Weekend getaway opportunity: 180-acre farm, just an hour from NYC, features live music, dining options from food trucks, and family-friendly activities, extending till October.
Echo Fields, located at 197 Pine Hill Rd, Westtown, NY, is gearing up for a vibrant season of activities and entertainment. The venue, open weekends through October, presents a diverse range of events suitable for families and adults alike.
The festivities kick off on August 10th with a nature-themed day for kids aged 1-6, known as Garden Explorer Day. This day is filled with storytime, crafts, sensory games, and fun with ladybugs, making it an ideal outing for young explorers.
For those seeking a more musical experience, Freestyle Friday on September 19th offers freestyle, R&B, 90s/2000s hip hop & dance hall. The event, presented by KG Promotes & DJ Echo, is open to those aged 21+, with a $10 discount for siblings. Doors open at 5pm, and the party runs from 6-9pm.
In addition to these special events, Echo Fields offers a host of weekend activities throughout late summer. These include live music every weekend, rotating food trucks, a bar, huge bounce zones, a 30-ft tire tower, corn maze, u-pick flowers, barn games, and more.
As the fall season approaches, Echo Fields will transition into a series of seasonal events. Starting September 28, the fall series begins with hay rides and festivals and markets on weekends. The venue is open Saturdays 11 am to 8 pm and Sundays 11 am to 6 pm for markets and general activities.
Admission for children aged 1-12 is $30, which includes all-day admission to Echo Fields, while adults are free. For more information about these events, visit the Echo Fields Instagram page.
Echo Fields promises a unique blend of entertainment, food, and farm experiences, making it an excellent choice for a weekend getaway from NYC. For more seasonal day trip options, check out the complete list of the best weekend getaways from NYC.
- On particularly cold days at Echo Fields, one might find it necessary to take a break for some hot cocoa and warmth, before returning to enjoy the hay rides and festivals or exploring the corn maze.
- As part of the lifestyle transformation one experiments during a seasonal break, a home-and-garden enthusiast could venture into Westtown, NY, to immerse themselves in the vibrant floral picking sessions at Echo Fields, before traveling back to the city with armfuls of fresh blooms.
