Fun on the Farm Activities is 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. 

July 12                 *NEW* Tassajara 4-H Chickens

Meet the chickens that live on the farm, chat with Tassajara 4-H on chicken care tips, learn how chickens provided for pioneer families and how people are bringing farming to their home with backyard chickens. Make a chicken craft to take home.

July 19                 Old Fashioned Ice Cream

What goes 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 then sample this treat.

July 26                 Sun Flowers

Come and learn how we use our sunflower stalks in the garden.  Enjoy making a sunflower piece of art and eat a few while you are.

August

August 2             Windmills & Water

Turn a handle and water pours out of the faucet. It wasn’t so easy in the days gone by. Learn how pioneers got their water, pump water with a hand pump, and spot a water tank high above your head. When it takes this much work, you won’t want to waste a drop.

August  9            Soap Making

Learn the art of soap making using natural ingredients and fall scents to make your own soap to take home.

August 16          School Days

It's time to head back to school.  Learn what a school day was like in the early 1900's and practice your penmanship with pen and ink.

August 23          Clothespin Superheroes and Dolls

Children have been making clothespin dolls for well over 100 years! Learn more about the history of clothespin dolls and make your own to take home.

August  30         CLOSED

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