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Family Programs

Registration is required for all programs.
(Unless noted otherwise)

Please register online or by calling 203-938-2117

Members Only Opportunity

Caroling in the Barn with the Animals

Friday, December 6, 6 – 7 p.m.
Saturday, December 7, 5 – 6 p.m. This section is now FULL, but we are taking a waiting list
Sunday, December 8, 5 – 6 p.m.This section is now FULL, but we are taking a waiting list
Begin the holiday season on a joyous note. Join us in the main barn as we sit on hay bales surrounded by cows and sheep and are led in song by talented musicians. Sweet treats and farm fresh hot chocolate will be served.

Members Only!

Seating is limited.

Each program is:
   
$10 per Member

(Children age 3 and under are free)

Please register with the appropriate link below

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Family Wreath Making

Saturday, December 7 Only a few spaces left!
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
An assortment of fresh greens, holly, seed pods, ribbons, and adornments will be waiting for your family as you work together to create a one-of-a-
kind wreath that is guaranteed to bring joy to the whole family during this festive season.

This program is:
    $70 per Member Family,
    $80 per Non-member Family

Please Register Here

Gingerbread Snow Globes

Sunday, December 8 Both sections are now FULL, but we are taking a waiting list for each
12 – 2:30 p.m.
or
12:30 – 3 p.m.

Our incredibly talented board member, Deb Rakich, will help you to create an imaginative snow globe filled with your very own freshly baked gingerbread family and scenery, along with sugar crystal snow, and festive ribbons for for this holiday season. All materials will be provided.

This program is:
    $40 per Member Family,
    $50 per Non-member Family

12 p.m.
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12:30 p.m.
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Astronomy: Viewing the Night Sky

Saturdays:
    December 14
    January 4
6 – 7 p.m.

Join our knowledgeable team of volunteer astronomers on Astronomy Hill for views of constellations, star clusters, planets, and more! Gaze through the telescopes, hear stories about the stars, watch a short slide presentation, ask deep questions and connect with other night sky enthusiasts.

This is an outdoor program. Be prepared for a short walk from the parking lot out to the Observatory.

Each program is:
    $8 per Member,
    $10 per Non-member

Please register with the appropriate link below

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Members Only Opportunities

Family Farm Chores

Saturday, December 21
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Dress for the outdoors and join farmers Mike and Rachel as they complete daily farm chores. Get a first hand look at everything it takes to keep our chickens, sheep, and cows happy and healthy.

After watching the milking process, you might consider visiting the Dairy Annex to take home a delicious after-chores dairy treat.

Members only!

Each program is:
    $15 per Family

Please Register Here

Winter Solstice Family Campfire

Saturday, December 21 This program is now FULL, but we are taking a waiting list
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Celebrate the Winter Solstice with a warm campfire, farm fresh hot chocolate, and tasty treats. As we reflect on the coming winter season, we will share what shorter, colder days mean for us and the world around us.

Members only!

This program is:
    Free.

Registration is required.

Please Register Here for the Wait List

If you would like to view samples of past programs, our calendar archive can be found here