Happy New Year from Verrill Farm!
We are currently working hard on our 2025 Events Calendar – please check back soon!
January 2025
Seed Sowing Workshop - Sunday, January 7th - 1-4pm *Event Full*
In this free workshop, led by Isabel Bailey of the Concord Pollinator Health Committee, we will learn how to sow seeds into milk jugs for easy, outdoor, over-wintering germination of native pollinator-supporting plants.
Demonstrations will be given at 1 PM, 2 PM, and 3 PM. After attending a demonstration, participants will prepare the growing containers and plant seeds. Plan to browse our resource table and learn about plans for a local Pollinator Pathway, too!
What's For Dinner Wednesday - Beginning January 17th
Our weekly winter dinner program returns for 2024!
Every Wednesday night through February we're offering a family style meal for just $49.95! You'll get a fresh salad, a ready-to-heat entree and a dessert for 4-6 people AND a night off from cooking! What more could you want?
Online ordering opens every Thursday for the following week's pickup. Order by Monday for pickup on Wednesday from 1-6pm.
The first online orders will open on Thursday January 12th for our January 18th dinner.
February 2025
Pancake Breakfast - Saturday, Feb 1st - 9AM to Noon
Join us for a cozy morning in the greenhouse! Breakfast will include pancakes, bacon, sausage and juice or coffee and REAL Massachusetts Maple Syrup. Served in our heated greenhouse, this event is fun for the entire family. $15.00 for adults, $10.00 for children (ages 4-8). 3 & under Free. Each ticket will be entered for a drawing to win 1 lb of Verrill Farm Beef hamburger patties.
Gridiron Goodies!
Perfect football eats available each weekend during the NFL Postseason! 1/13-15, 1/20-22, 1/27-29, 2/3-5, 2/10-12) Chicken fingers, Wings, Sweet & Sour Meatballs, Assorted homemade dips and more!
French Macaron Class- February 6th - SOLD OUT
Back by popular demand! Work with the talented Verrill Farm bakery team to learn the art of making French Macarons. Learn all the techniques to make this elegant French confection. Class will include hands on baking, recipes and treats to take home.
Registration Required - $75 per person
Valentine's Day Dinner Pickups - Wednesday, Feb. 14th - 1 to 6PM
Spoil your special someone with a gourmet dinner from Verrill Farm! Choose from 2 delicious entrees including Surf and Turf and Mushroom Risotto. Meals are fully cooked and come with heating instructions.
Each meal includes a Valentine's salad, two entrees, a dessert duo and a long stemmed rose.
Additional flowers and meal add-ons are available.
Meals cost $100 per couple and must be ordered by February 8th.
School Vacation Week Hot Cocoa Workshop - Thursday, February 20th - 9:30am & 12pm
Join us on Thursday 2/20 for a cozy Hot Cocoa themed vacation week activity in the greenhouse!
We'll start by painting and personalizing our own hot cocoa mug! Then we'll make chocolate covered hot cocoa spoons and create our own a custom hot cocoa mix to take home!
This workshop is geared towards ages 5 and up
Registration Required -
$30 per child -
Choose 9:30-11am or 12-1:30pm
Adult & Child French Macaron Class - Tuesday, February 20th
A fun afternoon for your little baker!
Work with the talented Verrill Farm bakery team to learn the art of making French Macarons. Learn all the techniques to make this elegant French confection. Class will include hands on baking, recipes and treats to take home.
All children must be accompanied by a registered adult. This class is geared towards kids ages 9+.
Registration Required - $65 per person
Mardi Gras Week - February 18th - 21st
Stop by the farmstand and enjoy Mardi Gras themed food and dessert specials including: Popcorn shrimp, Cajun Shepherd's Pie, Blackened catfish, Seafood Jambalaya & more!
Kids Baking Class: Homemade S'mores! Tuesday, Feb 21st - 3PM to 4:30PM
Grades 4-6
Our Kids School Vacation Week Cooking Classes have returned and are the perfect activity for your little chef.
This Baking class will teach you how to make s'mores from scratch! Our Verrill Farm bakers will teach you how to make homemade marshmallows and graham crackers for the most delicious s'mores you've ever had!
