Open Farm Day Near Wilmington, NC
Educational Farm Tours & Petting Farm Experience
Looking for a family-friendly farm tour near Wilmington, NC? Join us at Greenlands Farm for our semi-annual Open Farm Day hosted by our nonprofit, Helpers of Our Farm (HOOF).
This educational farm experience is perfect for families, homeschool groups, and anyone interested in learning more about farm animals and sustainable agriculture.
What to Expect at Open Farm Day
Each guided tour lasts approximately 40–50 minutes and begins on the hour.
During your visit, you’ll:
• Meet a miniature cow, goats, ponies, rabbits, chickens, llamas, and pigs
• Learn about farm animal science and animal welfare
• Explore sustainable homestead farming practices
• Discover composting techniques used on our farm
• Hear about our organic produce efforts
After your guided tour, enjoy additional time in our petting farm to connect with the animals at your own pace.
Why Families Love Our Farm Tours
Families searching for things to do with kids near Wilmington often want meaningful, educational activities that also feel fun and relaxed.
Our Open Farm Day provides:
✔ Hands-on animal interaction
✔ Outdoor educational experience
✔ Affordable family activity
✔ Support for a local nonprofit
Admission
Our public farm tours are typically $10 per person. For this special Open Farm Day, we are suggesting a community donation of only $5 per guest.
Donations are taken before your tour starts via Cash, Paypal, or Venmo. We highly suggest you arrive 10 minutes early as your tour starts on the hour.
All proceeds support our therapeutic farm programs through Helpers of Our Farm (HOOF).
Tour 1: 10am – 10.55am, $5 per guest suggested donation
Tour 2: 11am – 11.55am, $5 per guest suggested donation
Tour 3: 12pm – 12.55pm, $5 per guest suggested donation
Location
Tours are held at Greenlands Farm, located near Wilmington, North Carolina, making it an easy drive for families in Wilmington, Leland, and surrounding Brunswick County communities.
Important Information
Our tips for making your visit the most enjoyable:
Read ALL our rules for the farm. Our farm is interested in the safety of you and our animals, we want you to leave with a positive experience. We have been operating tours since 2012, we have these rules in place for a reason.
Arrive at least 10-15 minutes early. Your tour will start and leave on time.
Come dressed for the weather, in clothes that you won’t mind finding mud or manure on at the end of the day. Wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes to protect your feet and make it easier to walk on any uneven ground.
Stay with your group. Wandering guests are not appreciated and could get hurt.
Remember this is a working farm with a family that lives on the farm, be respectful of their property as you would want others to be of yours. You are invited as a guest to their home.
If you have a kid who doesn’t like to walk, bring a stroller. We suggest you sanitize the wheels after your tour, bring wipes or spray with you.
Ask LOTS of questions when prompted! Your tour guide is knowledgeable, take advantage of them 🙂
EVENT RULES
Tours are pre-donation online or donate at time of arrival, no admittance without a donation. No reimbursements, we suggest you gift to someone who would really enjoy it!
Children under 12 months are free, but a donation is appreciated if your child enjoyed their experience.
All donation proceeds benefit HOOF farm programs.
You must donate or show proof of donation for admittance into the farm. The petting farm will be open between 10am and 1pm for you to visit before and after your scheduled tour (with proof of donation).
Parking and entry is next to the farm office building at 604 Midway Road SE, Bolivia, NC. MAP LINK
Parents or caregivers are responsible for watching their children at all times!
DO NOT feed the animals.
DO NOT pet livestock guardian dog(s).
No food or beverages allowed on the tour or in the petting farm area.
DO NOT let your child put their hands in their mouth after petting an animal.
Keep your child/childrens hands and feet out of the mouths of the animals.
DO NOT pick up, hit, be mean, poke, scare, or scream at the animals at any time.
No barefoot or open toed shoes allowed inside pen.
Sanitize your hands before entering and immediately upon exiting the barnyard area.
DO NOT climb any fence.
If you get scratched or bit, from a surface or an animal, please find a volunteer to receive First Aid.
No outside alcohol allowed.
All bags subject to search.
No contraband or illegal substances allowed.
No smoking on premises.
No dogs or pets of any kind.
No weapons.
WARNING
Under North Carolina law, there is no liability for an injury to or death of a participant in an agritourism activity conducted at this agritourism location if such injury or death results from the inherent risks of the agritourism activity. Inherent risks of agritourism activities include, among others, risks of injury inherent to land, equipment, and animals, as well as the potential for you to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to your injury or death. You are assuming the risk of participating in this agritourism activity.