Barn Dance at Appleton Farms
Appleton Farms is recreating the days where the community gathered at the heart of the farm for an evening of music, fun and most importantly… dancing! Take time before the business of the holidays at this classic barn dance to gather with other friends from our Appleton community for an… Read More
Pumpkintime at Chestnut Hill Farm
Fall is in full swing at Chestnut Hill Farm and our pumpkins are waiting for you. And for this special event, we’ll gather pumpkins for you, among our grove of apple trees, so you don’t even have to get your feet muddy in the field. Take a leisurely wander among… Read More
Junior Farmer for a Day
No school today? Give your child the experience of being a junior farmer! Help care for farm animals, learn about farm-fresh food, hike the trails, create natural crafts, and explore the farm from the eyes of its most important team member: the farmer! Little farmers will come home with… Read More
Farmer for a Day: Winter Break Drop-Off for Kids at Appleton Farms
Ever wanted to know what a farmer’s life is like? Find out at Appleton Farms for one or more of our “Farmer for a Day” drop-off programs! In the… Read More
Farmer for a Day: Winter Break Drop-Off for Kids at Appleton Farms
Ever wanted to know what a farmer’s life is like? Find out at Appleton Farms for one or more of our “Farmer for a Day” drop-off programs! In the… Read More
Farmer for a Day: Winter Break Drop-Off for Kids at Appleton Farms
Ever wanted to know what a farmer’s life is like? Find out at Appleton Farms for one or more of our “Farmer for a Day” drop-off programs! In the… Read More
Farmer for a Day: Winter Break Drop-Off for Kids at Appleton Farms
Ever wanted to know what a farmer’s life is like? Find out at Appleton Farms for one or more of our “Farmer for a Day” drop-off programs! In the… Read More
Cow Connection at Appleton Farms
Come and meet, cuddle, brush, scratch, talk, and sit with our hand-raised cows at Appleton Farms! The mild heart rate and warm body temperature of the cows induces a slowing of our own heart rate, as well as the release of Oxytocin, our social bonding hormone. Visit our scenic and… Read More
Preschool Farm Explorers at Chestnut Hill Farm
Spend the morning with your little one celebrating nature, farm life, and seasonal changes! Your little farm explorers will become fully immersed in what life is like here at Chestnut Hill Farm. Each morning will be a new learning experience. We will begin by learning about a seasonal topic based… Read More
Cow Connection at Appleton Farms
Come and meet, cuddle, brush, scratch, talk, and sit with our hand-raised cows at Appleton Farms! The mild heart rate and warm body temperature of the cows induces a slowing of our own heart rate, as well as the release of Oxytocin, our social bonding hormone. Visit our scenic and… Read More
Barnyard Story Hour at Appleton Farms
Barnyard stories really come alive when you get to see the main characters in real life! Bring the kids down to Appleton Farms for our farm-fresh version of story time. Explore the farmstead, visit our learning garden, see our cows, goats, and rabbits, and find a spot to play under… Read More
Solstice Family Fun: Folklore & the Farm Nisse Celebration
Celebrate the Solstice with your family at the farm! We are excited to celebrate the Scandinavian solstice tradition of welcoming the Nisse elf to the farm to bless our animals, fields and farmers. Before the Farm Nisse joins us to bless the farm, your family can enjoy time with our… Read More