Events at the Farm
The farm hosts public events every year to bring family, friends, and community together to share in the organic Farm experience. Come enjoy a pancake breakfast and learn about the farm’s maple sugaring practices at Maple Magic. Run or walk our beautiful trails at the Fun Run. Treat yourself to the best farm-to-table experience at the Harvest Dinner, the farm’s gala and annual fundraiser for the teen programs.
Our Next Event
Maple Magic Pancake Breakfast March 1, 2025 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Our Annual Pancake Breakfast is back! Join us at Memorial School for a community fair, raffle, and all you can eat pancakes, with NCOF Maple syrup, of course! Then walk on over to the Farm to join a maple sugaring tour. Its the sweetest day of the year!

Farm Discovery Days
Next date: Saturday, February 22nd
Join us the last Saturday of every month for a schedule of programs for everyone in the family! Pre-register below or just drop in (Note: The Teen Volunteering Mornings does require pre-registration).
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Next Date: February 22nd
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Age Range: 12-18
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Volunteer work at NCOF is primarily farm chore-based and outdoors. So whether you’re looking to be in a beautiful setting, or enjoy meeting new people, or want to learn the principles behind organic farming, come volunteer on the farm.
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Next Date: February 22nd
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Age Range: 16 and up
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Next Topic: Soil Health with Farmer Casey
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The Suburban Farmer Workshop Series is aimed at folks who are looking to connect more with the land they live on and the food they eat. Topics will vary monthly.
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*Members can save $5 by entering code SUBURBANFARMER at checkout
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Next Date: February 22nd (other February dates available)
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Age Range: 2-5 years with adult
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February Topic: Sugar and Snow
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Each session includes seasonal hands-on nature exploration, active movement and play, and a story, all with a knowledgeable, engaging farm educator.
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Next Date: February 22nd
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Age Range: 5 and up
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Next Topic: Seed Paper Crafting
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Join Farmer Meeghan on Saturday mornings and learn more on how to incorporate nature and farm life into fun crafty projects. This program is recommended for families with children ages 5 and up.
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Next Date: February 22nd, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Age Range: 2-5 years old with families
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The Forest Gnomes is our waldkindergarten program for ages 3-5. Gnomes are outdoors for 95% of the day, in all weather, in a classroom that changes with the seasons. Meet our teachers, warm up by the fire, and check out the nature playscape that the Gnomes call home.
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This open house is free to attend; you can email theforestgnomes@natickfarm.org with any questions.
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Next Date: February 27th, 5:30 - 7:00 PM
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Age Range: All ages, 3 and under attend for free
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Grab your flashlights and headlamps and join us for a night hike at the farm! Let's discover what awaits us in the mystery of the woods under the light of the moon.
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This month, we'll be doing a night time visit to the Sugar Shack, and enjoying some time around the fire (weather depending)
Annual Farm Events
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2025 Date: March 1st
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Maple Magic celebrates the NCOF syrup-making season. Enjoy our own syrup along with pancakes (gluten-free available), butter, fruit compote, coffee, and juice. Dance off your sugar rush, check out our exhibits and nonprofit fair, and begin or end your morning with a maple-sugaring tour.
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2025 Date: May 10th
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Coinciding with our seedling sale in early May, Farm Fest is a family-fun event featuring music, food, local vendors, visits with lambs and goat kids, and child-centered activities like sack races and chicken-plop bingo.
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2025 Date: September 13th
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Further the NCOF mission while enjoying an exclusive farm-to-table dinner under the stars. Purchase a ticket, become an event sponsor, or donate an item for auction.
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2025 Date: TBD
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Come to this family fun run dressed as your favorite farm animal! This event brings together NCOF supporters of all ages to run, walk, or mosey down our scenic one-mile trail.
Birthday Parties
What better way to celebrate a birthday or special event than down on the farm? We are now offering a 90 minute party package which includes a 45 minute farm tour and a fun farm activity led by our experienced farm educators. The remaining time is reserved for your family and friends to continue the celebrations around our picnic tables – you may choose to share food and refreshments, play games, open presents etc.
- 90 minutes
- Up to 10 participants: $195 member, $225 nonmembers; $15 per additional guest up to 20
- Choose from a range of farm activities listed below. Some activities are suitable year-round and some are seasonal.
- Fill out our interest form to request your date/time and our coordinator will get back to you within a few days.
- Further details available on our interest form.
Birthday Party Activities

Bunny Circle
Year-round

Meet the Chickens
Year-round

Goat Encounters
Seasonal - check for availability

Investigate Decomposers
Year-round

Planting Project
Year-round

Wildflower Seed Bomb
Year-round

Animal Craft
Year-round

Maple Sugaring Tour
Seasonal

Storytime
Year-Round

Tasting Tour
Seasonal