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 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
Farm Days at Appleton Farms
Celebrate the beauty of autumn with our annual Fall Celebration: Farm Days at Appleton Farms—a seasonal tradition filled with farm fun, crisp air, and colorful countryside views. Spend the day exploring all that fall has to offer on one of the oldest working farms in the country. Whether you’re looking… Read More
Family Farm Chores at Powisset Farm
It’s morning at Powisset Farm and we have work to do! Come help us with morning farm chores in the barnyard, working side by side with our staff. This is an immersive, hands-on experience, limited to 5 helpers per morning and is perfect for… Read More
Enchanted Forest at Weir River Farm
Join us for a magical morning in our Enchanted Forest! We’ll listen to a magical story and then scramble through the fairy-filled English woodlands in search of fairy houses and hideaways. Along the way, if you find an acorn or stone, pick it up to leave as a gift for… Read More
Cancelled – Family Farm Chores at Powisset Farm
It’s morning at Powisset Farm and we have work to do! Come help us with morning farm chores in the barnyard, working side by side with our staff. This is an immersive, hands-on experience, limited to 5 helpers per morning and is perfect for… Read More
Fall Barnyard Buddies
Spend your Saturday morning exploring the farm and meeting our friendly animals in this program for families! Some examples of activities could be 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. Read More
Poets in the Garden: City Natives Open Nursery Hours
City Natives will open its doors monthly on Saturdays to the neighborhood for arts and recreational programming for the community. Poet Toni Bee will host a Poets in the Garden series, featuring local poets and live music. Enjoy free fresh Haitian pastries, drinks, and snacks. Particpants are welcome to explore… Read More
Farm Days at Appleton Farms
Celebrate the beauty of autumn with our annual Fall Celebration: Farm Days at Appleton Farms—a seasonal tradition filled with farm fun, crisp air, and colorful countryside views. Spend the day exploring all that fall has to offer on one of the oldest working farms in the country. Whether you’re looking… Read More
Sensory-Friendly Open Barnyard at Weir River Farm
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
Family Farm Chores at Weir River Farm
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
Open Barnyard at Weir River Farm
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