Why You Should Go: Just because your family lives in the city doesn't mean the only farm you'll ever see is on the big screen. Just two hours south of LA and right outside San Diego is Hidden Haven Farms and your chance for a first-hand farm experience with a two-day Christmas farm life/horseback riding camp for kids on December 27 & 28.

Why You’ll Love It: At this small family farm in Jamul, kids can let their curiosity run wild as they meet and greet cute and cuddly farm animals. They’ll roll up their sleeves and  get a little dirty by assisting farmers with animal care and the essential chores that help the farm run smoothly. 

What They’ll Learn: In a hands-on environment, your animal-loving kid will learn about farm work through activities like collecting eggs, cow or goat milking, goat shearing, llama grooming, emu feeding, pig slopping, ice cream making and other farm chores. They’ll also get up-close and personal with horses, learning to halter, groom, feed, saddle and ride their favorite filly.