Overview
The annual Farm City Day gives students the opportunity to learn first-hand about agriculture and all it entails. Students work their way through various learning stations that focus on all aspects of agriculture and learn about where their food comes from and the many opportunities that exist in agriculture.
Learning stations feature hands-on engaging activities representing all aspects of agriculture from animals and bees to forestry and vegetables and beyond. This event gives students, caregivers and teachers the opportunity to fully engage with agriculture and plant the seed for further learning and exploration of how it touches their everyday lives and presents career opportunities.
Farm City Day - Central PA - May 6 & 7, 2026
Farm City Day turned curiosity into discovery at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center — welcoming more than 1,600 elementary students from across Central PA for two days of hands-on agricultural learning.
From meeting farmers and getting up close with live animals to stepping into the role of young scientists, students explored how food is grown, raised, and brought to their tables while also highlighting the wide range of careers behind it.
Photos can be found on Flickr.
Farm City Day - Eastern PA
Date: May 21
Time: 9 AM - 2 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Variety the Children's Charity, 2950 Potshop Road, Worcester PA 19490
This event will be a unique and immersive agriculture education event for students from second grade through high school. Students will explore interactive stations and sensory activities that highlight the connections between farming, community, and daily life. With support from community partners, the day includes collaborative games, demonstrations, and exhibits focused on agriculture and the environment. Students can also tour Variety’s greenhouses and gardens and participate in gardening tasks. The garden areas are designed to be highly accessible to support the needs of individuals with disabilities.
Re-Make Learning Day Event
This year’s Farm City Day events are part of the Re-Make Learning Day festivals that occur every May. Students who attend these events can participate in the PA Department of Education’s Career Ready PA Backpack Challenge and earn artifacts and badges for their schools.