Appleton Culinary Workshop: Sourdough Bread Baking
This event has sold out. In this culinary workshop, participants will learn to make bakery quality bread with local flour in their home oven. Culinary Program Manager Jess Porter will demonstrate mixing, folding, shaping, proofing, scoring and baking Appleton’s flagship Farmstead Sourdough. Class ends with fresh bread and a seasonal… Read More
Zest & Zing – Adult Cooking Class
This event has sold out. Escape the winter chill and treat your tastebuds to a burst of sunshine! Join us for a hands-on cooking class focused on the bright, vibrant flavors of citrus. You’ll learn to perfectly balance the zest and tang of oranges, lemons, and pomelos to create spectacular… Read More
Pruning Workshop at Minton Stable
Late winter, while your fruiting trees and shrubs are still dormant, is the perfect time to get them in shape for the coming season. Pruning keeps woody plants healthy and looking their best, and increases productivity. Come learn about fruit tree architecture, types of pruning cuts, tree shaping, and pruning… Read More
Children's Maple in the Barnyard at Appleton Farms
Maple Season is here! This special program for ages 3-11 & their families will focus on the magic of maple from start to finish. We will discover this tradition by observing trees, tasting sap, learning the tools involved, and finally, tasting the sweet product. This program is for families,… Read More
Adult Maple Strolls at Appleton Farms
Visit the historic maple stand and sugar shack at Appleton Farms and learn all about maple sugaring, its history at the farm and in New England, and how you can try your hand at it at home! Experience a leisurely stroll along our country farm roads and past several historic… Read More
Date Night: Flirty Tapas – Adult Cooking Class
This event has sold out. Spice up your evening with a hands-on tapas inspired cooking class with event Chef Josh. Grab your date and learn to make a variety of flavorful and sharable dishes, including Patatas Bravos, Seasonal Vegetable Frittatas, Farm Paella with Chorizo and Chicken, and Caramelized Figs with… Read More
Maple Story Hour at Appleton Farms
Bring your little ones to Appleton Farms for our special, super sweet winter story hour. While the farm is quieter, there is so much to experience. We will read books about maple sugar, visit some maple trees that are tapped and visit the sugar shack where the smell of… Read More
Children's Maple in the Barnyard at Appleton Farms
Maple Season is here! This special program for ages 3-11 & their families will focus on the magic of maple from start to finish. We will discover this tradition by observing trees, tasting sap, learning the tools involved, and finally, tasting the sweet product. This program is for families,… Read More
Adult Maple Strolls at Appleton Farms
Visit the historic maple stand and sugar shack at Appleton Farms and learn all about maple sugaring, its history at the farm and in New England, and how you can try your hand at it at home! Experience a leisurely stroll along our country farm roads and past several historic… Read More
Lunar New Year Sensational Street Food – Adult Cooking Class
This event has sold out. Celebrate the vibrant flavors and traditions of the Lunar New Year with a street food inspired cooking class! Together with event Chef Josh, you’ll cook, taste, and share the stories behind every dish. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll make Scallion Pancakes with Soy Ginger… Read More
Pruning Workshop at Forbes
Late winter, while your fruiting trees and shrubs are still dormant, is the perfect time to get them in shape for the coming season. Pruning keeps woody plants healthy and looking their best, and increases productivity. Come learn about fruit tree architecture, types of pruning cuts, tree shaping, and pruning… Read More
February Vacation at Appleton Farms
In the winter, many people hunker down to stay indoors, but at Appleton Farms, we make the most of the cold, quiet season. There is no better place to spend winter farm days than in exploring in the snow and learning to love the outdoors in all seasons! This program… Read More