Due to summer day camps, guided farm tours will not be available from June 17–August 30. Self-guided group visits remain available during this period.
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Guided Farm Tours
Experience Kelsey Creek Farm with a tour designed specifically for groups. Choose from various year-round and seasonal themes. Most tours are appropriate for children ages 2 years and older (see tour themes for exceptions).
Activities
All guided farm tours are approximately 45 minutes in length. Tours are offered on weekdays at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m.. Each tour includes interaction time with a variety of farm animals and a group activity led by a member of our farm staff. Animals included in tour and group activities vary based on tour themes.
*Please note: Animals available for interaction during the guided tour may change without notice based on individual animals’ health and wellbeing.
Capacity
Each group tour has a maximum capacity of 25 total attendees (children and adult chaperones, excluding staff members; staff do not count towards total).
- For example, a tour group consisting of 20 children, 10 chaperones and 10 staff members amounts to 30 total attendees.
For groups exceeding 25 attendees, you may request additional tours by requesting up to two tours of the same time slot and/or selecting multiple time slots. Any themes can be requested in any time slot.
- For example, if a group of 30 total attendees desires a Guided Farm Tour, they can either opt for multiple simultaneous tours in the same time slot, or choose multiple back-to-back time slots (e.g. two Pioneers on the Farm tours from 10-10:45 a.m. or one Pioneers on the Farm tour from 10-10:45 a.m. and one from 11-11:45 a.m.). Simultaneous and/or back-to-back tours do not need to be the same theme.
Fees
$175 for 25 or fewer people (children and adults). Staff are free.
Reserve a Group Tour
Group tour reservation process:
- Choose from the themes listed below.
- Submit the Tour Request webform.
- Staff will review and confirm availability.
- An online invoice will be emailed, with a link for payment, due within two business days of receipt.
For more information, call 425-452-7688 or email KelseyCreekFarm@bellevuewa.gov
Year Round Farm Tour Themes
Kids on the Farm
Explore our historic dairy farm with hands-on fun as you meet our farm animals. Learn interesting animal facts and local history as you travel back in time to when Bellevue was mostly farmland and forest. Go into the animal barn to see where the animals sleep at night and work on barn "chores" with child-sized pails and rakes.
Fuzzy Farm Friends
Have you ever wondered where yarn and wool sweaters come from? How does a sheep give us a pair of warm wool socks? Meet the Kelsey Creek Farm sheep, watch a demo of wool carding, and learn about sheep and fiber processing. Children will create a fuzzy sheep craft to take home.
Pioneers on the Farm
Imagine life in Bellevue in the 1880s. Children spend time looking around the Fraser cabin, built in 1888, and learning about what life was like for the pioneers when they arrived in the Bellevue area. Practice pioneer living history skills and go on a farm walk to learn how some of our farm animals would have been used by the pioneers. Recommended for ages 4+.
Seasonal Farm Tour Themes
Fall on the Farm
Experience harvest season on the farm! Visit with some of our friendly farm animals and watch them eat a pumpkin treat. Then finish up by enjoying a story in our indoor off-the-vine pumpkin patch. Pumpkins are available for purchase for an additional fee. (October only)
Springtime in the Barnyard
Welcome springtime in the barnyard with a hands-on tour among our favorite animals. Learn about their care, then get dirty in the garden planting and watering seeds. (Mid May-mid June only)
Cancellations, Rescheduling, FAQs
Cancellations and Rescheduling
Cancellations: Cancellations must be made in writing (email is acceptable). Cancellations made 30 or more days prior to the reservation will result in a full refund of the hourly rental fees paid, less a $35 cancellation fee. Cancellations made 14-29 days prior to the reservation will result in a charge of 50% of the tour fees. Cancellations made 0-13 days prior to the reservation will result in no refund of the hourly rental fees.
Rescheduling: Requests to change the time or date of a reservation will be accepted in writing (email is acceptable). Approval is subject to facility and staff availability. Additional fees must be paid in full at the time of the change. Date changes will be treated as a cancellation and new reservation.
The City, acting in good faith, may cancel the reservation if the facility requested becomes unsafe for the intended use. Such circumstances include but are not limited to, natural disasters, environmental hazards, civil disturbances or other events affecting public health and safety. In such circumstances, the City is under no obligation to provide a refund, but it may do so at its sole discretion. The City will attempt to give the renter reasonable notice of the cancellation.
No refunds will be made due to weather conditions.
Tour FAQs
What animals are included in the tour? Animal interactions may vary based on tour theme but may include meeting a pony, sheep or goat, and chicken or bunny. Animals available for interaction during the guided tour may change without notice based on individual animals’ health and wellbeing.
How are tours scheduled if my group exceeds a total capacity of 25? If your group exceeds 25 people, you have several options:
- Request up to two tours of the same time slot (e.g. two tours from 10-10:45 a.m.)
- Request tours in multiple time slots (e.g. one tour from 10-10:45 a.m. and one tour from 11-11:45 a.m.)
- Request tours across multiple days
Can I pay for additional people? Tours are scheduled in blocks of 25 total people. If your group exceeds this number, you will need to schedule multiple tours.
How many adult chaperones are required? A 1:10 adult to child ratio is recommended.
Can I request multiple tour themes? Yes! Tours do not need to be the same theme even if you request simultaneous tours.
What happens if it rains? Tours are held rain or shine so make sure to dress for the weather! No refunds are issued due to weather conditions.
Where will my group park? There are two parking lots on site for tour participants and chaperones to park. Reference map sent upon confirmation for your assigned lot. Please note: No busses may enter either parking lot (even for drop off). Please have all bus drivers park along the road near the playground on the west side of the park (130th Pl SE) and then have your group walk in.
Is there a place for my group to eat lunch? Yes! There is a covered picnic shelter on site that can be reserved for a fee or used on a first come, first served basis. There are also uncovered picnic tables throughout the park. Due to health concerns, we recommend that visitors do not eat in the barnyard area.
What else is there for my group to do? In addition to farm animal viewing, there is a children’s playground on site, a large field for group games, and walking trails.
How do I pay for the tour reservation? Payment can be provided online through a provided payment link or via check made out to: City of Bellevue, ATTN: Kelsey Creek Farm, PO Box 90012, Bellevue, WA 98009