Donut Miss Post Family Farm
As the air gets crisp and the leaves yellow, you might find yourself driving to Post Family Farm. Located just 25 minutes west of Grand Rapids in Hudsonville, this farm is a wonderland for little kids and heaven for donut lovers.
Read on to learn why this place might be your go-to for family farm fun this fall in Grand Rapids.
Unbeatable Donuts & Cider
Let’s cut to the chase: the donuts at Post Family Farm are something you’ll dream about long after your visit.
Freshly made and iced by hand, these donuts are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The flavor? Out-of-this-world good. And if you’re lucky enough to get one warm—well, let’s just say it’ll be love at first bite.
Don’t forget to wash it down with some refreshing cider!
Pro Tip: These donuts are popular, so check their Facebook page for availability, especially during the spring – and sometimes other times of the year – when they offer cherry donuts.
Weekday Fall Festivals
If weekends are a busy time for you, the weekday Fall Fun Farm Days are perfect.
The admission price covers hayrides to the pumpkin patch, a corn maze, pumpkin train rides, and access to the play areas, among other things.
Oh, and did we mention those amazing pumpkin donuts and apple cider are available for purchase?
Admission Typically Includes:
- Hayrides
- pumpkin patch
- corn house
- bonfires
- corn maze
- pumpkin train rides
- farm animals
- Play Patch play areas
- gravity hoops
- spider web
- gravity football
- wagon ping pong
- zip lines
Admission tickets are required for everyone ages 2 and up. Admission includes access to all activities except pony rides, apple cannons, and goat feed.
Homemade Pumpkin Donuts and award-winning Apple Cider are available for purchase during your visit.
Check their website for dates.
Play Areas Designed for Kids
Now that we’ve covered the donuts, let’s talk about the real stars of the show: our kids.
The play areas have had a refresh in recent years.
In addition to the long-present gopher tunnels and mini zip lines, kids can now also climb on giant straw bales, play in a corn house, shoot hoops and more.
If you like things in list format, here goes:
- Zip lines
- Apple cannons ($)
- Pumpkin patch
- Giant straw climb
- Gravity hoops
- Farm animals
- Corn house
- Pumpkin corral
- Hula pig
- Pony rides ($)
- Gaga ball
- Corn hole
- Giant gopher tunnels
- Wagon rides
- Photo ops
- Bonfires
- Wagon ping pong
Pick Your Perfect Pumpkin
Make your way to the pumpkin patch, where you can find the ideal pumpkin just waiting for you to take it home. From classic orange pumpkins to quirky, knobbly ones, they’ve got ’em all.
Pumpkins are reasonably priced based on size.
Hayrides and Corn Maze Adventure
Hop onto a tractor-driven hayride that’ll take you through the farm and by the corn maze.
For the kids who are 8 and older, the corn maze is a fantastic puzzle that’ll have them laughing as they find their way through.
Pro Tip: Arrive early on Saturdays to make the most of your day.
Up Close with Farm Animals
For the animal lovers in the family, the farm offers plenty of opportunity to get close to various animals.
From feeding goats to saying hello to the pigs and chickens, your kids will have a blast.
Planning Your Visit
Address: 5081 Bauer Rd, Hudsonville, MI 49426
Visit their website for current hours and pricing.
Whether it’s the amazing donuts, the kid-friendly activities, or the sheer joy of being on a farm, Post Family Farm in the fall is an experience you want to put on your calendar.
