How It Works

• A classroom field trip is for children ages 3 to 13 (preschool through 6th grade) enrolled in a public school, private school, preschool, or child day care. At least 10 children, ages 3 and up, and one teacher are required for the school group field trip rate. Teachers must accompany the class.
• Rates for classroom field trips are available Monday through Friday from 9am to 3:30pm only, when schools are in session.
• Every field trip option includes a small pumpkin for each child.
• Only teachers and paid staff members are free. We recommend bringing and wearing your school ID badges while at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch.
• Parent/Adult chaperones or volunteers may pay separately for themselves and any siblings on the day of the field trip at the Admissions Barn. This adult admission price will include a train ride and a coupon for $2.50 off a pumpkin.
• Siblings of your student may attend the field trip if they have your permission. If they are age 3 and over they may pay separately with the parent at the Admissions Barn if you prefer not to include them in your count. Ages 2 and under are free. This admission price will include a train ride and a coupon for $2.50 off a pumpkin.
• Same day re-admission policy: Any child, teacher or adult/parent attending during the day may turn in their “admission stickers” for a free same-day wristband to return in the evening (stickers must be exchanged, no exceptions). Note that the train ride must be taken during the day because your school group admission sticker is also your train ticket.
• A child’s season pass may not be used for a classroom field trip, Monday through Friday, 9am to 3:30pm. This is because the cost of the field trip is for lessons and takeaways like pumpkins and apples. A parent accompanying their child on a field trip may choose to use the season pass for their own General Admission by presenting the pass to an admissions cashier. If a parent wishes to ride the train with their child, a train ticket will need to be purchased separately at the admissions window or at the train depot. 

Use our School Field Trips On-line Reservation Form

Teachers: Read about the 2 types of Field Trips below and decide which one fits your objectives. Select the date and time you wish to book. Some time slots may be sold out. See options by selecting a specific date and viewing the availability. Before checking out you will be asked to estimate the number of children, staff, and parents/adults attending. We understand that this is just an estimate and that parents may pay separately from the school.

You may wish to order school lunches on-line, also. The cost is $5.95 per lunch. You may also order these at a later date or call the reservation office to add this to your reservation. Please order at least 48 hours in advance.

There is a lot to learn at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch (allow 2 to 3 hours)!

Teachers may lead their students:

• On a hayrack ride to the pumpkin field (30-40 minutes)
• To the Egg Scramble play area (big yellow barn)
• To the Big Slide Ride
• To see the Barnyard Animal Band Show
• To see the Applewood Play Area near the Apple Barn
• To play at the Prairie Hill Town
• On the Pumpkin Creek Train Ride
• On the Barnyard Adventure Ride
• To see the Pigtucky Derby Pig Races (always a favorite!)
• To see the Pumpkin Eating Dragon Show
• Through the Storybook Barn and Garden
• Into the Petting Corral and Bunnyville
• To play in the Corn Wagon Play area
• To see the educational displays about Honey Bees, Farm Life, Cow Facts, Chickens and Railroads
• To play on the Jumping Pillows