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Calendar of Events All events occur at Stonewall Farm unless otherwise noted. Our grounds are open to visitors daily, 8am-8pm.
Saturday, August 1 | 9-12 Children's Activities at the Farmers Market, Sponsored by Stonewall Farm At the Keene Farmer's Market, Gilbo Ave., Keene Chickens! Learn about our feathered friends and their role on the farm. Egg puzzles, egg dissection, and a story! Children and their caretakers can participate in these fun and educational activities. Saturday, August 15 | 11am - 2pm Fun on the Farm: Fairy Houses & Hiking Admission: $5/person, 6 and under $3/person; includes hayride. Build fairy houses with Barry & Tracy Kane, award-winning authors of the "Fairy Houses" series of books and videos. Walk our marked hiking trails to gather materials to build your fairy house; see the fairy houses along the trail. Plus story time, small animal tours, refreshments, hayrides, and the Farm Stand will be open 10am-7pm. Fun Fun Fun! The entire family—all generations—often build together, crafting a fairy village. It is amazing to see how different the houses turn out!
August 23 | Sunday Bike for Bovines & Chicken Run Every year the Farm hosts a challenging mountain bike race to benefit our education programs. This year we are also offering a 5k trail run and challengin 12-mile trail run! If you're a biker, register online at bikereg.com. Runners can download a registration form HERE, or register at Ted's Shoe and Sport in downtown Keene. Complete event information HERE. Friday, September 4 | 9:30am-11am Budding Explorers: Gorgeous Garden Greens For 3 and 4-year olds. Click here for activity details. Saturday, September 5 | 9-12 Children's Activities at the Farmers Market, Sponsored by Stonewall Farm At the Keene Farmer's Market, Gilbo Ave., Keene Bees! Create a leaf pounding from the plants bees love. Children and their caretakers can participate in these fun and educational activities. Friday, September 18 | 9:30am-11am Budding Explorers: Busy Bees For 3 and 4-year olds. Click here for activity details.
Friday, October 2 | 9:30am-11am Budding Explorers: Bright and Beautiful Autumn Leaves For 3 and 4-year olds. Click here for activity details. Saturday, October 3 | 9-12 Children's Activities at the Farmers Market, Sponsored by Stonewall Farm At the Keene Farmer's Market, Gilbo Ave., Keene Apple time! Create apple butterflies from harvested apples, taste test your favorite varieties, and enjoy a story. Children and their caretakers can participate in these fun and educational activities. October 3 | Saturday | 11AM-2PM Fall Fun on the Farm Experience the farm at its most beautiful! Horse-drawn hayrides to the pumpkin patch, pumpkins for purchase, fall treats and Stonewall Farm products will all be available, in addition to barnyard tours and other activities. There will be no cider pressing this year. October 10 | Saturday | 11AM-2PM Fall Fun on the Farm Experience the farm at its most beautiful! Horse-drawn hayrides to the pumpkin patch, pumpkins for purchase, fall treats and Stonewall Farm products will all be available, in addition to barnyard tours and other activities. There will be no cider pressing this year. Friday, October 16 | 9:30am-11am Budding Explorers: Pumpkins Pumpkins Everywhere For 3 and 4-year olds. Click here for activity details. October 17| Saturday | 11AM-2PM Fall Fun on the Farm Experience the farm at its most beautiful! Horse-drawn hayrides to the pumpkin patch, pumpkins for purchase, fall treats and Stonewall Farm products will all be available, in addition to barnyard tours and other activities. There will be no cider pressing this year. October 24 | Saturday | 11AM-2PM Fall Fun on the Farm Experience the farm at its most beautiful! Horse-drawn hayrides to the pumpkin patch, pumpkins for purchase, fall treats and Stonewall Farm products will all be available, in addition to barnyard tours and other activities. There will be no cider pressing this year. Sunday October 25th, 1-4 PM Stonewall Farm and the Holiday Inn Express~Keene First Annual Wedding Fair Come meet wedding vendors from the Monadnock Region and get ideas for your perfect day! October 31 | Saturday | 11AM-2PM Fall Fun on the Farm Experience the farm at its most beautiful! Horse-drawn hayrides to the pumpkin patch, pumpkins for purchase, fall treats and Stonewall Farm products will all be available, in addition to barnyard tours and other activities. There will be no cider pressing this year. November 6 | 9:30am-11am Budding Explorers: Delicious and Nutritious Apple Cider For 3 and 4-year olds. Click here for activity details. November 7th | 12pm-4pm Keene Farmer's Market hosted at Stonewall Farm November 11 | 9am-3pm Pre-registration required. One Day Camp A fun camp for grades K-4. Click here for activity details November 20 | 9:30am-11am Budding Explorers: Cheerful Chickens For 3 and 4-year olds. Click here for activity details. Friday, November 20, 2008, 5-8PM Saturday, November 21, 9AM-3PM Thanksgiving Farm Fare $1.00 Admission to help with the cost of the event Everyone knows fresh is best when it comes to food, and your Thanksgiving feast is no exception! The annual Thanksgiving Farm Fare held at Stonewall Farm features top-quality locally-produced products and ingredients from over 30 vendors, including the Keene Farmer's Market, for Thanksgiving feasts as well as handmade crafts from local artisans.
