Hands-on Educational Adventures
Come explore the Farm and play with us! We offer schools and daycares the chance to come out and explore the Farm’s seasonal activities as well as cuddle and feed our family of goats. Picnic tables are available for snack and lunches. Call today to schedule your Farm visit to Howells Greenhouse and Pumpkin Patch.
Homeschool Groups
Planning to visit as a homeschool group? Checkout our tips below!
Fall
September 7 – Halloween • Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
$9 per Student
Staff are FREE
Parents and Siblings
$18 +tax at the gate
$14 +tax online
Includes:
- Tractor pulled wagon ride to the patch for the students to pick a pumpkin.
- Goat food to feed our friendly family of goats.
- Unlimited playtime in our farmyard play yard, corn pool, obstacle course and bee lines.
- Howell Farm themed color book for each student and paid sibling
Summer
May 1 – August 30 • Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
$9 per student
Staff are FREE
Parents and Siblings
$12 +tax at the farm
$9 +fees online
Includes:
- Unlimited playtime in our farmyard Play yard, corn pool, obstacle course, and bee lines.
- Cuddle time with the baby goats.
- Goat feed for your group to feed the mama goats.
Planning Your Groups Visit
We try very hard to stay on schedule so that everyone can have a joyous experience here at Howell’s, with your help following these guidelines we can make that happen.
- We schedule field trips Monday- Friday 9am- 4pm
- When planning your field trip to Howell’s please keep in mind that it is best for everyone’s enjoyment to limit your time on the farm to 3-4 hours. Experience has taught us that this is the perfect amount of time to enjoy all of our attractions!
- You are welcome to bring your own sack lunches. We will assign you your lunchtime and location when you arrive. We do have limited concession options available for parents to purchase if needed.
- Once you have chosen a few dates that would work for your field trip please call our Farm market to get your field trip scheduled. We may have multiple groups playing on the farm per day, however, there is plenty of room for everyone.
- Field trips are self lead by the group. The activities in your package will not be on a timed schedule with the exception of the tractor rides and lunches. If an activity seems too busy you can always try another in the meantime. We ask that groups be respectful with their time on the
activities as well. - It is extremely important that your group arrives at the farm 10-15 minutes before your scheduled time. Your scheduled time is the time your tractor will be leaving the barn, not when you are to arrive. This 10-15 minutes gives your group time to park your bus, unload the students, getting them organized and checked in ready to take their ride to the patch. Groups that arrive late affect our schedule and the schedule of the groups that follow.
A Note for Parents
Parents who wish to join your group’s outing will need to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time to ensure they have paid their admission and are ready to go with your group. To keep our groups on time and moving, we can not wait for late parents for the tractor rides. If a parent arrives after the tractor has left the barn, they can join the group when they return back to the barn.
What to Wear to Howell's
Students, Teachers and Parents should plan to dress for outdoor farm like activities. For safety reasons this is not the place to wear flip-flops, high heels or dress shoes.
During SUMMER visits we highly suggest water bottles and sunscreen. During FALL visits we suggest dressing in layers, bringing hats/gloves and water bottles.
Reservations are required
To get your group scheduled, please use the email us at [email protected] or call us at 515-981-0863
**Please mention the date/ alternate date, time, and number of kids you are wanting to book when contacting us.
Payments
Payment for your visit needs to be made upon arrival. We accept cash, all major credit cards, school issued checks or school issued purchase orders.
Home Schools
For homeschools of 20 or more attendees age 2yrs and older, we have found it works best for everyone if homeschool groups visit the farm as part of our general public with a discounted admission rate. Your group will have access to all our general admission activities available on the farm.
This group rate does not include a pumpkin or farm color/activity book. Any pumpkins selected will need to be purchased before leaving the farm.
There is a picnic area and concessions available if needed $12+tax per person age 2yrs and older with 20 or more attendees
For groups less than 20 attendees we suggest purchasing our discounted online tickets- $14+fee per person age 2yrs and older.
*additional coupons or discounts can not be applied to this discounted rate.
Reservations are required, schedule your groups outing by calling 515-981-0863.