All classes take place 3-4:30pm and cost $40 per child.
Kids Cooking Class: Meatball Party! Thursday, Feb 22nd - 3PM to 4:30PM
Grades 1-3
Our Kids School Vacation Week Cooking Classes have returned and are the perfect activity for your little chef.
Our Verrill Farm chefs will teach you how to make homemade meatballs!
All classes take place 3-4:30pm and cost $40 per child.
March 2025
What's For Dinner Wednesday
Our weekly winter dinner program returns for 2025!
Every Wednesday night through early February we're offering a family style meal including a fresh salad, a ready-to-heat entree and a dessert for 4-6 people AND a night off from cooking! What more could you want?
Online ordering opens every Thursday for the following week's pickup. Order by Monday for pickup on Wednesday from 1-6pm.
January 15th, 22nd, 29th and Feb 5th
Pancake Breakfast - Saturday, March 2nd - 9AM to Noon
Join us for a cozy morning in the greenhouse! Breakfast will include pancakes, bacon, sausage and juice or coffee and REAL Massachusetts Maple Syrup. Served in our heated greenhouse, this event is fun for the entire family. $15.00 for adults, $10.00 for children (ages 4-8). 3 & under Free.
Each ticket will be entered for a drawing to win 1 lb of Verrill Farm Beef (ground beef or 4 hamburger patties).
Fermentation Class- Sunday, March 10th - 1pm
"Kraut (and variations) and Fermented “Pretty In Pink” Radishes"
Join best-selling cookbook author, Terry Walters, for this hands-on fermentation class, guaranteed to inspire and empower your home-fermenting practice. Class will be held in the farm stand greenhouse.
Each participant will take home 2 jars of their prepared ferments. This class will feature Kraut (and variations) and Fermented “Pretty In Pink” Radishes.
Registration Required.
Pi Day - Friday, March 14th - All Day
Pi Day is coming up and we’re running an exciting promotion! Mention this post and get your fresh 5 inch pie for just $3.14!
Special available while supply lasts, quantities are limited, no pre-orders. One use per customer please.
Traditional St. Patricks Day Menu
Enjoy our homemade corned beef and cabbage meals, fresh baked soda bread and other festive treats. Available March 14th - 17th!
Cousins Maine Lobster at Verrill Farm - Thursday, March 20th
We will be hosting Cousins Maine Lobster food truck on Thursday, March 20th.
Swing by and enjoy their fresh lobster rolls, homemade clam chowder or spice it up with a lobster grilled cheese! Make sure to stop in the farm stand to pick up a sweet treat while you're at it!
International Women's Day Panel - March 15th - 7-9pm
Hosted by The Culinary Guild of New England
The Culinary Guild of New England celebrates International Women's Day with a fascinating panel discussion featuring four of Greater Boston's most successful culinary entrepreneurs: Bisous Sweet founder Karen Collins, Curio Spice founder Claire Cheney, East Boston Oysters/EBO Grocery founder Alexis Cervasio, and Verrill Farm's own Jen Verrill!
Hors d'oeuvres, dessert and beverages provided.
$55 per person - Registration Required
Massachusetts Maple Week - March 21st - 27th
Stop by the farm stand during maple week and enjoy specials, demos and delicious food items from the Verrill Farm kitchen and bakery featuring Massachusetts produced maple syrup.
April 2025
Concord Ag Committee Spring Forum - Thursday, April 11th
5:30pm at Concord Free Library (Main Branch)
Growing with Climate Change: A presentation by Erin Lane from the USDA Northeast Climate Hub
Join the Concord Agriculture Committee in partnership with the Concord Free Public Library for a live virtual presentation on how the New England climate has shifted by Erin Lane, the Deputy Director of the USDA Northeast Climate Hub, followed by an in-person panel with Concord farmers discussing how they are adapting to the changing growing conditions.
Kids Cooking Class: Friday, April 19th - 3-4:30pm - "Make it Mini!"
Our Kids School Vacation Week Cooking Classes have returned and are the perfect activity for your little chef.
