Smolak Farms

Whim Dinner Series with Encore Boston Harbor
2021-07-07 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | MA
We’re excited to welcome SIX chefs from different Encore restaurants, each preparing one course of the meal. Chefs Russell Parker, Kyle Bradish, Joseph Leibowitz, Tim Hixson, Steven Morlino and Richard Chen will be with us, cooking up an incredible 6-course meal.

About our Whim Dinner Series:
Each summer we host a series of dinners (usually) on Wednesday nights under our three-peak tent with chefs from the local area. It’s a wonderful way to get out and enjoy all that summer in New England has to offer!

You can see the full menu and buy tickets here!

Whim Dinner Series with Cambridge School of Culinary Arts
2021-06-30 05:30 - 20:30 | MA
We’re excited to welcome Cambridge School of Culinary Arts to the farm as a part of our Whim Dinner Series! Chef Jerrod Perry and Chef Simone Montali will be with us cooking up an incredible 5-course meal.

About our Whim Dinner Series:
Each summer we host a series of dinners (usually) on Wednesday nights under our three-peak tent with chefs from the local area. It’s a wonderful way to get out and enjoy all that summer in New England has to offer!

You can see the full menu and buy tickets here!

*SOLD OUT* Singer Andrew Marshall at Smolak Farms
2021-06-25 18:00 - 21:00 | MA
**THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT**

We are so excited to welcome Boxford native and recent contestant on The Voice, Andrew Marshall, to the farm! A cancer survivor, self-proclaimed ‘smiler,’ songwriter, and incredible singer, Andrew makes music that engages and inspires his audience. Most recently, he sang the National Anthem for a Red Sox game at Fenway! You can read all about Andrew, and check out some of his music here.

Andrew will be joining us for two live performances this summer, the first of which will be an acoustic performance on June 25! Join us at 7pm for an evening al fresco full of fantastic live music. We’ll also have our cash bar open for the event. New England summer at its finest!

Ticket pricing:

$30 – Event tent seating
$20 – Student only lawn seating

Get your tickets here!
Andrew will be back for an encore performance on July 30th, and he’ll be bringing friends! Stay tuned for more details about Andrew + his band — coming soon!
If you have any questions, please feel free to shoot us an email.

Whim Dinner Series with Stages
2021-06-23 17:30 - 20:30 | MA
We’re excited to welcome Stages to the farm as a part of our Whim Dinner Series! Chef Evan Hennessey will be cooking up an incredible farm-to-table dinner.
About our Whim Dinner Series:
Each summer we host a series of dinners (usually) on Wednesday nights under our three-peak tent with chefs from the local area. It’s a wonderful way to get out and enjoy all that summer in New England has to offer!⁠
You can see the full menu and buy tickets here!

2021 Strawberry Festival: 'Strawberry Fields Forever'
2021-06-19 10:00 - 2021-06-20 17:00, 2021-06-12 10:00 - 2021-06-13 17:00 | Smolak Farms, 315 South Bradford Street, North Andover, MA, 01845, United States
This year our Strawberry Festival will be Beatles-themed, “Strawberry Fields Forever”! We will have themed hayrides, story & craft events, a Beatles-themed cow train and walking tours. We will also be featuring a newly installed Field of 1000 Hearts!

This event will take place over two weekends, June 12-13 and June 19-20.

Click here to see full details!

Whim Dinner Series with La Voile
2021-06-16 17:30 - 20:30 | MA
We’re excited to welcome La Voile, a French establishment with locations in Brookline and Boston, to the farm as a part of our Whim Dinner Series! Chef Ozzy Rizvi will be cooking up a fantastic French feast.

A few fun facts:

La Voile, “the sail” in French, is an authentic French brasserie and an import from
the South of France.
Founded in 1947, and known as “La Voile au Vent” (The Sail in the Wind), it was one of the oldest and most appreciated restaurants in Cannes.
Situated on the old port, it was the meeting point of its classic boat sailing community, its clientele ranging from sailors to celebrities.
They say that Hemingway, a regular patron at one time, even wrote about it in one or two of his novels.

