Murray Family Farms

There'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.

Explore the Seasons

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.

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January

Citrus U-Pick Season

Our winter citrus harvest brings the chance to enjoy fruit right from the orchards when picking is available.

Seasonal • Harvest dependent
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February

Valentine's Farm Picnics

A seasonal farm-picnic concept featured in our event plans. Special offerings are announced when scheduled.

Special event • Dates vary
Citrus & Early Orchard Blooms

Citrus season continues as the first flowering orchards begin to welcome spring.

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May

Mother's Day at the Farm

Seasonal family activities and Mother's Day celebrations. Check the event page for current-year promotions.

Cherry U-Pick at the Little Purple Barn

Cherry picking traditionally takes place in May. Opening dates depend on the crop.

Spring Berry Picking

Strawberries and blueberries, when ripe and available.

Summer Movie Night

Occasional outdoor movie events, with dates and films announced separately.

Special event • Schedule varies
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July

Summer Fruit U-Pick

Stone fruit and blackberries are part of our traditional summer harvest calendar. Picking depends on availability.

Independence Day Specials

Special July holiday promotions may be offered when scheduled.

Occasional promotion • Not guaranteed
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August

Our regular Farm Park event schedule typically takes a summer break, but you can still shop for seasonal produce and farm favorites.

Find Our Farmers' Markets

Look for the summer harvest at markets across California.

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September

We're usually preparing the farm for our biggest fall season. Regular public Farm Park activities may be limited.

Plan for Pumpkin Patch Season

Get a preview of our October farm celebration.

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December

Holiday Pies & Fudge

Holiday bakery favorites and seasonal preorder offerings when available.

Christmas on the Farm

A special holiday program held in select years. Check for announcements before planning a visit.

Pending for 2026
Winter Movie Night

A seasonal movie-night!

Dates announced if scheduled
For Teachers & Schools

Bring 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 Farms

Our 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!

John Deere Tractor Tour under Blue Skies

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!

Two Love Birds, Green, Kissing

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!

Kids in Bakersfield Activities jumping

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!