2026 Fall Field Trips Sept 26 – Oct 30 Booking starts on June 1st

Please be sure to read all details before you sign up for a field trip!  Fill out our online form as completely as possible- we will respond to you via email.

Field Trip Experiences at Thomasson Family Farm

We’re excited to welcome students, teachers, and families to enjoy hands-on learning and farm fun this fall! We now offer three unique field trip options designed to fit a variety of group styles and ages. Each experience includes time to explore our farm, meet animals, and enjoy our classic fall activities. We have some new options for you this year! Please choose what field trip would best fit your needs and fill out the online form for options 1 and 2.  If you think the homeschool days would fit your group the best, no need to fill anything out.  You can just purchase tickets!  (Every person, young and old, will need a ticket for admission.)

• Reservations Required for all field trips

• Option 1 (Younger Students) Little Farmers Field Trip (Perfect for Preschool–3rd Grade)
• Option 2 (Older Students) Beyond the Barn Guided Tour (Designed for Ages 12+)
• Option 3: NEW! Homeschool Farm Day! Monday, October 5th Ticketed Event 

  • PURCHASE HOMESCHOOL DAY TICKETS HERE!

Please be sure to read all details before you sign up for a field trip!

Option 1:  Little Farmers Field Trip (Perfect for Preschool–3rd Grade)

Available Monday – Friday (excluding Oct. 5)  • By Reservation Only • Fill out online form
Group Size: Minimum 10 students / Maximum 25 students
Duration: 90 minutes

Our classic, fully guided field trip experience is perfect for younger classes looking for hands-on learning and farm exploration! Your group will stay together as one of our friendly farmers leads you through a variety of educational and play-based stations. Each station lasts approximately 15 minutes. Please plan to arrive before your scheduled start time to allow enough time for check-in, payment, and wristband distribution for all guests.

Stations:

• Farm classroom & Tractor train ride
• Kids Korral play area
• Farm animals
• Hay barn
• Corn box
• Pumpkin picking & Hay wagon ride

Each student will take home a field trip pumpkin as part of their visit.

This field trip DOES NOT include a trip in the corn maze. Additional corn maze tickets are available for purchase for $5 at the ticket booth.

Pricing

• Field trip students: $12.00
• Siblings (ages 2+): $12.00
• Accompanying adults: $8.00
• One teacher per group receives free entry
• One free ticket for each 1:1 caregiver who is required to assist a student with a disability or behavioral issue

Payment is due upon arrival as a single transaction. We accept cash, credit card, checks, or POs.

Option 2: Beyond the Barn Guided Tour (Designed for Ages 12+)

Available Monday – Friday (excluding Oct. 5) • By Reservation Only • Fill out online form
Group Size: Minimum 10 students / Maximum 25 students
Recommended for ages 12 and up – Duration: 90 minutes

This field trip is designed for older students ready for a little extra adventure!
This guided experience includes:

• Mega Slide
• Slingshot activity
• Hay wagon ride
• Pumpkin picking
• 5-acre corn maze

For the corn maze, we require one adult for every five students to explore safely as a group.

Pricing

• $12 per child (10-17 years old)
  
• $8 per adult (chaperone)
  
• One teacher or leader per class/group is FREE

Payment is due upon arrival as a single transaction. We accept cash, credit card, checks, or POs.

Homeschool Farm Day! (New this year!) Monday, October 5th
Ticketed Event: Purchase Homeschool Day Tickets HERE!

TICKETS ARE LIMITED: Get yours today!

We’re excited to welcome homeschool families for a special one-day educational farm experience designed for children of all ages!

This is a self-guided event with staggered admission times to help create a relaxed and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Admission Time Options

• 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
• 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Upon arrival, each family will receive a farm map highlighting our educational learning stations and activity areas.

Educational Learning Stations

Throughout the day, guests can visit six interactive farm education stations featuring real farmers sharing about life on the farm. Talks at each station will begin every half hour, so families are welcome to:

• Visit every station
• Explore at their own pace
• Pick and choose topics that interest them most

Station Topics Include:

• Pumpkins, Corn, Dairy, Bees, Bugs & Soil

Farm Activities Included

All regular farm activities will also be open during the event, including:

• Corn Maze
• Mega Slide
• Apple Slingshot
• Mercantile gift shop
• Cathy’s Kitchen
• Espresso stand
• And more!

Please Note: Laser Tag will not be available during this event.

Important Information

• This event does not include a pumpkin.
• Everyone attending — both children and adults (2 years and older) — must purchase a ticket for entry.
• Tickets must be purchased online in advance.
• Space is limited and availability may sell out.

We look forward to spending a fun and educational day on the farm with your family!

Pricing

• $10.00 Per Person 2 years and older  (kids and adults included)

Fall Field Trip Tips! FAQ’s

Teachers and leaders, please ensure you stay with your group throughout the entire field trip. Your presence is essential for maintaining order, ensuring all rules are being followed and to help make the day enjoyable and smooth for all participants. Thank you for your cooperation!  

• Arrival:  Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your assigned field trip time and check in at the ticket booth.  Your group will be assigned a gathering location.  This also allows for your group to fully gather, pay at the ticket booth and give you time to band each student/chaperone for entry. Starting on time is essential to ensure you get to visit each station at the farm.
• Pricing:  Guided field trip student is $12.00.  Please have money collected prior to your field trip and ready for payment altogether.  Siblings are $12.00 (2 years old and up) and they will be able to join in on the field trip and also receive a pumpkin.  All accompanying adults are $8.00.  One teacher per field trip group will receive free entry. Homeschool day, Oct. 5th is $10.00 per person 2 years and older.  Must purchase tickets online. 
• Parking:  Always FREE at TFF.  Large buses may enter to the left driveway (follow the sign) and unload kids by the ticket booth before parking. 
• Guided Groups: Each field trip group will be staying together throughout the guided tour.  If you have signed up for multiple groups please be sure the child/family know which group they are in. Typical group size is 20 students (min 10/max 25).
• Arrival:  If you are having families meet at the farm, ask them to arrive 15 minutes BEFORE your start time.  This allows time for everyone to arrive, get wristbands and parents/siblings can pay.  This ensures you start and end at your scheduled time with enough time to reach all of our field trip stations.
• Stay and play!  Your bracelet is good for the day, so after your scheduled field trip is over, you are welcome to stay with your family to play at the farm or shop. This does NOT include the corn maze.  Additional corn maze tickets are available for purchase for $5.00 at the ticket booth.  
• Weekend activities (CLOSED during field trips): Just for your information our weekend only activities include zipline, apple slingshot, mega slide, laser tag, feedstore, donuts and ice cream parlor.
• What is OPEN during the week?  In addition to all of the field trip stations… the corn maze (must purchase maze ticket add on for $5.00), The Mercantile gift shop, Korral cafe (food/snacks/drinks) as well as the espresso stand  are all open daily.

Spring Field Trip Dates: Coming soon! (Mar/April)