What trip to the farm is complete without animals? In addition to many other activities, the farms in this list have animals out that kids can look at, and in some cases feed or pet.
Up to 8 children included. Additional children allowed for $10 each. Parties are booked on Saturdays. $50 deposit to hold the date. $350 total party fee
REGISTRATION for FARM CAMP 2026 at Horse Crossing Farm is now OPEN!
Session 1: June 1-4
Session 2: June 8-11
Session 3: June 15-18
Session 4: June 22-26
Each camp session is 4 days long from 8:00 AM-12:00 PM. The Friday of each week is reserved as a make-up day in case one of the 4 scheduled days gets rained out. Each session includes instruction on complete horse care, horse riding and farm animal care. Animals included are horses, mini horse, mini mule, pony, mini cow, goats, sheep, pig, chickens, ducks, peacocks, turkeys, guinea fowl, emu, rhea, rabbits, guinea pigs, hedgehogs, alpaca, llama, cats and a dog. Water games, yard games, crafts, and photography with animals included each day. (Children ages 6-12, select 5 year olds accepted).
$275 per child per session – Click Here to Register
It’s going to be our best camp year yet!
828.692.7930 | 3403 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, NC
A Kidding Around reader favorite, Sky Top Orchard offers mountain views, ponds with ducks and geese, farm animals, play structures, and apple and fruit trees. Don’t miss the amazing apple cider donuts. Sky Top does get crowded on weekends.
2025 Official season-opening date: Now Open
Offers:
U-pick apples
Pumpkins (available late September until Thanksgiving)
Farm Store with Cider donuts
Farm animals
Wagon Rides
Playground
Gold Rush Gem Mine
Dogs on leash allowed but not in the fruit stand.
Pet, feed, and learn about animals at Goat Daddy’s Farm. We would suggest setting aside at least 1 to 2 hours of your day in order to get the full Goat Daddy’s experience! There is so much to see and learn and even some opportunities for hands-on experiences!
Don’t forget to ask about the goat milk soap and lots more farm goodies.
This farm also offers events such as kids’ camps, goat care classes, yoga classes and more!
Birthday Parties: Party packages start at $500 and include
Opening Day: September 19th, 2025
Open from September 19th – November 26th for Pumpkin Fest
Here’s our Kidding Around articles on Sara’s Farm Adventure
Fall at Sara’s: Jack-o-lantern Lane and Pumpkin Fest
Santa’s Southern Lights at Sara’s Farm Adventure
Offers:
Pumpkin Fest– pumpkin patch, corn maze, flower fields, hayride
Lots of kid activities (jump pillow, outdoor games, etc)
Upick Sunflowers
Jack O’ Lantern Lane– Thousands of carved pumpkins
Adventure Farm in Barnwell, South Carolina, is a seasonal family farm attraction offering a variety of activities and events.
Fall Festival (September 19th – October 31st, 2025) includes:
Cost of Admission: $13 GA; other activities have additional costs
The farm hosts field trips and group outings with hands-on farm experiences and seasonal fun.
Special events during the fall
Adopt-a-Pet Day (October 4th, 2025),
Pumpkin Carving Contest (October 18th, 2025)
Teen Takeover Night (October 25th, 2025)
Farm Camp: Hands-on farm camp experience with daily instruction in complete horse care, horseback riding, and farm animal care. Campers will interact with a wide variety of animals, including horses, ponies, mini animals, livestock, birds, and small animals.
Birthday Parties: Parties include up to 8 children, with additional guests added for $10 each. The total cost is $350 with a $50 deposit required.
Photography Sessions: These are farm-themed photography sessions with farm or seasonal decor and live animals. Sessions cost $75, with a 50% deposit required upon booking
Check out Kidding Around’s Review of Horse Crossing Farm