Our Verrill Farm chefs will teach you how to make 3 different snacks, all in a muffin tin! We'll be making mini frittatas, tiny taco cups and fun focaccia bites! This hands- on class will teach you how to make these 3 yummy snacks AND you get to take home what you make!
All classes take place 3-4:40pm and cost $40 per child.
Kids Baking Class: Pastry Cream Party
Wednesday, April 19th - 3 to 4:30pm Grades 4-6
Our Kids School Vacation Week Baking Classes have returned and are the perfect activity for your little chef.
All classes take place 3-4:30pm and cost $40 per child.
This Baking class will teach you how to make homemade pastry cream! From there you'll learn what you can do with it - make a fresh fruit tart, banana cream pie and chocolate cream pie! Take home your delicious creations!
Passover Menu Pickup - Friday, April 11 - 3-6pm
We are pleased to announce our dedicated Passover holiday menu featuring entrees, sides and desserts. All orders are for
in-store pickup on Friday, April 11th from 3-6pm at the deli. Please note that all menu items are suitable for Passover however they are not cerifited Kosher.
Easter Menu Pick-Up - Friday, April 18th - 3-6 pm
Place your Easter order from our delicious holiday menu. All orders will be for curbside pickup on Friday, April 18th from 3-6pm.
We will be CLOSED on Easter- Sunday, April 20th
Concord's 250th Anniversary
Saturday, April 19th - ALL DAY
Did you know that Concord, MA is about to celebrate it's 250th Birthday? To mark this significant anniversary, residents, friends, and neighbors of Concord are invited to join in the celebration on Saturday, April 19th!
You'll find Verrill Farm participating in the parade as well as selling food in the vendor area on Walden Street.
We will be open 8am-7pm on Saturday, April 19th and CLOSED on Sunday, April 20th (Easter).
Kids Earth Day Drop- In Workshop Class
Thursday, April 24th 10 to 12:30pm All Ages!
This year we're offering a fun new drop-in workshop during school vacation week! Stop by and work on several hands-on Earth Day themed activities including planting, decorating cookies, painting, learning about pollinators and more!
Registration is not required. $15 per child. All ages welcome!
Gardening Class with Steve Verrill - Saturday, April 26th - 9AM
Join Mr. Verrill for his annual Gardening class- perfect for first time AND experienced gardeners. This class is held in the Farm stand Greenhouse and will feature demonstrations and opportunities to ask Mr. Verrill gardening questions. Each participant will receive a coupon for two tomato seedlings.
Turning the Soil: The Dirt on Tillage and No-Till
Wednesday, April 26th - 7-8:30 at the Harvey Wheeler Center Auditorium
Have you heard the term no-till and wondered what it is? And what tillage means for farms and gardens? Join us for Turning the Soil: The Dirt on Tillage and No-Till, presented by the Concord Agricultural Committee.
The event will feature a presentation by Sam Glaze-Corcoran from UMASS about what tillage is and a discussion with local farmers Steve Verrill, Anna Kelchlin (Gaining Ground Concord) and Mark Congdon (Saltbox Farm and Honeynut Farms) about what that means for Concord Farms.
May 2025
Mother's Day Brunch To - Go- Saturday, May 10th - 10am-3pm
Due to unforeseen delays, we are still putting the finishing touches on our pavilion and unfortunately it will not be ready in time to host Mother's Day Brunch on the farm.
We will be offering a dedicated Mother's Day Menu, to be picked up in-store on Saturday, May 10th.
The menu, as well as online pre-ordering will be available next week.
True West presents Maifest - Saturday, May 18th - 12-6pm
True West is excited to host their first ever Maifest festival. Maifest is the German festival to welcome spring.
Asparagus Tour & Boxed Lunch - Saturday, May 26th - 11AM to 1PM
Join Steve Verrill for a tour of the asparagus field and take a peek into the growing & harvesting of this first local crop of spring!
After the tour, you'll receive a delicious boxed lunch featuring our own asparagus, to be enjoyed under the pavilion!
Reservations Required- Space is Limited
June 2025
Twilight Farm Tour - Wednesday, June 10th - 5:30PM
FREE to attend! Join Steve Verrill for a hayride tour of our fields & learn about growing the local crops that you love! Bring questions for a Q & A with Steve. Tour lasts about one hour. No reservations necessary! Please meet at the farm stand at 5:15 PM for the tour.
