Events at Historic Eidem Farm
Note: Snow Day at the Farm for January 20 is cancelled due to a lack of snow.
Spring on the Farm
Day | Date | Time* | Fee |
Saturday | May 18 | 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM | Free |
After the snowy winter, start spring with a visit to the farm! Plant vegetables and flowers in the gardens, greet the new baby animals, explore the grounds, and enjoy cooking demos on the woodfire stove. Sit by a campfire, play games in the yard, or make a spring craft. Spring on the Farm is fun for the whole family!
Stories from the Porch (Free)
Reading of children’s stories start at 11 AM each Tuesday followed by playtime in the farm yard. Bring your chairs or picnic blankets, listen to children stories read aloud, then enjoy time playing on the grounds and visiting the farm animals. For featured stories visit our website.
Reading of children’s stories start at 11 AM. In case of inclement weather story time will be canceled.
Enjoy a picnic lunch while the story is read!
Day | Date | Time | Fee |
Tuesday | May 21-October 1 | 11 AM-12 PM | Free |
Fall on the Farm
Day | Date | Time* | Fee |
Saturday | October 7 | 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM | $50/family |
Visit the farm for a fun fall day on October 7! Families can experience a walking tour of the site on our NEW accessible pathways and stop along the way to decorate pumpkins, try fresh cider from the cider press, go on a hayride, sit by the bonfire to roast a marshmallow, make caramel apple slices, and more!
The first floor of the farmhouse will be open to explore, as well as our nature play area, secret garden, and schoolhouse. Come check out our interpretive signage and enjoy a fall-themed storybook walk around the grounds.
Package fee is for the first four family members. Up to two additional family members at $5 each. $50 / family.
Time slot | Registration code |
9:30–11:30 AM | 180003.71 |
12–2 PM | 180003.72 |
2:30–4:30 PM | 180003.73 |
Movie on the Barn
Take in a picture under the stars on the barn! Bring along blankets, chairs, and snacks. Round up the family or grab a friend – you won’t want to miss this! Movie: Clifford the Big Red Dog (PG), Runtime: 1 hour and 37 minutes. Gate opens at 7 p.m. and movie starts at dusk.
Event | Date | Time | Price |
TBD | TBD | Dusk | Free |
Snow Days at the Farm
Come out to the farm for some wintery fun! The grounds will be open to explore and use for winter activities. Try out our kick sleds and snowshoes, build a snow fort, bring your own winter fun activities, or sit by the campfire!
*Snowshoes are available to use, there are limited quantities of adult and child sizes. They will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis.
Date | Time | Fee |
Saturday, February 3 | 12-3pm | Free |
Saturday, February 24 | 12-3pm | Free |
Saturday, March 9 | 12-3pm | Free |
An Eidem Farm Christmas
Experience the Christmas traditions from over 100 years ago! Learn how the Eidem family and other local families celebrated the holiday. Families can enjoy a walking tour of the site while participating in traditional winter activities and take home their own Christmas crafts. The first floor of the historic house will be open.
Event | Date | Time | Price |
Eidem Christmas | December 3 | 12-3 PM | Free |
Open Gate Hours (Free)
During Open Gate hours you will have access to the grounds to explore, play, wander, and use your imagination to experience life and fun on the Farm. Visit the farm animals, walk the trails, explore the secret garden, or learn from the interpretive signage. We welcome you to get your hands dirty in the gardens and help with day-to-day chores around the Farm. There will be opportunities for structured play, nature activities, exploration of the grounds, and enjoying a picnic at the Eidem Farm.
*Hours are subject to change due to specific events or rentals
*Adjusted times will be posted on the Eidem Farm Facebook page
May 20 to October 3, 2024
Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
X | 10 AM-7 PM | 10 AM-4 PM | 10 AM-7 PM | 10 AM-4 PM | X | 10 AM-3 PM |