Thank you for your interest in Spring Homeschool Day! We offer two days each year exclusively for homeschool groups, one in the Fall and one in the Spring. We are looking forward to your visit.  We have planned a day full of fun and educational activities on the farm.  


Spring 2027 Homeschool Day


When:  Thursday, May 13, 2027


Cost:

Parent-Teacher: FREE (one per family)

Students: $12.00 per person (includes tax)

Children Under Age of 2 are FREE

Additional Chaperones: $12.00 (includes tax)


Check In:  8:30 -12:00 

Wagon rides:  10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 1:00 & 2:00 - Will take you to Pick Your Own Field to pick a pint of strawberries. The pick your own field is located by the parking lot this year. 
Barnyard Theater & Activities: 9:00 - 2:00
Barn & Playground: 9:00 - 5:00
Market & Ice Cream Shop:  9:00- 6:00


Time

Barnyard Theater

Hands on Activity Station
“The Planting Shed”

Wagon Ride

Barn

yard

9:00

Strawberry Puppet Show

Passport of activities for the day


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9:30

The Life Cycle & How Strawberries Grow

Strawberry Seed Planting


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10:00

Farmer for the Day Presentation

Strawberry Life Cycle Activity

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10:30

Dirt on Dirt Presentation

Hamburger Garden


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11:00

Farm Animal Meet & Greet

Soil Layers Activity

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11:30

Strawberry Puppet Show

Animal Hands on Activity


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12:00

Lunch Break

Lunch Break

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12:30

The Life Cycle & How Strawberries Grow

Grass Grow Heads 


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1:00

 Farm Animal Meet & Greet

Life Cycle Worksheet/Book

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1:30

Treasure Mine Lesson**

 Animal Hands on Activity


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2:00

No Activity

 Fossil Activity

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**Treasure Mine Lesson and activity included in admission.  If you want to Gem Mine, you will need to purchase gem mining rough.  Prices for Gem Mining Rough vary by mix from $6.99 - $22.99.


 * Schedule subject to change.


All tours include access to Pawpaw Carl’s Playground, our expanded AGMAGINATION™ and Picnic Area. Participants are welcome to visit these areas prior to or after their tour.   

AGMAGINATION™

Through our AGMAGINATION™ programs for children, we offer interactive play areas; instructional classes in the field of farming and agriculture and social gatherings for children. 

Please contact us for more information about our AGMAGINATION™ programs at [email protected]. 

Important information: 


 Important information: 

Our activities for Homeschool Day will run from 9:00 - 2:00.  Wagon Rides will begin at 10:00 and will take you to the Strawberry Field to pick your own pint of strawberries. Wagon rides run on the hour, with the last one running at 2pm.  Our Market and Ice Cream Shop will be open from 9:00 - 6:00.

We will begin checking people in at 8:30. You may purchase tickets at our Market, Tour Check in Window or at Ticket Silo.  You are welcome to arrive anytime between 8:30-12:00 for check in. 

For your convenience, we have added a link to purchase tickets online ahead of time so you can avoid the lines checking in. Online Tickets can check in at the Ticket Booth located in the Grey Silo to the right of the Barn.

You are welcome to attend any sessions you are interested in. 

You may bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at our playground and picnic area. Our Snack Silo will also be open with microwaveable cheeseburgers, corn dogs, pizzas, chips and more. 

TicketsPrice

Spring Homeschool Day Teacher (1 Free Per Class)

1 Teacher is Admitted Free per Homeschool Class.
Arrive anytime from 9am - 2pm and select that activities you would like to participate in based on our schedule of events.

$0.00

Spring Homeschool Day Student (Ages 2+)

Students ages 2+ are $12/person.
Children under 2 are free and do not require a ticket.

Arrive anytime from 9am - 2pm and select that activities you would like to participate in based on our schedule of events.

$12.00

Spring Homeschool Day Additional Chaperones / Adults

Additional Adults / Chaperones per group are $12/person.
Arrive anytime from 9am - 2pm and select that activities you would like to participate in based on our schedule of events.

$12.00
Total: $0.00

***All Tax is included within pricing***

$0.00

TIMED ENTRY POLICY:
Tickets are valid for date and check-in time selected at time of purchase. Based on time selected, tickets will scan up to 15-minutes early and one-hour after the check-in time selected. Once inside, guests can stay and play until closing time.

TICKET CHANGE POLICY:
Ticket changes may be made up to 24-hours in advance of your scheduled visit by creating an account. There is no guarantee of availability for date or time changes, as only the date and time reserved at the time of purchase are guaranteed. Additional costs apply for dates with higher ticket prices.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY:
You are purchasing tickets for an event held outdoors that will take place rain-or-shine. Depending on the severity of the weather, some animals may need to take shelter for their comfort and safety. In addition, some attractions may need to temporarily close for guest and staff safety. In very rare cases, severe weather may force us to close the Farm. Rainchecks will be issued only when the Farm closes for the day. Rainchecks will be issued in the form of a coupon code equal to the amount of your original purchase. This coupon code can be used to rebook for any event at our farm and will expire after 1 calendar year from the issue date. You must re-book your tickets online in order to use your raincheck code. If you would like to change your reservation, then refer to the Ticket Change Policy above and follow instructions to make changes to your order as provided in the confirmation email.

Notifications regarding weather related closings are posted on our Instagram and Facebook Page when closing occurs. Tickets are non-refundable and make-up dates will not be provided should you opt to cancel your visit due inclement weather such as cold or rain.

REFUND POLICY:
All purchases are final - No refunds.

Failure to redeem tickets and/or complete visit as scheduled, for any reason, is considered a no-show and full forfeiture of tickets and services rendered.

CLOSURE POLICY:
Should Patterson Farm Market & Tours be forced to close for any reason, including weather, then a ticket voucher equal to the amount of your original purchase will be issued to the purchaser which may be used towards a future visit within one calendar year from the issue date. You must book your ticket for a future visit online in order to enter this voucher.

NORTH CAROLINA AGRITOURISM LIABILITY ACT
WARNING: Under North Carolina law, there is no liability for an injury to or death of a participant in an agritourism activity conducted at this agritourism location if such injury or death results from the inherent risks of the agritourism activity. Inherent risks of the agritourism activities include, among others, risks of injury inherent to land, equipment, and animals, as well as the potential for you to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to your injury or death. You are assuming the risk of participating in this agritourism activity. GS 2005­236

GAPS: Our farm uses Good Agricultural Practice Standards; therefore, no outside pets are allowed on our farm, with the exception of service dogs.

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