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March 2008
March 22
BARNYARD EASTER EGG HUNT
12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
SATURDAY
The Farm Museum will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt in the orchard. Egg hunts will
be ongoing throughout the day, "Whiskers" the bunny will be hopping around the farm to greet children and pose for pictures, bring your camera.
Dance the "Bunny Hop", play egg toss and egg rolling games on the farmhouse lawn. Visit our farm animals and take a hayride.
ADMISSION: $4.00 per person
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APRIL 2008
April 12, 13 and APRIL 19,20
CHILDREN'S CARNIVAL
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
Join us for a carnival in the apple orchard! Carnival rides, midway games food, hayrides, petting zoo and a Magic Show (show times: 12,1,2,3 in the pavilion).
ADMISSION: $9.00 per person all ages to enter the farm grounds (carnival rides included at no additional charge) (height rules apply at all rides)
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April 27
30th ANNUAL ANTIQUE AUTO SHOW
11:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
SUNDAY
Members of the New York Antique Auto Club will exhibit their cars on the farmhouse grounds. Automobile memorabilia, historic house tours,
hayrides, and food will be available.
ADMISSION: ADULTS $5.00
CHILDREN $2.00 (age 6 and under)
MAY 2008
May 18
FARM FEST
11:00 a. m. - 4:00 p.m.
SUNDAY
Celebrate the return of spring with a visit to the farm! Sheep shearing demonstrations, Dutch crafts and cultural exhibits and spring plant sale.Country Western Band, Hayrides, historic house and greenhouse tours, food, pony rides and petting zoo.
ADMISSION: $3.00 per personJULY 2008
July 25, 26 and 27
30th Annual Thunderbird American Indian Mid-Summer
Pow Wow
New York City 's oldest and largest powwow will feature three days of intertribal Native American dance competitions to which the public is invited. Over 40 Indian nations are represented at this spectacular event held in the apple orchard on the farm grounds. A large selection of quality Native American art, crafts, jewelry and foods are available.
Admission: Adults $9.00 (all weekend pass $15.00), children: $4.00 (age 12 and under) (all weekend pass $5.00)
| Performance Times | Gates Open | |
| Friday | 7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. |
10:00 a.m. |
| Sunday | 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. | 10:00 a.m. |
July 7 – August 15, 2008
Summer Camp Live!
The Farm Museum and the Samuel Field
YM-YWHA have partnered to bring you a unique summer camp program for children who will be entering first – fifth grades. A full six- week farm
program and flexible mini-sessions are available.
The program will include photography, science, nature,
cooking, arts/crafts, and farming aspects.
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost: 6-weeks (5 days a week) $800.00 1-week (5 days a week)$150.00
6-weeks (3 days a week) $480.00 1-week (3 days a week) $ 90.00
Call Museum Education at 718-347-3276 Ext. 14 for details and reservations.
September 2008
September 7
26th Annual Antique Motorcycle Show
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Sunday
This show will include a display of various makes and models of mototcycles that have been out of production 10 years or more. Music, farmhouse tours, hayrides, petting zoo and food with provide fun for the entire family.
Admission: $5.00 per person
September 20 and 21
26th Annual Queens County Fair
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
A traditional county fair with blue ribbon competitions in livestock, produce,
home crafts, arts and crafts, and more. Enjoy the Amazing Maize Maze, pie-eating and corn-husking contests, Big Apple Circus Variety Acts, make-your-own-scarecrow, hayrides, petting zoo, carnival rides, and midway. Visit our Bavarian Garden , Irish and German bands, craft and food vendors. Fun for the entire family!
