CEDAR RAPIDS FARM FIELD GUIDE
Golden Hour at the Farm: Evening Light, Llamas and Easy Trails at Prairie Patch
A two-hour, family-friendly Thursday evening visit at Prairie Patch Farm in Cedar Rapids where you can pet llamas, stroll scenic trails, picnic, and buy local treats.
Golden Hour at the Farm: Evening Light, Llamas and Easy Trails at Prairie Patch.
Come to Prairie Patch Farm on select Thursday evenings for a relaxed Golden Hour visit among friendly llamas, playful pigs and goats. Bring a picnic and a chair, stroll the farm’s trails, visit animals at the fence inside and outside the barn, and shop Prairie Patch Goods while treats are available for purchase—an easy, family-friendly way to spend an evening on the farm.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Llamas, Pigs and Goats Up Close
Visitors can visit and pet friendly llamas at the fence both inside and outside the barn, with pigs and goats also part of the farm’s animal mix—an approachable animal experience for all ages.
Select Thursday Evenings at Golden Hour
The program runs on select Thursday evenings, offering a two-hour window in the evening for low-sun light and a relaxed tempo that pairs well with picnics and short trail walks.
Prairie Patch Goods & Animal Treats
Prairie Patch Goods is open during the event and llama, pig and goat treats will be available for purchase, letting visitors take home a taste of the farm or feed the animals responsibly.
What the day feels like
What an evening on the farm feels like
The visit is an unhurried two-hour visit at Prairie Patch Farm where the itinerary centers on animal encounters at the fence, a chance to walk scenic trails, and time to sit with a picnic or browse the farm’s goods as the light fades—designed as a simple, family-friendly outing.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this visit suits—and when to reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Sessions take place select Thursday evenings in a two-hour window, designed as an evening visit during Golden Hour.
Pack a picnic and bring a chair if you would like; animal treats will be available for purchase at the farm and the farm shop (Prairie Patch Goods) will be open.
Tickets are required in advance due to limited parking; plan to purchase admission ahead of arrival.
$5 general admission; kids 2 and under are always free.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When are Golden Hour visits held?
They are held on select Thursday evenings, typically in a two-hour evening session.
How long does a visit last?
Each visit is two hours long.
Do I need to buy tickets in advance?
Yes—tickets are required in advance because the farm has limited parking.
How much is admission and are there discounts for young children?
General admission is $5, and children aged 2 and under are always free.
Can I interact with the llamas and other animals?
Yes—guests can visit and pet the friendly llamas at the fence both inside and outside the barn; pig and goat encounters are part of the farm experience, and animal treats are available for purchase.
Can I bring food and seating?
Yes—pack a picnic and bring a chair if you would like; the farm shop will also be open for local goods.