Ardenwood Historic Farm

10/27/2026

The pumpkin patch at Ardenwood will unfortunately be closed to the public this weekend. The main farm, including public programs, train rides, and Patterson House tours will be available as usual.

Thank you for your understanding.

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10/08/2026

Our cornfield is ready for harvest. Heritage apples have been picked for c***r pressing. The first wintering sparrows have returned to the farm. With temperatures forecast in the 60s this weekend, autumn has arrived at Ardenwood! 🍂

Join us this Saturday and Sunday for Harvest Festival, our biggest celebration of the year! Help harvest our corn crop, press fresh apple c***r, make a corn husk doll, ride the train, tour the Patterson House, and enjoy live music, dancing, and old-fashioned entertainment.

Saturday & Sunday, October 10-11
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Ardenwood Historic Farm | Fremont

Advance tickets are available at EBParks.org through Friday at 4 p.m. Tickets will also be available at the park both days.

Get your pick of the corn before our turkeys do! 😊

We hope to see you here!

09/20/2026

What happens at Ardenwood as day turns to night?

Join a Naturalist for Evening at the Farm on Saturday, September 26. We’ll explore the farm at a casual pace, looking and listening closely for plants, animals, sounds, and changes around us.

Along the way, we’ll share what we notice and add our observations to a field journal we’re building together across the seasons. You might spot wildlife settling in for the evening, hear something unexpected, or notice a familiar part of the farm differently.

Saturday, September 26 | 6:15-7:30pm
Ages 7+ | Adult supervision required
Free | Registration required

You can register through this link or call 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757, option 2):

https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ebparks/activity/search/detail/60073?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

08/27/2026

September brings fresh apples, seasonal traditions, and plenty of reasons to spend a day at Ardenwood Historic Farm!

As summer winds down, come enjoy some of the activities that make this time of year special. Join us and press some fresh apple c***r, eat some farm-grown popcorn, and celebrate the coming autumn season by making traditional mooncakes. Explore the farm after hours with a special Evening on the Farm program on Saturday, September 26th (registration required)!

Make a day of it, bring the family, and enjoy a little fall fun on the farm!

08/19/2026

Frederick has shed his train! Frederick is currently our only peacock at Ardenwood and he is officially done trying to impress our chickens for the season. Peacocks normally shed their long and wondrous tail feathers in late summer or early fall, replacing them with a healthy and vibrant new set just in time for mating season in spring. We have also been hearing much less of his honks and shrieks in the past few weeks, another signal that he is ready to take a break from his ongoing search for a mate.

Frederick can be found wandering around various locations throughout the park throughout the day. Keep your eyes on the café rooftop and near the Patterson house windows, where he can often be found gazing longingly at his own reflection. Make sure to give him at least 10’ of personal space when you find him, and make sure to remind him of how pretty he is, even without his feathers.

08/08/2026

Unfortunately tomorrow, Sunday 8/9/26, the train at Ardenwood will not be running. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to have things up and running next week!

07/25/2026

August is filled with hands-on history and late-summer fun at Ardenwood Historic Farm!

Press some fresh apple c***r, turn up the heat with Hot Hot Peppers, and cool down with We All Scream for Ice Cream! Along the way, meet the farm animals, explore the gardens, and enjoy interactive activities the whole family will love. And don't forget our Ardenwood Family Movie Night on 8/22 at 8:00pm where we will be watching Zootopia 2!

Whether you're visiting for the first time or making another trip to the farm, there's something happening every weekend.

Check out our August schedule below and start planning your visit!

07/08/2026

The wheat is ready, and it's time to harvest!

Join us at the farm this Sunday to discover the journey from wheat to flour. Watch our farmers operate a historic threshing machine, then try your hand at threshing, winnowing, and grinding wheat with historic hand tools.

Along the way, enjoy whole wheat chocolate chip and butter cookies baked in our woodstove, explore the grains we grow at Ardenwood, tour the Patterson House, ride the train, meet our farm animals, and more.

🌾 Wheat Harvest
📅 Sunday, July 12
🕙 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

We hope to see you at the farm!

07/01/2026

July is packed with hands-on history and summertime fun at Ardenwood Historic Farm!

Churn butter, make old-fashioned ice cream, meet the chickens, gather blackberries, explore the wonders of pollinators, stroll through the gardens, learn how wheat becomes flour, and much more. Plus, don't miss our Independence Day Celebration on this Saturday, July 4, and Wheat Harvest on next Sunday, July 12!

Whether you're visiting for the first time or returning for another adventure, there's something happening almost every weekend.

Check out our July schedule below and start planning your visit!

06/26/2026

How did communities celebrate Independence Day more than a century ago?

By gathering for music, races, games, contests, crafts, and good old-fashioned fun.

Join us at Ardenwood Historic Farm as we continue that tradition at our annual Old-Fashioned Independence Day! Try your hand at competitions like cherry seed spitting, nail driving, potato sack races, and tug-of-war. Enjoy live music and magic shows, make crafts, tour the Patterson House, ride the narrow-gauge train, and experience a working historic farm near the edge of the Bay.

Saturday, July 4
10 a.m.–4 p.m.

We encourage purchasing tickets in advance using the link below. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the park on the day of the event.

See the flyer and schedule below for all the day's activities. We hope you'll celebrate with us!

https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ebparks/activity/search/detail/59495?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true