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Blackberry Farm is a living history museum where pioneer life is re-created through educational demonstrations and hands-on fun. Admission to Blackberry Farm includes unlimited rides on the train, hay wagon, pedal tractors, paddle boats, carousel and ponies.

Adventure Playground: An extensive network of climbing decks, slides, ropes and catwalk-style bridges connecting an array of playhouses on multiple levels with zip line
Discovery Barn: See chickens, sheep, piglets, baby goats and more
Pioneer Cabin (1840s): Dutch oven cooking, candle dipping, soap making, heirloom gardens, butter making
Wagner House (1840s): Post-and-beam constructed home from early downtown Aurora
Pottery Shop (1850s): Visit P.H. Smith’s Shop and experience many facets of 19th century pottery making–fired on site
Blacksmith Shop (1900s): Watch the blacksmith at work on our forge
Weaver’s Cabin (1860s): Busy spinners card and spin wool and flax while weavers weave rugs and textiles on our antique looms
One-Room Schoolhouse (1880s): See what learning was like for children in the classroom
Huntoon House (1890s): Victorian room settings, treadle sewing, quilting, demonstrations and exhibits
Early Streets Museum: Features 12 old-fashioned shops
Carriage House: Offers horsedrawn vehicles
Picnic Areas: Several public picnic areas are available throughout the park
Summer Kitchen

2015 Season Hours

Regular Season: May 1 to Oct. 25

May
Monday to Friday: 9:30 a.m. to noon
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

June to August
Monday to Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

September
Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

October
Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Columbus Day: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Blackberry Farm Family Fun Days
On select dates throughout the summer, Blackberry Farm offers FREE admission to Illinois residents as part of a statewide promotion. All guests must have a valid ID proving they are Illinois residents.

2015 Dates

Wednesday, May 6
Tuesday, May 19
Wednesday, June 10
Wednesday, June 24
Wednesday, July 8
Wednesday, Aug. 5
Please note: Family Fun Days tend to be quite crowded; Blackberry Farm reserves the right to refuse admittance when park attendance reaches capacity.