Get in the sunshine spirit and head to the farm this spring for some family friendly fun – which often times includes baby animals! Several nearby farms are planning events and activities this season, perfect for local families wanting to get outside with kids.
Spring Family Farm Events Near Wichita
Wichita Riding Academy Interactive Farm Adventure
Variety of dates this spring
An interactive farm adventure of horses, mini-horses, ponies, mini donkeys, fainting goats, pigs, micro miniature cow, chickens and more! The initial cost covers up to 4 kids, $5 per kid to add more. Parents are free with attending children. Tours average around 45 minutes.
Meadowlark Farm Spring Events + Baby Goats
March 18-20th Spring Break
No entry fee this week! Play disc golf, corn hole, volleyball, family games, explore the farm, for free!
March 28th Blossom Cider Stroll
Come stroll through our blooming orchards with 3 cider-tasting-and-pairing stations. Perfect for photo shoots and celebrating spring. Must be 21 years+ for cider, under 21 will be served N/A drinks. Advance tickets will be available through Facebook.
Every Saturday in April
Stop by the Meadowlark booth at the Farmers Market for asparagus and baby goats!
Elderslie Farm Blossom Fest
Blossom Fest is a morning to experience Elderslie in a different way. There’s no schedule to follow. Just a chance to wander, explore, and stay a while. What you’ll find along the way
- Coffee and breakfast from the Bramble Café
- Activities for kids including outdoor games and space to play
- Live music drifting across the lawn
- A few familiar purveyors
- A first look at our newest you-pick experience
For those who feel like venturing a little farther out, the Berry Ferry will be running throughout the morning — offering rides to the brambles to see what’s beginning to take shape ahead of the season.
The blackberries won’t be ready just yet, but you’ll get a sense of what’s coming.
Admission is free. Berry Ferry rides are $6 per rider.
Klausmeyer Spring on the Farm | Clearwater, KS
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
April 15- May 15
9am-3pm
Cost: $9 per person which includes planting supplies to plant sunflowers at home! *2 and under free with a paying adult
Includes Almost All Activities – Pig Races, Milking Demo, Petting Zoo, Carnival Games, Barrel Rides, Jumping Pillows, Playgrounds, Mazes, Farm Talk, Slides, and so much more farm fun!
Add Ons: $5 Gem Mining, $5 Animal Feed
Morning Grit Farm Spring Events | Rosehill, KS
Morning Grit Farm is a local treasure, and we recommend them for parties or events…if you are able to snag a spot. They sell out quickly!
Toddler Tuesday at the Farm
This is a 4 week session beginning Tuesday, April 7th and ending Tuesday, April 28th. Join us for an interactive, educational animal experience with our mini animals! Designed for ages 0-5 with caretaker. Please no older siblings.
Child (1 year+) $20
All tickets include tax. Children under age 1 are free.
-mini petting zoo with all our adorable mini animals and spring babies
-mini tea time and snacks
-mini horse carriage rides with lace parasols and gloves
-Mother’s day craft
-outdoor games/activities
Sedgwick County (Petting) Zoo
Farms Festival: Sheep to Shawl
Saturday, March 14, 10 A.M. – NOON
Join us as we shear the sheep and prepare for spring. The Zoo’s Tunis, Karakul, and Navajo Churro sheep will be sheared in the American Barn throughout the morning. Feel the different wool and try your hand at wool carding and hand spinning.
Check out more family fun happening in Wichita this spring!
