Many farm/wineries are fine for mom & dad to visit with their kids in tow.  Here’s how you can determine if a winery is a good choice for your family and tips for making it a great day for everyone.

1. Look for farming wineries with areas for kids to roam safely (age appropriately of course). For instance, there are often gardens & farm animals within range of outdoor tasting tables.
2. Avoid bar tastings, always choose a seated tasting–outdoors is best for kids.
3. I saw a group once in the heat of the day in the middle of a vineyard with a newborn baby; ultimately you must use common sense.  If the situation isn’t what you expected, back out and move on.
4. If you talk with your kids in advance about each place you are going to and what’s in it for them, it will put them (and you) at ease.  As my Mom would say, if they choose to be bored, so be it.
5. If you take a vineyard tour, being in a vehicle is better for distracting the kids just in case the guide drones on about viticulture.
6. As I always recommend, kids or no kids in tow, visit 2 wineries max before taking a break. Enjoy lunch as a family; giving them your full attention or even spoiling them a little with an unexpected treat will create a positive memory for everyone.