Annual Calendar 2026: Planned Season and Event Windows

The following timeframes are based on established, annually recurring formats in Middle Franconia and are usually confirmed by organizers as soon as detailed dates are published. Check the linked official calendars for up-to-date information.

• Spring (March–May 2026)
  • Spring openings at adventure farms with the first animal encounters of the season
  • Easter family activities with feeding times and chick/lamb themes
  • Guided pony introduction appointments with briefing and short rides
• Summer (June–August 2026)
  • Holiday programs for children with supervised animal time and play areas
  • Evening farm events in milder temperatures (limited spots, advance registration)
  • Forest and wildlife experience days with learning stations in Fürth city forest
• Autumn (September–October 2026)
  • Harvest festivals on and near agricultural farms
  • Pumpkin and harvest activities with animal connections and interactive stations
  • Season finales with last petting times and farm tours
• Winter Overview (November 2026–February 2027)
  • Occasional Advent/winter dates outdoors with brief animal encounters
  • Guided, calm nature observations without feeding in the city forest

Family Highlights 2026

For families with children, regular events with clear time slots and supervisory staff will be offered in 2026. Typical formats:

• Petting times in small groups with guidance on mindful interaction
• Themed afternoons (e.g. “From Egg to Chicken”, “Wool & Shearing”)
• Pony days with safety briefing, age and weight requirements, and mandatory helmets
• Play & animal combo appointments with fixed start and end times for planned visits

Organizers usually announce the exact dates several weeks before the event on their official channels.

Daycares, School Classes, and Groups 2026

For educational groups, reservable event slots are expected again in 2026. Frequently offered modules:

• Animal care workshops (small animals, sheep/goats) with supervised contact phases
• Feeding learning units with clear do’s & don’ts
• Seasons on the farm: seasonal stations (e.g. grain, potatoes, pumpkin)

Booking windows are usually extended before holiday periods. Groups receive fixed time blocks and schedules after registration.

City Forest 2026: Wildlife and Forest Experience Days

Themed experience days with knowledge stations and observation opportunities are planned in the Fürth city forest in 2026. These dates are aimed at families and groups, take place outdoors, and are designed without direct petting contact with wild animals.

• Guided tours focusing on red deer observation
• Interactive learning stations on forest ecology and species protection
• Barrier-free sections depending on weather and route selection

Organization 2026: Registration, Safety, Access

• Registration: For popular weekend and holiday dates, advance reservation is common. Official websites and city calendars announce the start of booking windows.
• Safety: Pony and horse formats require age and weight specifications as well as mandatory helmets. The on-site briefing is part of the event.
• Access: Some events are barrier-free; details are provided in the respective announcements. Public transport is often possible and communicated with line information.
• Payment: Depending on the format, cash or card payment. The event announcement states the accepted options.
• Weather: Outdoor dates may be postponed. Replacement dates and refunds are regulated in the event description.

How to Stay Up to Date in 2026

1. Check the official event calendar of the city of Fürth (filter: family, nature/animals).
2. Subscribe to tourism and leisure pages of the Middle Franconia region.
3. Follow direct announcements from farms and facilities (web/newsletter).
4. Specifically search for “season start”, “holiday program” or “harvest festival” before holiday periods.

Sources and Official Calendars

1. City of Fürth – Event Calendar — Official event publications for Fürth (accessed 2025-12-03)
2. Tourism Fürth — Regional info and seasonal notes (accessed 2025-12-03)
3. City of Nuremberg – Events — Additional regional dates in the metropolitan area (accessed 2025-12-03)
4. FrankenTourism — Theme and season overviews (accessed 2025-12-03)
5. Bavarian Farmers' Association – Experience the Countryside — Overview of farm experience offers in Bavaria (accessed 2025-12-03)
6. Bavarian Forestry Administration — Information on forest/wildlife experience formats (accessed 2025-12-03)