Category: Activities for Kids

April 29 – Come join the fun of a walk-a-thon and family fun day, while helping raise money for the Special Olympics New Jersey Area 3 – Morris, Sussex, & Warren. The day will begin with an energizing walk around scenic Donaldson Farms and continue with activities for people of all ages to participate in on the farm. Rain or Shine! This event is presented by the students of Centenary University’s Event Administration Class and hosted by Donaldson Farms.

Schedule:
10:45am – Registration Opens

11:45am – Opening Remarks

12:00pm – Walk Begins

1:00pm – Family Fun Day Activities Begin

**1:30pm – Hackettstown K9 Unit Demonstration

**2:30pm – Centenary Univ. President, David Haney & Lisa Baldwin Performance!

**3:15pm – Hackettstown K9 Unit Demonstration!

– Visit with Special Olympics Athletes
– Sauced & Rubbed BBQ!
– Face Painting
– Glitter Tattoos & Balloon Animals by ‘Clowns & Gowns’
– Theatre Performance
– Corn Hole
– Cotton Candy
– Popcorn
– Pony Rides
– Hay Rides 1pm & 3pm
– Laser Tag

Registration for the walk-a-thon includes participation in the walk-a-thon and family fun day activities (Pony rides, hayrides included. Laser tag and food are not included).

Registration Fees:
Participants ages 12+ cost $15
Participants ages 5 – 12 cost $10.
Children under 4 are free to participate in the walk-a-thon.
Special Olympics Athletes cost $5 and must register the day of wearing a uniform or by bringing a medal.

Participants can pre-register online or register in person on the day of event.
To pre-register for the walk head to https://alumni2.centenaryuniversity.edu/2018AwesomeAthletes.

There is no entry fee for the family fun day activities. Each activity priced individually and can be paid for the day of with cash only.

Food will be available for purchase at an additional cost for all participants of the walk-a-thon and family fun day activities.

Awesome Athletes Walk-a-Thon and Family Fun Day will take place rain or shine!

Thank you to our sponsors!

Donaldson Farms
Smith Ford Motor Company
AutoSport Chevorlet of Mt. Olive
Taphouse Grille
Marley’s Gotham Grill
JCS Painting & Construction
Morris County Organization for Hispanic Affairs
Professional Services
Little People’s Academy
Stensgaard Painting
Avelino’s Energy Services
3 Brother’s Restaurant
Sussex County Miners/ NJ Jackals

Do you have a special event coming up? Donaldson Farms is the perfect venue for an array of private parties; anniversaries, milestone surprise parties, family reunions, baby showers and more! Contact us and tell us what you are looking for and we’ll help you create an event that your guests will remember for years to come.

Join us for our Little Learning Farmers Learning Program at Donaldson Farms, offered weekly in June through mid-September. Sign up for one or more. We feature a new craft every Tuesday!

This program is ideal for pre-school and kindergarten age children.

• $12.00 for the first participating child (age 2 – 6 years old); $6.00 for each additional sibling (age 2 – 6 years old)
• Children 1-year-old and under are FREE to attend. *If your child is 1+ and will participate by picking strawberries, planting a plant or creating a craft then please sign them up as a ‘participating child at registration.’
• Strawberry Fun events are perfect for everyone who loves farm-fresh strawberries! Enjoy a craft and strawberry activity with your little farmer!
• Tractors & Farm Equipment events are perfect for everyone who wants to see and learn about big tractors and farm equipment! Enjoy a craft and hayride with your little farmer!
• Craft or activity may be substituted due to inclement weather or crop conditions.
• When strawberry picking is the featured activity, accompanying adult may purchase a container (pint, quart or flat) in our farm market and pay by the pound for the berries they pick.
• Children must have adult supervision at all times. Thank you for understanding that this is is not a ‘drop-off event.’ 
• Please dress for the weather. Sunblock, closed-toed shoes that can get dirty and a sunhat are always a good idea.
• Events are rain or shine.
• Registration is required.

Schedule:
Tuesday, June 5th: Tractor & Farm Equipment 9:30am – 11:30am
Tuesday, June 12th: Strawberry Fun – Strawberry Picking 9:30am – 11:30am
Tuesday, June 19th: Tractor & Farm Equipment 9:30am – 11:30am
Tuesday, June 12th: Strawberry Fun – Strawberry Picking 9:30am – 11:30am
**Little Learning Farmers will continue through July, August, and mid-September – program themes will be announced soon!

Registration

Registration for this event is required. Spots are limited and are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Payment with Credit Card

Use the link below to register and pay with credit card:

Payment with Cash or Check

To pay with cash or check, payment must be made in person at our farm market 48 hours prior to their desired event.

Questions: [email protected]