Brushes & Bubbles: Strawberry Painting Party - June 10th & 12th- 5:00-6:30pm
Grab your friends and join us for Brushes & Bubbles! In this Strawberry themed class, we'll be picking strawberries on the farm, followed by a fun, painting activity. Cocktails and appetizers will be served. This event is 21+.
Strawberry Picking Season will begin in early June
Keep your eyes peeled for information about the PYO start date. We predict it will be in early June,
Visit Verrill Farm for one of our most popular seasons! With over 5 acres of strawberries to pick from each year, we have some of the best picking around! To guarantee you spot, please reserve your tickets online before your arrival. Tickets will be available 24 hours in advance, as daily picking conditions will determine availability.
For up to date information, please call the Strawberry Hotline at 978-245-7311.
Strawberry Festival- Saturday, June 14th
Our Annual Strawberry Festival will be held on Saturday, June 14th! Check back for details soon...
Strawberry Festival- Saturday, June 14th
Our Annual Strawberry Festival has returned! Join us at the farm for a fun day including live music, hayrides, photo ops and a la carte food including our famous Strawberry Shortcake (with REAL whipped cream!) and the MELT Food Truck
New this year- come check out our Local Artisan Craft Tent!
PLEASE NOTE - FESTIVAL ADMISSION DOES NOT INCLUDE PICK YOUR OWN STRAWBERRIES
Admission to strawberry field is separate from the Strawberry Festival.
$5 per person. Ages 5+ under Free.
Strawberry Cocktail Party- Friday, June 20th 6pm
Join us for a fun cocktail party featuring the most popular crop of the month - Strawberries! Strawberry-centric appetizers, both sweet and savory and a glass of a strawberry cocktail will be included with each ticket. Water and a special non-alcoholic strawberry beverage will be available, as will a cash bar for additional beer and wine.
*Registration Required- Ages 21+*
Saturday Scoops from Reasons To Be Cheerful- Saturday, June 24th- 11am-1pm
The Chillwagon from Reasons To Be Cheerful (West Concord) will be scooping homemade ice cream here at the Farm on select Summer Saturdays! Stop by the farm for lunch and cool off with some of the best ice cream in town!
True West Beer Dinner- Sunday, June 25th
Our friends at True West Brewery (West Acton) will be hosting a beer pairing dinner at Verrill Farm! Enjoy fresh Verrill Farm produce, prepared by the chefs at True West and paired with their own delicious beer! Click the link below for tickets and more information.
Steve's Stories: A Century on the Farm - Wednesday, June 28th - 4:30pm
Join us for the first event in our new series, Steve’s Stories. After nearly a century living and farming in Concord, Steve Verrill will share history, answer questions and bring together community members of all ages to learn about life on the farm, Concord Then and Now, changes in farming and more.
This series is FREE for the public and will take place the following dates under the big tent on the farm. Limited seating will be available, please feel free to bring blankets and chairs. All ages welcome.
Wednesday, June 28th – 4:30-5:30pm
Saturday, July 8th – 10am-11am
Sunday July 23rd – 10am-11am
July 2025
Steve's Stories: A Century on the Farm - Saturday, July 8th - 10:30am
Join us for the first event in our new series, Steve’s Stories. After nearly a century living and farming in Concord, Steve Verrill will share history, answer questions and bring together community members of all ages to learn about life on the farm, Concord Then and Now, changes in farming and more.
This series is FREE for the public and will take place the following dates under the big tent on the farm. Limited seating will be available, please feel free to bring blankets and chairs. All ages welcome.
Sunday July 23rd – 10am-11am
Blueberry Day- Saturday, July 13th
Join us on Saturday, July 13th for our first ever Blueberry Day- celebrating July's favorite berry!
Blueberry Morning from 9am-12pm will feature blueberry everything in the farm stand! Blueberry baked goods, samples, food & drink specials, Shaw Farm Ice Cream Sundaes and more!
