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.
*Special events hosted by the San Ramon Historic Foundation are fee-based fund-raising programs that require registration and will be indicated as such.
APRIL
April 5 Pretty Poppies
Come learn about California's state flower. Plant a poppy and make a poppy craft to take home.
April 12 *NEW* Tassajara 4-H Rabbits and Guinea Pigs
Come learn what it takes to care for these unique pocket pets from the Tassajara 4-H. Make rabbit and guinea pig crafts and if you are lucky, meet some real rabbits and guinea pigs too!
April 19 Earth and Arbor Day Celebration
Did you know San Ramon is a registered Tree City? Join us for an annual tree planting and celebrate our planet for Earth Day!
April 26 Sheep Shearing *
San Ramon Historic Foundation presents: Sheep Shearing! Watch the sheep at Forest Home Farms get their annual "hair cut". This annual event is a fundraiser for the San Ramon Historic Foundation, which makes programs at Forest Home Farms possible. Tickets available for purchase at www.SRHF.org
MAY
May 3 Marshmallow Painting
S’mores are a summer favorite and the modern marshmallow was invented around 1850. Come learn the history of this sticky confection and make a fun painting with marshmallows.
May 10 Mother’s Day Quilting
Come and learn about the history of quilting and create your own paper quilt square
May 17 Sewing and Buttons
What would sewing be without buttons? Come learn the surprising and ancient history of buttons and try your hand at the button sewing process.
May 24 CLOSED -Visit the Art & Wind Festival on the 25 and 26
May 31 Animal Tracking
Look what animals leave behind—tracks! See pictures of animal tracks that you may see at the farm, learn tips for reading tracks, and make an animal track print to take home.
JUNE
June 7 *NEW* Orienteering
Orienteering is the practice of using a map and compass to navigate between points. It is also a fun sport. Come learn the basics of orienteering and use your new skills on a scavenger hunt around the farm!
June 14 Father's Day – Old Fashioned Lawn Games
Lawn games have been around for centuries in various forms. Come learn about some of the most common and popular to the Victorian Era in the United States and try your hand at a few!
June 21 Fun with Bubbles
Enjoy an activity that has been a favorite of children for many years as you blow bubbles then make some giant bubbles and watch them float away on the breeze.
June 28 Fans and Keeping Cool
Learn how people kept their cool and how they stored their food before we had an air conditioner or refrigerator. Make your own fan to take home.