Details coming soon.
September:
Beginning
September 24
Saturday & Sunday
11-6 pm *Inflatables are not available Mon - Fri.
October:
Saturday & Sunday
11-6 pm *Inflatables are not available Mon - Fri.
November:
UNAVAILABLE IN NOVEMBER
Cost:
AGAIN THIS YEAR... admission is 3 tokens to this area, and includes all inflatables, duck races, basketball & football toss and mini golf. Admission price includes unlimited access for one day. Guests will receive a wristband that allows unlimited entry for the day to this activity.Token prices are listed at the bottom
of this page.
Restrictions:
Children must be
less than 48” tall and under 150# for most of the inflatables. Attendant will make final decision.
Train to Crowville
Hop aboard the Uncle
John’s Orchard Express. The train departs behind the Pie Barn and runs
through our Sweet Cherry Orchard, which is the home of Crowville!
September:
Beginning September 4
Saturday
& Sunday 11-6 pm
October:
Saturday &
Sunday 11-6 pm and also
Monday – Friday, 1-7 pm
November:
UNAVAILABLE IN NOVEMBER
Cost:
One Token Token prices are listed at the bottom
of this page.
Kids Corral
A great area to unwind and let the kids play. The kids corral has pedal tractors, play
houses, sandbox, and more!
Two Tokens - includes Straw Bale Maze & Corn Maze.Token prices are listed at the bottom
of this page.
Note:
Parents must accompany younger children in bothStraw Bale Maze and Corn Maze. Attendant may place restrictions on larger children. Approximate time to complete the Corn Maze is 45 Minutes. Strawbale Maze is designed for smaller children.
Fruit Fling
All ages will enjoy our apple slingshot!
Participants will have the opportunity to “fling fruit” at a great
range of targets. A great activity for Dad and the kids!
September:
Beginning
Sept. 24
Saturday & Sunday
11-6 pm *Fruit Fling is not available Mon - Fri.
October:
Saturday &
Sunday 11-6 pm *Fruit Fling is not available Mon - Fri.
November:
UNAVAILABLE IN NOVEMBER
Cost:
Two Tokens Token prices are listed at the bottom
of this page.
Note:
Safety face shields
are provided and must be worn.
Pumpkin Patch
Select that special
pumpkin in Uncle John’s very own pumpkin patch!
September:
Open September 24 & 25, 11-6 pm
October:
Saturday
& Sunday 11-6 pm
Monday – Friday 1-7 pm
Cost:
Pumpkins are
sold by weight.
Note:
Pumpkins may
only be picked from the patch during picking hours. Outside of the
patch hours, pumpkins may be purchased in front of the Cider Mill Barn.
Wagon Rides
Enjoy
a free tractor-drawn wagon ride around the farm to your favorite activity!
September:
Beginning September 4
Saturday
& Sunday 11-6 pm
October:
Saturday &
Sunday 11-6 pm
Monday – Friday 1-7 pm
November:
November 5-13
Saturday & Sunday 12-4,
weather dependant
Cost:
Free!
Note:
This is designed
for people of all ages. Only one step is needed to enter the wagon.
Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides
Step back in time and
enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride through our apple orchard.
Saturday & Sunday
11-6 pm *Not available Mon - Fri.
Cost:
Two Tokens, adults & children Token prices are listed at the bottom
of this page.
Note:
A private party
brings in the horses and wagons for this activity and at times may limit the hours or availabilty of the horses. Orchard condition and horse stamina greatly affect the hours of this activity..
Nature Trail
Stretch your legs, and take a walk through our nature trail.
Available:
April
- December
Time:
Regular business
hours.
Cost:
Free!
Note:
This is designed
for people of all ages. The trail bed is made of all natural surfaces
such as wood chips, gravel and grass.
Admission Fee: There is no general admission or parking fee to come to Uncle John's. However, some of the activities have charges and we use a token system for payment. Token Prices are listed below:
Tokens = $1.50 each
Buy 10 (or more) for $1.25 each
Buy 25 (or more) for $1.00 each
Tokens are available Saturday & Sundays at the Token Booth,
or Monday - Friday in our Gift Shop.
Wristbands: On Saturdays & Sundays, you may purchase a wristband
for three tokens that gives you unlimited access to the Inflatables,
Duck Races & Mini Golf only. Tokens will need to be purchased to
participate in the other activities.
From time to time, there may be additional activities available that are brought in by private parties. Token prices will be noted at the specific activities. These may include: mini train, the apple ride, or the mini roller coaster.