True West Presents a Blueberry Beer Garden from 12-4pm under the tents! They've brewed up a special Blueberry Berliner Weisse called Sour Rangers! They'll also be serving up delicious eats for lunch - Blueberry & Brie Melt, Blueberry BBQ Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Blueberry BBQ Ribwich and a Mozzarella Focaccia Melt!
Come down to the farm and enjoy all things blueberry!!
Farm to Table Early Summer Dinner - Thursday, July 18th- 6PM
Join us under the tents as the Verrill Farm chefs prepare a selection of dishes featuring that week's freshly harvested crops.
Event features a cash bar offering wine & beer and live music!
Cost to attend: $65 per person (plus tax). Reservations required.
Blueberry Jam Jamboree - Tuesday, July 30th - 10-12pm
Blueberry JameClass
Summer Farm Tour - Wednesday, July 19th - 5:30PM
Join Steve Verrill for a hayride tour of our fields & learn about growing the local crops that you love! Bring questions for a Q & A with Steve. Tour lasts about 45 minutes.
Please meet under the tents at 5:15 PM for the tour. $5 per person. 5 & under - Free. Tickets include a homemade beverage and snack.
Steve's Stories: A Century on the Farm - Sunday, July 23rd - 10:00am
Join us for the first event in our new series, Steve’s Stories. After nearly a century living and farming in Concord, Steve Verrill will share history, answer questions and bring together community members of all ages to learn about life on the farm, Concord Then and Now, changes in farming and more.
This series is FREE for the public and will take place the following dates under the big tent on the farm. Limited seating will be available, please feel free to bring blankets and chairs. All ages welcome.
Iris Society of Massachusetts 2023 Iris Sale- Saturday, July 29th 11AM-3PM
Come support the Iris Society of Massachusetts at their annual Iris Sale! These beautiful flowers were grown by members and will be for sale to the public, all at very reasonable prices. All the information you need (photos, planting instructions, sizes and more) will be available during the sale. The sale will be located under the Verrill Farm tents.
August 2025
Sunflowers Soiree - Thursday, August 1st - 5:30pm
Have you ever imagined attending an exclusive party IN our beautiful Sunflower Field? This is your chance!
Join us in celebrating the beginning of Sunflower Season for the first ever event in our brand new dedicated PARTY PATCH.
Enjoy live music, a delicious spread of appetizers and beer, wine or a cocktail from our mobile bar! And after hours access to the Sunflowers includes a bouquet of 5 PYO Blooms!
Pick Your Own Sunflowers - Closed for the Season!
The sunflowers are blooming and the PYO Sunflower Field is now open! Enjoy many different varieties and thousands of sunflower blooms! Wander through the paths between the flowers while enjoying nature, cutting your own sunflowers and getting some great photos.
$10 Admission (ages 10+) includes entrance to the field and 5 cut-your-own blooms. Click below for updated hours and availability.
Sunflowers Professional Photography Sessions
Looking for that *perfect* spot for your engagement photos, family portraits, newborn or pregnancy photo shoot?
We are once again hosting evening “after hours” sessions for professional photographers when the fields are empty and lighting conditions tend to be optimal. These sessions will take place from 5:30PM – 7PM - please check the ticketing page below for available dates or call the farm for other dates.
$50 per 90 minute session - Reservations Required
Please note that we are providing a location only, not a photographer.
Corn Picking - Saturday, August 10th - 6AM
Join Steve Verrill & the farm crew for an early morning, hands-on experience. Pick your own sweet corn - maximum one dozen ears per family - $10 per family. Meet at the farm stand at 6 am prompt! Events lasts 1 - 1.5 hours.
*Please note RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED for this event*
True West Lobster & Beer Dinner - Featuring Verrill Farm Corn
Sunday, August 6th - 5:30pm
Our friends at True West Brewery (West Acton) had such a great time at the Beer Dinner in June that they're back for another! This upcoming dinner will focus on two staples of a New England summer- corn and lobster! We love collaborating with local friends and are so happy to provide both the beautiful location as well as our super fresh produce to the talented chefs from True West.
Get your tickets online before they sell out and enjoy this amazing 5 course dinner complete with beer pairings for each course!
