Attractions & Activities

Join us on our 83 acre farm for a fun-filled day of family activities! From our famous 10 acre corn maize, to the largest pumpkin patch in the area, there’s something exciting for kids of all ages!

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the corn Maize

Our 2020 Corn Maize is ready! Navigate your way through 10 acres of twists and turns to find your way out. Are you up for the challenge?

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Cow train

Ride ‘em cowboy! Kids love saddling up in the cow train for ride after ride.

gemstone mining in roanoke

gem stone mining

So many treasures to be found right here in the Blue Ridge Mountains! Sift and shake your way through our very own gem mine!

hay wagon rides at layman farms

Hay Wagon Rides

Wagon rides become tradition of autumn festivities and in celebration of this custom we boast one of the largest hay wagons in the state! These John Deere pulled wagons will take you on a scenic ride into the heart of the farm to where all of the pumpkins are grown. Don't forget your camera!

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corn cannon

See how far an ear of corn can fly! With the cannon we can send them whizzing across the farm yard using a pressurized air machine toward targets placed out in a 2 acre field.

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goats, chickens, & pigs!

Meet the adorable residents of Layman Family Farms! Get up close and personal with our goats, chickens, pigs, and more!

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jumping pillow

Giant Jumping Pillow! Bigger than most houses, the trampoline-lover in you will come bursting out when you hop onto our bouncy Jumping Pillow™. It is a one-of-a-kind bouncing experience for the whole family!

tunnel slide

Tunnel slide


Slide down the Beale Mine Shaft! Take a plunge down the Beale Mine Shaft to find the lost treasure. Sit on a potato sack and slide down the 40-foot tube to the safety below. It's a wonderful ride appropriate for all ages.

mini zipline - kids activities in roanoke

bee-line, mini zipline

Fly through the air (just a few inches from the ground) in a kid-friendly zipline!

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fall favorites at the fry shack and concessions

Don’t worry about going hungry at the farm, we’ve got you covered. From pork BBQ to fried oreos, you’ll find something everyone can agree on.