White Post Farms is a farm wonderland. It is open year round and includes a petting zoo and animal farm, a gourmet farmers' market and a garden center. The Farm's indoor and outdoor animal farm feature many species of animals from around the world. There are playgrounds, pony rides, gemstone mining, a Farmland Express train ride and much more. All the plants sold in its garden center are grown at its Melville greenhouses. Here, you'll find a large variety of indoor and outdoor plants, annuals, perennials and more than 40 different varieties of vegetables and herbs. The White Post Farm Gourmet market serves local fresh fruits, vegetables, gourmet pies, breads, sandwiches, salads, juice from its juice bar, sushi and many other homemade products. In addition to hosting an annual Fall Farm Festival, complete with hayrides, children's shows and pumpkin picking, an annual Holiday Extravaganza and an annual Easter Egg Spectacular, White Post also can host birthday parties, fun and educational field trips and various fundraisers throughout the year.