Admission: Adults $6.00; children (12 and under) $3.00
To enter the blue ribbon competions in: Arts, Crafts, Vegetables, Baking, Canning,
Floral Arrangemens, Junior Arts and crafts please e-mail your mailing address and request a fair entry journal or access the journal through this link: County Fair Competition Entry Journal. The journal will list specific categories and entry information: info@queensfarm.org
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SEPTEMBER 20 – OCTOBER 26
THE AMAZING MAIZE MAZE
sponsored by Con Edison
SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS
11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Enjoy getting lost in our 3 acre interactive corn maze. The adventure begins
with a stalk talk to prepare you for the challenge of finding clues, solving puzzles
and making your way out of the maze. To add to the adventure join us for
Maze By Moonlight on Saturday October 18th and 25th when the maze will be open until 9:00 p.m. Feel up to the challenge? Then join us for the fun of getting lost and loving it!
ADMISSION: ADULTS $8.00
CHILDREN ages 4-11 $4.00
ages 3 and under Free
Group Rates available for groups of 10 or more
October 2008
OCTOBER 4 - 26 (and Halloween, Oct. 31)
PICK-YOUR-OWN-PUMPKIN
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS (Pumpkins are cantalope size and smaller)
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
October is pumpkin month at the Farm Museum! Enjoy wandering
through the planting field to find your favorite pumpkin. Price of pumpkins
will be determined by size of pumpkin. A fun farm treat for the whole family!
Admission to the pumpkin patch is free.
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October 5 
Apple Festival
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Sunday
A large variety of apples, apple products, and freshly pressed cider will be available. The nation's largest apple cobbler will be baked on site. Enjoy cider pressing demonstrations while leaning fun apple facts at this delightful event. Vendors will have a variety of collectibles for sale, food, hayrides and free children's games will make this event fun for all ages.
Admission: free
OCTOBER 4 – OCTOBER 26
THE AMAZING MAIZE MAZE
sponsored by Con Edison
SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS
11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Enjoy getting lost in our 3 acre interactive corn maze. The adventure begins with a stalk talk to prepare you for the challenge of finding clues, solving puzzles and making your way out of the maze. To add to the adventure join us for Maze By Moonlight on Saturday October 18 and 25 when the maze will be open until 9:00 p.m. Feel up to the challenge? Then join us for the fun of getting lost and loving it!
ADMISSION: ADULTS $8.00
CHILDREN ages 4-11 $4.00
ages 3 and under Free
Group Rates available for groups of 10 or more
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October 25, 26, and 31
Halloween Haunted House
4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday, and Friday
Visit our haunted house for thrills and chills!
Hayrides, Halloween treats, mulled cider, pumpkins and apples will be sold! The house is recommended for children ages 4–12. Adults will find it creepy too!
Admission: $4.00
Hayrides: $2.00 per person
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October 26
Children's Fall Festival
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Sunday
Halloween fun for children of all ages. Youngsters are invited to wear
their costumes! Visit our haunted house.* Enjoy traditional games, including sack races and trinkets-in-the-haystack, plus pony rides and a petting zoo. Professional character look-a-likes will visit to add to the fun. Craft vendors will display and sell fall items, food, country western music and dancing will make this event fun for people of all ages.
Admission: $4.00 per person
*The haunted house is open 1:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. and is recommended for ages 4–12. Haunted House admission is $4.00 per person.
November 2008
November 7, 8, and 14
Eighteenth-Century Tavern Nights
8:00 p.m. (reservations required)
Friday and Saturdays
Experience an authentic eighteenth-century dinner prepared on an
open hearth, served on period tableware. Traditional recipes and 1770s' surroundings will enhance this unforgettable evening.
$60.00 per person (nonmembers)
$55.00 per person (members)
PREPAID RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
December 2008
December 1 –24
Christmas Tree and Poinsettia Sales at the Farm
Popular varieties and sizes of trees, evergreen wreaths, and poinsettias
will be for sale with proceeds benefiting the Farm Museum.
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December 6 & 13
Wreath-Making Workshops
10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m.
Saturdays
Make a beautiful evergreen wreath at our enjoyable workshops.
All materials provided, you only need to bring a garden shear.
To register call 718-347-3276, ext 10 (advance payment required)
Workshop Fee: $15.00 per person per wreath
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December 26, 27, 28 & 29
Holiday Open House
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday
Enjoy tours of the decorated farmhouse,
craft activity for children and mulled cider.
Admission: free