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EXPERIENCES

THE PERFECT ADVENTURE

for WINTER Season! 

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at Avila Valley Barn! Bring the whole family to capture special memories with festive Santa and Grinch photo opportunities, wander through our Christmas tree area to find the perfect tree, and pick up fresh pine garlands to decorate your home. Our holiday traditions return with Christmas trees arriving the week before Thanksgiving and available through January 15.

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Warm up with seasonal favorites from our Winter Treats area, including our hot cocoa bar and fresh hot apple cider made from our farm. Enjoy homemade Christmas cookie platters, holiday pies, and festive baked treats perfect for sharing with family and friends. Thanksgiving pie reservations open November 1, and Christmas pie reservations open December 1.

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Take a festive tractor ride around the farm (weather permitting), enjoy the sights and sounds of the season, and make memories together at Avila Valley Barn. Please note our corn stand will be closed during the holiday season.

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9:00 am

Start your holiday adventure the sweetest way with a warm cup of hot cocoa and a freshly baked Christmas breakfast treat from our farm bakery. Sip, savor, and soak in the magic of the season before wandering through our U-Pick Christmas tree farm, searching for the perfect tree, picking out fresh pine garlands, and making memories surrounded by holiday cheer.

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Enjoy feeding local farm animals at the feeding corral.
FEEDING CORRAL
Family Feeding Animals at Avila Valley Barn Petting Zoo | Enjoy hands-on farm fun with a visit to the live petting zoo, where families can feed and interact with friendly farm animals.

9:15 am

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Wander over and visit our friendly farm animals this winter season! From little ones to big ones, everyone will love getting up close, saying hello, and enjoying a hands-on farm experience. Bundle up, make memories, and enjoy the simple joys that make Avila Valley Barn feel like home. Entry is free!

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9:45 am

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Capture the magic of the holiday season at Avila Valley Barn with our festive Christmas photo opportunities. Step into a North Pole-inspired wonderland surrounded by twinkling Christmas trees, holiday decorations, and magical seasonal displays. Create unforgettable family memories with Santa and Grinch photo moments, capture the joy of finding the perfect gift, and celebrate the Christmas spirit on California’s Central Coast.

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TRACTOR RIDES
Create unforgettable memories with a classic tractor hay ride through the farm, perfect for families and visitors of all ages.
Create unforgettable memories with a classic tractor hay ride through the farm, perfect for families and visitors of all ages.

10:00 am

TRACTOR

HAY RIDES

Bundle up and enjoy a magical winter tractor ride through Avila Valley Barn!

 

Hop aboard for a festive farm adventure surrounded by Christmas trees, holiday decorations, and seasonal scenery. Take in the fresh winter air, enjoy the beauty of the farm, and create special memories with family and friends.

 

*Tractor rides are weather dependent and availability may vary.

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10:30 am

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There’s nothing quite like harvesting your own. Wander through the pumpkin patch and sunflower fields, pick the perfect pumpkin, sip seasonal farm-fresh cider, and enjoy that unforgettable fresh-from-the-farm feeling.

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COCOA BAR

Sip your way into the holiday season at Avila Valley Barn’s Hot Cocoa Bar, available daily in our Sweet Shop! Cozy up with a delicious cup of hot cocoa or enjoy a warm cup of farm-fresh hot apple cider while exploring all the festive magic around the Barn.

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Children enjoying pony rides at Avila Valley Barn, a family-friendly farm attraction in San Luis Obispo, California.

POP-up Pony rides

Take a pony ride Little adventurers will light up as they saddle up for a gentle pony ride around the farm. A magical, memorable moment for the whole family to enjoy together.

 

Don't forget to check Seasonal Hours for pop-up dates!

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Nashville-style fried chicken and Southern-inspired favorites served at the Chicken Shack & Smoke House at Avila Valley Barn in San Luis Obispo.
Nashville-style fried chicken and Southern-inspired favorites served at the Chicken Shack & Smoke House at Avila Valley Barn in San Luis Obispo.

12:00 pm

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Pull up a seat and dig into slow-smoked BBQ and crispy fried chicken made with real southern soul. Wash it all down with a fresh-squeezed lemonade and enjoy every last drop. Pick-up caterings and family meals also available!

12:30 pm

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Enjoy a sweet winter treat at our ice cream shop, where every scoop adds a little extra magic to your holiday visit. Whether you’re strolling through the Christmas trees, exploring the farm, or soaking in the seasonal sights, a creamy scoop is the perfect way to make your winter adventure even sweeter.

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Ice cream, colorful candies, sweet treats, and farm favorites available at the Avila Valley Barn Sweet Shoppe for visitors of all ages.
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ANIMAL MEET & GREET

Say hello to our farm friends! Our Baby Animal Meet & Greet invites you to get up close with some of the sweetest critters on the farm — hold, pet, and gather memories with animals you won't soon forget. Little ones (and the young at heart) can also hop on for a pony ride, a charming Avila Valley Barn tradition. It's a heartwarming, hands-on experience perfect for the whole family, available all season long.

Nothing beats the joy on a child's face during an up-close animal encounter! At Avila Valley Barn's Baby Animal Meet & Greet, kids get to gently hold and cuddle friendly baby goats in a safe, hands-on setting — a sweet, memorable moment for the whole family to treasure.
Slow down and connect with nature at our farm animal pens, where curious visitors can pet and interact with gentle, friendly goats up close. It's a charming, hands-on experience the whole family can enjoy together, right here at Avila Valley Barn.
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12:45 pm

XMAS GIFTS

Before you head home, stop by our gift shop and bakery to find the perfect holiday treasures. Browse festive gifts, handcrafted goodies, local favorites, Christmas treats, and sweet seasonal surprises to share with loved ones or bring a little piece of Avila Valley Barn home for the holidays.

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