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.
*Special events hosted by the San Ramon Historic Foundation are fee-based programs that require registration and will be indicated as such.
April
Apr 6 Dairy Day
Cows were once a art of Forest Home Farms livestock and people had to make their own dairy. Come milk milk our model wooden cow, and take home a cow craft.
Apr 13 Sheep Sheering
Sheep Shearing Day, presented by the San Ramon Historic Foundation. Tickets required. For more information and tickets visit www.srhf.org
Apr 20 Arbor + Earth Day Celebration
Why are trees so important? Come to the Farm to learn and watch a tree being planted. Take home a handmade tree craft.
This year's Earth Day theme is Planet vs Plastic. Come learn about how plastics impact our life and the environment, and how you can live a healthier plastic-free life. Take some compost home for your garden!
Apr 27 Yarn Art
Victorians used what was available to them and made the most of it. One of the Victorian traditions was to use hair to make art! Come learn about this old art and use yarn to make your own piece of art.
May
May 4 Hay Painting
Hay was easily found on Farms in the early 1900's and used for a variety of purposes. Express your creativity by painting with hay.
May 11 Thinking of Mom
During Victorian times flower pressing was one way to capture and preserve the beauty of the natural world. Nature's beauty was brough inside where it could be appreciated forever. Make your own floral creation to take home.
May 18 Super Salads
May is a great time to harvest some fun salad staples. From lettuce to sorrel and edible flowers, come sample some fun veggies from our organic garden.
May 25 CLOSED for Memorial Day Weekend
Check out the Art and Wind Festival on Sunday and Monday.
More information: San Ramon Art and Wind Festival
June
Jun 1 Baseball Cards
Come learn about the history of Baseball and baseball trading cards. Make your own baseball card & see how far you can hit a whiffle ball.
Jun 8 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.
Jun 15 Father's Day
Join us as the farm with an important 'father figure' and together create a memorable experience learning the ancient art of leather working.
Jun 22 Bubble Prints
Let's have some fun by coloring with bubble solution, blowing bubbles, and then pressing paper onto the bubbles. It's time to create your own bubble art.
Jun 29 Redwoods
Explore the farm as you follow clues to see these amazing trees planted by Ruth Boone and discover the wonders of the redwoods.
July
Jul 6 CLOSED for 4th of July Weekend
Jul 13 Pinch Pots
Rural potters usually dug clay from the earth on their own farms, often finding good clay near the bend of a river. We'll give you your own clay to fashion a pinch pot to take home.
Jul 20 Ice Cream
What foes into making a cool, tasty summertime treat like ice cream? Come learn how simple it is and help turn the crank to make homemade ice cream and sample this treat.
Jul 27 Sun rings
Sun Printing is based on the cyanotype process, which has been used by artists since the 19th century. Collect Objects from around the farm to make your own unique print to take home.