This week, the farm is open on:
10/28 Open Farm - Pinot & Pumpkins - 3pm to 7pm FREE ADMISSION
(Enjoy FREE admission to the farm, $10 wine flight, and local draft brews! Pumpkin patch open!)
10/28 Pumpkin Carving with Goats! - 3pm to 6pm Ticket Required
(Pumpkin carving is more fun with goats! $18 + tax per person gets you 1 small pumpkin, access to our goat pasture and carving tools. Book in advance, to ensure you don't miss out on the fun!)
10/29 Beer and Banjos - 5pm to 9pm FREE ADMISSION
(Enjoy FREE admission to the farm! We are thrilled to welcome back Slippery Hill who will be playing from 6pm to 8pm. Plus enjoy food from Jolly's Sandwich Co., a cold brew from the bar, and hang out with our friendly animals! Pumpkin patch open! This is the LAST beer and banjos event of 2026!)
10/30 Fridays at the Farm - 4pm to 9pm TICKET REQUIRED
(Join us for a fall evening on the farm featuring live music from GrassStreet from 6–8 PM, dinner from MexiArepa and plenty of farm fun! Pumpkin Patch Open!)
10/31 Trick or Treat on the Farm - 10am to 2pm TICKET REQUIRED
(Put on your best costume and come trick or treating on the farm! Come feed our animals, see goats in costumes, pumpkin paining/carving, Halloween themed carnival games, and more! Plus enjoy live music from The Music lab with Steve Munoz (where your kids get to join the band!)
10/31 Halloween Painting - 1pm to 2:30pm TICKET REQUIRED
(Get ready for a spooktacular time at Old Mill Farm Durham! Join us for an in-person Halloween painting session where you can choose between the two Halloween-inspired designs to paint. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, this event is perfect for all ages!)
11/1 Closed
If you would like to schedule a visit, party, or tour, please submit a request via our Contact Us page.
Beer & Banjos
Thursday, October 29th
5:00pm - 9:00pm
The LAST Beer & Banjos of 2026! Enjoy a FREE night of family-friendly live bluegrass music on the farm. Grab a beer, interact with friendly farm animals, play on the playground, and more. Music is from 6pm to 8pm. This is the perfect night to get you to Friday!
This week's lineup:
Live Music: Slippery Hill
Food Truck: Jolly's Sandwich Co.
Open Farm
Every Wednesday in October
3:00pm-7:00pm
Join us for FREE admission to the farm every Wednesday from 3pm to 7pm.
This weeks open farm specials:
Pinot & Pumpkins - enjoy $10 wine flights (*while supplies last)
This event is weather dependent so be sure to check before you head to the farm.
Halloween Painting
October 31st, 2026
1pm
Get creative this spooky season! Join us and Magnolia Southern for a fun, Halloween themed painting workshop surrounded by the charm of the farm.
Open to all ages and skill levels! This is the perfect way to celebrate fall, get crafty, and create something special to take home. All while leaving the messy part on the farm!
Limited spots available, book yours now!
Trick or Treat on the Farm!
October 31st, 2026
10:00-2:00pm
Put on your best costume and come trick or treating on the farm! Last year's event was a smashing success and we are prepared to make it even better this year!
Admission includes:
- Trick or Treating Scavenger Hunt
- Animals in Costume
- Pumpkin Painting/Carving (small pumpkin/gourd) OR First Beverage (adults)
- Feed for the animals
- Halloween themed carnival games
- Live music from The Music Lab w/Steve Munoz
Food trucks, and additional activities available as well!