Ardenwood Historic Farm

06/07/2026

Would you like to experience being a farmer for a day?

Join us next Sunday, June 14, for our annual Hay Harvest! Ride a wagon pulled by a tractor into the field, use hay forks to load loose hay, help operate historic farm equipment, build a giant hay pile, and then jump into it. 😊

These photos show park staff practicing with the hay boom and Jackson fork that visitors can help us operate during the event.

You can also press hay into bales, make straw dolls, watch our blacksmith at work, and feed the farm animals.

The event takes place from 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. and offers a hands-on glimpse of how farm communities brought in the harvest before modern machinery.

Check out our Facebook event page for details.

05/27/2026

Looking for simple ways to slow down and connect this June?

Join us at the farm for Hay Harvest, hands-on activities, peaceful walks, farm animals, woodstove cooking, crafts, stories, and more. Help churn butter, make ice cream, feed the animals, explore birds and chickens, ride out to the hay field, or experience the farm at dusk.

See the full June schedule below!

05/06/2026

All Abilities Day is just one week away! Join us on Wednesday, May 13th from 10am-2pm to come explore the farm at your own pace and in your own way. All abilities are welcome! ASL interpreters will be on site. This event is free to the public.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2131565110580847/

05/03/2026

Mother’s Day is just one week away! On Sunday, May 10th, join us for a day full of fun activities for the whole family. See our pamphlet below for the schedule. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🌷
https://www.facebook.com/events/1375977777183045/

05/01/2026

Join us for hands-on activities on the farm this May as we honor Mother’s Day (5/10), come together for All Abilities Day (5/13), and enjoy Rail Fair for Memorial Day Weekend (5/23-5/25). From creative projects, to outdoor exploration, to special events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this month! 🌼

Check out our May program schedule and come make the most of your spring with us!

04/30/2026

RAIL FAIR is Memorial Day weekend, only a month away ~ May 23-25! Along with our new locomotive pulling our trains, we'll have some new attractions and exhibitors, which we'll be announcing up until the event. Our museum staff will also be pulling out some of our more delicate rail artifacts out for display and presentation. Stay tuned for more info!

Ticket are available now: https://spcrr.org/rail-fair

04/27/2026

Starting this Wednesday, and just in time for the busy summer season, cashless fee collection will expand to five additional parks. Visitors are encouraged to come prepared for cashless entry at Ardenwood, Cull Canyon, Don Castro, Castlerock Pool Complex, and Temescal, which will now feature credit card and tap-to-pay methods for a range of park user fees where applicable.**

Starting April 29, the East Bay Regional Park District will expand its transition to a cashless system for on-site fee collection at five additional parks, including a 30-day grace period.

04/12/2026

Sheep Shearing Day is less than a week away! On Saturday, April 18th, come and get hands on with wool crafts, listen to live music, and learn all about man's (second) best friend: sheep! Walk-ins are welcome but make sure to grab your ticket online through Friday, April 17 to beat the lines.

Patterson House tour schedule:
-Group Tour: 10:30am
-Open House: 11:00am-2:30pm
-Parlor Tours: 2:30-3pm

See prices and logistics below:
www.ebparks.org/sheep-shearing-day

04/09/2026

Head to Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont for Sheep Shearing Day on Saturday, April 18, from 11am to 3pm. See the farm’s sheep get their annual haircut, try your hand at wool carding, and make your own wooly lamb to take home. Park admission fees apply. Buy tickets online through Friday, April 17. Parking is free. www.ebparks.org/sheep-shearing-day

04/06/2026

🚂 The train is back at Ardenwood Historic Farm!

Train rides resume Thursday, April 9th, and will run throughout the Historic Season (April to mid-November) on Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

All aboard!