Little Learning Farmers returns to Donaldson Farms beginning in June 2026! Themes and dates are posted below. Pre-registration is required. Spots fill up quickly. To be notified of other fun and exciting farm events, please subscribe to our e-newsletter.
Little Learning Farmers is a child-and-adult activity session perfect for parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles, and their Little Farmer(s), to enjoy a fun and educational morning on the farm!
This program content is ideal for pre-school and kindergarten-age children; however, siblings and children of all ages are welcome to participate.
Little Learning Farmers is held on Tuesdays from 9:30 – 11:00 am unless otherwise noted.
- All sessions include a themed activity, storytime, and a light snack for each registered child. Snack items are individually wrapped (ex. juice box and snack pack pretzels).
- Most sessions include a hands-on craft or take-home craft project.
- All sessions are held outdoors under a shaded tent.
- Children must have adult supervision at all times. Thank you for understanding that this 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. Sometimes Mother Nature does not cooperate with our plans. In the event of rain or thunderstorms, Donaldson Farms may cancel or reschedule the event. Your registration fee will be refunded if rescheduling is not an option.
- Registration and payment are required prior to the event.
- Pricing is $20 for the first participating child and $10 for additional participating child, plus fees and tax. Non-participants are always FREE.
- Registration link is provided at the bottom of this page,
- Schedule and program info are subject to change.
- * New this season! We are excited to welcome special guests Warren Parks Park Naturalist Jennifer Correa-Kruegel and Olivia Stettler for three fun and educational programs in July! Enjoy the events individually or sign up for all three.
2026 Program Schedule
June 30 Police & Firefighter Safety Fun!Canceled due to heat. New date will be posted soon! With the Mansfield Township Police Department and the Tri-County Fire Department. Our finest first responders are back on the farm for a fun and educational meet-and-greet, police car demo, snacks, and storytime!- *July 7 Magnificent Mammals! Take a closer look at the mammals all around us. Where do they live? What do they eat? Are their bodies covered in fur or hair? Touch mammal skins and skulls and make a bear puppet to take home. This is the first in a series of three exciting interactive programs for children of all ages, hosted by Warren Parks Park Naturalist Jennifer Correa-Kruegel and Olivia Stettler.
- *July 14 Budding Birders! Make and decorate your own binoculars and go birding at Donaldson Farms. Learn bird names, why birds are different from mammals, types of bird beaks, and about the different habitats that birds call home. This is the second in a series of three exciting interactive programs for children of all ages, hosted by Warren Parks Naturalist Jennifer Correa-Kruegel and Olivia Stettler.
- *July 21
Terrific Turtles!This event has been rescheduled to July 28th due to the poor weather forecast. - July 28
Terrific Turtles & Little Green-thumbs!Canceled due to stormy forecast. New date will be posted soon! Donaldson’s Nursery & Greenhouse tour, fish feeding, and flower planting, and meet a Russian tortoise as you discover the world of reptiles and amphibians. Touch snake skins and handle turtle shells, and finish the morning with a turtle craft to remember your reptile adventure. This is the third in a series of three exciting interactive programs for children of all ages, hosted by Warren Parks Naturalist Jennifer Correa-Kruegel and Olivia Stettler. - August 4 NO LITTLE LEARNING FARMERS (Junior Farm Camp Week – Click to learn more)
- August 11 Tractors & Farm Equipment! Take a hayride tour of the farm and see our busy equipment and tractors in action! Enjoy time with friends, photo-ops, story time, a craft, and a snack.
- August 18 Giddy-Up for Pony Rides! Our little farmers will saddle up, little farmers to experience pony rides and learn all about ponies and big friendly horses, too! Enjoy a snack, pony story time, and a craft too.
Questions: Call 908-852-9122 x2 for Events or email us
Registration
Registration for Little Learning Farmers is required. Spots are limited and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Your registration must be paid in advance of the event.