Corn & Tomato Farm to Table Summer Dinner - Thursday, August 8th - 6PM
Join us under the tents as the Verrill Farm chefs prepare a selection of dishes featuring two of our most popular crops- Corn and Tomatoes!
Event features a cash bar offering wine & beer and live music by the Don Hemwall Duo!
Cost to attend: $65 per person (plus tax). Reservations required.
Corn & Tomato Festival - Saturday, August 19th
*CANCELLED DUE TO FIELD FLOODING*
This rain has really been putting a damper on our summer plans. This morning's rain has flooded our festival field and parking area. We are so sorry to announce that the current field situation has forced us to cancel tomorrow's festival.
If you've already purchased tickets you will be receiving an email and a full refund.
Join us for our annual Corn & Tomato Festival!
Admission includes corn and tomato samples as well as a trip through our corn and tomato tasting tent, which features dishes made in our farm kitchen highlighting our delicious corn and tomatoes, live music by Charlie Frailer and the Flailers and hayrides.
*BRAND NEW* Corn & Tomato Day - Saturday, August 24th - 11AM - 2PM
WALK-INS WELCOME!
Our annual Corn & Tomato celebration has a new look! Join us on Saturday, August 24th from 11am-2pm outside the farm stand for a delicious day featuring plenty of corn and tomato samples, prepared corn and tomato dishes for purchase, cooking demos, live music and more! General Admission Tickets include free samples of corn & tomato varieties and access to the corn shucking contest!
Sunflowers & Sunshine to Support Emerson Pediatrics - Begins August 15th
Enjoy 15 different varieties and over 250,000 sunflower blooms! Wander through the paths cut between the flowers while enjoying nature, the sunflowers and some great photo spots. 50% of all event proceeds will be donated to support the pediatrics unit at Emerson Hospital. Due to safe social distancing requirements, entry into the field will be admission based (all guests ages 10+) and will include cut your own flowers!
September 2025
Sunflowers, Selfies & Bouquets - Update- September 25th
Our 2023 Sunflower season has come to a close!
Sunflowers, Selfies & Bouquets - Update- September 25th
*PYO Sunflowers will be open Tuesday- Friday from 10am-1pm*
No reservations necessary - walk-ins only!
A $10 field pass (including 5 Sunflower blooms) is required for anyone ages 10+ entering the sunflower field.
Ag Day in Concord Center - Saturday, September 7th - 10am-2pm
Concord Ag Day is a once a year farmers’ market celebrating local agriculture organized by the Concord Agriculture Committee to showcase Concord farms and local produce. This unique market showcases the bounty of Concord’s many farm businesses at the height of the growing season.
A Greener Farm to Table Dinner - Thursday, September 12th - 6PM
Creating a greener and more sustainable farm is a key part of our mission at Verrill Farm!
Join us for another wonderful evening on the Farm featuring dishes made with the freshest current harvest of summer vegetables, live music and a cash bar, all in a beautiful setting.
In keeping with our "green theme" we will be serving dinner on a mix of collected ceramic plates, drinks will be served in reusable glass ware and silverware will be compostable! Our Greener Farm to Table Dinner is focused on providing you with a delicious feast with less environmental impact.
Cost to attend: $70 per person (plus tax). Reservations required.
A Morning on the Farm- Saturday, September 14th - 9AM-12PM
Join us on Saturday, September 14th from 9am-12pm for a family-centric morning on the farm! Details coming soon...
True West presents Oktoberfest - Saturday, September 21st - 12-6pm
Join us for a lively and authentic Oktoberfest celebration at Verrill Farm in Concord, MA.
Get ready for a day filled with traditional German food, beer, family activities and live music! You can come by on the day of the event OR you can pre register and save money.
This year's Oktoberfest features:
TWO different styles of festbier brewed in West Acton, fresh for this event
German curated wine offerings
Brand new GLASS steins
Live music throughout the day
Family activities such as face painting, a stein holding competition, sausage eating contest, pumpkn decorating and MORE!
Photo opportunities with tractors and other fun farm equipment
And last but not least, the FOOD MENU:
A homemade sausage menu, complete with 4 different and unique sausages AND a SAUSAGE FLIGHT
Giant warm pretzels
German potato salad
Tickets online or at the door!
