The Ultimate List of Ideas for Your Farm Party!

Planning a farm party in Austin, TX? Whether your kiddo is a true farmer in the making or just likes to dream about pigs, sheep, and cow-print, you know the perfect theme is all about farm animals and a barn scene!

If you’re looking for kids party ideas that are fun, creative, and stress-free, you’re in the right place! From themed games and themed treats to DIY crafts and party favors, this list has everything you need to keep the party planning process from being a total chore. 

And if you’re in Austin, Texas, The Wander Center offers farm-themed party decor rentals– so you can create an immersive setting without the waste. Decor and add-ons are delivered directly to you… and then taken away after! Here’s your ultimate list of farm party ideas to bring your island celebration to life! 

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Real Food

• Pigs’ Slop - Hearty stew or chili for a farm family meal.

• Potato Bar - Build-your-own potato station. Here’s 20 topping ideas for your feast!

• Pigs in a Blanket - A classic, easy kid-friendly & adult-approved snack. 

• Tractor Wheels - Pinwheel sandwich wraps. Tons of combos out there! 

• Corn Dogs - Fair-style farm favorite.

• Lil’ Smokies - Bite-sized sausage snack. Delicious and easy to make! Crockpot-friendly.

• Baked Beans - Sweet & smoky side dish. Yummm!

• Biscuits & Gravy - Country-style comfort food

• Cookie Cutter Sandwiches  - Pick your kiddo’s favorite sandwich, and cut it into a farm shape. Like these pigs!

Snacks

• Fresh Eggs - Deviled eggs, farm fresh style. Here’s 55 recipes to choose from!

• Fresh Corn - Corn on the cob. Bonus if grilled!

• Taters - Crispy tater tots for kids!

• Country Goy/Girl Cornbread - Simple farm-style cornbread. Yes please!

• Potato Salad - Picnic classic side dish.

• Fresh Cheese/From the Dairy Farm - Kid-friendly cheese board (or not!).

• Fresh Produce/From the Garden - Fresh veggie snack tray (probably from the store)

• Fresh Produce/From the Orchard - Colorful fruit platter.

• Fried Potatoes - Easy potato chips snack. Fried by someone else!

• Chicken Feed - Tasty party Chex mix.

• Hay - Pretzel sticks for easy munching.

• Animal Crackers - They never get old!

• Pitchforks & Shovels - Cute utensil label.

Desserts

• Hay Bales - Rice Krispie treat blocks.

• Cow Patties/Cow Pies - Double chocolate cookies!

• Mud Bath - Chocolate pudding with fun animal or fruit dippers. Yum!

• Moo-rshmellows - Fluffy marshmallow snack.

• Cup of Dirt - Chocolate pudding with crushed oregon and gummy worms. A kid fav!

• Pie - Classic farm dessert favorite.

• Themed Cake/Cupcakes - Tons of fun ideas!

Drinks

• Milk/Chocolate Milk - Farm-fresh drink option.

• Well Water - Refreshing water station.

• Iced Tea - Classic sweet or unsweet!

• Fresh Juice - Apple, orange, or any other yummy juice!

• Lemonade - Crowd-pleasing fresh lemonade.

Activities 

• Live animals from Tiny Tails to You! (Austin, Texas) - A hands-on experience where kids meet real animals. Book here!

• Duck pond (ages 1-3) - small pool w/ rubber ducks, ages 1-3)

• Chicken egg hunt (ages 2+) - Give kiddos a 6-egg carton and hunt for eggs around the yard or house. Always fun to do and watch!

• Scavenger Hunt EASY (ages 2+) - An easy and fun scavenger hunt adventure. Click here for printables.

• Find the missing chicken (ages 3) - Hide a small stuffed animal and let kids search for it. Here’s an example.

• Duck, duck, goose (ages 3+) - A great game to start your party with as kids arrive!

• Farmer statues (ages 3+) Play themed music and have the kids dance like country folk. Several variations here!

