Top 5 Kid-Approved Ways To Celebrate Fall at the Farm | Delta

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October 19, 2018

Delta BC Has SO Many Fun Things To Do With Kids

Our family was thrilled to partner with Kid Approved BC and Tourism Delta to explore Emma Lea Farms in Delta, BC. It was our first time across the historic wooden Westham Island bridge, and we we thrilled with the area’s rustic ambiance and fun things to do for kids of all ages! It may sound funny, but driving across the old bridge made it feel even more like a special trip.

We were surprised to learn that Emma Lea Farms has been in the family since 1885. and that everything in their farm store is grown on site or locally in BC. I’ve shared before that I grew up next to a farm, and it was a large part of my childhood– I’m so glad to be able to share this experience with my son even though we live in suburban Surrey.

Emma Lea Farms in Delta BC- Kaylyn Barr Photography

1. Old Fashioned Farm Fun

It’s always great to get away from the ipad, Pokemon Cards, and Netflix to enjoy old fashioned family time together. We delighted in Emma Lea Farm’s: Bonfire with Smores, Pumpkin Tic Tac Toe and Apple Stamped Burlap Crafts. My son made me roast his marshmallow for him (I burnt it), the pumpkins kept on rolling off the table, and we all had green paint all over us by the end of the day… but that’s how we make family memories together.

Bonfire with Smores

Pumpkin Tic Tac Toe

Apple Stamping Crafts

2. Donkeys in Delta

Hee-Haw! Because who doesn’t love visiting donkeys? We had a great time imitating their sounds to each other the entire drive home.

I love that Emma Lea Farms is proudly SPCA Certified, which includes a visit at least once a year by a trained, independent auditor who inspects the farm to the SPCA Certified animal welfare standards. A separate panel of independent experts decides if the farm meets the requirements for certification.

Donkeys at Emma Lea Farms

3. Playground and Snacks

Parents know that kids need to get their sillies out; the playground and slide were big hits for our little guy. That exercise, paired with running around the pumpkin patch made him hungry for a yummy ice cream sundae topped with local berries. I also love that vegan options are available for our milk + egg allergies. I admit, I *may* have eaten half of my kid’s sundae. Moms can get away with that.

Emma Lea Farm Playground

Ice Cream Shoppe

Ice Cream and Berries

4. Chance To Teach Kids About About Where Food Comes From

I’m a firm believer that we appreciate food more when we know where it comes from. My husband’s career has him working with fruit and veggies all day, and our family is passionate about eating + supporting local as often as we can. A day at a farm or market together always makes us further appreciate what’s on our own dinner table. And we also find food tastes better when it’s fresh + local.

Apples at Emma Lea Farms

Emma Lea Farms Delta BC

5. The Pumpkin Patch

Ahhhh, yes! Who could forget our main reason for going to Emma Lea Farms? We searched out the perfect pumpkin from the patch; it was hard to choose which one was going to come home with us! There was a wide selection, the BEST I’ve seen at a farm before.

Our son was so proud to bring his pumpkin home and insisted on carving it that evening… a little early, but who could blame him?

Emma Lea Farms Pumpkin Patch- Kaylyn Barr Photography

Pumpkin Jokes- Kaylyn Barr Photography

AND Bonus #6– Delta Is A Great Place for a Fall Family Photo Shoot!

I often take my own photos… but it was SO much easy for us to work with Kaylyn Barr, who was an absolute pleasure to work with– especially since the little guy was full of beans! She made us all feel so relaxed and came early to scout the perfect spots + lighting. She had a great sense of humour and gently guided us on where to stand and how to pose. Believe it or not, this is only our second professional family photoshoot together EVER! We’re all thrilled with these photos.