Family Farm Chores at Powisset Farm
It’s morning at Powisset Farm and we have work to do! Come help us with morning farm chores in the barnyard, working side by side with our staff. This is an immersive, hands-on experience, limited to 5 helpers per morning and is perfect for… Read More
Fall Fun at Powisset Farm
Join us every Saturday and Sunday in October to enjoy a classic New England fall day at the farm featuring hayrides, live music, a climbing haystack, scenic walking trails, a Story Walk, fall scavenger hunt, and a visit to see the barnyard animals. Enjoy farm-fresh food, hot and cold cider, wine and craft beer, and other seasonal treats available… Read More
Fall Barnyard Buddies
Spend your Saturday morning exploring the farm and meeting our friendly animals in this program for families! Some examples of activities could be egg collecting, feeding the goats, or a farm story time. Every program ends with a visit to the Friendship Garden to help care for the plants growing. Read More
Family Pumpkin Fairy House Building
In this hands-on, family-friendly workshop, we’ll work together using natural materials, pressed flowers, and your imagination to create a fall pumpkin fairy house! Each ticket includes 1 pumpkin per child & their adult helper, fairy house materials (moss, twigs, pebbles, acorns, leaves, tree base, etc.), guided instruction, creative inspiration, apple… Read More
Adults Only! Afternoon on the Farm
At Weir River Farm, barnyard fun isn’t just for kids! Step into autumn with “Adults Only! Afternoon on the Farm,” a fall afternoon designed just for adults. Enjoy a crisp hard cider or a classic apple cider as you stroll the barnyard and meet our friendly animals. Play… Read More
Family Farm Chores at Powisset Farm
It’s morning at Powisset Farm and we have work to do! Come help us with morning farm chores in the barnyard, working side by side with our staff. This is an immersive, hands-on experience, limited to 5 helpers per morning and is perfect for… Read More
Fall Fun at Powisset Farm
Join us every Saturday and Sunday in October to enjoy a classic New England fall day at the farm featuring hayrides, live music, a climbing haystack, scenic walking trails, a Story Walk, fall scavenger hunt, and a visit to see the barnyard animals. Enjoy farm-fresh food, hot and cold cider, wine and craft beer, and other seasonal treats available… Read More
Sensory-Friendly Boo in the Barnyard at Weir River Farm
Welcome to Sensory-Friendly Boo in the Barnyard at Weir River Farm! This program offers a dedicated hour with a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory-friendly environment. Any family that would benefit from a limited capacity visit is welcome. It’s Halloween at Weir… Read More
Boo in the Barnyard at Weir River Farm
It’s Halloween at Weir River Farm! Wear your costume and meet Petunia the pig, Betty the sheep, Pepper the goat, and many more barnyard friends! Take part in a festive scavenger hunt, create a seasonal craft, and enjoy a sweet treat. After your visit to the Barnyard, hike the woodland… Read More
Gingerbread & Cocktails: An Appleton Culinary Workshop (21+)
Why do kids get to have all the holiday fun? Join us for a grown-up day of gingerbread and cocktails as our culinary team leads you through constructing and decorating festive gingerbread houses. The perfect way to celebrate the winter and holiday season! The only requirements are imagination, patience and… Read More
Gardening Q&A at Symphony Garden
Come prepared with gardening questions to ask expert gardeners Max at this casual community meetup! Drawing on their wealth of experiance they will trouble shoot and answer your questions. Example topics include Pest ID Crop Planning Plant Health Compost Maintenance And more Sharing tips and tricks with other participants is… Read More
Comfort on the Farm: A Farm Dinner with Comfort Kitchen
Join us for our second collaboration with James Beard Award-nominated Comfort Kitchen for an extraordinary November farm dinner event. Boston’s critically acclaimed Comfort Kitchen team will share the Powisset Kitchen for one night only to bring diverse communities together and celebrate the power of storytelling through food. Featuring… Read More