Our winter citrus harvest brings the chance to enjoy fruit right from the orchards when picking is available.
Seasonal • Harvest dependentThere's always another season to celebrate.
From orchard blossoms and fresh berries to cherries, pumpkins, and sunflowers, there's something different to enjoy throughout the year at Murray Family Farms. Explore our annual calendar and find your next farm adventure.
Sunflower Days & Strawberry U-Pick
Join us on November weekends for sunflower picking, strawberry picking, tractor rides, farm animals, slides, and more.
Our year on the farm.
These are the times of year we traditionally host our seasonal events and picking experiences. Exact dates and availability can change with the harvest, weather, and each year's event schedule.
January
February
A seasonal farm-picnic concept featured in our event plans. Special offerings are announced when scheduled.
Special event • Dates varyCitrus season continues as the first flowering orchards begin to welcome spring.
March
Enjoy flowering orchards, photo opportunities, and seasonal citrus experiences.
Spring strawberry picking begins as the fruit ripens.
Picking dates vary by harvestApril
Easter-themed family activities, spring games, seasonal treats, and farm adventures.
Fresh berries are the stars of spring. Availability changes with the harvest.
Educational farm visits for schools and organized groups. Reservations required.
May
Seasonal family activities and Mother's Day celebrations. Check the event page for current-year promotions.
Cherry picking traditionally takes place in May. Opening dates depend on the crop.
Strawberries and blueberries, when ripe and available.
Occasional outdoor movie events, with dates and films announced separately.
Special event • Schedule variesJune
Early picking hours help guests enjoy the farm before the hottest part of the day.
Blackberries are a seasonal early-summer harvest, offered when the crop allows.
A seasonal opportunity for families to celebrate Dad with farm activities.
July
Stone fruit and blackberries are part of our traditional summer harvest calendar. Picking depends on availability.
Special July holiday promotions may be offered when scheduled.
Occasional promotion • Not guaranteedAugust
Our regular Farm Park event schedule typically takes a summer break, but you can still shop for seasonal produce and farm favorites.
Look for the summer harvest at markets across California.
September
We're usually preparing the farm for our biggest fall season. Regular public Farm Park activities may be limited.
Get a preview of our October farm celebration.
October
Our biggest fall celebration, featuring pumpkins, mazes, tractor rides, slides, animals, and more.
Special Halloween activities, trick-or-treating, costumes, and farm fun.
Educational farm experiences during reserved tour hours.
November
Weekend sunflower picking, farm activities, beautiful photo opportunities, and seasonal harvest fun.
Pick strawberries during our November event, subject to harvest readiness.
Field trips and educational farm experiences for school groups.
Look for seasonal bakery offerings and holiday preorder announcements.
December
Holiday bakery favorites and seasonal preorder offerings when available.
A special holiday program held in select years. Check for announcements before planning a visit.
Pending for 2026A seasonal movie-night!
Dates announced if scheduledBring your class to the farm.
Our school field trips are a year-round part of planning farm education, with tours offered during selected seasons. Learn about our educational attractions, group scheduling, and reservations.
Before you visit.
Picking is seasonal. Fruit and flower picking can begin or end earlier than expected, depending on weather, growing conditions, and the harvest. Always check the event page for the latest information.
Events aren't always annual. This calendar includes our traditional seasonal activities and selected special-event programs. Not every program operates every year, and individual admission prices, dates, and hours may change.
There's always a reason to visit.
Come for the harvest, stay for the family memories. Plan a seasonal farm adventure or stop by the Big Red Barn for fresh fruit and something delicious.
Find Murray Family FarmsOur Activities
Brand New Attraction!
Explore our newest activity, a musical playground like no other! Enjoy a mixture of home-spun and traditional instruments as your class is live in concert!
Tractor Tours
Take a tractor-drawn wagon ride across acres of fun - learning about what we do and how we do it!
Animal Garden
Have a Meet and Greet with Goats and Geese! See real live farm animals in a safe environment!
Exotic Aviary
Feast your eyes on feathered friends as you learn about birds from Kern County and around the world!
Barnyard Ball Toss
Try your hand at a variety of Homespun sports at the Ball toss with Baseball, Basketball, Football, and more!
Storybook Trail
A group reading experience with giant pages surrounded by flowers galore. Each season features its very own story!
The Roosteree
Get to know the largest selection of fancy roosters! Our family of the quintessential farm animal is a hoot!
Auntie Annabelle’s Ant Hill
Farmstyle play area featuring our giant ant and a spiderweb to boot! Climb atop the hills or run through the tunnels!
Jumping Pillow
Visit Kern Counties BIGGEST BOUNCE PILLOW for the most high-flying PE you’ll ever enjoy!
Super Slides
Slide down two natural super slides composed completely of dirt shaken off carrots!