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JAZ COW CONNECTION

Adult Cow Connection at Appleton Farms

By Monday, May 12, 2025

Come meet, cuddle, brush, 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 historic farm and… Read More

  • Barnyard Events
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  • Farm Fun
  • Farms & Food
  • Learning & Culture
  • North Shore Events
  • Northeast
  • Outdoor Recreation
preschool

Family Farm Chores at Weir River Farm

By Monday, May 12, 2025

It’s morning at Weir River Farm, and we have work to do! Join us for our unique Family Farm Chores program held on Saturdays. Get on your muck boots: your whole family will get to be farmers together! Help feed, groom, and care for our friendly sheep, goats, pigs, and… Read More

  • Barnyard Events
  • Family Fun
  • Farm Events
  • Farm Fun
  • South of Boston
Barnyard Chores

Open Barnyard at Weir River Farm

By Monday, May 12, 2025

Welcome to Weir River Farm, where you can experience life on one of the last working farms on the South Shore. In the barnyard, meet our piglets, rabbits, and other furry friends. Interact with our goats and greet our sheep. Then, consider exploring the woodland trails. Come experience all that… Read More

  • Barnyard Events
  • Family Fun
  • Farm Events
  • Farm Fun
  • Learning & Culture
  • preschool
  • South of Boston
Kids and Cows at pasture

Family Cow Connection at Appleton Farms

By Monday, May 12, 2025

Immerse your family in the heartwarming experience of being up close and personal with one of our favorite farm animals – cows! Cuddle, brush, and sit with our hand-raised cows at Appleton Farms. Visit our scenic and historic farm and enjoy Family Cow Connection session with our two Jersey… Read More

  • Barnyard Events
  • Family Fun
  • Farm Events
  • Farm Fun
  • Farms & Food
  • Learning & Culture
  • Natural History
  • Northeast
  • Outdoor Recreation
Barnyard Chores

Farm Explorers at Weir River Farm

By Monday, May 12, 2025

Spring is here and Weir River Farm is full of barnyard fun! Meet our friendly goats, pigs, and all of the animals in the barnyard. We invite your little farmers to experience life in the barnyard up closeand participate in age-appropriate activities and adventures on the farm. Farm Explorers… Read More

  • Barnyard Events
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  • Farm Fun
  • Learning & Culture
  • preschool
  • South of Boston
story hour

Barnyard Story Hour at Weir River Farm

By Monday, May 12, 2025

Barnyard stories really come to life when you get to meet the main characters up close and personal! Bring the kids to Weir River Farm for our farm fresh version of ‘story time.’ Explore the barnyard and meet our barnyard friends such as Pepper the goat and Primrose the pig. Read More

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  • preschool
  • South of Boston
Goat reading book

Barnyard Story Hour at Appleton Farms

By Monday, May 12, 2025

Bring your little ones to Appleton Farms for our farm-fresh story hour. We will read books about animals and nature, maybe sing a song or two, then head up to the carriage barn to visit our Nubian goats, Angora rabbits and see what other animals are out and about on… Read More

  • Barnyard Events
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  • Farm Events
  • Farm Fun
  • North Shore Events
  • Northeast
  • preschool
JAZ COW CONNECTION

Adult Cow Connection at Appleton Farms

By Monday, May 12, 2025

Come meet, cuddle, brush, 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 historic farm and… Read More

  • Barnyard Events
  • Farm Events
  • Farm Fun
  • Farms & Food
  • Learning & Culture
  • North Shore Events
  • Northeast
  • Outdoor Recreation
preschool

Family Farm Chores at Weir River Farm

By Monday, May 12, 2025

It’s morning at Weir River Farm, and we have work to do! Join us for our unique Family Farm Chores program held on Saturdays. Get on your muck boots: your whole family will get to be farmers together! Help feed, groom, and care for our friendly sheep, goats, pigs, and… Read More

  • Barnyard Events
  • Family Fun
  • Farm Events
  • Farm Fun
  • South of Boston
Barnyard Chores

Sensory-Friendly Open Barnyard at Weir River Farm

By Monday, May 12, 2025

Welcome to Sensory-Friendly Open 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. Read More

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Barnyard Chores

Open Barnyard at Weir River Farm

By Monday, May 12, 2025

Welcome to Weir River Farm, where you can experience life on one of the last working farms on the South Shore. In the barnyard, meet our piglets, rabbits, and other furry friends. Interact with our goats and greet our sheep. Then, consider exploring the woodland trails. Come experience all that… Read More

  • Barnyard Events
  • Family Fun
  • Farm Events
  • Farm Fun
  • Learning & Culture
  • preschool
  • South of Boston
Kids and Cows at pasture

Family Cow Connection at Appleton Farms

By Monday, May 12, 2025

Immerse your family in the heartwarming experience of being up close and personal with one of our favorite farm animals – cows! Cuddle, brush, and sit with our hand-raised cows at Appleton Farms. Visit our scenic and historic farm and enjoy Family Cow Connection session with our two Jersey… Read More

  • Barnyard Events
  • Family Fun
  • Farm Events
  • Farm Fun
  • Farms & Food
  • Learning & Culture
  • Natural History
  • Northeast
  • Outdoor Recreation

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