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Come out to the Farm Center at Wolcott Mill Metropark for their spring festival. Enjoy walking around the farm, visiting the baby animals, watching artisan demonstrations and making some unique Spring-time crafts. For all ages. No registration is required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 17, 2025
Enjoy Hanami Spring Picnic, which features kids activities, Japanese music, crafts, demos and casual picnicking in the Sakura Garden. Guests are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket.
Event cost: $10/advanced ticket, $12/walk-in ticket, free/under 4
Event time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 4, 2025
This annual festival at Blake’s features sweet strawberry surprises in addition to the usual farm fun and menu offerings. On Saturday, there will be u-picking strawberries, line dancing and a fireworks show. On Sunday, there will be u-picking strawberries and a free strawberry shortcake with every reserved ticket. All...
Check out the animals at the farm, visit with the Easter Bunny, enter a coloring contest, hunt for eggs and more. For ages 1-10. Pre-registration required by April 9, 2025.
Event cost: $5/child, free/adults and ages 1 and under
Event time: 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m., April 12-13, 2025
Enjoy this family-friendly Fishville Farms 3rd Annual Christmas Craft Fair Show and Food Donation Drive at Chelsea Community Fairgrounds. There will be over 50 small businesses to shop from, a kids craft station, food trucks and more.
Event cost: Free admission
Event times: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 14-15, 2024
Enjoy glow tubing, a winter playscape, animal experiences, bonfires and more. Concessions will be available to purchase and include s'more kits, hot cocoa and sandwiches. The Farm Store will also have items for sale.
Event cost: Free/admission, $17/glow tubing ticket
Event time: 4-10 p.m. Fridays, noon-10 p.m. Saturdays and noon-9 p.m....
Join author, Anna Richeson for a reading of She Believed She Could and it Grew at Gateway Farm. Take a walk on the farm afterwards. For ages 3-6. Registration required.
Event cost: $5/child ages 3-plus, $15/family bundle, free/caregivers and ages 2 and under
Event time: 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 22, 2024
