Educational Farm Adventures for Elementary Students
Bring your students to experience authentic farm life at Big John's Farm Market & Greenhouse! Our field trips provide hands-on learning opportunities that combine education with outdoor fun. Perfect for preschool through 4th grade, each visit includes hayrides to our dedicated school pumpkin patch, interactions with farm animals, and exciting activities that teach children about agriculture and farm life.
Field Trip Overview
What's Included in Your Field Trip
Every field trip includes a scheduled hayride to our special school pumpkin patch where students can select a small pumpkin to take home. After the hayride, students have unlimited access to all yard activities for as long as you'd like to stay. Most groups enjoy 2½ to 3 hours of farm fun, with many schools bringing lunch to enjoy at our picnic tables.
- Hayride to dedicated school pumpkin patch
- Small pumpkin for each student (included)
- Giant slide
- Barrel train ride
- Small train for little kids
- Rat rollers (fun rolling game)
- Hillbilly basketball
- Football toss
- Corn maze
- Farm animals & petting area
- Combine playground area
- Multiple photo opportunities
- Fresh donuts
- Concession items (hot dogs, nachos, slushies & more!)
- Available for purchase - great for groups arriving by car
Booking Information
Field Trip Details & Pricing
Ages: Preschool through 4th grade (elementary students)
Cost: $10 per person (students, teachers, and chaperones)
Minimum Group: 35 people
Maximum Group: No limit
Duration: Typically 2½ to 3 hours, but you are welcome to stay as long as you want
What to Expect
- Scheduled hayride time (30-45 minutes to pumpkin patch)
- Unlimited access to yard activities afterward
- Staff supervision at each activity station
- Separate pumpkin patch just for schools (different from public patch)
Planning Your Visit
Important Information for Schools
- Book as early as possible for best availability (schools book starting in spring)
- Booking continues through mid-September
- One week advance notice required for final headcount
- Payment due on day of visit (after final headcount)
- Old clothes and shoes (not their best!)
- Rain boots or sturdy shoes recommended
- Weather-appropriate clothing (all activities are outdoors)
- Dress warmly on chilly fall days
- Activities close if it's raining
- Light rain from previous night usually okay
- We wait until right before your visit to make weather decisions
- Rescheduling available for all-day rain events
- Trailers have sides to prevent falls
- No standing allowed on hayrides
- Staff supervision at all activity stations
- Safety rules posted and enforced at each activity
- Comprehensive insurance coverage
Special Accommodations
We Welcome All Students
- Yard activities are stroller accessible
- Hayride trailers are not wheelchair accessible
- Special needs students welcome with free chaperone
- Staff available to assist as needed
- Bus parking available
- Car parking available for all groups
- Multiple wagon system prevents long waits
Success Stories
Why Schools Love Big John's
Last fall, we welcomed many schools to our Lowell location! Teachers love our authentic farm experience that focuses on education rather than entertainment. Our giant slide and real hayride to an actual pumpkin patch set us apart from other venues, creating memories that last long after the field trip ends.
Booking Your Field Trip
Ready to Schedule?
Contact us to book your educational farm adventure! Our friendly staff will work with you to find the perfect date and time for your group.
Get Started:
- Fill out our field trip inquiry form below
- Call us at 219-690-1503
- Email us for more information
Payment accepted: Cash, credit card, Apple Pay (no checks)