Independent family visit guide
Willowtree Farm: prices, hours and what families should know
Last verified August 15, 2026
Willowtree gives families a rare no-admission combination of farm animals and a modern playground beside a substantial market and café. It works best as a shorter outing or Port Perry stop. Seasonal picking and events can expand the day, but they should be budgeted and verified separately.
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The GTA’s clearest free everyday farm stop for younger children.
Willowtree gives families a rare no-admission combination of farm animals and a modern playground beside a substantial market and café. It works best as a shorter outing or Port Perry stop. Seasonal picking and events can expand the day, but they should be budgeted and verified separately.
Choose it when
- Families seeking a genuinely free everyday outdoor activity
- Toddlers and younger children who enjoy slides, climbing and sensory play
- Parents combining a child-focused stop with farm-market shopping or lunch
Important cautions
- The free experience is not the same as a ticketed festival or pick-your-own package
- The café closes earlier than the 6 p.m. playground and market schedule
- Popular free areas still require active adult supervision around animals and play equipment
What the visit includes
Know what is included before you promise children a full farm day.
The playground includes slides, monkey bars, climbing walls, ramps, bridges, a sensory corn pit and sandbox.
Resident farm animals can be viewed beside the market during regular access hours.
Pick-your-own strawberries and seasonal events such as Pumpkin Palooza add paid experiences on selected dates.
The market, butcher, bakery and café make the property useful even when a crop or event is unavailable.
A realistic family plan
A smoother visit in three decisions.
- 1
Arrive before the café’s 3 p.m. closing if lunch or a treat is part of the outing.
- 2
Let children use the playground first, then visit the animals once energy is calmer.
- 3
Check the separate event or pick-your-own page only if you want to turn the free stop into a longer paid visit.
Conditions that change the day
Working farms are not controlled indoor attractions.
The market and main visitor area are compact, but outdoor play and animal surfaces vary. Contact Willowtree for current mobility access to the playground, washrooms or picking fields.
The café and bakery are strong on-site options, with the café generally open until 3 p.m. The market operates to 6 p.m. under the published schedule.
The playground and animals are outdoors. Special events and picking can change with field and weather conditions even when the market remains open.
For a required mobility, sensory, allergy or washroom accommodation, contact the farm before buying. Crop supply, animal access and outdoor activities can change without notice.
Price record
Seasonal numbers are snapshots—not permanent prices.
Pick-your-own crops, food and special events are separate purchases. The café generally closes at 3 p.m., earlier than the market and playground.
Use the free core experience as the plan, not as a reason to overspend in the market. Decide a food or shopping budget before arrival and compare paid events on their own merits.
Questions families ask
Useful answers with the conditions left in.
Is Willowtree Farm free?
Yes. The regular Playground and Animal Experience are listed as free, daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., last verified August 15, 2026.
Is pick-your-own included?
No. Picking, crops and ticketed seasonal events use separate prices or rules.
What age is the playground best for?
It is strongest for toddlers through early elementary ages, with climbing, slides, sand and a sensory corn pit.
When does the café close?
The farm currently lists the café to 3 p.m. daily, earlier than the 6 p.m. market and play area.
Research record
Official sources checked on August 15, 2026.
- 01Free Playground and Animal Experience hoursWillowtree FarmView source ↗
- 02Current farm hours, market and eventsWillowtree FarmView source ↗
- 03Pick-your-own informationWillowtree FarmView source ↗
PASS.ca is independent and is not the venue. Prices, hours, crops and ticket rules can change after review. Confirm the final details with the official source before travelling.