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
Farm Fest and the Seedling Sale
Saturday May 9th
What better way to welcome springtime than to spend a day on the Farm? We will have live music, food trucks, Farm activities and of course, organic seedlings grown in our own greenhouses!
Farm Discovery Days
Next date: Saturday, May 2nd
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 Morning does require pre-registration).
Looking for more of our Adult Workshops and Lectures? Check out this page.
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Next Date: April 11th, 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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Age Range: 3-10 with adult
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Through storytelling, exploring our senses, and observing the natural world, participants will develop their understanding of mindfulness and learn practical ways to incorporate mindful moments throughout their day.
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$25/family
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Next Date: Thursday, April 16th
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Age Range: All ages are welcome, 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. Activities will include a light paced, guided walk on uneven ground along farm and forest trails, wildlife observations, storytelling and more!
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$12/person
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Next Date: May 2nd, 8:30 - 10:30 AM
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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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Saturday, May 2nd 10:00 AM
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Age Range: 3-6 years, accompanied by an adult
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Join us on the Farm each month for our drop-in Preschool Farm Series. 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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$25/child, sibling discounts available
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Saturday, May 30th 9:30 - 11:00 AM
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Age Range: 16 and up; please contact us if you have someone younger wanting to attend
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Whether you have had chickens for years or got them a couple months ago, this class is for you! This late spring class will be run by Ryder, a chicken enthusiast who has had backyard chickens for over 5 years, and Meeghan, the livestock manager of the NCOF.
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$35/person
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Saturday, May 30th, 9:00 AM
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Age Range: 16 and up; please contact us if you have someone younger wanting to attend
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Come learn about Native Plant Propagation from Cole Campbell, Horticulturalist at the Native Plant Trust. Thanks to a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, this event is free to attend, but seating is limited so we are using a ticketing system to ensure we don’t overfill the space. Please be sure to get a ticket for each member in your party.
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Saturday, May 30th 10:30 AM
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This is for new or intermediate growers who want to grow their own tomatoes.
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Workshop Learning Objectives: Learn about different varieties of tomatoes, Understand when and how to transplant and stake seedlings for sturdy, healthy plants, Learn if and how to prune different varieties to grow more and healthier fruits. All workshop participants will go home with some NCOF Organic tomato seedlings.
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$35/person
Natick Farm Event Calendar
Keep an eye out here for the latest happenings at the Farm, from CSA signups to Turkey reservations, Yoga at the Farm to Forest Gnomes registration, and everything in between!
There’s always something happening at the Farm!
Annual Farm Events
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2026 Date: January 14th
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Our Annual Meeting, held at the Farm, is a chance for the community to come together and learn what we've accomplished in the past year and our plans for the year ahead.
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2026 Date: March 14th
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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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2026 Date: May 9th
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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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2026 Date: June 14th
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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.
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2026 Date: July 18th
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Come on down to the Farm for a good old fashioned Barn Dance! Featuring a live band and caller, learn the basics of square dancing with our gorgeous barn and lands as a background!
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2026 Date: September 19th
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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.
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
Planting Project
Year-round
Wildflower Seed Bomb
Year-round
Animal Craft
Year-round
Maple Sugaring Tour
Seasonal
Storytime
Year-Round
Tasting Tour
Seasonal
Investigate Decomposers
Year-round