Homeschool Days

Part of our mission at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival is to provide education through entertainment.

The land that is now Vala’s Pumpkin Patch has been a working farm for over 100 years, and we love to help children learn about agriculture and appreciate farms.

Homeschool Days
September (9am to 2pm)
  • Monday-Friday, September 16th to 20th
  • Monday, September 23rd
  • Wednesday, September 25th
  • Monday, September 30th
October (9am to 2pm)
  • Wednesday, October 2nd
  • Monday, October 21st
  • Wednesday, October 23rd

  • Monday-Friday, October 28th – November 1st

How It Works

Parents and their homeschooled children, ages 5 to 16 (younger siblings welcome), may take advantage of the school group student rates and stay all day and evening.

Be prepared to show your letter from the State Department of Education.

Prices for each child vary according to the type of school tour. All tours include Admission, $2.50 off a pumpkin, all attractions and live shows.

Pumpkin Harvest Fun

HOMESCHOOL DAY

Ages 5 to 16

$5.99 per child

Includes admission, $2.50 off a pumpkin, all attractions and live shows.

This event is for homeschooled children, ages 5 to 16. This is a self-guided experience on the farm. It is fun and educational. There are over 50 attractions and 2 live shows, all included. Take a hayrack ride to see how pumpkins grow. Have fun on the Jumping Pillows and take a train ride. Each child will get a coupon for $2.50 off a pumpkin.

  • $21.99 per adult and students ages 17 and older. (Includes admission and all attractions)

Ages 2 and under are FREE

Orchard Experience

HOMESCHOOL DAY

Ages 5 to 16

$8.99 per child

Includes admission, a bag of apples, $2.50 off a pumpkin, and all attractions.

This event is for homeschooled children, ages 5 to 16. Your group will ride to the apple orchard where they’ll learn about apples from a Vala’s Apple Pickin’ Expert! Children will see first-hand how apples grow and learn all about the science of apple growing, the importance of bees for pollination, the best technique for picking apples, and more. The hayracks to the orchard load at the Apple-Picking shed where children will receive a bag to pick 1/4 peck (2 1/2 pounds) of apples to take home. Family members can purchase additional bags if they like. Each child will pick and take home apples and get a coupon for $2.50 off a pumpkin. Allow 1 hour for the orchard experience.

  • $21.99 per adult and students ages 17 and older. (Includes admission and all attractions)

Ages 2 and under are FREE