Programs at Historic Eidem Farm
Luminary Snowshoe Walk
Explore the farm at night on snowshoes under the full moon! Walk the back loop and warm up by the campfire with hot chocolate and s’mores. This is a pre-registration event, limited quantities of snowshoes are provided. Feel free to bring your own if you have them.
| Date | Time | Fee | Tickets |
| Friday, January 26, 2024 | 6 to 7:30 p.m. | $5 | Click Here |
| Thursday, February 22, 2024 | 6 to 7:30 p.m. | $5 | Click Here |
| Friday, March 22, 2024 | 6 to 7:30 p.m. | $5 | Click Here |
Snowshoes and S’mores
Explore the farm on snowshoes! Walk the back loop and warm up by the campfire with hot chocolate and s’mores. This is a pre-registration event, limited quantities of snowshoes are provided. Feel free to bring your own if you have them. All ages welcome! Snowshoe available in kid and adult sizes in limited quantities.
| Date | Time | Fee | Tickets |
| Thursday, December 28, 2023 | 6-7:30pm | $5 | Click Here |
| Thursday, January 11 | 6 to 7:30 p.m. | $5 | Click Here |
| Saturday, January 20 | 10-11:30am | $5 | Click Here |
| Thursday, February 1 | 4:30-6pm | $5 | Click Here |
| Saturday, February 3 | 10-11:30am | $5 | Click Here |
| Thursday, March 7 | 5-6:30pm | $5 | Click Here |
Winter Adventures at the Farm for Homeschool Families
Explore the magic of winter at Historic Eidem Farm! Learn the different historical modes of transportation in the winter and help build a quinzhee hut. Students will use snowshoes, kick sleds, and shovels. Class is aimed towards ages 5 and up.
*Winter equipment is provided, everyone attending this program must register and pay. Students must be accompanied by a registered adult. $6/participant
Dates
| Day | Date | Time | Fee | Activity # |
| Monday | January 22 | 1-3pm | $6 | 180009.11 |
| Tuesday | February 6 | 1-3pm | $6 | 180009.12 |
There are three ways to register: call 763-493-8333, in person at the Community Activity Center, or online at www.brooklynpark.org/registration
Stories from the Porch (Free)
Reading of children’s stories starts 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 | Activity # |
| Tuesdays | July 11 – Aug 29 | 11 am | Free | NA |
Critter Camp
For ages 3-5
Fun for preschoolers down on the farm! Children will rotate through daily activity stations with their group including song circle, craft, storytime, games, snack, and farm exploration. Farm activities include meeting and feeding the animals, churning butter, doing laundry 1900 style, hayrides and more! Craft activities differ each day. Critter campers will be divided into small groups with low staff-to-child ratios.
Let us know when you register if there is another child you would like your child to in a group with. To participate, children must be 3 years old and completely toilet trained by June 12. Both sessions include the same curriculum.
Location: Historic Eidem Farm, 101st and Noble Ave N
Session 1
| Days | Date | Time | Price | Activity # |
| Mon – Thurs | June 17-21 | 9 – 11:30 AM | $70/$84 | 131009.41 |
Session 2
| Days | Date | Time | Price | Activity # |
| Mon – Thurs | June 24-27 | 9 – 11:30 AM | $70/$84 | 131009.42 |
Nature Preschool Camp
For ages 3-5
Explore nature, play outside, be a Curious George scientist, get messy like Picasso, sing your heart out! Start your mornings off right with some time at camp! Summer is meant for playing so join other preschoolers while socializing in a nurturing outdoor environment. We will use a hands-on inquiry-based learning to experience the world around us. Daily activities include circle time, creative arts, story time, games, snack, and nature exploration. Bring a snack and water bottle each day. All participants MUST be completely toilet trained and 3 years old by July 1, 2023, to participate.
Location: Historic Eidem Farm, 101st and Noble Ave N
Session 1
July 8 – July 25
| Days | Time | Price | Activity # |
| Mon & Wed | 9 – 11:30 AM | $105/$125 | 131007.42 |
| Tues & Thurs | 9 – 11:30 AM | $105/$125 | 131007.42 |
Session 2
July 29 – August 15
| Days | Time | Price | Activity # |
| Mon & Wed | 9 – 11:30 AM | $105/$125 | 131007.43 |
| Tues 7 Thurs | 9 – 11:30 AM | $105/$125 | 131007.44 |
Photography Permit
Photographers, whether you’re bringing clients or just want a fun place to take photos, take advantage of this new opportunity to use Historic Eidem Farm as a photo location. Our site offers a mixture of background elements such as an old barn and farmhouse with porch, flower gardens, open fields, and trees. *Pre-registration required.
Our Victorian house, barn, open field, and flower gardens make great backdrops for family photos, senior portraits, engagement photos, or other photo opportunities.
*All photographers are required to request a permit at least two weeks in advance of shoot. Annual permit: $25 per photographer per calendar year; purchase photography here.