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A hands-on fall field trip your students
will talk about all year
From pumpkin picking to hayrides to a puppet show starring Lily the Cow, a Maple Tree Farm field trip brings fall to life for students of every age — Pre-K through high school — right here in Warrenton, just off Route 29.
Now booking: September 15 – October 30, 2026
Monday–Friday by appointment
Call 540-316-0206 for more details.
Fall 2026 School Tours at Maple Tree Farm
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What's Included
Your group rotates through four fun, educational learning stations:
🚜 Hayride — A narrated ride around the farm.
🐮 Pumpkin Puppet Show — Lily the Cow shares the life cycle of a pumpkin, with plenty of giggles along the way.
🌽 Corn Maze Adventure — Corny fun facts and a little friendly getting-lost.
🎃 Pumpkin Selection — Every student picks their very own small pumpkin to take home.
Plan for about 3 hours total, including time to play, picnic and relax before you go.
Perfect for Every Grade — Pre-K to High School
Our stations are hands-on and flexible, tailored to your group's age and comprehension level — playful and sensory for our youngest visitors, rich with real agricultural learning for our older ones.
Pricing
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Students & chaperones: $10 per person
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Title One schools: $9 per person
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Preschool (any age): $10 per student, with 2 teachers per class admitted free
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School staff: always free
Good to Know
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We're a sunshine field trip — we watch the weather closely and will be in touch if there's ever a concern.
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We're closed to the public during school tours, so your group has the run of the farm.
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Dress for the outdoors, pack a bag lunch, and we'll take care of the rest — picnic tables and restrooms are on site.
Want the full details before you book? Request our free Fall Field Trip Info Packet — station descriptions, daily timing, what to bring, and driving directions — sent straight to your inbox. Request School Tour Detail Packet
Getting Here
8275 Maple Tree Lane, Warrenton, VA 20187
An easy mile off Route 29. We'll send bus-friendly driving directions with your booking confirmation.
Ready to Book?
Field trips fill up fast each fall! Fill out our [Tour Request Form link] to check availability and reserve your date. We'll follow up within 24–48 hours to confirm all the details.
Questions? Call us at 540-316-0206 — we can't wait to welcome your class to the farm!
SPRING ROTATIONS - 2026 April to June
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Seed planting - Students will dig in and plant seeds for to grow grass hair on their Dirt Baby take home cup.
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Sheep Shearing - Spring is the time to shear the sheep and remove their winter coat.
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Puppet Show - Learn about Bees and how bee-nificial they are to growing pumpkins and more.
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Train Ride - Everyone will enjoy the ride around Scarecrow Hollow.
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Bring your lunches and picnic after your activities. Plenty of picnic tables or picnic on a blanket.
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Plan for 3 hours from stepping off the bus to reloading but time can be adjusted. That leaves time to let your students run and play.
Homeschool Days
September 29, 2026,
October 12, 2025.
Tickets available September 1st
Reservations must least 7 days in advance.
📚🎃 Calling all homeschool families! 🎃📚
Join us for 2026 Maple Tree Farm Home School Days—a fun, hands-on learning adventure your students will love!
🍂 Tuesday, September 29th
$10 per person + $1.11 service fee
(Children 3 & under free)
Enjoy our classic School Field Trip activities:
🎭 Pumpkin Puppet Show
🌽 Corn Maze Adventure
🚜 Hayride or Train Ride
🥪 Picnic Time
🎃 Every student takes home a softball-size pumpkin!
🍁 Monday, October 12th
$15 per person + $1.26 service fee
(Children 3 & under free)
Includes all the above PLUS our weekend activities:
🐄 Moo Bounce & Cow Train
🐰 Animal Meet & Greet
🎨 Pumpkin Painting
🏗️ Mini Excavators
🎯 Paintball
🍔 Food Court treats & more!
✨ Special Offer: Use code 26MapleHome for 1 FREE adult admission when you register online.
📍 Maple Tree Farm – Warrenton, VA
🖥️ Advance registration & online payment required!
👉 Space is limited, so gather your homeschool crew and make your plans today.
Party on the Farm
Birthday Party Package
🎉 Birthday Parties Down on the Farm
Celebrate your little one's birthday at Maple Tree Farm! 🍁 We'll take care of the fun so you can enjoy the party — think train rides 🚂, a corn maze 🌽, a playground, hands-on farm activities, and a free mini ice cream cup 🍦 for every guest.
📅 Booking Sept – Dec, Saturdays & Sundays (2 weeks' notice, please!)
🎟️ Packages (up to 20 guests, 3 hours)
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🍂 Fall / Pumpkin Season (Sept–Nov) — $345
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✨ Holiday Lights (Dec) — $325
✅ Included in every party: hands-on activity, playground, Cow Train, Maple Tree Express, corn maze (Sept–Oct), puppet show, and mini ice cream cups (chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry!)
🎈 Popular add-ons: pumpkin painting, paintball, Christmas Bear photo, and our Christmas-event-only fire pit
A $25 deposit reserves your date. 🐄🚜
📄 Click here for our Birthday Party Worksheet & full details
📝 Want to request a date? Complete this Google form and Patty will get right back to you.
📲 Ready to book? Text or call Patty at 540-422-2007, or email info@visitmapletreefarm.com!
Celebrating another special occasion. Reach out to Patty at 540-422-2007, or email info@visitmapletreefarm.com!
