Lucky Ladd Farms - Farm Park & Zoo
Rating
Family of 4
Budget $60-100 for a family of 4.
Duration
2-4 hours
Best Ages
Best for ages 2-10
About
Lucky Ladd Farms in Eagleville, TN is about 45 minutes south of Nashville and worth the drive for families looking for a genuine farm experience rather than a themed park dressed to look like one. The 4.5-star rating across 1,500+ reviews is a reliable indicator that this is a well-run operation that delivers on the farm-and-family promise consistently.
The farm offers a mix of animal interaction, farm rides, and outdoor activities on a sprawling Tennessee property. Kids can feed and interact with goats, see exotic animals, ride pedal carts on the farm track, navigate corn mazes, and use the outdoor play structures spread across the property. The combination gives families enough activity variety for a 2-4 hour visit without any single activity wearing out its welcome.
Fall is the prime season. Lucky Ladd transforms into one of Middle Tennessee's most beloved pumpkin patch destinations September through October, with seasonal activities layered on top of the year-round farm experience. If you're visiting Nashville in autumn, a Lucky Ladd Farms trip should be on the itinerary.
Operating hours follow a limited schedule — currently Thursday through Sunday evenings (5-9pm), with Monday and Tuesday closed. Check luckyladdfarms.com before visiting as the seasonal schedule changes.
Practical notes: This is a genuine outdoor farm venue. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy. The outdoor setting is weather-dependent — check the forecast before making the drive. On-site concessions cover basic food needs.
For Nashville visitors with kids in the 2-10 range who want something distinctly Tennessee rather than a generic entertainment center, Lucky Ladd Farms delivers an authentic experience.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Limited
Nursing / Changing
Available
Kid Meals
Available
Setting
Outdoor
Rainy Day
Not ideal
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Thursday-Sunday evenings (5-9pm, Mon and Tue closed). Fall/autumn season is the prime time with pumpkin patch activities.
Wait Times
Minimal wait for most farm activities; some waits on popular rides during peak fall season
Nearby Food
On-site concessions available. The Eagleville/Murfreesboro area (20 minutes northeast) has casual dining options for after the farm visit.
Why Kids Love It
Lucky Ladd Farms gives kids direct animal interaction and farm activities in an environment that genuinely feels like a real Tennessee farm rather than a sanitized tourist attraction. Kids feed goats, see exotic animals, ride pedal carts on the track, navigate corn mazes, and play on outdoor play structures across a sprawling farm property. The fall pumpkin season adds seasonal activities that make it one of the Nashville area's most beloved family autumn traditions.
Pro Tips from Parents
- About 45 minutes south of Nashville in Eagleville — factor drive time into your planning.
- The fall pumpkin season (September-October) is the peak experience — expect larger crowds.
- Open Thu-Sun evenings (5-9pm) plus Saturday/Sunday days during some seasons — check luckyladdfarms.com for current seasonal schedule.
- Wear old shoes and expect to get muddy — this is a working farm environment.
- Bring cash — some on-farm vendors prefer cash payment.
What to Bring
- Old shoes that can get muddy
- Weather-appropriate clothing (outdoor venue)
- Cash for some vendors
- Sunscreen and insect repellent in summer/fall
Cost Info
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
Budget $60-100 for a family of 4.
Check luckyladdfarms.
com for current seasonal admission pricing.
Tips to Save
- Check the website for current pricing — rates vary by season.
- Fall pumpkin season is the peak experience but also peak pricing.
- Weekday evening visits (Thu, Wed) tend to be less crowded than weekends.
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Friday
- 5-9PM
- Monday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 5-9PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 5-9PM
- Thursday
- 5-9PM
- Wednesday
- 5-9PM