Get Growing Community Farm
Rating
Family of 4
USD 10-25 for activity-based programs
Duration
1-2 hours
Best Ages
2-10
About
Get Growing Community Farm is a rare and wonderful green space in Bangkok that offers urban children something genuinely hard to find in a megacity: direct, hands-on experience with growing food and engaging with the natural world. For children raised in Bangkok's dense urban environment, the simple act of planting seeds, handling soil, and watching plants grow can be a genuinely revelatory experience.
The farm offers structured programs and workshops that guide children through age-appropriate agricultural activities — from planting seeds and learning about composting to harvesting vegetables and understanding where food comes from. The educational dimension is woven naturally into the experience without feeling like a classroom lesson.
Visits are best in the cooler morning hours, as Bangkok's heat can make extended outdoor time uncomfortable for young children during peak afternoon temperatures. Wear clothing that can get dirty and bring sturdy shoes, sunscreen, and water. For families who want to give their children something different from Bangkok's extensive lineup of indoor commercial attractions, Get Growing Community Farm is a meaningful, grounding alternative that connects kids to nature in a city that can feel entirely disconnected from it.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Setting
Rainy Day
Not ideal
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Early morning when temperatures are cooler; avoid midday heat during Bangkok's hot season
Wait Times
No wait — generally relaxed and uncrowded
Nearby Food
Limited on-site options; bring snacks or plan a meal nearby after your visit
Why Kids Love It
Children who have grown up in Bangkok's urban environment are completely enchanted by getting their hands in actual soil and watching things grow.
Pro Tips from Parents
- Get Growing is a rare green, nature-based space in Bangkok that offers children genuine farm experiences
- Great for urban kids who rarely encounter growing food in its natural environment
- Wear old clothes and sturdy shoes — it's a real farm environment
What to Bring
- Old clothes that can get dirty
- Sturdy closed-toe shoes
- Sunscreen and a hat for the outdoor environment
- A water bottle
Cost Info
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
USD 10-25 for activity-based programs
Tips to Save
- Visit during organized workshop sessions which often bundle the farm experience with a hands-on activity
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Monday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM