Field Trips to the u-pick pumpkin patch that's perfect for kids from Vancouver to Abbotsford

what’s included

 

Our tours are designed with children ages 4 to 10 in mind and are best suited for early elementary students. (We do not have a separate area or adapted programming specifically for preschool groups.) For questions please email [email protected]

Each tour includes five distinct activity stations, which students rotate through with their own class:

A kid during a field trip going on a hayride at the Taves farm while eating a fresh u-pick apple

Hayride

Journey to the patch by hayride

The u-pick pumpkin patch at taves farms is the best pumpkin patch near Vancouver, BC

PUMPKIN PATCH

Choose your fall favourite

Three girls from Vancouver walking through the corn maze

MINI CORN MAZE &
PUMPKIN LIFE CYCLE

Learn the pumpkin life cycle with our discovery wheel, then spot each stage hidden throughout the maze!

A farm worker demonstrating the life cycle of apples growing on trees and eventually to be a part of the apple u-pick

APPLE LIFE CYCLE &
CIDER TASTING

Discover the apple’s journey from blossom to bottle—then enjoy a sip of fresh pasteurized apple cider

Farmville at Taves Farms is a great adventure for kids and families from Vancouver to Abbotsford

Farmville Free Play:

Bounce, race, and play in our fun zone—featuring a giant jumping pillow, pedal karts, playground and friendly animals to visit along the way!

Goats being hand fed by kids at a field trip, regularly attended by Vancouver schools and Abbotsford school trips

Goat Time

Get up close—pet and feed our friendly farm goats!

additional info

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Our tours are designed with children ages 4 to 10 in mind and are best suited for early elementary students. (We do not have a separate area or adapted programming specifically for preschool groups.)

Each tour includes five distinct activity stations, which students rotate through with their own class:

  • Hayride + Pumpkin Pick: 
Two classes ride separately on two hay wagons and collect a pumpkin.
  • Petting Zoo
: Students interact with friendly goats.
  • Mini Corn Maze + Pumpkin Life Cycle: 
Explore the corn maze and find the pictures of the pumpkin life cycle hidden inside.  Next, review the pumpkin life cycle on our fun teaching wheel.
  • Apple Life Cycle + Cider Tasting: 
Learn how apples grow and taste some farm-pressed cider.
  • Farmville Fun Area: 
Free play area with pedal karts, jumping pillow and animals to view.

TOUR TIMES — ARRIVE 5-10 MINS EARLY

There are three tour times to choose from:

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

12:30 PM  – 2:00 PM

Each student receives:

  • 1 pumpkin
  • 1 apple (sent with the teacher in a bag)

After the Tour

  • Limited use of our picnic tables (shared space, 15-minute maximum please).
  • Visit the country store, petting barn, and corn mazes 
(Teachers are responsible for student supervision during this time).

Please Note:
 The jumping pillow near the store is not part of the tour and is reserved for general public guests.

GROUP SIZES & PRICING POLICIES

Group Sizes & Pricing Policies:

Students: $ 13.95 plus GST

Parents/Guardians: $ 10.00 plus GST

Group Minimum

  • 20 people per group (students + paying adults/siblings)
  • If under 20, you must still pay for 20 students to proceed with a tour

Group Maximum

  • 30 people total (students, teachers, EAs, adults, and siblings)
  • If over 30, you’ll need to register two separate groups

Who Pays and Who’s Free

  • Teachers & EAs = Free
  • Supervising Adults = Paid (recommended: 1 per 4 children)
  • Students and Siblings age 3+ = Paid
  • Infants = Counted in group totals

We kindly request that siblings not attend tours so that parent supervisors are able to focus on the children in their group.  Unregistered adults (aunts, uncles, grandparents, etc.) are not permitted in the tour area unless prepaid and included in your group count.

CHANGES, CANCELLATIONS & NO-SHOWS

Changes, Cancellations, and No-Shows

  • Deadline to update group numbers:
1 week before your tour
  • Canceling a group:
Must be done 10 business days in advance or a $30 admin fee applies
  • No-shows on tour day:
A $100 fee per group will be charged

Please ensure group numbers are accurate in advance — we are not able to accommodate extra or unexpected guests on the day of the tour.

U-Pick at the pumpkin patch with a child and mom from Vancouver, BC

ready to join
the fun?

Students learn about the life cycle of apples and pumpkins, enjoy play time, visit the goats, and take home a pumpkin of their own. Hands-on learning meets fall fun!  Fall field trips open for bookings on September 3rd, 2025.  Please click below.  Email [email protected] for more information.