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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!

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).

Teen Volunteering Mornings
  • Next Date: February 22nd
  • Age Range: 12-18
  • 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.
Suburban Farmer Workshops
  • Next Date: February 22nd
  • Age Range: 16 and up
  • Next Topic: Soil Health with Farmer Casey
  • 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.
  • *Members can save $5 by entering code SUBURBANFARMER at checkout
The Wee Farmers
  • Next Date: February 22nd (other February dates available)
  • Age Range: 2-5 years with adult
  • February Topic: Sugar and Snow
  • Each session includes seasonal hands-on nature exploration, active movement and play, and a story, all with a knowledgeable, engaging farm educator.
Family Nature Crafts
  • Next Date: February 22nd
  • Age Range: 5 and up
  • Next Topic: Seed Paper Crafting
  • 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.
The Forest Gnomes Open House Play Date
  • Next Date: February 22nd, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Age Range: 2-5 years old with families
  • 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.
  • This open house is free to attend; you can email theforestgnomes@natickfarm.org with any questions.
Night Hikes w/ Farmer Kirstie
  • Next Date: February 27th, 5:30 - 7:00 PM
  • Age Range: All ages, 3 and under attend for free
  • 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.
  • 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

Maple Magic Pancake Breakfast
  • 2025 Date: March 1st
  • 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.
Farm Fest/Seedling Sale
  • 2025 Date: May 10th
  • 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.
Harvest Dinner
  • 2025 Date: September 13th
  • 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.
Farm Fun Run
  • 2025 Date: TBD
  • 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.

Birthday Party Activities

Bunny Circle

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

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