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A wagon ride is included with farm admission at no extra charge. Pedal karts Pedal your way around the track and race to the finish line. These karts are kid-powered, 4-wheelin' fun!. There are two Pedal Kart sizes: smaller ones for younger guests and larger ones for ages 7 and up. Pony rides It's fun to ride a pony! Or, if you're feeling shy, you can just come by and pet them. Pony rides are included in youth admission fee. Petting Farm See some friendly farm animals up close, who love to be fed! The animals include sheep, goats, calves, a mule, pigs, and donkeys. You can feed most of them with special food that's available for purchase. Pig races Come watch some piggies who are bound for racing glory. Four piglets at a time line up behind a small gate. The piglets have to jump over a couple of obstacle poles (sometimes they figure out how run around them!) while the crowd cheers on their favorite porker. When they reach the finish line they are rewarded with double Oreo cookies! Human Foosball Test your skills in a life-sized foosball game! kid's corner This is special play area just for kids! There's a Straw Bale Maze for kids to walk through and a Hay Bale Pyramid specifically designed for climbing up, around and over. The Corn Box is like a sand box, only filled with corn kernels. Kids can dig, shovel, or fill a pail to their heart's content. tire Play area Play, climb, and jump! Test your agility in this new area made with various sizes and colors of tires! roping area Rodeo star in the making? Try your hand at roping the "rodeo" animals! spider Web It's okay to get caught in this web! Climb around on a large rope spider web! nighttime adventures Night brings a whole new experience to Farmland Adventures. They offer Flashlight Nights and campfires. Spaces are limited, so call early to reserve your campfire. campfires Bring your group and enjoy your own private campfire. After your group finishes the maze, relax out by the campfire in the country, and roast some marshmallows. A campfire is a great way to spend an evening or warm up on a cool night. Pumpkin Patch Don't forget to buy a pumpkin before you leave. Pick out your perfect pumpkin in their great pumpkin patch…big or small, bumpy or even a white one. Farmer's Market New this year, check out their new Farmer's Market, set up just outside the gates, where they sell local produce, baked goods, jams, candy apples, homemade ice cream, jewelry, lotions, soaps and all kinds of crafts! Farmland Adventures opened on September 10 and runs through November 6. For ticket information and complete hours and dates of operation, visit https://www. farmlandadventures.com/index.php. Farmland adventures 5355 Parsons rd. springdale, ar 72765 479-799-5033 www.farmlandadventures.com What is a corn maze? a corn maze is a maze cut out of a cornfield. corn mazes have become super popular in the fall all over the united states. the first official corn maze was in annville, Pennsylvania in 1993. but there were other types of mazes long before that. In fact, the origins of mazes and labryinths (complex, usually circular structures) go back thousands of years, to the ancient Greeks and romans. they used maze and labyrinth designs on the floors of their homes and even their streets. later, mazes were featured in artwork and architecture throughout europe in cathedrals, castles and gardens. by the 18th century, hedge mazes became popular in england and europe, and eventually came to america, in the form of a corn maze. How is a corn maze made? • In the spring, corn is planted in a field in a grid-shaped pattern. • Planting the correct type of corn is important; the stalks must be strong, and grow to be high enough to make a successful corn maze come fall. • When the corn is about 1-2 feet tall, the maze pattern is mowed out www.OfficialkidsMag.com • OctOber 2021 • 7

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