Hay Rides and Pumpkin Tales at Britt's Farm — Fall Fun Zone in Manhattan, KS

MANHATTAN FARM FIELD GUIDE

Hay Rides and Pumpkin Tales at Britt's Farm — Fall Fun Zone in Manhattan, KS

A family-friendly autumn outing on Britt's Farm featuring a petting zoo, two mazes, scheduled hayrides, and interactive pumpkin stories; this guide collects the practical details you need to plan a Home School Days visit.

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Hay Rides and Pumpkin Tales at Britt's Farm — Fall Fun Zone in Manhattan, KS.

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Manhattan
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Britt's Farm
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Farm
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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At Britt's Farm in Manhattan, the Fall Fun Zone folds simple pleasures into a single autumn day: a petting zoo and two mazes (a hard and an easy route), scheduled hayrides, and an interactive story about growing pumpkins. The site runs at a leisurely pace and invites visitors to bring snacks to enjoy in the concession tent—a compact, hands-on slice of farm life geared to families and small groups.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE ANIMALS

Petting Zoo and Two Mazes

The Fall Fun Zone includes a petting zoo and both an easy maze and a hard maze, giving kids options for gentle animal encounters and crop-based exploration. Guests are asked not to cut through the corn.

THE RIDE

Hayrides on a Schedule

Hayrides operate at set times throughout the day—10:00, 11:00, 11:30 and 1:00—letting visitors plan their visit around a few fixed departures.

THE STORY

Interactive Pumpkin Story and Snack Tent

An interactive story about growing pumpkins is presented if there's interest, with sessions at 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 and 1:30; visitors may bring snacks or a sack lunch to eat in the concession tent.

What the day feels like

How the day unfolds

You move through a compact, hands-on farm program: explore the petting zoo and choose between the easy or hard maze, catch one of the scheduled hayrides, and gather for an optional interactive pumpkin story. The site is designed to be enjoyed at leisure, with a concession tent available for visitors who bring snacks or a sack lunch.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this day works best for, and who should plan around limits.

1
Families with childrenWell suited: the petting zoo and easy maze provide low-stress activities for young children. Supervising adults should note cornfield boundaries and follow farm rules.
2
Homeschool groups & school outingsAppropriate for small educational groups, with structured story times and hands-on elements; some field-trip activities (for example, the potato cannon) will not be available.
3
Young explorersKids who like animals and mazes will find plenty to do; keep them from cutting through the corn and stick to the marked maze routes.
4
Visitors seeking low-key farm timeThe site is presented 'at your leisure' and is a good choice for those looking for a relaxed autumn outing rather than high-thrill attractions—note that certain activities are intentionally unavailable.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

Bring your own snacks or a sack lunch to eat in the concession tent; plan to carry what you need for a half-day of outdoor activity.

Food & Shelter

There is a concession tent where visitors may eat their brought food—no on-site meal service is described, so come prepared.

On-the-ground tip

Pack for outdoor, farm conditions (sun/protection and sturdy shoes); bring snacks as described and use the concession tent to rest between activities.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

When do the hayrides run?

Hayrides run at 10:00, 11:00, 11:30 and 1:00.

When is the interactive pumpkin story offered?

The interactive story about growing pumpkins is offered at 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 and 1:30 if there is interest.

What are the farm hours?

Farm hours are Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to sunset, and Sunday from noon to sunset.

Can I bring my own food?

Yes—you may bring snacks or a sack lunch to eat in the concession tent.

Are all activities available during Home School Days?

No—some activities that are available on other occasions, such as the potato cannon, will not be available for field trips/Home School Days.

Are there any rules about the mazes or corn?

Please do not cut through the corn; use the marked maze routes.