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Fun in the Farmyard

Come see whats happening at the farm! Appleton Farms, Ipswich Massachusetts!

Experience Appleton Farms anytime of day with Fun in the Farmyard! Drop by our Carriage Barn anytime between 10am-3pm on Sundays to experience life on the farm and meet some of our friendly farm animals. Activities are partially self-guided and can include farm crafts, games, story time, playing with the goats, meeting a chicken and more. This event is free and recommended for ages 2-6, but all are welcome! Make a day of it and bring a picnic lunch or stop by our Dairy Store to grab some goodies and spend your day on the farm.

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Sundays through September 2016 10am-3pm
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Family Day at Marini Farm

Family Day at Marini Farm in Ipswich Massachusetts

Come to Marini Farm’s Family Day Festival. Enjoy a day at the farm and celebrate Family. This great family fun event includes FREE Pony Rides (11am-3pm), Antique Tractors, Inflatables, Rope Maze, Giant Slide, Pirate Ship, Dump Truck, Jumping Pillow, Cow Train, Hayrides, Duck Races, Games, Raffles & more. Hours of fun for the whole family.

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Sunday, June 16, 2019 10am-5pm
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Strawberry Festival at Marini Farm

Marini Farm Strawberry Festival ipswich Massachusetts

Come to Marini Farm Annual Strawberry Festival for their celebration of the strawberry harvest. June is Strawberry Month and Marini Farms' 12 acres of berries begins to produce some of the best tasting strawberries on the North Shore. Marini Farm Annual 2019 Strawberry Festival is a family fun event with activities for all ages including fields of strawberry picking, farm fresh strawberries and strawberry productsand of course fresh strawberry shortcake!

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Saturday, June 20, 2020 10am-5pm
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Farmer for a Day | April Vacation Week

Appleton Farm's Kids in Farmer for a Day program during april Vacation in Ipswich Massachusetts

In the spring, the farmers at Appleton are busy planting vegetables and caring for the new life on the farm. There is no better place to spend spring farm days than in exploring in the fields & forests and learning to love the outdoors in all seasons! This program is for kids who are looking to make friends, explore the farm, and learn about life in New England in spring. Every day will include an outdoor adventure of hiking, a theme-based craft, a farm learning activity, and other farm explorations.

When: 
Monday-Friday, April 17-21, 2023 9am-3pm
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Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Workshop at Appleton Farm

Come to Appleton Farms in Ipswich for this strawberry rhubarb pie culinary workshop! Photo ©Bill O'Connor

Join us in making a pie together in celebration of Strawberry and Rhubarb season. Students will learn how to make flaky, all butter pie crust and the best way to highlight the prominent fruits of the month. This class will lead participants through arranging a lattice top and will include tips and tricks to make your pie a show stopper at your next pot luck! Class will end with enjoying a slice of pie together and students will be sent home with a full pie.

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023 6-8pm
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Bunny Trail Hop & Farmhouse Brunch at Appleton Farms

Bunny Trail Hop and Brunch at Appleton Farms in Ipswich Massachusetts!

Spring is a time of renewal and excitement at Appleton Farms! Join us to celebrate, explore, and engage with our animals and gardens as you “hop” along the farmyard to different interactive learning stations. From planting seeds into soil pots, transplanting seedlings into the ground, feeding our Angora bunnies, felting small eggs, and brushing the goats, your child will be immersed in the Springtime activities of the farm. Collect an egg stamp at each station and take your fully-stamped Trail Hop “passport” to the Farmhouse Cafe to collect your special treat!

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Saturday, April 20, 2019 10am-Noon
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Meet the Lambs & Farm Visit

Meet the Lambs and Farm Tour at Goat to Go in Georgetown Massachusetts

Goats to Go's Annual Special Lamb Event: Meet the Lambs & Farm Visit. This 1-hour event involves a farm visit with meet and greet of the Katahdin sheep and the new lambs, as well as the other animals such as Llama and our Fainting Goats. Please note these may not involve cuddling or holding the lambs but we will do our best to get one for you to hold. We will have you outside the enclosure and along the fence line. Some areas in the barn we will not be able to social distance, so please plan accordingly and bring a mask/face covering as you feel necessary. Please arrive at least 30 mins before the end of the event session time. Advanced Online Registration is required.

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Saturday, April 8, 2023 12:30-2:30pm
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Appleton Farmhouse Workshop: Farm to Kitchen - Root Cellar

Join Chef Liz Walkowicz in this lively, hands-on cooking class in the Kitchen at the Trustees of Reservations' Appleton Farms in Ipswich Massachusetts.

Join chef Liz Walcowicz in this lively, hands-on cooking class. Participants will learn how to utilize root vegetables from the farm and other local farmers to create an exciting multi-course meal. The menu changes seasonally and each class will provide an opportunity for participants to increase their comfort in the kitchen through new knife skills, techniques and flavor profiles. There will be equal parts cooking and eating, and class ends with a shared meal, so bring your appetite!

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023 6-8PM
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Yoga for Kids at NSCM

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10:00 am to 11:00 am

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10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Aleppo Shriners Circus

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10:00 am to 10:00 pm

April Vacation Week at Ipswich Library

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A Whale of a Time at Maritime Gloucester

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10:00 am to 3:00 pm

CraneExplorer: Shifting Sands

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10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Swan Boat Rides in Boston Public Garden

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HWPL: Wish

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Cape Ann Symphony Concert | Katy and the Big Snow

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10:30 am to 11:15 am

Friday Family Farm Chores at Appleton Farms

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3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

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Silly Stories with Susie Magoozy at North Shore Children's Museum

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Read to a Dog at APL

Kids are invited to read to a dog at Amesbury Massachusetts Public Library. Image generated with AI.
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LEGO Club at Danvers Library

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Pokemon Club at Newbury Library

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Swan Boat Rides in Boston Public Garden

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10:00 am to 3:59 pm

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Friday Family Farm Chores at Appleton Farms

Join The Trustees of Reservations at Appleton Farms for our special, hands-on Family Farm Chores program held on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
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 held on Fridays and Saturdays! Get on your muck boots – your whole family will get to be...
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
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