HUDSON WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Handmade Gifts and Barnyard Hugs: A Mother’s Day Kids Workshop at Waffle Family Farm
A three-hour, family-focused farm visit in Hudson where kids decorate clay pots, plant flowers, and meet friendly animals — a hands-on Mother’s Day keepsake experience.
Handmade Gifts and Barnyard Hugs: A Mother’s Day Kids Workshop at Waffle Family Farm.
At Waffle Family Farm in Hudson, families spend a relaxed three hours outdoors as children create a handmade gift, plant flowers and spend time with gentle farm animals — a simple, nature-rooted way to mark Mother’s Day and build a small, memorable ritual together.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Handmade Gifts: Pot Decorating and Planting
Children decorate a clay pot and plant flowers as part of the workshop, creating a tangible gift to give on Mother’s Day and a take-home reminder of the farm visit.
Up-Close Animal Time
The day includes opportunities to cuddle and interact with friendly farm animals; an optional guided hands-on farm experience is available as an add-on for closer feeding and interaction.
Shaded Picnic and Outdoor Play
Groups receive a reserved shaded picnic area with tables and umbrellas and access to outdoor games and farm activities, making space for relaxed family time during the visit.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The workshop unfolds as a gentle, family-paced gathering on the farm: children move between a craft station to decorate a clay pot and plant flowers, shared picnic time in a reserved shaded area, and supervised animal interactions that emphasize calm, hands-on contact with friendly animals.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Reservations are for a three-hour window; during summer months, morning and evening time slots are recommended for greater comfort.
Families may bring their own snacks, drinks, cupcakes and birthday cake; the site provides a reserved shaded picnic area with tables and umbrellas.
A private guided hands-on farm experience (+$100) is available for closer feeding and interaction; the add-on runs approximately 45 minutes.
The package includes up to 15 kids with one adult per child included.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the workshop?
The reservation is for three hours.
What activities are included?
Children decorate a clay pot, plant flowers, access outdoor games and have supervised interactions with friendly farm animals.
Is animal feeding included?
An optional guided hands-on farm experience with feeding is available as an add-on for an additional $100 and lasts about 45 minutes.
How many children can participate?
The package accommodates up to 15 kids, with one adult per child included.
Can families bring food or cake?
Yes — families are welcome to bring their own snacks, drinks, cupcakes and birthday cake.
Are children allowed to be unsupervised?
No — there are no unsupervised children allowed; all children must be supervised by their accompanying adult.