LEARNING IS FUN ON THE FARM

Classroom learning

comes alive at Sinkland Farms!

Memorable experiences make for

School Field Trips during Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival

Sinkland Farms School

Field Trip Days


At Sinkland Farms,

we’re dedicated to providing an

experiential learning environment

unlike any other.

  • Let your young learners dive into an unforgettable educational experience, where pumpkins, farm fields, hayrides, and farm animals are their classroom. At our farm, children learn by doing—engaging in hands-on activities that bring the day-to-day wonders of a working farm to life.

    Here, students gain practical knowledge and develop skills that go beyond the traditional classroom setting, fostering a deeper connection to the natural world. We proudly incorporate Virginia Standards of Learning into all of our field trips, ensuring that while students are having fun, they’re also meeting important educational goals.

    Whether you’re a teacher looking to enrich your curriculum, a club leader seeking an adventurous outing, or a troop leader planning an engaging field trip, our farm offers an experience that will leave lasting memories. So, bring your class, club, troop, or group of friends—learning has never been this much fun!

Available

Tuesdays - Fridays

Don’t just teach it,

School Field Trip Packages

We offer two experiential education packages on Tuesdays–Fridays. Click the link below to find the perfect pick for your grade levels Pre-K–2nd!

▸ Pick Your Package

School Field Trip Schedule

Ready to sow the seeds for fun, learning, and values? Prime slots book quickly. Start planning the field trip of a lifetime!

Preschool and Special Needs are welcome on Tuesdays.

▸ Book My Trip


We love coming to Sinkland Farms for our field trips every year.

Hands-on involvement is crucial to all education.

It’s about showing, not just telling.

SONTAG ELEMENTARY

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Two School Field Trip

Package Options

field trips packages

Unlimited Learning Opportunities


Sinkland Farms

Fall Harvest

Best for Pre—2nd Grade

1.5–2 hours / $10 per child

Learning Stations Include:

  • From

    Seeds to Pumpkin Pie

    – Take a hayride to the pumpkin patch and pick a small pumpkin from the vine.

  • From

    Seeds to Syrup

    - and MORE!

  • Visit and Learn About

    Farm Animals!

  • Farming from

    Sunrise to Sunset!

  • What’s the BUZZ about

    Bees

    ?

    • Explore our five-acre “Educational Corn Maze” or the shorter version.

    • Learn all about pumpkins on our “Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch.”

    • Discover where milk comes from in the “Milk-A-Cow” exhibit.

    • Take a class photo in front of our Special Exhibit (please bring cameras).

    • Get a special lesson on “all things corn.”

    • Kids pick a small pumpkin to take home.

    • Teachers receive a large pumpkin to take back for classroom education.

    • Bring snacks or lunch to enjoy for an additional 20—30 minutes.

    • One teacher is FREE

    • Additional chaperones and parents are $5 each.

Special needs groups of all ages &

Preschool welcome on Tuesdays!

Harvest Play

Best for Pre—2nd Grade

1.5–2 hours / $10 per child

Includes learning stations & play stations

  • From

    Seeds to Pumpkin Pie

    – Take a hayride to the pumpkin patch and pick a small pumpkin from the vine.

  • Visit and Learn About

    Farm Animals!

  • Each child will take a turn milking the Sinkland Farms holstein display cows.

    There is a new ropes course, jump pad, spider climber, plus ball games, horse hoop throw, and

    much more!

    • Learn all about pumpkins on our “Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch.”

    • Take a class photo in front of our Special Exhibit (please bring cameras).

    • Get a special lesson on “all things corn.”

    • Kids pick a small pumpkin to take home.

    • Teachers receive a large pumpkin to take back for classroom education.

    • Bring snacks or lunch to enjoy for an additional 20—30 minutes.

    • One teacher is FREE

    • Additional chaperones and parents are $5 each.

Special needs groups of all ages &

Preschool welcome on Tuesdays!


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I still remember my field trip to Sinkland Farms in 2nd grade. Now, my 1st grader will visit this year. I remember learning about how important farmers, farming, and farmland is. Thank you for continuing these school field trips after so many years.

Karen, mom

fun-filled learning!

Schedule Your Trip

giant slides!

Pick a day and time on the calendar below, and you’re good to go!

Choose an available time slot as shown on our calendar from October 1 through November 1 (available Tuesday through Friday), and complete the form to schedule your Field Trip. October 31 is saved as a Rain Date.

slides, swings, & climbing things!

Note:

  • Preschool and Special Needs MUST visit on Tuesdays.

  • Additional 1:00pm slot added for Homeschoolers.

  • When registering, use the upper left arrow to scroll back to the calendar if needed.

giant jumping pad!

Note:

  • If you need to change or cancel your reservation, please click the cancel button in the email you receive, then make a new reservation in the calendar below.

School Field Trips

Agri-tourism Waiver WARNING: Under Virginia law, there is no liability for an injury to or death of a participant in an agri-tourism activity conducted at this location if such injury or death results from the inherent risks associated with agri-tourism activities. These risks may include, but are not limited to, those associated with land, equipment, and animals, as well as the potential for participant actions that could contribute to their own injury or death. By participating in these activities, you are acknowledging and assuming these inherent risks.

We can’t wait to see you

Have a question?
We’re here to help.

COVID-19 Info and Guidelines

There is no better place to socially distance than in the clean fresh air spaces at Sinkland Farms. Field trips will be available for public and private schools, home schools, and all groups. We have plenty of clean port-a-potties and will take every measure to ensure the cleanliness of our location, and go above and beyond to sanitize surfaces and spaces.