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
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 pigs, 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
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! 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 rabbit. Assist with… Read More
Sensory-Friendly 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
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
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
Ice Cream Making on the Farm
Come join us in the farm kitchen to beat the warm weather and whip up your own ice cream! Participants will tackle every step of the ice cream making process, from mixing the cream and sugar to churning the base, and will come away with a sweet reward for their… Read More
Adult Cow Connection at Appleton Farms
Come meet, cuddle, brush, and spend time with our hand‑raised cows at Appleton Farms. The cows’ calm presence—their warm body temperature and steady heart rate—can help slow our own heart rate and encourage the release of oxytocin, our social bonding hormone. Enjoy both the scientifically recognized benefits and the simple… Read More
Sunset Picnics at Weir River Farm
Sunset Picnics at Weir River Farm Live music, local food, craft brews, and the South Shore’s best views! The Sunset Picnic series features local breweries and food trucks, live music, and the best view on the South Shore! Pack your picnic blanket and chairs and relax with your friends while… Read More
Adult Cow Connection at The Farm Institute
Come meet, cuddle, brush, and walk with our hand-raised cows at The Farm Institute! Enjoy a 45 minute Cow Connection session with year old cows, Brian, a blind Holstein, and Carl, a Guernsey. Enjoy both the scientifically-proven physiological benefits as well as the relaxing effects of being outside in… Read More
Farmer for a Day – Child Drop-Off Program
Put on your boots and get ready for some fun! Get a glimpse into the life of a farmer with some hands-on farm experience checking on and completing chores for our farm animals. Farmers might collect and carton eggs, help plant or harvest in the garden, or go on a… Read More
Ice Cream Making on the Farm
Come join us in the farm kitchen to beat the warm weather and whip up your own ice cream! Participants will tackle every step of the ice cream making process, from mixing the cream and sugar to churning the base, and will come away with a sweet reward for their… Read More