About Holiday Barnyard Story Hour at Appleton Farms

Celebrate the season at Appleton Farms with a special holiday edition of our popular weekly Story Hour. Families are invited to begin with a visit to our barnyard animals, enjoy a simple seasonal craft, and then cozy up together in the historic Carriage Barn with a warm cup of cocoa while listening to a festive holiday tale. This welcoming program is designed for young children and their caregivers to connect with the farm, share a story, and celebrate the animals who call Appleton home as winter begins.

This event is appropriate for infants through children age 6. Children under 2 are free.

Please dress warmly, as the barn is not heated. Tickets are required for both adults and children. The event will take place inside the glass doors of the Carriage Barn.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Program Refunds/Cancellations: In the event that a program is cancelled due to severe weather, low enrollment, or other circumstances, we will notify you as soon as possible by email and issue you a full refund within 14 days of the cancellation. If you cannot attend a program as planned, contact appletonfarms@thetrustees.org at least 7 days prior to the start of the program to receive a full refund or transfer to another date/class. Refunds and/or class transfers will not be granted for registration cancellations placed fewer than 7 days before the start of the program. There are no refunds for missed classes. Appleton Farms reserves the right to change program locations, schedules, or instructors when necessary.
• Where to park: When you arrive at the farm, go right at the fork at the Welcome House (towards Farmhouse, Education Farmyard, Camp & Offices) and park in the lot next to the white Farmhouse / Farm Offices. Overflow parking is located along the drive leading up to the farmhouse between the trees before you cross the 4-way bridge intersection. Please be mindful of roped off areas and no-parking signs. The group will meet in the Carriage Barn which is down the stone wall path.
• Membership Lookup: Click here to find your membership number.
• Need to see an existing order? Click here to see your current orders.
• The Trustees reserves the right to photograph or video visitors and program participants for promotional use, and usage of its properties implies consent. See the full policy at thetrustees.org/photovideo
• Buy out a class/private events: Have a group that wants to take a class or program together? We have options to buy out our classes and/or create private events. Email appletonfarms@thetrustees.org for more information.
• While you’re here: Don’t forget to visit the Farm Store open daily Tuesday- Sunday.

All are welcome at Appleton Farms, we are excited to host you!

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