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
Thanksgiving Turkeys
Tuesday November 24th
Thanksgiving Turkeys are on sale now to all Farm members. We will open to the general public in mid-October.
To brine or not to brine? That is the question!
Farm Discovery Days
Next date: Saturday, November 7th
Join us one 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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Date: October 28th, 5:30 PM
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Age Range: All ages welcome!
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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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Pre registration is required.
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$12/person, aged under 3 attends for free
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Next Date: November 7th, 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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Date: November 7th, 9:00 AM
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Age Range: 16 and up
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All of our organic blooms were harvested in the growing season of 2026 and dried in the Flower Workshop. Each participant will be able to make a 10″ wreath to bring home with them.
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Pre registration is required
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$55/person
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Date: November 7th, 9:30 AM
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Age Range: all ages, geared towards preschoolers and their grownups
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Join us for stories, songs and a simple craft! We will be meeting in the barn, so this program will happen rain or shine. See you there!
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Free to attend
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Next Date: Saturday, November 7th, 10:30 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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Next Date: November 7th, 10:30 - 12:00 PM
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Age Range: 6 and up; children need to be attended by an adult
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Using wool from our NCOF sheep, dyed with materials found and grown around the Farm, we’ll teach you the basics of needle felting. Each person will receive the materials to felt one or two shapes, about 6″ long.
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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 interactive farm tour where you can meet and greet our animals 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 minute party, this includes 15 minutes to greet guests, 45 minute farm tour, 30 minutes at the picnic tables, and time for setup and cleanup
- Up to 10 participants: $250 members, $275 nonmembers; $15 per additional guest up to 20. 11 - 16 children $300 farm member, $325 non-members. 17 - 22 children $360 members, $385 non-members. Maximum of 22 children.
- 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.