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Kids in grades K-5 are invited to virtually take a five-day maple sugaring adventure to discover how maple sap becomes maple syrup. Explore the fascinating science and history of making maple syrup from sap while virtually visiting Tollgate Farm’s sugarbush and sugar shack. Kids will have a chance to explore how and why a tree produces sap in the first place, how to identify a maple tree and how we tap maples for sap. Observe a modern day maple sugaring operation and explore the regional history of making this sweet treat by getting to know the history of the land, its peoples, and the tools. Be food scientists as together we explore the science of sweetness and steam in your very own testing lab. The series is accompanied with journal pages and a special maple sugaring blog with extension activities.

Enjoy family movies from the comfort of your car as a pop-up drive-in theater will show flicks on weekends through the spring. Movies will begin at 7 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays beginning Jan. 22 and sound for the movies will be transmitted through an FM radio channel. Pre-purchasing tickets is recommended, though limited on-sight tickets are available.

Area restaurants have commissioned with Bedrock and Emagine Entertainment to deliver pre-ordered food to guests in their cars. For families that would prefer not to eat in a car,  dining areas – all of which feature their own distinct partially enclosed pergolas, including custom space heaters, tables, chairs and much more – will be available on site.

Movies will change regularly. This week, enjoy:

Feb. 11: Crazy Rich Asians

Feb. 12: Dreamgirls

Feb. 13: The Notebook

Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day