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
Turkeys are sold out, but we still have all the fixin's. Pre order cranberries, mushrooms, root vegetables and dried flower arrangements before November 19th, and pickup on the 25th!
Farm Discovery Days
Next date: Saturday, November 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 Morning does require pre-registration).
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Next Date: November 22nd, 8:30 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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Next Date: Various Dates, including November 22nd
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Age Range: 2-5 years with adult
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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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$25/person
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Next Date: Thursday October 30th, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Age Range: All ages welcome, 3 and under attend for free
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Join Farmer Kirstie for our Fall series of Night Hikes. Each hike will have a different theme, but will take us into the conservation land surrounding the Farm. We’ll enjoy the sights and sounds of the woods at night!
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$12/person
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Date: Saturday, November 15th
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Age Range: Adults and children 6 and up. For children 16 and under adult supervision is required.
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We will be using blooms harvested from the Farm in the summer of 2025 and dried to create a lasting and beautiful 10-inch wreath.
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$35/person
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Date: Saturday, November 22nd
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Age Range: Families with children ages 2-6
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Come spend some time in the woods. Do a cooking project and a craft with your family and meet our Forest Gnomes Teachers.
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$10/family
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Date: Saturday, December 6th
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Age Range: Adults and children 6 and up. For children 16 and under adult supervision is required.
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Using naturally dyed wool from NCOF sheep, each participant will make up to two 3" ornaments through a wet felting process.
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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: March 7th
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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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2025 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
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