Host your Party at the Farm

With acres of magical gardens and green space for little ones to play in and explore, Collingwood Children’s Farm is the perfect location for birthday parties, family fun days and community events.

Set yourself up under our marquee, nestled next to the Birrarung river and the Flower Garden in Stables paddock. This is your home base for the day, with trestle tables, chairs and hay bales for Farm-style seating. You’re free to wander, or we can bring a variety of exciting activities to you.

Discover entertainment and catering options you can add to your booking below, including private sessions with guinea pigs or one of our adorable ponies, face painting, catering from our friends at the Farm Cafe and more!

What have we got on offer?

  • Beat the lines! One of our farmers brings a muddle of guinea pigs and a bucket of greens to the marquee for a private meet-and-greet. You can pat them whilst learning about their different breeds, ages and personalities.

  • One of our farmers brings a pony to the marquee for a private meet-and-greet. Guests get to brush and pat them whilst learning all about their cheeky personalities.

    • Finnegan is a 14 year old Miniature Horse, our youngest and cheekiest pony—he's very affectionate but forever up to mischief! Just 9 hands or 91 cm at the wither, he's a great choice for younger kids: a two- or three-year-old can easily reach his neck and brush his back. 

    • Brandy is a 21 year old Welsh Pony who loves being brushed, and any kind of snack. She’s gentle with children of all ages, but at 13 hands/132 cm she's better suited to older, taller children.

  • Book a session of face painting for your party! The initial two hours are $260 - time enough for around 35 children. Additional hours are $90.

    Please note, if you have more than 35 children attending you must book additional hours.

  • The Party Wagon is a cute little wooden wagon that comes with picnic blankets and outdoor wooden games like quoits and scatter.

  • The Farm Cafe has excellent catering options which we wholeheartedly recommend. You are also welcome to organise your own catering or BYO food and drinks (nothing alcoholic).

    Please note, there are no cooking facilities at the Farm.

Party Package & Extras

Suitable for a maximum of 35 children and up to 200 adults; you’ll have exclusive use of the marquee from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. For larger special events, contact reception@farm.org.au

The Starter Package is $360 and includes:

  • a 9 × 12 m marquee tent

  • trestle tables and seating

  • 8 x hay bales for additional seating and animal activities

  • Rubbish & recycling bins

Available extras:

  • Meet the Guinea Pigs (~20 minutes, starts 11:30 am) — $160

  • Meet a Pony (~20 minutes, starts 1:00 pm) — $250

  • Face painting (two hours, flexible start time) — $290

    • Additional hour — $95

  • Party wagon — $60 (+ $60 bond, refunded at Reception on return with everything intact)

  • Catering — Contact the Farm Cafe for more info or to place your order.

  • Farm entry — entry for you and your guests is not incuded in the Starter Package, but tickets may be purchased as an add-on to your order.

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