Farms with Animals
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.
Adventure Farm in Barnwell, South Carolina, is a seasonal family farm attraction offering a variety of activities and events.
Fall Festival (September 25th – November 8th, 2026) includes:
- pumpkin picking
- hay rides
- jumping pillow
- potato sack slide
- private campfires with s’mores kits
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.
Goat Daddy's Farm
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
- 30 guests, pavilion set up
- free form exploration of the farm
Leases, Half Leases, and Lessons
Horse Crossing Farm
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.
- Ages: 6–12
- Half-day available
- Price: $275 per child, per session
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
Pastures & Putting is excited to offer TWO full day or half day Fall Farm & Golf days Friday, October 9th and Monday, October 12th.
Gypsy Vanner horses, goats, chickens, fresh eggs & specialty vegetable & herb plants
Sara's Farm Adventure
Opening Day: September 17th, 2026
Open from September 17th – November 8th 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
Field Trips
Sky Top Orchard
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.
2026 Official season-opening date: Now Open
Open weekends in July for donuts, peaches, wagon rides, and farm store apples; follow their Facebook page for updates.
Apple Upick is open Early Macs and Ginger Gold apples
Schedule your Apple Upick appointment before going
Distance from Columbia, SC: Around 2 hours drive
Offers:
- U-pick apples
- Pumpkins (available late September until Thanksgiving)
- Farm Store with Cider donuts
- Farm animals
- Wagon Rides
- Playground
- Gold Rush Gem Mine
Pet Policy: Dogs on leash allowed, but not in the fruit stand.
