Hands-on Fun for Fall at Slide Ranch
Slide Ranch is a great place for family members of all ages. We tried out one of their family farm days in the past and my kids had a great time petting the sheep planting seeds, milking a goat, and making nature crafts. They offer guided tours and lots of hands-on activities, including milking goats, collecting eggs from chickens, planting seeds, sampling from their organic garden, learning to make crafts and food just like the early farmers, and exploring the nearby tide pools.
Slide Ranch is located off of Shoreline Highway in Muir Beach. Below is a list of their upcoming fall events. Registration is open now! Sign up as soon as possible, as their programs usually sell out way in advance. Slide Ranch members get early access to registration, so consider joining. For for information and registration visit www.slideranch.org
Fall Family Farm Days
Family Farm Days at Slide Ranch are relaxed 3.5-hour programs that feature a wide range of activities related to the day's theme. Visit chickens and ducks, milk a goat, harvest herbs and vegetables in the garden, take a coastal hike, explore tide pools, and more. Family Farm Days take place from 9:30 am to 1 pm. Admission is $45 per person, free for kids 3 and under.
Fall Family Farm Day Dates
- September 26: Fall Harvest
- October 17: Fall Colors
- November 7: Farm to Belly
- November 14: Giving Thanks
- December 5: Nature Gifting
Fall Family Farm Campouts
Slide Ranch's Fall Family Farm Campouts offer the opportunity to celebrate the harvest season by pitching your tent at the ranch's spectacular campsite overlooking the Pacific! On Friday evening, join Slide Ranch staff for dinner, sunset whale- and bird-watching, and (weather permitting) a cozy campfire before camping under the stars. Saturday morning, enjoy breakfast before exploring Slide Ranch, meeting the animals, milking a goat, touring the garden, and exploring around the ranch. In the garden, make fairy wands and lovely hydrosols to keep the spirits at bay!
The Fall Family Farm Campouts take place on Friday, September 18–Saturday, September 19 and Friday, October 23–Saturday, October 24. Campouts begin at 4 pm on Friday and programming ends at 1 pm on Sunday. Participants must bring their own camping gear, including a tent and sleeping bags. Red flag warnings will cancel campfires. The cost is $125 for adults and $85 for children 4–12.
For more information on programs and activities at Slide Ranch, visit their website or call (415) 381-6155. Sliding scale rates for some programs are available; call the Slide Ranch program office at (415) 381-6155 for information. Slide Ranch is located a 2025 Shoreline Highway in Muir Beach.
