Saturday Family Farm Chores at Appleton Farms
Every day is full of a list of barnyard chores we need to get down to make sure our farmyard friends are happy and healthy! Let’s get to work.
When:
Saturdays through March 2024 3-4pm
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Farmer for a Day | Winter Break Week
Ever wanted to know what a farmer’s life is like? Find out at Appleton Farms for one or more of our “Farmer for a Day” drop-off programs! In the holiday week before New Years, kids ages 5-11 can experience a farmer’s life through authentic barnyard chores, fun-filled farm adventures, and traditional crafts. On one day, your child may learn about dairy farming through hands-on games and a tour of the milking barn. On another, they’ll discover the process of making clothes by collecting fibers from our Angora rabbits and creating yarn of their own. Every day, they’ll explore the forests and fields of Appleton, enjoy a craft and a story, and get their hands dirty with animal chores!
When:
Tuesday-Friday, December 27-29, 2023 9am-Noon
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Amesbury Winter Celebration
Join us for a winter solstice celebration, welcoming the returning light and all the beauty that this season offers. We will kick off the event with a walk into Camp from Battis Farm. Enjoy a tour of the meadows and listen to the sounds of our resident winter birds. We will have a fire and drink warm beverages, while roasting marshmallows. If there is a snow cover, there will be opportunities to learn a bit about tracking, and overwintering animal behaviors. For those of us wanting to get crafty, there will be materials to create ornaments for your holiday tree or a favorite window.
When:
Saturday, December 16, 2023 1-3pm
Nature Playgroup at Appleton Farms
To encourage outdoor play and familiarity with the natural world, a nature-based toddler play group will be held at Appleton Farms every Wednesday. Come to one or all of the sessions, explore the fields and forest, and imagine hidden worlds beneath our feet and above our heads. Children and their caregivers will peek under rocks, inspect tree bark for hiding bugs, jump in puddles, and have fun together in the fields, forests, and ponds. Recommended for ages 2-5; babies in backpacks are welcome.
When:
Wednesday through December 20, 2023 10-11am
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Kiddos Culinary Workshop | Gingerbread Houses
Join Pastry Chef Sam Burns to construct and decorate festive gingerbread houses to celebrate the winter season. Construction material will include house-made gingerbread, frostings, and fondant. An array of nostalgic candies will provide the finishing details to our construction project. Suitable for ages 6+, the only requirements are imagination, patience and persistence with a piping bag. Homemade cocoa and sweets will be provided to fuel our project, and constructed gingerbread homes will be packed for safe transport home.
When:
Sunday, December 17, 2023 11:30am-1pm
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Holiday Cookie Box Worskshop at Appleton Farms
What better way to spread holiday cheer than making cookie boxes to share with those you love? A holiday tradition for many, the logistics of a cookie box can seem overwhelming at first. Learn some of our tips and tricks to putting together a low stress, diverse and delicious cookie box, including recipe selection to baking schedules. And what’s a cookie class without the cookies?! Help us bake and decorate a farmhouse favorite, with a few twists and a small box to take home to a loved one (or tell no one and polish it off on your car ride home…) BYOB
When:
Saturday, December 16, 2023 10am-Noon
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Farmhouse Culinary Workshop: Wood-Fired Pizza
Have you experienced our wood-fired pizza? Join our Culinary Programs Manager, Jess Wagoner, and learn how to make your own pizza, here at our wood-fired oven. Start by making your own naturally leavened Farmhouse pizza dough, using our own sourdough starter.
When:
Thursday, November 9, 2023 6-8PM
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Appleton Culinary Workshop: Bees & Honey
Join Pastry Chef Sam Burns to delve into the world of honeybees and the various pastries and desserts that are made possible with the honey they produce. With over ten years of beekeeping experience, we will discuss the general practices of keeping bees in our northern climate and the process of harvesting honey from production hives.
When:
Saturday, November 11, 2023 10am-12pm
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Sweet Halloween at Cider Hill Farm
Free admission! A not-so-spooky day brimming with sweet treats and boo-tiful fall foliage. Get out the costumes and get ready for a fun, festive day at the farm. There's something for everyone. Here's what's happening:
When:
Saturday, October 21, 2023 10am-4pm
Sunday, October 22, 2023 10am-4pm
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Spooky Pies Workshop at Appleton Farms
Want to learn how to make a festive pie in time for Halloween? Join our baker Kami and learn some tips and tricks to manipulate pie dough to make some creepy creations! Everyone will walk away from the class with pie dough and their own Halloween themed desserts to take home. No need to pick between Trick or Treat as once you have learned your new tricks, the class will end with a shared treat!
When:
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 6-8pm
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Gloucester's So Salty 2024
Where: Downtown Gloucester, Where: Cape Ann Museum, Where: Cape Ann Art Haven , Where: Gloucester City Hall, Where: Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church , Where: Maritime Gloucester, Where: Sawyer Free Library Temporary Space, Where: Local Colors
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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