Nature Play & Learn at Aha!
Join the Mobile Adventures team for our FREE Nature Play & Learn educational events every month at Aha! Find us at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park every second Thursday, all year round. These are hands-on outdoor education experiences designed to help children and families explore the natural world… Read More
Castle Hill Tour: The Cat's Meow
Our children’s tour, The Cat’s Meow, is designed for children age 3-8. Imagine living in 1929 and visiting the Crane family at their summer home in Ipswich. The house is so big and Mrs. Crane’s kitty, Ptolemy, has gone missing just before the party! Can you help a family… 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! 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
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
Castle Hill Tour: The Cat's Meow
Our children’s tour, The Cat’s Meow, is designed for children age 3-8. Imagine living in 1929 and visiting the Crane family at their summer home in Ipswich. The house is so big and Mrs. Crane’s kitty, Ptolemy, has gone missing just before the party! Can you help a family… 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
Homeschool Scholars: Stories of the Farm & Coast
Fall 2026 homeschool programs at The Crane Estate & Appleton Farms will engage children ages 5-11 in hands-on, place-based learning that challenges the body & mind. Families can choose to sign up for 1 or more of 4 unique four-week-long sessions: Homeschool Adventures: Tuesdays from 1-4pm focusing on physical… 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
Castle Hill Tour: The Cat's Meow
Our children’s tour, The Cat’s Meow, is designed for children age 3-8. Imagine living in 1929 and visiting the Crane family at their summer home in Ipswich. The house is so big and Mrs. Crane’s kitty, Ptolemy, has gone missing just before the party! Can you help a family… Read More
Sheep Stroll at Weir River Farm
Come take a walk on the woolly side! Join us for a unique and unforgettable Sheep Stroll at Weir River Farm! Walk alongside our friendly flock of sheep as we explore the farm’s beautiful trails, taking in the sights and sounds of nature. Along the way, you’ll… 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