FALL 2018
A facility of the St. Charles Park District

Featuring...

  • Dairy Barn & Milk House 
  • Sheep House & Pump House
  • Chicken Coop
  • Summer Kitchen
  • Machine Shed
  • Historic Farm
    Demonstration Plots
  • 100 Acres of
    Agricultural Open Space
  • Picnic Pavilion &
    Interpretive Shelter
  • Farm Discovery Trails
  • Fruit Orchard
  • Farm House
    (not open to the public)
All buildings are open when staff is on site with the exception of the Farmhouse.
Grounds Open
Dawn to Dusk
Office Hours
M-Sa | 8am-3pm
Fall Fun Down on the Farm
We hope you all had a wonderful summer! As the temperature begins to cool down here at Primrose Farm, the fun still continues. We have so much planned whether it's our beloved classic fall events beginning or new exciting programs just around the corner. There is fun for all ages to be had at Primrose Farm this fall!

Join us for our classic annual event the Farm Frolic on Sunday,  September 23. It will be a blast for the whole family, filled with face painting, corn cannons, pony rides and so much more! The Farm Frolic is our biggest event of the year, so don't miss out on all the attractions we have to offer, old and new!

This year one of our old and beloved events is receiving a revival of sorts and we are thrilled to tell you all about it! An Apple Afternoon will be returning Saturday, October 6 by popular demand. Take a walk through our very own apple orchard, make some beautiful new apple art, and even learn a recipe or two at this Primrose Farm exclusive event! An Apple Afternoon is free to everyone and is the perfect way to spend some quality time with the family on a budget.

Of course our all-time favorite event, Moonlight Hayrides will be returning this year the first three weekends in October. All ages are welcome to the farm for a cozy night under the stars. After your wagon ride, the fire will be crackling to welcome you back, and complimentary marshmallows and hot chocolate are available for the taking!

If you love our Moonlight Hayrides, but are looking for something a little more exhilarating the farm has something NEW to offer you! This year will be our first ever Primrose Farm Escape the Barn! This year on October 12 and 13, see if you have what it takes to escape the barn with your life. Join us for a Moonlight Hayride before or after your escape room experience and receive $5 off your ticket. It will be a thrilling evening you won't want to miss! 

Fall is such a wonderful time at the farm, from the beautiful changing  leaves and landscapes, to all of our exciting programs returning. Looking back, we would like to thank all of our lovely visitors who have taken the time out of their busy schedules to visit us over the summer. Be it a summer class, a camp, or just a leisurely visit with the family, it has been wonderful to see you! We hope to see you this fall as well. Take care!
Enjoy Farm Fun on Select Weekdays & Saturdays
March-November
On-site registrations accepted. All ages welcome. Ages 15 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
Please arrive 15 minutes early to register on site. Drop-Ins will not be held on special event days. 
Feed the Chickens     
Every Tuesday & Thursday
10am
RES $2/NR $4 per person
Great for young children to get hands-on experience! Stop by the office to pick up a feeding stick and marvel as the chickens flock to you and your feed.



Feed the Goats    

Every Monday & Wednesday
1pm
RES $2/NR $4 per person

Get up close and personal with goats! Stop by the office for a feeding stick and some delicious goat treats, and you will be on your way. Merle and Norman can't wait to see you!

Chicken and Egg
Every Wednesday & Saturday
11am
RES $5/NR $8 per person
See, hear and touch the Columbian Wyandotte chickens that call Primrose home and help gather farm fresh eggs straight from the nest. All pickers take home a share of the eggs collected!   
 
Hands-on Milking  
Every Wednesday & Saturday 10am 
RES $5/NR $8 per person 
Spend your morning cozying up to the Primrose cows! Meet these lovely ladies and discover what goes into dairying - the breeding, raising and milking of dairy animals. Then get up close and personal with one of the 'fresh' cows and try your hand at milking.
 

Hold Your Horses
First & Third Saturdays
2pm
RES $5/NR $8 per person
Crazy about horses? Here's your chance to mingle with some gentle giants - the Primrose Farm Belgian draft horses. Explore basic grooming techniques and learn about equine care practices of today and yesterday.
 
 
Feed the Animals
Second & Fourth Saturdays
2pm
RES $5/NR $8 per person
Please feed the animals! It's not often that you'll hear this being said on a farm. Get a unique - behind the scenes - opportunity to help feed the farm's animal residents. Learn about the care and feeding of livestock and how their specialized diets vary throughout the year. 




Let the Primrose Farm staff tailor a one-of-a-kind scouting program to learn about agricultural farming, animal care and husbandry, environmentalism and hands-on history to meet your specific badge needs! All scout troops are invited to work alongside the farmers and educators for a unique learning experience.

Caring for farm animals, milking cows, tending to the vegetable gardens, beekeeping, hiking trails, wagon rides and exploring historical sites are just some of the activities available.

Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts:
  • Custom Programs
  • Scout Badges & Projects

These 1-hour programs are offered weekdays and Saturdays at your troops' convenience. Fee is $5 per scout. A tractor-drawn hayride can be added as an additional $2 per person. To schedule a program or for more details,
call 630-513-4370.


Celebrate your Birthday
with a Barnyard Bash
at Primrose Farm!
 

Dress up in your overalls,
bandannas and boots for some fabulous and festive farm fun.

Weather permitting,parties are held either in the Summer Kitchen, under a picnic pavilion or at a picnic table in the farmyard.


For ages Ages 3-12
Available April to October

To reserve a date, call 630-513-4370.
For more info, click here.
 
Volunteer Opportunities

Do you need community service hours for school, scouts or church? Are you looking for an opportunity to get your hands dirty and give back to the community?

Primrose Farm is always in search of volunteers to help with livestock chores, gardening and farm clean up. Ages 15 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

For more information click here, or call 630-513-4370. 
Winter on the Farm
Saturday, January 5  |  12-4pm
RES $5/NR $8 per person  (#16833)
Wagon Rides: RES/NR $2 per person 
All programs are held at Primrose Farm, 5N726 Crane Road, St. Charles (unless otherwise noted).
630-513-4370  |  primrosefarmpark.com
RES=Resident / NR=Nonresident