School Programs
Bring your class to the market.
Farm-to-table learning for PreK through high school. Free admission. Guided tours Tue – Fri.
Where food comes from.
A Dallas Farmers Market field trip connects students directly with the people who grow, raise, and make their food. Kids walk through The Shed, meet Texas producers, handle seasonal produce, and learn how a real farmers market works — from 5 am setup to sold-out stalls by noon.
Every visit is guided by a DFM educator or knowledgeable producer volunteer. Activities are adapted to grade level, from simple sensory exploration for the youngest visitors to supply-chain and food-systems discussions for older students.
Free
Admission always
120
Max group size
60min
Typical tour length
PreK–12
All grade levels
Every Visit Includes
What your group experiences
Curriculum by Grade
Tours tailored to every grade band
How to book.
- 1
Submit the request form
Fill out the form to the right with your school, grade, group size, and preferred dates. We respond within two business days. - 2
Confirm your visit
We’ll email a confirmation with your tour time, parking instructions, and the pre-visit teacher packet. - 3
Arrive and explore
Meet your guide at the main Shed entrance on Harwood St. Wear comfortable shoes — the tour is outdoors rain or shine.
Questions? Email education@dallasfarmersmarket.org or call (214) 664-9110.
Common Questions
Field trip FAQ
Tuesday through Friday, 9 am – 12 pm, during the school year (September through May). Saturday visits are possible for smaller groups but must be arranged separately — contact us to discuss. We do not host field trips on Sundays or Mondays.
Yes. We recommend one adult chaperone per 10 students for groups younger than fifth grade. Include your chaperone count when you request a booking so we can plan accordingly.
We welcome groups of 10 to 120 students. Groups larger than 25 rotate through sub-groups of 20–25, each with a guide, so every student gets hands-on time with producers.
Admission to the Dallas Farmers Market is always free. There is no charge for the guided tour itself. Add-on activities — cooking demonstrations, produce sampling sessions — may have a small materials fee; ask when you book.
At least two weeks, so we can confirm producer participation and arrange parking. For spring semester visits (March–May), book as early as possible — those dates fill up fast.
