Join us in the kitchen of our historic farmhouse and learn how early settlers prepared food using an open hearth. Original 18th century recipes, traditional cooking utensils, and the warm embers of the fire will bring history to life as participants assist in preparing and sampling several delightful dishes. This class will be taught by Chris Lord-Barry, a veteran Queens Farm educator with a personal passion for historic cookery. Participants will receive modern adaptations of all recipes to try at…

Get crafty this holiday season — feel the satisfaction of making your own evergreen wreath! No experience necessary. We’ll show you the ropes and provide materials; you only need to bring garden shears. We’ll have festive tunes, hot cider, and cookies on hand to keep the mood merry and bright. Spots fill up quickly for this popular annual event, so register today! ADMISSION: 25.00/non-Member; $20.00/Member Click link above to reserve your space today. TIME SLOTS: 10am; 12pm; 2pm

Enhance your skills and capture quality imagery while enjoying the natural beauty of Queens Farm! Led by nature photographer, Jeffrey Kollbrunner, this class will cover technical and compositional skills. Using specific subject matter around the farm, you will have the opportunity to practice techniques such as exposure, depth of field, and white balance with personal instruction. Class content is intended for those with an intermediate level of camera experience. CLASS FEE: $50 Non-member; $45 Member Register today at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-farm-through-the-photographic-lens-tickets-30869213649

Queens Farm is host to a variety of wild edibles in our woodlands, pollinator gardens, and pathway edges. Join expert Leda Meredith for this hands-on exploration of our grounds and learn to safely identify, sustainably harvest, and enjoy wild, seasonal ingredients. Leda will describe flavors, provide suggestions for preparation, and give tips on preservation for year-round use. We recommend bringing comfortable walking shoes, a water bottle, and a notebook and/or camera to document your discoveries. Leda Meredith holds a certificate…

New York City's oldest and largest powwow will feature three days of intertribal Native American dance competitions to which the public is invited. Over 40 Indian Nations are represented at this spectacular event, held in the apple orchard on the farm grounds. A large selection of unique Native American art, crafts, jewelry, and food are available. Admission: Adult: $10/day; $16/weekend Child (12 & under): $5/day; $7/weekend Free for Farm Members Planning Your Visit: • For detailed hours and directions, please…

Preserving summer's flavors for year-round enjoyment is easier than you think! This class will review a variety of basic techniques for home preservation. Through a hands-on demonstration of water-bath canning, you'll see first-hand how easy it can be to extend the summer harvest. Each student leaves with a jar of seasonal farm produce canned during the class. CLASS FEE: $35 Non-member; $30 Member Register today at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/preserving-the-harvest-tickets-30869681047

In collaboration with the The Official Historic House Trust of New York City, Queens Farm is proud to offer a morning of programming designed specifically for families that have children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The program includes: • Interactive tours of our growing fields, sensory gardens, and historic house led by experienced farm educators. Structured breaks are included. • Opportunities to observe and learn about our livestock, including goats, sheep, alpaca, hens, pigs, and steer. All visitors will get to…

Do you love flowers as much as we do? Our farmers are passionate about growing colorful blooms using entirely organic methods, which means no chemicals of any kind. We delight in the changes and surprises of seasonality and take pride in practices that nurture beautiful variation. Our farmers also know a thing or two about stunning floral arrangements. In this workshop you will get an insider's tour of our fields, a flower harvest demo along with general cut flower care…

Join the NYC Compost Project to learn how to reduce your waste and create "black gold" for your garden by composting leaves, kitchen scraps, garden trimmings, and weeds. This workshop will cover the essentials of outdoor composting in an urban setting. Participants will take home a sample of finished Queens Farm compost for their home garden! CLASS FEE: $10 Non-member; $5 Member Register today at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hello-compost-tickets-30869904716

Get the buzz on bees! This course is designed for beginners and will cover basic biology and anatomy of honey bees as well as apiculture essentials such as colony care, honey extraction, equipment, disease prevention, and more. Classes begin in the fall and run through the following summer so you have support with your hives through an entire season! The course includes 9 sessions in total: 6 Thursday evenings and 3 Saturday mornings in the apiary. Taught by Queens Farm…

Get the buzz on bees! This course is designed for beginners and will cover basic biology and anatomy of honey bees as well as apiculture essentials such as colony care, honey extraction, equipment, disease prevention, and more. Classes begin in the fall and run through the following summer so you have support with your hives through an entire season! The course includes 9 sessions in total: 6 Thursday evenings and 3 Saturday mornings in the apiary. Taught by Queens Farm…

This show will include a display of various makes and models of motorcycles that have been out of production for 10 years or more. Music, farmhouse tours, hayrides, and food will provide fun for the entire family. ADMISSION: $7.00 per person Free with Farm Membership

One of our most popular events of the year! Don't miss this traditional county fair with blue ribbon competitions in livestock, produce, home crafts, arts & crafts, and more. The fair features pie eating- and corn husking- contests, hayrides, pig races, carnival rides, midway games, and kids' entertainment by jugglers, magicians, and acrobats! Dance the day away at the Beer Garden with music by the Shannon Breeze Irish Band. Check out the ConEdison Ecology booth where you can adopt a…

