Family Farm Chores at Appleton Farms
Every day brings a full list of barnyard chores to keep our farmyard friends happy and healthy—so let’s get to work! Join us for our special, hands-on Family Farm Chores program. Grab your muck boots and farm together as a family! Help care for our rabbits, goats, cows, chickens, and… 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
Tour de Tapas: Adult Cooking Class
This event has sold out.Join us on a trip from Greater Boston to Barcelona, no passport necessary! In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Charlotte will teach you how to create a multitude of tapas for a delicious family-style feast. Together, we’ll make crispy, garlicky Pan con Tomate, Patatas Bravas, Albondigas,… 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
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
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 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
Fiddleheads: Preschool Drop-Off Series at Appleton Farms – WINTER MINI SESSION 2027
FIDDLEHEADS WINTER MINI-SESSION 2027: It’s wintertime on the farm! In this special seasonal program, we will explore the barn, farm, fields and forests to see what animals, plants and farmers do in winter. Winter is an excellent time for animal tracking, maple syrup, and lots of winter barn chores. Join… Read More
Fiddleheads: Preschool Drop-Off Series at Appleton Farms – WINTER MINI SESSION 2027
FIDDLEHEADS WINTER MINI-SESSION 2027: It’s wintertime on the farm! In this special seasonal program, we will explore the barn, farm, fields and forests to see what animals, plants and farmers do in winter. Winter is an excellent time for animal tracking, maple syrup, and lots of winter barn chores. Join… Read More
Fiddleheads: Preschool Drop-Off Series at Appleton Farms – WINTER MINI SESSION 2027
FIDDLEHEADS WINTER MINI-SESSION 2027: It’s wintertime on the farm! In this special seasonal program, we will explore the barn, farm, fields and forests to see what animals, plants and farmers do in winter. Winter is an excellent time for animal tracking, maple syrup, and lots of winter barn chores. Join… Read More
Fiddleheads: Preschool Drop-Off Series at Appleton Farms – WINTER MINI SESSION 2027
FIDDLEHEADS WINTER MINI-SESSION 2027: It’s wintertime on the farm! In this special seasonal program, we will explore the barn, farm, fields and forests to see what animals, plants and farmers do in winter. Winter is an excellent time for animal tracking, maple syrup, and lots of winter barn chores. Join… Read More