OLD MACDONALD’S FARM BEVER PARK

Open Daily through October 1

10 AM - 6 PM

Birthday Parties

The first hour of your party will be a guided farm tour with a party host. In this hour, you will have hands-on contact with the animals and will be able to feed them as well. The second hour will be free time at the pavilion near the duck exhibit. The birthday child will receive a gift. Bring your own cake, snacks, and beverages. Two-hour party reservations are available through October 1 and can be scheduled between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Call 319-286-5763 to set up your party.

Reservations are required two weeks in advance. Fee is $159 per two-hour period and includes pavilion reservation and farm tour. Non-refundable.

Group Tours

One-hour group tours of the farm are available by appointment only for all groups, including school groups and daycares. They are $4 per person and available every day of the week between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Participants receive in-depth, hands-on experience with the animals. Call 319-286-5763 to schedule your tour.

Old Macdonald’s Farm in Bever Park is operated by Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation. Located on the southeast side of Cedar Rapids, it is a free petting farm that is open to the public and features farm animals and North American waterfowl. This city landmark is over 100 years old and is enjoyed by people of all ages.

Events

*NEW* STORY TIME WITH ANIMALS

(0-5 yrs. with Parent)

Drop in and listen to a new story each week while sitting with the animals at the farm! Bring a blanket or chair to sit on.

F 8/25, 9/8, 9/22 10:30am

FREE Old MacDonald’s Farm Barn

*NEW* MOVIE NIGHT

PRESENTED BY FLEET FARM

(All Ages)

Come to the farm for this special movie night sponsored by Fleet Farm. The movie begins at sunset at the amphitheater. Feel free to come early and visit the farm animals. Bring your own non-alcoholic drinks and snacks.

Chicken Little F 8/25 8pm FREE Old MacDonald’s Farm

MOVIE NIGHT AT THE FARM

(All Ages)

Bring the whole family to the farm’s amphitheater for a movie beginning at sunset. Feel free to come early and play with all the cute farm animals. Bring your own non-alcoholic drinks and snacks.

Wall-E F 9/8 8pm

FREE Old MacDonald’s Farm COUNTY FAIR (All Ages)

Come to the farm and experience a fair setting with hay rack rides, booths, scavenger hunt, pie-eating contest, and lots more.

Sa 9/23 10am-2pm

FREE* Old MacDonald’s Farm

*A $1 donation at the entrance is recommended

319-286-5566

FAMILY HAY RACK NIGHT

(3+ yrs. with Family)

Wednesday, August 16 | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Enjoy one last summer night out before the kids go back to school. Take a hay rack ride, eat s’mores around the bonfire, and even take a guided tour of the village with one of the “residents.” Bring dinner, or snack on popcorn and sarsparilla at the Ushers Ferry saloon.

$20/family (up to 4) Ushers Ferry

$6/additional person, ages 5 and under free

HARVEST HAY RACK NIGHTS: SUNSET PUMPKINS

(Families)

Does your little one turn into a pumpkin at sunset? This program is for families with young children (older children welcome). Bring your dinner and come to the village for an early evening hay rack ride, bonfire, and simple craft before bedtime. Popcorn and sarsaparilla will be available for purchase in the saloon. Free admission for children ages 5 and under.

W 9/13, 9/27, 10/11 5-6:30pm Ushers Ferry

$10/person admission at the door

Advance Registration Only

#214203-01 $30/family (up to 4) 9/13

#214203-02 $8/single or add’l person 9/13

#214203-03 $30/family (up to 4) 9/27

#214203-04 $8/single or add’l person 9/27

#214203-05 $30/family (up to 4) 10/11

#214203-06 $8/single or add’l person 10/11

HARVEST HAY RACK

NIGHTS: NIGHT OWLS (Families)

Enjoy an evening of oldfashioned fun! Take a hay rack ride through the valley, gather around a bonfire with hot cocoa to roast marshmallows, make a simple craft, and join us in the saloon for some card games. Popcorn and sarsaparilla will be available for purchase. Free admission for children ages 5 and under.

W 9/13, 9/27, 10/11 6:30-8pm Ushers Ferry

$10/person admission at the door

Advance Registration Only

#214204-01 $30/family (up to 4) 9/13

#214204-02 $8/single or add’l person 9/13

#214204-03 $30/family (up to 4) 9/27

#214204-04 $8/single or add’l person 9/27

#214204-05 $30/family (up to 4) 10/11

#214204-06 $8/single or add’l person 10/11