Stone Soup Farm to Table Dinner - Sunday, September 22nd - 4PM
Join us for a beautiful evening on the farm, supporting Concord Agriculture and enjoying Concord-grown produce prepared by Concord Chefs. This special event is not just a feast for your palate; it’s a celebration of our local farmers and the hard work they put into maintaining the agricultural spirit of Concord. Brian Donahue from Brandeis University will delve into the concept of "The Stone in Stone Soup" during the evening's featured presentation.
Savor the freshness of seasonal produce, all sourced from our very own fields. As you dine, you will also be supporting Concord Agriculture, ensuring that our farming heritage is preserved for generations to come. Enjoy delicious tastings from a selection of Concord’s finest restaurants. A cash bar will be available to complement your meal.
Tickets are $60 each and can be purchased online at www.stonesoupconcordma.com
October 2025
Annual Harvest Festival - Saturday, October 5th - 10am-2pm
Join us for our annual Harvest Festival to support Pediatric Care at Emerson Hospital. A day of family fun featuring games and prizes, hayrides, live music, PYO pumpkins, 4-H animals, a silent auction and a la cart food. All pumpkin sales during the festival will go towards Pumpkins for Pediatrics at Emerson Hospital. Admission for this event will be sold online and at the door.
PYO Pumpkins has ended for the season
Whether you are looking for big or small, Verrill Farm offers one of the best pumpkin selections in the Greater Boston area. Visit us on fall weekends from 9AM – 3PM for the perfect pick your own pumpkin experience! No reservations necessary.
Morris Dancing at Verrill Farm- Saturday, October 21st - 4:00pm
Come see The American Travelling Morrice group perform their Morris Dance at the Farm.
The American Travelling Morrice is comprised of dancers and musicians from across North America and abroad. While many of us perform regularly with teams in our hometowns, we come together for one week each year to form the Travelling Morrice. Since 1976, the group has toured throughout the Northeastern United States and England.
Morris dancing is an English country tradition, with roots in medieval street theatre. For hundreds of years, teams of white-clad dancers have capered and stepped through the intricate patterns of the dance, clashing wooden sticks and waving handkerchiefs in time to lively traditional tunes.
Fat Moon Farm presents Grow Your Own Mushrooms!
(Pickup at Verrill Farm)
Learn to Grow Your Own mushrooms with Farmer Elizabeth from Fat Moon Farm in this three part interactive (online) class. Over the course of a week you’ll learn how to set up your grow block, mushroom anatomy and what to expect from your block. You’ll share your progress while learning how to harvest, cook, store and preserve your mushrooms and learn much much more about mushrooms!
Each class includes 8 ounces of fresh organic mushrooms to enjoy right away, three 1-hour long live Zoom classes offered over the course of the week long harvest period, and your choice of the following 2 options: One 10 pound organic Shiitake Mushroom Grow Block (which should produce at least 2 pounds of mushrooms) for a total of $75 per class seat, or add an additional 10 pound organic Blue Oyster Mushroom grow block, for another $25, or a total of $100 per class seat.
November 2025
Gingerbread House Kits - Sold out for the season
Our famous gingerbread kits are available to order for pickup December 7-17th!
Each kit includes 1assembled homemade gingerbread house, 1 pint assorted Christmas candies, and 1 decorating bag of white frosting.
Thanksgiving Dinner from Verrill Farm
Our chefs and bakers work around the clock to prepare all the fixings you need for your Thanksgiving Dinner! From potatoes to pie and everything in between, we've got you covered.
Don't forgot to order your Fresh Stonewood Farm Turkey or Frozen Turkey Breast. These delicious, all-natural turkeys come to us from Orwell, Vermont.
Story Time in the Greenhouse - Thursday, November 9th- 10:30-11am
*Story Time will be taking a break for the holidays - See you in January!*
Join us for Story Time in the Greenhouse. We'll read a few farm-themed stories and work together on a corresponding activity!
Perfect for ages 0-5.
