2023-2024 EVENTS

     Sunday Morning Snuggle Sessions -

October 15, 29 and November 12, 26

10am-11 am Session

11am-12 pm Session

Come to the Barnyard for snuggle sessions with a donkey, sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, bunnies, cats and some geese!  The sessions are one hour in length and limited to 15 people to ensure that everyone gets tons of time with all the animals.  Your barnyard friends can't wait to see you!  Cost is $10 per person.       

                           FLASHLIGHT CORN MAZE 2023                                                  Corn Maze in the Dark (not scary)                     Every Friday and Saturday Night from Sept. 22 - Oct 28

This year's theme is HEROES - FIRST RESPONDERS!  Check out the drone footage of the entire maze!   MAZE opens at 6:30 pm!   Last entrance to the maze will be 8:30 pm.  Please be sure to bring a FLASHLIGHT!  It's going to be dark out there!  Cost is $10 per person.  Food and Pumpkins will be available for sale at the event.  Maze will take 30-45 minutes to complete.  Tickets can be purchased at the door!  Cash and Credit Card Accepted.

***SPECIAL FIRST RESPONDER NIGHTS - THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 28 and OCTOBER 26.  All first responders tickets will be half price on these nights!  ID required.

        BARNYARD BASH - Pumpkin Picking & Corn Maze               10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22 & 10/29 1pm-4 pm

This year's Barnyard Bash will be an open house style!  Come to the Barnyard on Sunday October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 between the hours of 1p-4 pm for a hayride, pumpkin picking (from a REAL patch), barrel train rides, visit with our Barnyard Animals and our 2023 CORN MAZE!!   It will take about 2 hours to complete all the activities.  Cost is $20/child and includes all activities (wagon ride, animal visits, corn maze. barrel train rides) AND pumpkin with decorating kit.  Cost is $10/adult and includes wagon ride, animal visits and corn maze.   Additional Picked Pumpkins are available at additional cost based on size.   Tickets can be purchased at the door!  Cash and Credit Card Accepted.

                 TRACTOR PARADE with Santa & Friends                      Saturday November 25th 2023

Join us at 10 am for a Winter Tractor Parade along with a special visit from Santa Claus!!  Stay at the farm and enjoy some snacks and crafts for kids and adults.  Cost is $10 per car to attend.  We will also be collecting canned goods to be donated to our local food banks.   (If you are interested in having your tractor be a part of our parade, please call or message Amanda at 609-364-2520.)

                              EGG & VEGGIE HUNT 2024                              Dates Coming Soon

Come to the Barnyard on any of the dates above between the hours of 1pm-4pm for a hayride, visit with our Barnyard Animals, participate in our Egg & Veggie Hunt and visit with the Easter Bunny.  (Collected Eggs will be empty but will be turned into the Easter Bunny for an EGGcellent and tasty surprise!)  Also available will be barrel train rides and egg decorating stations.  Cost is $20/child and $10/adult.  Tickets can be purchased at the door.  Cash or credit card is accepted.  (Takes approximately 1.5 hours to complete all activities)

 FARM CLUB Thursdays 4:30-6 pm

FARM CLUB is a fun filled and educational 6 week club that explores a farmer’s way of life. This club is for ages 12-15.  Club members will spend their time caring for farm animals, tending to the community garden and exploring the great outdoors.  FARM CLUB is an authentic way for kids to learn about agriculture and nature while having some fun as well.  Club dates are: Thursday 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4 and 5/11 from 4:30-6 pm.  Club is limited to 10 members and registration will be on a first come first serve basis.  Cost is $75 for the 6 week program. 

Registration form & $75 check can be mailed to The Farmyard Education Foundation, 20 Route 77 Elmer, NJ  08318.  Venmo also accepted @ Amanda Coombs21

 FARM CAMP 2024 Registration will be posted in January!

Farm Camp is for children ages 5-12 that love animals and the great outdoors.  Our campers will get to spend time with our barnyard animals, tending to the community garden, exploring the great outdoors, playing games and creating unique crafts!  There will be several guest speakers each week to teach the kids all about the different aspects of agriculture.  Craft and snacks included as well.  We have so many fun things planned for Farm Camp 2024!  Space is limited to 30 children each week so please register early as we do fill up. 6 weeks to choose from!

Camp Weeks: 

Coming Soon

  Camp will run from 9 am to noon.  Cost is $175  for the week. 

Pay it Forward Pumpkins - More Details Coming Soon!

This is a Pumpkin Flower arranging event that encourages gratitude and kindness. Each guest will make TWO pumpkin floral arrangements...ONE to keep and ONE to give to someone they are thankful for this holiday season. Part of our goal at Coombs Barnyard and the Farmyard Education Foundation is to help make our community a nicer place to live.  We hope you can join us!