Farm Explorers at Weir River Farm
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 close and participate in age-appropriate activities and adventures on the farm. Farm Explorers is recommended for… Read More
Date Night: Passport to Paris Adult Cooking Class
Join us for a romantic, hands-on cooking experience designed for couples, where you’ll create a complete, flavorful meal together. We’ll render bacon to add a crispy bite to Salade Lyonnaise, complete with warm vinaigrette and finish with a silky poached egg. Indulge in steak frites covered in melty Bearnaise butter… Read More
Farm Explorers at Weir River Farm
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 close and participate in age-appropriate activities and adventures on the farm. Farm Explorers is recommended for… Read More
A Bite of Italy: Adult Cooking Class
Spend an evening in Rome with Chef Charlotte! In this hands-on cooking class, we’ll recreate the colors of the Italian flag with Insalata Tricolore; emulsify butter, cheese, and pasta water to make an authentic Cacio e Pepe; layer delicate melanzane for Eggplant Parmigiana; and finish with a creamy, espresso-soaked tiramisu. Read More
Field to Fridge: Quick-Pickling Workshop at Weir River Farm
Learn the art of quick pickling — no stove required! In this fun, hands-on workshop, we’ll transform fresh, crisp vegetables into tangy, flavorful pickles using vinegar, pickling spice, and a few simple add-ins. You’ll prep and season your own jar to take home, while picking up tips for… 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
Cooking from the Island: What's Fresh and What's Local
Join us for a seasonal farm-to-table cooking experience with Chef Jenny Devivo! These hands-on classes celebrate the fresh flavors and bounty of Martha’s Vineyard, inspired by the growing seasons of our farm. Participants will begin with a guided tour of the Friendship Garden to harvest vegetables and herbs… Read More
Barnyard Story Hour at Weir River Farm
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
Barnyard Story Hour at Weir River Farm
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
Homeschool Adventures: Session 1
Young explorers are invited to join us in September & October for a 4-part homeschool series that will get them active & moving with nature adventures, exercise, and outdoor skill building. While exploring Appleton Farms & the Crane Estate, participants complete active adventures & design challenges that will exercise both… Read More
Barnyard Story Hour at Appleton Farms
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 Buddies
Spend your Saturday morning exploring the farm and meeting our friendly animals in this program for families! Some examples of activities are 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. Pre-registration… Read More