Fun on the Farm
Saturdays from 11am to 2pm
Fun on the Farm Activities are FREE* crafts and activities that highlight farm life and the late Victorian era. These Saturday events are an opportunity to step back into history and enjoy the simple things of life. These free Saturday events are a partnership between the City of San Ramon and the San Ramon Historic Foundation.
*Some events require registration and are indicated with asterisk
SEPTEMBER
SEP 5 – Bubble Fun
Enjoy an activity that has been a favorite of children for hundreds of years as you blow bubbles then make some giant bubbles and watch them float away on the breeze.
SEP 12 – Working with Wool
Learn about the Forest Home Farms sheep, clean and card some of their wool and then use it to make your very own sheep to take home.
SEP 19 – Food Preservation
Canning was an important part of life on a farm. Come learn about the process of canning and taste a few jams that Ruth Boone made and sold at Forest Home Farm.
SEP 26 –Abundant Apples*
It is apple season! Come taste a variety of apples grown organically and learn about some long-forgotten apple recipes!
*Apple Pressing Day will be held at Crow Canyon Gardens this year on September 12! Click here for more information.
OCTOBER
OCT 3 – Farm Horse
Meet our model horse, “Ramon” and learn about the real horses that used to live at the farm. See some of the equipment used with horses and experience how it feels to sit in a saddle.
OCT 10 – Indigenous People’s Day
Join us in celebrating our Nation’s first inhabitants and learn about the Tribal Nations that lived in the San Ramon Valley.
OCT 17 – Iron Horse
From Farm Horse to Iron Horse, learn the history of trains and the Iron Horse trail in the San Ramon Valley and make a craft to take home.
OCT 24 – Trick or Treat on the Farm
Come in your Halloween costume for a Trick or treat adventure. Travel around the farm to different stations for activities and treats to take home!
*OCTOBER 30 TAKE A SPECIAL SPOOKY TOUR OF THE GLASS HOUSE
*Registration Required
OCT 31 – Pumpkins, Gourds, & Squash
Pumpkins and gourds are staple of fall decor and harvest treats. Come learn about the many uses of pumpkins and gourds, take home a winter squash recipe and make a craft to take home.
NOVEMBER
NOV 7 – Quality Quilts
Come and learn about the history of quilting and create your own paper quilt square
NOV 14 – Bread & Jam
Fall is the best time for bread and jams made from summer fruits. Follow wheat from the field to the table as you thresh, grind, and sift wheat kernels to make flour then find out how it turns into tasty bread.
NOV 21 – Turkey Time
While turkeys are found all over the country, the ones you see around town were brought in from Oklahoma and Texas. Learn about these large birds and make a craft.
DECEMBER
DEC 5 – Candle Making
These days, candles are for special occasions. But in the 1800’s candles served as the only source of light after dark! Children would make candles to help their families by collecting and melting wax from beehives. Learn the process of candle making and make your own candle to take home.
DEC 12 – Holiday on the Farm
Enjoy an old-fashioned holiday gathering at Forest Home Farm Historic Park. Have a traditional holiday family experience including visits with Santa, old fashioned ornament making, a puppet show, holiday entertainment and refreshments.
*DECEMBER 19 - OPEN FOR SPECIAL VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS TOURS
*Registration Required
Saturday Fun on the Farm programs are provided with the generous support of the San Ramon Historic Foundation. For more information about the San Ramon Historic Foundation, or to make a donation, visit www.SRHF.org.