Kelsey Creek Farm's programs emphasize its uniqueness with recreational programs, seasonal camps, farm experience classes, farm-themed tours and many volunteer opportunities. Register for programs online.
Kelsey Creek Farm's barnyard is open seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Financial Assistance Available
Scholarships are available for all ages (adults too!). Bellevue Parks & Community Services strives to make program opportunities available to all interested individuals who live in Bellevue, regardless of income. We provide financial assistance to those who might not otherwise be able to participate.
Fall Programs
Fall at the Farm Fair is packed with new experiences: Drop‑In Caretaker Talks where kids and adults can learn directly from our animal experts, creative fiber and felting classes perfect for grown‑ups, and open play sessions for curious young explorers. With all this plus our favorite fall classes and events, click to see everything your family can discover, learn, and enjoy together this season!
New Programs
Intro to Needle Felting
Have you ever wanted to try fiber artistry? Come and learn the basics of needle felting to create a seasonal, 5”x7” wool painting in this class. We will explore color blending along with different types of wool to generate different textures in your design. No experience needed, all materials are included.
Intermediate Wet Felting: Handbag
Have you ever wondered how felt is made? Come explore this natural resource to create a one-of-a-kind handbag using wool during this 90 minute class. We will cover layout techniques and be using a resist to generate your unique work of art. Prerequisite: students should have made at least one wet-felted creation before this class.
Vehicles on the Move
Start your engines for a fun-filled morning of trucks, counting, and hands-on discovery! Children will enjoy two engaging stories all about trucks and vehicles, practice counting to 20 with colorful trucks, explore a variety of truck toys, complete themed puzzles, and build early math and science skills through play-based activities. This interactive class encourages curiosity, problem-solving, and imaginative play for kids who love vehicles!
Public Farm Tours
Public Farm Tours offer families, caregivers, couples, and individuals the opportunity to experience a guided farm tour without booking a private group program. Participants register individually and join others to create a small shared tour group of approximately 20–25 guests. Tours include meeting farm animals, learning about life on the farm, and exploring the grounds with farm staff. For schools, preschools, camps, and other private group visits, please visit our Farm Tours for Schools and Groups webpage.
Programs and Camps
Farm Explorers
Discover farm life through animal care, barn chores, a pony ride and making snacks. This drop-off program features seasonal themes, crafts, stories, and hands-on time with farm animals. Each session highlights a different set of animals. While some favorite animals and activities will repeat, there will be new experiences to enjoy along the way.
Junior Farmers
Your child will be immersed in farm life in this after-school program. Activities include interacting with our farm animals, exploring the park's natural habitats, and creating crafts. Your child will take the animals on walks around the farm, see what's growing in the garden, and explore Bellevue's past through the historic buildings at Kelsey Creek Farm.
Little Farmers
Enjoy hands-on fun in the barn and barnyard with your little one. Help with barn chores, feed and pet animals, make crafts, enjoy parallel play and take a pony ride. Each session highlights a different set of animals. While some favorite animals and activities will repeat, there will be new experiences to enjoy along the way. Be ready to play indoors and outdoors and to get a bit messy. Siblings under 2 are welcome in front or back carriers.
Farm Animal Pen Pal
Are you curious about what Kelsey Creek Farm's animals are up to? Sign up for this program to receive a letter from one of our adorable farm animals! When you sign up, your animal will send you a letter and a photograph of him/herself. If you send a letter in reply to your farm animal, you will receive a customized letter in return. For each purchase, you will receive a picture of your animal, a self-addressed envelope, and up to two letters. Recommended for ages 4-10 but all are welcome.
Volunteer Programs
After School Teen Farm Volunteers
Assist Kelsey Creek Farm staff in providing daily care to our farm animals. Help prepare meals for the animals, clean their living quarters, assist with other farm chores, and help bring the animals back into the barn each day. Teens will learn responsible animal care, job skills, and independence while earning service hours for school.
Saturday Morning Teen Farm Volunteers
Join the team at Kelsey Creek Farm and get hands-on experience caring for farm animals! Help bring the animals out to pasture for the day, prepare meals for the animals, clean their living spaces, and assist with other farm chores. Teens will learn responsible animal care, job skills, and independence while earning service hours for school.
Adult Farm Volunteers
Assist Kelsey Creek Farm staff in providing daily care to our farm animals. Help staff bring the animals out to pasture, clean their living quarters, and prepare meals for the animals each day. Volunteers will learn about caring for livestock and about Bellevue's agricultural history while giving back to their community.
Farm Fair Special Event Volunteers
Help run one of Bellevue's longest-running events. Play a part in creating memories for families, give back to your community, and earn community service hours. Assist staff with event set up, managing children's activity booths and other event tasks at our annual Farm Fair event. Volunteers gain experience in event operations, customer service, working with children, and teamwork.