When we heard about this fun night out for the whole family at Coonamessett Farm in Falmouth, MA, we knew we needed to try it. Finally, after about 3 years of saying we should go - we finally made it happen TWICE this summer. And let me tell you - it did NOT disappoint.
The Coonamessett Farm in Falmouth, MA is open every day from 9am-5pm. They are a “membership-based pick-your-own-farm” and they have a “dedicated team of individuals who are passionate about the power of locally sourced food.” There are levels to membership but start at just $100 - giving farm access to a household up to 4 people, but you don’t need to be a member to come for a visit.
The Jamaican Buffet Dinner at the farm started on June 26 and has been every following Wednesday during the summer. I recommend heading there around 4 to get a great parking spot, check out the animals, and skip the busy time later in the evening. The buffet starts at 5pm so grab a table, BYOB and enjoy a fun night out with the whole family. And don’t miss the steel drum band for great dancing and entertainment.
Here is the menu - that both my kids LOVED (highly recommend the jerk chicken!)
Jerk Chicken and Pork w/mango salsa
Beef Stew
Rice and Beans
Cabbage Saute
Fried Plantains
Festival Dumplings - Nicky’s favorite!
Spanish Town Style Potato Salad
Caribbean Cucumber Salad
Jalapeño Corn Bread - Hadley’s favorite!
Gizzada Coconut Tart
Drinks: Lemonade, Water and Ginger Beer
All inclusive pricing includes 7% tax and 10% tip
** Adult - $40, Child 4-9 - $20, Children under 4 - FREE
Be sure to check them out before summer ends and use our checklist below to hit our favorite stops at the farm:
- Check the farm board to see what fruit/vegetables are in season and available for picking - we have grabbed the raspberries before and it was so much fun!
- Stop bye and say “hi!” to the infamous tortoise, Peanut.
- Grab some eggs (no more than 6!) in the chicken coops - they are so delicious for breakfast or we usually run right home and make some scrambled eggs for lunch after leaving.
- The alpacas are so adorable and cute to see.
- The bunnies are adorable - and right next to a great and family friendly bathroom.
- The playground is so fun and great for the young ones playing pretend house/farm/bakery and even have some cool vintage tractors to play with - a picnic table or two are here if you need a spot to rest in the shade or eat lunch.
- The Pek 0’ Dirt Bakery has great options inside where you check-in if you want to grab a coffee or muffin.
- Grab a wagon to pull the kids around if legs are getting tired.
