Fall on the Farm

Hayrides at Appleton Farms in Ipswich Massachusetts are fun for the whole family!

Celebrate the autumnal season with Fall Saturdays at Appleton Farms! Spend the day outdoors with friends and family while you eat, drink, and revel in the multitude of fall scenes that can be found on our farm.

We will have a snack table running on the patio of our Farmhouse between 12-4pm with offerings including local beer, freshly baked bread, seasonal treats and cheese & charcuterie. Guests are also welcome to bring their own picnic and find the perfect spot to sprawl out and enjoy the ambiance of fall on the farm.

Explore the farm by joining a hayride out to our Great Pasture. Rides depart every 20 minutes from 12-3:40pm. Tickets will be available for purchase on-site at the Farmhouse. Traverse our hiking trails, check out our education garden and barnyard animals, or pre-register for a more hands on experience through our Befriend the Barnyard program. We will also have lawn games for kids and adults alike – wiffle ball, giant Jenga, cornhole, and more.

Please note that this is not a ticketed event, although individual events (Hayrides, Befriend the Barnyard) will require a ticket purchase. Non-members must pay for parking in advance, or at one of our parking kiosks. Members always park for free!

Seating is limited, we encourage you to bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. Keep right at the welcome gate and follow signs to Farmhouse/ office/ trails. In the event of rain, the farm, trails, barnyard and Farm Store will remain open, however the food table and hayrides will not be available.

When: 
Saturdays, October 5, 19 & 26, 2024 12-4pm
Location: 
Prices: 
FREE; (Fee for hayrides)
Phone: 
978.356.5728
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