Appleton Cocktail Workshop: Holiday Mixology with Privateer Rum (21+)
Our friends at Privateer Rum, born and raised in Ipswich Mass (ahoy!), are hosting a holiday mixology series to warm your soul and invigorate your mind with (rum) knowledge. In these classes, we’ll put a spin on three classic cocktails using Privateer Rum varieties. Join us to learn the… Read More
Night Tree Celebration at Appleton Farms
Join us at Appleton for this holiday tradition to feed the animals of the forest from your own handcrafted edible ornament. We will begin the night in our historic carriage barn where we will cozy in with hot cocoa and popcorn to read the holiday classic tale “Night Tree” by… Read More
Hunt for Halloween Mushrooms Guided Hike
It’s almost Halloween! Our special foray at Chestnut Hill Farm will be to find fungi and we will focus on some “scary” and Halloween-themed mushrooms. You’ll learn about Witches’ butter, Jack o’ Lantern mushrooms, Dead man’s fingers, and varieties of bleeding fungi. As day turns to dusk, you’ll also get… Read More
Gather with Goats at Powisset Farm
Spend some quality time in the Powisset Barnyard with one or more of our friendly goats! Goats are naturally playful and curious creatures. Spend some time hanging out with them, accompanied by a Powisset barnyard staff member, and it won’t be long before you’ve made some new cuddly goat friends. Read More
Fall on the Farm at Appleton
Celebrate the autumnal season with Fall Saturdays at Appleton Farms! Spend the day outdoors with friends and family while you eat, drink, and revel in the multitude of fall scenes that can be found on our farm. We will have a snack table running on the patio of our… Read More
Boo in the Barnyard with Martha's Vineyard Community Services
Halloween is just around the corner! Come on out to The FARM Institute for a family-friendly morning of tricks, treats, boos, and “baas” sponsored by Martha’s Vineyard Community Services. Stroll through the Katama Barn and Friendship Garden and as you walk, treat… Read More
Fall Fun at Powisset Farm
Celebrate all things autumn at historic Powisset Farm! Bring your best flannel, friends, and family! Join us every Saturday and Sunday in October for a classic New England fall day at the farm featuring hayrides, live music, a climbing haystack, scenic walking trails, a Story Walk, fall scavenger hunt, and a visit to the barnyard animals. Enjoy… Read More
Boo in the Barnyard at Powisset Farm
Did you know barnyard animals love Halloween too?! Join us for this special children’s Halloween Trick or Treat event at the farm. Children are encouraged to wear their costumes (great farm photo/Instagram opportunity!) and share their festive looks with the goats, sheep, rabbits, and pigs in the Powisset barnyard. Bring… Read More
Family Farm Chores at Appleton Farms
Every day has a full list of barnyard chores we need to accomplish to make sure our farmyard friends are happy and healthy. Let’s get to work! Join us for our special, hands-on Family Farm Chores program. Get on your muck boots – your whole family will get to… Read More
Cancelled – Family Cow Connection at Appleton Farms
Immerse your family in the heartwarming experience of being up close and personal with one of our favorite farm animals – cows! Cuddle, brush, and sit with our hand-raised cows at Appleton Farms. Visit our scenic and historic farm and enjoy Family Cow Connection session with our two Jersey… Read More
Let's go Greek! Adult Cooking Class
This class has been rescheduled. You can find the new information here! Take a trip to Greece and leave your passport at home! With a cuisine based on the “Mediterranean Triad” of wheat, olive oil, and wine, and dating back thousands of years, Greek… Read More
Family Walk and Learn: Nature's Winter Designs
Join us to find artistic inspiration in winter’s wonderland! Winter’s landscape looks barren and plain – but is it? Can we find art supplies in winter’s stark landscape? December’s Walk and Learn will take us into the fields and gardens to look for patterns and designs in the natural world,… Read More