December 2025
Wreath Making Workshop - Dec. 5th - 3PM - 5PM
Work with our floral designers to learn to make a beautiful wreath for your front door. Instruction will include: bow making, wiring pinecones, bells and baubles, as well as making the loop for hanging. 12″ Balsam wreathes start at $20. 16″ Balsam wreathes start at $26. Each wreath includes a bow of your choice and one additional decoration. Additional decorations will be sold at the class for $2 each. Additional decorations will include balls, presents, drums, artificial greens & berries, etc. Space is limited! Reserve your size and spot by purchasing online.
Santa Visits the Farm - Saturday, December 7th - 11am - 1pm
The heated greenhouse will be decorated with trees and lights - a perfect backdrop for Santa's annual visit! Bring a list, take a picture with Santa and enjoy some light refreshments. We'll be hosting our annual Toy Drive as well - please consider bringing a new, unwrapped toy for donation.
Winter Wonderland- Sunday, December 3rd - 11am - 4pm
A True West Brewery & Verrill Farm Collaboration
True West Brewery and Verrill Farm have teamed up for our first ever Winter Wonderland Festival. Join us for this festive day that promises to be fun for the whole family - s'mores, kids activities, wreath decorating, True West beer, mac and cheese flights, True West food and more. Plus we'll be selling exclusive festival merchandise! Pre-order your holiday wreath and festival long sleeve shirt today to guarantee your purchase. And all those who purchase tokens online will receive extra tokens to use for activities, wreath upgrades, hot chocolate, s'mores and more!
Gingerbread House Workshop - Sunday, December 8th - 9:30AM, 11:30AM & 1:30PM
Gingerbread House Workshops are back!
Join us in the farm stand greenhouse for this fun event. All of our gingerbread houses are baked and built right here in the farm stand and are just waiting to be decorated!
Farm stand bakers are on hand with decorating tips or just let your imagination take over!
Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. No cost for accompanying adult if they do not wish to build a house of their own. Please, only one adult per child. Reservations required.
Decorating Class: Gingerbread House Workshop - Sunday, December 8th - 9:30AM, 11:30AM & 1:30PM
SOLD OUT. These popular workshops are fun for all ages! Farm stand bakers are on hand with decorating tips or just let your imagination take over! Cost $40.00 (plus tax) includes: assembled, undecorated gingerbread house on a 12" cardboard frosting (gingerbread and frosting made in the farm stand kitchen) candy for trim. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. No cost for accompanying adult if they do not wish to build a house of their own. Please, only one adult per child. Reservations required. Call 978.369.4494 to sign up.
Decorating Class: Gingerbread House Workshop - Tuesday, December 10th - 3:30PM & 5:30PM
5:30PM CLASS SOLD OUT. These popular workshops are fun for all ages! Farm stand bakers are on hand with decorating tips or just let your imagination take over! Cost $40.00 (plus tax) includes: assembled, undecorated gingerbread house on a 12" cardboard frosting (gingerbread and frosting made in the farm stand kitchen) candy for trim. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. No cost for accompanying adult if they do not wish to build a house of their own. Please, only one adult per child. Reservations required. Call 978.369.4494 to sign up.
Decorating Class: Gingerbread House Workshop - Saturday, December 14th - 9:30AM, 11:30AM & 1:30PM
SOLD OUT. These popular workshops are fun for all ages! Farm stand bakers are on hand with decorating tips or just let your imagination take over! Cost $40.00 (plus tax) includes: assembled, undecorated gingerbread house on a 12" cardboard frosting (gingerbread and frosting made in the farm stand kitchen) candy for trim. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. No cost for accompanying adult if they do not wish to build a house of their own. Please, only one adult per child. Reservations required. Call 978.369.4494 to sign up.
January 2024
Pancake Breakfast - Saturday, Feb 4th - 9AM to Noon
Join us for a cozy morning in the greenhouse! Breakfast will include pancakes, bacon, sausage and juice or coffee and REAL Massachusetts Maple Syrup. Served in our heated greenhouse, this event is fun for the entire family. $15.00 for adults, $10.00 for children (ages 4-8). 3 & under Free. Each ticket will be entered for a drawing to win 1 lb of Verrill Farm Beef (ground beef or 4 hamburger patties).