Open Farmyard is a free, drop-in program. Registration recommended.
Join us weekly on Wednesdays and Sundays (excluding Holday weekends) through October 2026 -- times will vary with the season, see registration link or calendar for details
Join Land’s Sake farm educators for free weekly drop-in activities, geared for ages 2.5-7. Programs include stories, picking and planting in the Education Garden, exploring the chicken coop and more. Activities are geared for small children with caregivers, but children of all ages are welcome. Come for one activity, or stay for the full time! A schedule is posted near the parking lot at the beginning of each session, so you know where to meet the group. Registration is encouraged, but not required.
EXAMPLE SCHEDULE
3:00 - 3:15: Water the Education Garden
3:15 - 3:30: Visit the Chickens
3:30 - 3:45: Planting project
3:45 - 4:00: Harvest & taste vegetables
4:10 - 4:20: Bunny circle
4:20 - 4:30: Feed the rabbits
4:30 - 4:45: Visit the goats
4:45 - 5:00: Craft project
Open farmyard activities are geared for ages 2.5 - 7 accompanied by an adult, however open farmyard is open to people of all ages!
Every session we have time with most if not all of our animals (goats, bunnies, chickens, ducks, worms), a craft activity, storytime, and garden time. All activities are drop-in and drop-out, so you can join us for all scheduled activities, or pick and choose.
No. We switch up our schedule every session to experience a variety of activities in a different order. We aim to include activities that the community loves the most, while introducing new options when possible.
No. Open Farmyard is free to all participants. Donations are always welcome to keep the program free and running!
- If our farmstand is closed for a weather-related issue
- If the temperature is forecasted to be below 15° F during program hours
- If the temperature is forecasted to be above 95° F during program hours
- If there is a tornado warning, or severe thunderstorm warning
- If it is forecasted to rain more than .3 inches per hour during program hours
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Weston Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, The Hamilton Company Charitable Foundation, and Eastern Bank.
