Are bounce houses safe for 2 year olds?
While bounce houses are extremely fun for kids, they are not the safest activity for 2 year olds. If you’re bringing little ones with you to Robinette’s, we have a jumping pillow for children 3 [...]
While bounce houses are extremely fun for kids, they are not the safest activity for 2 year olds. If you’re bringing little ones with you to Robinette’s, we have a jumping pillow for children 3 [...]
Dress according to the season. You may also consider wearing pants or bringing a blanket if you think the hay will bother you. Since the weather in Michigan changes so frequently, we recommend dressing in [...]
Great question! Here’s a map of our nature trails. They are open November through August and closed during our peak harvest season.
There are so many hiking trails in Grand Rapids; you can find a list of them all on AllTrails. The Provin trails are just down the street from us. Additionally, we have walking, running, [...]
Every petting zoo is different. Some petting zoos may have exotic animals like elephants, but most petting zoos feature farm animals like pigs, donkeys, goats, and more. The petting zoo at Robinette’s changes week to [...]
Farms have different techniques for making corn mazes. At Robinette’s, we plant our corn in two directions to resemble a grid. We then map out the maze design on the grid. Once the corn has [...]
Starting around the beginning of July, we have a U-Pick cherry season. This is a great time to pick fresh cherries for a summer cherry pie!
There are over 7,500 apple varieties grown throughout the world. Here at Robinette’s, we grow over 40 varieties of apples.
Softer apples are typically the best choice for applesauce. We recommend McIntosh if you like a smoother sauce, or harder apples like Northern Spy if you prefer chunkier applesauce. Read more about the best apples [...]
You may have heard the saying, “Spies for pies,” which is referring to Northern Spy apples. This is a great choice for apple pie, and we also recommend Jonagold or Mutsu varieties. The good news [...]