Winter Solstice Walk through Whitney and Thayer Woods
Embrace the magic of the season on a guided Winter Solstice Walk through the serene landscapes of Whitney and Thayer Woods and Weir River Farm. As we journey through quiet forest trails and open fields during the shortest days of the year, we’ll pause to reflect on the changing seasons,… Read More
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… Read More
Focaccia and French Onion Soup: Adult Cooking Class
Good things come to those who wait—especially golden focaccia and deeply caramelized French onion soup. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Charlotte will guide you through mixing, proofing, and baking flavorful focaccia, while sharing practical tips to save time without sacrificing quality. You’ll also learn how to slowly caramelize onions… Read More
Fiddleheads: Preschool Drop-Off Series at Appleton Farms – FALL SESSION 26/27
Fiddleheads Fall Semester 2026 Fall is here and harvest is in full swing. It’s a great time for your preschooler to learn what our fields, barnyard, and forest have to offer. Join us on Wednesday mornings from 9:30AM to 12:30PM for a preschool drop-off series focused on farm animals, life… Read More
Kiddos in the Kitchen – 2026 Finale
Join us for Kiddos in the Kitchen! We’re celebrating the season with an afternoon of cooking, creativity, and festive fun in the Powisset Kitchen. Young chefs will roll up their sleeves and get hands-on as they create delicious seasonal treats from scratch. Kiddos will practice kitchen skills like measuring,… Read More
Kids Gather, Make, Give: Children’s Natural Gift Making Workshop at Appleton Farms
Come to Appleton Farms’ Education Barnyard and gather with community, family, and our barnyard friends for a festive day of natural and repurposed crafting. Designed for families with children ages 3–12, this workshop will feature craft tables in the carriage barn where children can make recycled material handmade cards, stamped… Read More
Date Night: That's Amore – Adult Cooking Class
Join us for a romantic, hands-on cooking experience designed for couples, where you’ll create a complete, flavorful meal together. Create your own spaghetti kiss homage in this Italian-inspired class where we’ll make our own pasta, mix and simmer tender ricotta meatballs, and master the tableside Caesar, before capping everything off… Read More
Fiddleheads: Preschool Drop-Off Series at Appleton Farms – FALL SESSION 26/27
Fiddleheads Fall Semester 2026 Fall is here and harvest is in full swing. It’s a great time for your preschooler to learn what our fields, barnyard, and forest have to offer. Join us on Wednesday mornings from 9:30AM to 12:30PM for a preschool drop-off series focused on farm animals, life… Read More
Tots in the Kitchen – Holiday Helpers
Join us for Tots in the Kitchen! The holiday season is here, and we’re bringing a little extra fun into the Powisset Kitchen! Toddler chefs and their grown-ups will spend a festive morning cooking, creating, and exploring seasonal flavors together. From mixing and measuring to decorating and tasting, tots… Read More
Gather, Make, Give: Natural Gift Making Workshop for Adults at Appleton Farms
Gather with family, friends, and community in our scenic Carriage Barn to kick off the holiday season with creativity and joy. Participants will have the opportunity to make a variety of nature-based crafts to take home and give as gifts, including natural barnyard inspired fire starters, tea bags, stovetop simmer… Read More
Potatoes, Pommes, and Papas: Adult Cooking Class
If you say “potato”, we say “Hasselback gratin!” In this hands-on class, Chef Charlotte will lead the group in a variety of potato-based dishes to upgrade your holiday spreads. Whether you’re a mashed potato purist, or tuber-curious, you’ll love these crispy potato pillows with garlic and rosemary, sage and sweet… Read More
Fiddleheads: Preschool Drop-Off Series at Appleton Farms – FALL SESSION 26/27
Fiddleheads Fall Semester 2026 Fall is here and harvest is in full swing. It’s a great time for your preschooler to learn what our fields, barnyard, and forest have to offer. Join us on Wednesday mornings from 9:30AM to 12:30PM for a preschool drop-off series focused on farm animals, life… Read More