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Celebrate the beauty of the season at our family-friendly Spring Farm Festival! Step into fresh air, blooming flowers, and the vibrant energy of the farm as everything comes to life. Each experience includes a thoughtfully curated mix of creativity, relaxation, and connection. Begin your visit at our beverage bar, where you can enjoy light, refreshing seasonal drinks before diving into a spring-inspired craft designed to reflect renewal, color, and growth. You’ll also enjoy a mini farm tour, where our team will introduce you to all of our animals and share their stories along the way. Afterward, spend plenty of time cuddling with our rescued farm animals, including goats, sheep, piglets, and more — a heartwarming, hands-on experience that guests of all ages love. Each month features a unique, spring-inspired craft: April: decoupage pots & planting mini succulents May: decoupage pots & planting seeds End your visit by gathering with friends and family for cozy time around our fire pit, the perfect way to relax, unwind, and soak in the peaceful farm atmosphere. Celebrate the spirit of spring by reconnecting with nature, embracing fresh beginnings, and enjoying meaningful time together on the farm. Join us for an afternoon of creativity, connection, and fresh spring air! What's included Beverage Bar Monthly Craft Baby animal snuggles Cozy outdoor fire pit What's not included Additional products can be purchased on the day of the event.

Join us for Pennypack's 30+ Year Annual Sheep Shearing Day at Fox Chase Farm. Experience the vital connection between nature & agriculture through demos, tastings, workshops, local organizations, and the history of Fox Chase Farm as an important green space and education center for Philadelphia. Rain or Shine. Everything is subject to change. Follow us here for updates. FREE (w/ $5 Entry) ACTIVITIESSheep Shearing DemosCity Nature ChallengeCandle DippingCrafts & GamesBlacksmith DemosLive Music by The MullinsFiber ArtsWool SpinningWoodworkingHayridesPlant-A-Seedand so much more! LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS Philadelphia Guild of HandweaversJoe the Beekeeper Feeding Foxchase Fox Chase Farm 4-h Club+ more as confirmations are made BRING CASH FOR$5/person entry fee4-H fundraisersApple Butter, books, and Pennypack gifts sales Innovative Catering Concepts Everything is Cash only. There is no ATM or MAC. We cannot accept credit cards or any other type of payment. Gates will be open noon-4 p.m.  No Pets. (This is a farm rule for the health and safety of the livestock and visitors.) Adults are responsible for their children.Participate at your own risk. NO parking on the farm. Please park on Pine Rd. Access for authorized vehicles and ADA individuals both with visible permits/placards. (Rangers will be at intersection for support.) PARKING &SHUTTLE BUS STOPS Parking available along Pine Rd. and at the Pine Road Parking Area. Parking is also available at the Pennypack Environmental Center and Verree Road Parking Area (shuttle bus stops) as well as Champions Playground and along Verree Rd. (Visitors must walk to shuttle stops for pickup.) Shuttle bus will pick-up and drop off at the Pennypack Environmental Center & Verree Road Parking Area (Parking Lot 2), which are both also accessible by the 67 bus. This program is all-weather, all outdoor. Please dress for the weather, walking, and standing. The bathrooms are accessible, however, road to activities is a .33 mile walk, plus hills, some uneven pavement and ground, rocks, mud, and animal poo. Everything is subject to change, but will be communicated via Facebook and the Sheep Shearing event page discussion. Photos will be taken of participants during this program for use by the Pennypack Environmental Center and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. City of Philadelphia Covid-19 information at phila.gov. TICK CHECK upon return and every day after nature play. Questions? Contact us at pec@phila.gov or 215.685.047

Join us for a fun and relaxing goat yoga experience at Swartz Farm! Enjoy a beginner-friendly yoga class while playful baby goats roam around, climb, and cuddle during the session. This unique farm experience combines yoga, laughter, and adorable animals for a memorable time in the fresh air. Perfect for all ages (5+) and experience levels, goat yoga is a lighthearted way to unwind, connect with nature, and spend time with our friendly goats. Event Details:• Cost: $25 per person• 1-hour beginner yoga class with baby goats• Photos taken during the class and shared on Facebook• Pre-registration required Classes are rain or shine. Our preference is to hold yoga outdoors, but in case of bad weather we will move into our large pole barn. Important Notes:• Participants must prepay to reserve a spot• Agritourism liability waiver required• Old clothing and yoga mats recommended• Avoid loose clothing or jewelry (baby goats love to nibble!)• No spectators allowed• No refunds To reserve your spot, send us a Facebook message or text/call 610-790-5339