Each year the Farm hosts the Fare to support local agriculture and encourage people to buy locally-produced food. This event draws visitors each year to sample a real “taste of the farm,” including locally-raised natural meats, artisan breads, organic vegetables and specialty food products. Juried crafters will also have products available to help you get a jump start on the Holiday season! December 4 | 9:30am-11am Budding Explorers: Meet the Sheep For 3 and 4-year olds. Click here for activity details. December 4 | 9am-3pm Pre-registration required. One Day Camp A fun camp for grades K-4. Click here for activity details December 5 | 12pm-4pm Keene Farmer's Market hosted at Stonewall Farm Monday, December 7, 2009, 6-8PM Annual Meeting Members and the general public are invited to attend this annual get-together and see what the Farm has to offer. It’s a night to celebrate our year’s accomplishments and share our ventures moving forward. Call 357-7278 to reserve a space at this free event. Open to the Public. December 17 | 12pm-4pm Keene Farmer's Market hosted at Stonewall Farm December 18 | 9:30am-11am Budding Explorers: Great Evergreen Trees For 3 and 4-year olds. Click here for activity details.
January 15 | 9:30am-11am Budding Explorers: Rabbits in Winter For 3 and 4-year olds. Click here for activity details. January 16 | 12pm-4pm Keene Farmer's Market hosted at Stonewall Farm January 25 | 9am-3pm One Day Camp A fun camp for grades K-4. Click here for activity details. Pre-registration required.
February 5 | 9:30am-11am Budding Explorers: Moolicious Milk For 3 and 4-year olds. Click here for activity details. February 6 | Saturday The Annual Keene Ice & Snow Festival Stonewall Farm will be giving hayrides, free of charge, at this fun event. February 13 | Saturday | 11am-2pm February Farm Days The community is invited to enjoy horse-drawn sleigh rides at the Farm. The cost is $4 each, with children 6 and under riding for $2 each. Hot drinks and marshmallows for roasting will be available for purchase. Borrow our snowshoes and explore 130 acres of conservation land. (Limited number available, first-come first-served.) February 19 | 9:30am-11am Budding Explorers: Winter Warmth For 3 and 4-year olds. Click here for activity details. February 20 | Saturday | 11am-2pm February Farm Days The community is invited to enjoy horse-drawn sleigh rides at the Farm. The cost is $4 each, with children 6 and under riding for $2 each. Hot drinks and marshmallows for roasting will be available for purchase. Borrow our snowshoes and explore 130 acres of conservation land. (Limited number available, first-come first-served.) February 20 | Saturday | 12pm-4pm Keene Farmer's Market hosted at Stonewall Farm February 22-26 | 9am-3pm Winter Vacation CampSign up for one day or a whole week. Click here for activity details. Pre-registration required. February 27 | Saturday | 11am-2pm February Farm Days The community is invited to enjoy horse-drawn sleigh rides at the Farm. The cost is $4 each, with children 6 and under riding for $2 each. Hot drinks and marshmallows for roasting will be available for purchase. Borrow our snowshoes and explore 130 acres of conservation land. (Limited number available, first-come first-served.) March 5 | 9:30am-11am Budding Explorers: Horse Crazy For 3 and 4-year olds. Click here for activity details. March 19 | 9:30am-11am Budding Explorers: Sugaring Time on the Farm For 3 and 4-year olds. Click here for activity details. March 19 | 9am-3pm One Day Camp A fun camp for grades K-4. Click here for activity details. Pre-registration required. March 20 | 12pm-4pm Keene Farmer's Market hosted at Stonewall Farm Saturday, March 27, 2010, 10AM-4PM This event is a Farm staff favorite! Teams of horses and their drivers come from all over New England to race through our forested trails collecting sap and delivering it to the sugar house. The grace and beauty of the horse teams, the sweet smell of boiling sap, the tantalizing taste of fresh syrup and the first warmth of spring make this an event you won’t want to miss! $5 Admission fee for general public, free for children 6 and under . Stonewall Farm members only $3 plus receive a free hayride!
April 9, 2010 | 5-7PM Annual Art Opening & Auction Preview Our gallery will be in full display with local art from prestigious artists. Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments. Free and open to the public, no RSVP required. April 2 | 9:30am-11am Budding Explorers: Fairy Houses For 3 and 4-year olds. Click here for activity details. April 16 | 9:30am-11am Budding Explorers: Terrific Top Soil For 3 and 4-year olds. Click here for activity details. April 17 | 12pm-4pm Keene Farmer's Market hosted at Stonewall FarmApril 19-23 | 9am-3pm Spring Vacation CampSign up for one day or a whole week. Click here for activity details. Pre-registration required. May 7 | 9:30am-11am Budding Explorers: Woodland & Pond Creatures For 3 and 4-year olds. Click here for activity details. May 8 , 2010 | 6-10PM Join us for a surprise-filled evening! Light dinner and open bar. $40/person. RSVP to Kathy Harrington, 357-7278 ext. 107. 40% of sales from the auction will benefit our educational programs. May 14 | 9:30am-11am Budding Explorers: Spring in the Garden For 3 and 4-year olds. Click here for activity details. May 1 | Saturday | 8:30 am turn-out time (come a little early) The Dancing of the Ladies Our cows are i ndoors all winter due to the cold weather. Witness their leaping joy as, for the first time this year, they venture out of the barn. A unique sight, not to be missed! Check out these Dancing Cows on our Links page.
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