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.
Save the Dates:
April 13th - Sheep Shearing Day Presented by San Ramon Historic Foundation. Get your tickets at www.srhf.org
April 20th - Arbor and Earth Day Celebration
March
Mar 2 Tea Time
In 1998 ruth Boone donated Forest Home farm to the City of San Ramon. Come celebrate Ruth Boon by enjoying one of her favorite pastimes, having afternoon tea. Learn about the tradition of tea and see many of the antique tea cups and saucers from the collection. Sample some teas and make a fun craft.
Mar 9 Rope Making
Make rope the old fashioned way with or replica antique machine and use it to create some fun and useful knots.
Mar 16 An Irish Tradition
Did you know before being named San Ramon the name, Limerick, was up for consideration? There were many Irish settlers to the San Ramon Valley. Come learn about their history in the valley and some longstanding traditions.
Mar 23 Butterflies
Learn what bugs and butterflies visit the garden. Learn about the life cycle of butterflies. Make your own butterfly craft.
Mar 30 Easter on the Farm
Come join us for cookie decorating and a scavenger hunt for the 10 Golden Eggs hidden throughout the Farm.
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.
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.
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.