# Pioneer Farms Winter Living History & Pioneer Homestead Discovery > Place to go for families in the Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos area (TX). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr, Austin, TX 78754 - Ages: All ages (Under 3 free) - Price: $8 (Kids 3-17) / $10 (Adults); Free for under 3 - Organizer: Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms - Official page: https://www.pioneerfarms.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/pioneer-farms-winter-living-history-and-pioneer-homestead-discovery--listing-fbdc13895946a83c6404ec46 ## About During the peaceful winter season, Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms offers an enriching outdoor walk through 90 acres of restored 19th-century Texas heritage. Families visit five restored historic sites: a Tonkawa encampment, 1850s walnut log cabin, 1870s German farmstead, 1880s Texan cotton farm, and 1890s rural village. Kids can watch farm animals (horses, Texas longhorns, heritage pigs), see historic craftspeople at work, and hike along scenic Walnut Creek. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Dirt ranch roads and grass pathways; jogging strollers or sturdy wagons handle terrain well. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Shaded homestead porches and modern indoor restrooms with changing tables at the General Store. • Age Suitability: All ages. • Sensory Tips: Peaceful rustic setting with farm animal sounds and refreshing open-air historic exploration. ## Similar picks in Austin - [Pioneer Farms Autumn Harvest Festival & Living History Exploration](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/pioneer-farms-autumn-harvest-festival-and-living-history-exploration--listing-83e9e7bf7f5ff27b4163a510) — Nov 25 – Nov 29 · 10:00 AM · Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms · All ages · From $8 · checked Nov 5. Step back into 19th-century Texas during Thanksgiving week at Pioneer Farms in Northeast Austin. 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