Celebrate Autumn on the farm! Join us today to explore our grounds and buy a variety of Hudson Valley apples, fresh cider, and locally-made pies and donuts. Listen to live country western music by Savannah Sky and check out The Amazing Maize Maze ($10/adults; $5/children) and Pumpkin Patch (pumpkin price varies). Due to our high numbers of October farm visitors, we recommend arriving early to take advantage of all the fall fun! This event is FREE (no gate admission) Note:…

Dress in costume for this fun fall celebration! Kids will love our bounce houses, traditional games, pig racing, and cartoon character look-alikes. Boogie down to live country music, take an autumn hayride, visit the Haunted House and Amazing Maize Maze, and enjoy a pony ride and farm animals. Stop by the Con Edison Ecology booth for free kids' crafts and recycling tips. There will be food vendors on the farm all day. ENTRANCE FEE: $20.00/ all ages (children & adults)…

Join us in the kitchen of our historic farmhouse and learn how early settlers prepared food using an open hearth. Original 18th century recipes, seasonal ingredients, traditional cooking utensils, and warm embers of the fire will bring history to life as participants assist in preparing and sampling several delightful dishes. This class will be taught by Chris Lord-Barry, a veteran Queens Farm educator with a personal passion for historic cookery. Participants will receive modern adaptations of all recipes to try…

Get in the holiday spirit with your own handmade everygreen wreath! No experience necessary. We'll show you the ropes and provide materials; you only need to bring garden shears. We'll have festive tunes, hot cider, and cookies on hand to keep the mood merry and bright. Dates: Sat & Sun, Dec 2, 3, 9, 10 Time Slots: 10:00 am and 2:00 pm ADMISSION: 25.00/non-Member; $20.00/Member Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wreathmaking-workshop-tickets-30870112337

Warm up by the fireplaces of the decorated Adriance Farmhouse at this celebrated annual event. Take a tour of this historic landmark building and enjoy seasonal kids' crafts and hot mulled cider throughout the afternoon! This event is FREE (no gate admission)

Join us in the kitchen of our historic farmhouse and learn how early settlers prepared food using an open hearth. Original 18th century recipes, seasonal ingredients, traditional cooking utensils, and warm embers of the fire will bring history to life as participants assist in preparing and sampling several delightful dishes. This class will be taught by Chris Lord-Barry, a veteran Queens Farm educator with a personal passion for historic cookery. Participants will receive modern adaptations of all recipes to try…

Lights! Camera! Action! Bring your little ones to catch a mooo-vie in our Barn. To add to the fun, purchase some hot popcorn and visit with our farm animals before the show! Wed, 2/21 film – Maya the Bee http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3336368/?ref_=fn_tt_tt_3 This event is FREE • street parking • stroller storage available

Getting cabin fever in the midst of midwinter break? Bring your family and we'll help your little farmers create stunning works of art with materials found in nature. Crafts are appropriate for children ages 4-10 years old. Our staff will assist, but parents can join in too! Come dressed ready to work with glue, scissors, and paint. You can rest your creative spirit with a farm-themed story time, ongoing through the afternoon. $5 / child (ages 2 & up); Adults…

Interested in growing food, but not sure how to start? Learn the basics from our farmers so you can start gardening with confidence. Get useful tips on how to pick the ideal site, plan your crops, differentiate between direct seeding and transplanting, the how-to and why of weeding, harvesting, watering, and more! The class will emphasize organic methods so you can grow fresh, healthy food that's good for your body and good for the planet. Class Fee: $30.00 Non-members; $25.00…

FREE community reuse event! All ages // 12PM-3PM Bring clean, portable, reusable items you no longer need and take home something new-to-you. No one is required to bring something to take something. Books, toys, fashionable clothing, housewares, electronics & more! **************************************************************** Please NO furniture, large items, expired or open food, unsealed personal care products, medicine, dirty or ripped clothing, fabric scraps, incomplete toys and games, non-working electronics, tube TVs, magazines, or sharp objects. More info at grownyc.org/swap.

ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED for the Barnyard Egg Hunt! Get yours today at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/barnyard-egg-hunt-tickets-41360093152 Bring your baskets to this celebrated event for kids! Egg hunts will be ongoing in the orchard throughout the event and Whiskers the Bunny will be hopping about, ready for photo-ops. Try your luck at egg tossing and egg rolling games, visit our farm animals and take a hayride! Food vendors will be on the farm all day. $10 / ALL AGES (kids or adults) Farm Members…

Staying local over the spring break? Bring your family to the farm and we'll help your little farmers create stunning works of art with materials found in nature. Crafts are appropriate for children ages 4-10 years old. Our staff will assist, but parents can join in too! Come dressed ready to work with glue, scissors, and paint. You can rest your creative spirit with a farm-themed story time, ongoing through the afternoon. $5 / child (ages 2 & up); Adults…