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

Harvest Dinner September 13, 2025

Our Annual fundraiser for the Teen Work Crew and apprenticeship programs, this outdoor dinner takes place in one of the pastures, under a bright September sky.

Farm Discovery Days

Next date: Saturday, September 20th

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: September 20, 8:30 AM
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.

Library Story Time

Next Date: September 20, 10:30 AM
All are welcome
Our friend Ellen, the Children's Librarian at the Morse Institute Library, will be coming by to tell stories, sing songs, and do a craft!
This event is free to attend.

The Wee Farmers

Next Date: September 20, 10:00 AM
Age Range: 2-5 years with adult
Each session includes seasonal hands-on nature exploration, active movement and play, and a story, all with a knowledgeable, engaging farm educator.
$25/person

Night Hikes with Farmer Kirstie

Next Date: Monday September 22, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Age Range: All ages welcome, 3 and under attend for free
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!
$12/person

Backyard Chickens

Date: Sunday October 19
Age Range: 16 and up
Whether you already have chickens or not, this class is for you! If you already have chickens, this early fall class is designed to answer any questions that may come up while the seasons change and your birds begin to get ready for winter. If you don’t have chickens, this class can be a great way to learn about the very beginnings and ask questions so you can decide whether this year is the year you get chickens.
$25/person

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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

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.

Farm Fun Run

2025 Date: June 8th
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.

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.

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.