• Scavenger Hunt HARD (ages 4+) - A slightly harder scavenger hunt adventure for ages 4+. Learn how to create the hunt!

• Pin the tail on the pig (ages 4+) - Classic! Find plenty of printables on Etsy.

• Farming charades (ages 4+) - Kids act out different farm animals while others guess. Find a great list here.

• Animal sounds (ages 4+)

• Guess the number of _____ in a jar (ages 5+) - Candy or any farm-esque objects that fit in a jar! Prize for the winner.

• Races (wheelbarrow, spoon egg, sack race, ages 5+)

Crafts

• Decorate cookies (ages 2+) - A sweet and simple classic that lets little hands create edible masterpieces.

• Coloring sheets (ages 2+) - Easy, entertaining, only a little mess! Etsy is your BFF!

• Paint a wooden animal (ages 2+) -  A fun craft using farm-themed wooden cutouts. 24hrcrafts has tons of options!

• Egg carton chicks (ages 2+) - Turn recycled cartons into adorable, chirpy chicks with this easy upcycled craft.

• Farm animal finger puppets (ages 2+) - Spark imaginative play with these easy-to-make puppets for tiny fingers.

• Homemade bird feeders (ages 3+) - A fun, eco-friendly craft that invites local birds to visit after the party! 30 ideas here!

• Dye eggs (ages 3+) - A vibrant and timeless activity. Perfect for a spring-themed farm party.

• Clothespin farm animal magnets (ages 3+) - Clip on some fun! Create a whole barnyard of magnetic friends for the fridge.

• Make a necklace (ages 4+) - Thread beads to craft a wearable, farm-fresh souvenir.

• Chicken wire farm weaving (ages 4+) - A unique, tactile craft where kids weave ribbons and fabric through a wire "fence." Take a peak here!

• Painted rocks (animals or produce, ages 6+) - Transform ordinary stones into a garden of friendly animals or colorful veggies.

• Clay cow magnets, clay vegetable magnets (ages 8+) - Sculpt and paint a mini farmstead from oven-bake clay to display at home.

Party Favors

• Craft item^ - Of course kids can take home their handmade luau-themed craft!

• Snacks/consumables - Save recycles containers leading up to the party for fillable snacks

• Painted rocks - A fun activity for you and your kiddo before the party, if you don’t want to have attendees paint!

• Temporary tattoos - Farm options galore! 

• Stickers - Fun, easy, and a huge hit!

• Bandanas – Yeehaw!

Bonus Tips: 

1. Decorate your space!

Rent themed party decorations from The Wander Center! TWC offers affordable, curated decor rentals to match your event. As of 2024, we have 10 unique themes– Safari, Dinosaur, Farm, Fairy, Princess, Western, Luau, Glamping, Taylor Swift, and Construction, and have more coming soon. We’ll help create a memorable celebration without (waste)ing time, money or space! See all current and upcoming themes HERE. 

2. Have invitees dress up to theme

Encourage guests to come dressed in outfits that match the party’s theme to make the event even more immersive and fun! Safari hats, princess gowns, construction gear, farm flannel– costumes bring the theme to life and create fantastic photo opportunities!

3. Play themed music

Set the mood with a playlist that complements your party theme! Jungle sounds, popular princess movie sing-alongs, country tunes– music creates a fun and engaging atmosphere, ties the decor and activities together, and keeps the energy high throughout the party. 

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Need craft materials for your party? Check out 24hourcrafts for an amazing selection of wood cutouts that kids can paint or decorate– a fun activity and a memorable keepsake! 24 hour crafts is affordable and quick to deliver! Get 10% off when you use the link!

Make the party planning process MUCH easier and faster by downloading our themed party plans HERE! I've done the research for you!

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About the Author

Dakota Rhoad is the owner of The Wander Center LLC, a party decor rental service in Austin Texas, specializing in affordable, sustainable, and creative celebrations. With a passion for bringing joy and ease to families and reducing party waste, Dakota helps busy parents plan memorable events without the stress! Learn more at The Wander Center.