Kids having fun at a Farm Carnival
Farms are a magical place for kids! Large vehicles travel through them, vegetables and fruit grow from them, and animals from large to small inhabit them. It is has many activities for the entire family during every season, as each time of the year brings an opportunity to pick a different fruit or vegetable. Taking children to the farm exposes to them to the understanding that plants are grown and meat comes from animals. Based on their age, maturity and emotional sensitivity, you can introduce different concepts during your visit. For young toddlers, you may just identify animals and food. For older children, you may want to discuss scientific concepts. Most farms have a petting zoo which provides children joy, they are fascinated with feeding the animals. Farms are educational playgrounds for young minds, being active is not only fun, it also promotes a healthy lifestyle. Corn mazes will get your kids walking and running, while hay pyramids gets them climbing.
Visiting a working farm can be a wonderful family activity, educational and entertaining for children and adults. Please call ahead to find a mutually convenient time for your visit. Farmers are some of the world’s busiest people, some farms have regular hours when they are open for visitors.
Hayride: Children can look at the beautiful leaves or even pick apples depending on the farm you visit
Kids learn how milk is made
Farms offer so many opportunities for kids to learn about science. Kids are introduced to botany (the study of plants), agriculture and horticulture (the cultivation of various fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers and more)
Children feeding chickens
Take a look at this list of local farms in our area and schedule a tour today!