La Voile will also be entering anyone who purchases a ticket to our Whim Dinner Series event into a raffle for a FREE TASTING MENU FOR TWO during their upcoming soft opening.

About our Whim Dinner Series:
Each summer we host a series of dinners (usually) on Wednesday nights under our three-peak tent with chefs from the local area. It’s a wonderful way to get out and enjoy all that summer in New England has to offer!

You can see the full menu and buy tickets here!

Whim Dinner Series with Massimino's Boston
2021-06-02 17:30 - 20:30 | MA
We’re excited to welcome Massimino’s Boston to the farm as a part of our Whim Dinner Series! Chef Paul D’Amore will be cooking up an Italian feast. This dinner will kick off the Whim 2021 season!

About our Whim Dinner Series:
Each summer we host a series of dinners (usually) on Wednesday nights under our three-peak tent with chefs from the local area. It’s a wonderful way to get out and enjoy all that summer in New England has to offer!

You can see the full menu and buy tickets here!

Mother's Day Craft & Tea
2021-05-08 11:00 - 12:00 | MA
We’re welcoming parents and their kiddos to the farm for a fun event this Mother’s Day Weekend!
When: Saturday, May 8th at 11:00am
Where: under the large tent behind the farm stand
What: decorate your own picture frame for Mom, and enjoy some refreshments and a hayride!
This event includes:

decorating one picture frame
iced tea and donuts for 1 child and 1 adult
a hayride for 1 child and 1 adult
animal feed for 1 child

Cost: $20 (additional adults are $5 extra each)
Please email education@smolakfarms.com to reserve!
Please note: masks ARE required on our hay wagons

Strawberry Festival: 'Strawberry Fields Forever'
2021-04-29 08:00 - 17:00 | MA
This year our Strawberry Festival will be Beatles-themed, “Strawberry Fields Forever”! We will have themed hayrides, story and craft events, a Beatles-themed cow train and walking tours. We will also be featuring a newly installed Field of 1000 Hearts!
Strawberry Fields Forever Hayrides: The hay wagons and orchard will be transformed into Beatlemania! There will be a speaker on each wagon playing Beatles music throughout the ride, and the wagons will be turned into a Magical Mystery Tour of the Smolak Farms Orchards. There will be various stops along the way where kids will participate in a Beatles-themed activity or photo opportunity.

$20 per child, which includes a donut, ½ pint of strawberries, a hayride and a themed goody bag
$7 adult/baby

Abby Road Photo Booth: We will be setting up life-size Beatles silhouettes to recreate the iconic Abby Road crosswalk photo!
With a Little Help from My Friends Story & Craft: Story & Craft will be held under the tent in front of the Barn at 11am, 12pm and 1pm.

$12 per child includes animal feed, donut, one nonpaying guest and friendship themed craft

Cow Train: $3 per ride!
Animal Area: free to visit, and decorated to match the theme. We’ll be playing music throughout, and animal tours will be available for $12/person.

Earth Week 2021 at Smolak Farms
2021-04-19 - 2021-04-25 | MA
Every Day 11am-3pm: Lunch Specials and Meals to Go in the Farm Stand, plus Jump on Hayrides! Hayrides are $7/person (included free with tours and hikes)

Monday, April 19th: Ride a bike or drive an electric vehicle to the farm
Free Coffee or Tea to anyone who rolls in this way!

Tuesday, April 20th: Spring Orchard and Farm Tour at 10:00am
Buy your tickets here!

Wednesday, April 21st: Shop at the Farm Stand
Shop to support local farmers and vendors while learning more about where our products come from. First 50 shoppers receive a free Smolak reusable shopping bag!

Thursday, April 22nd (EARTH DAY!): All Day Picnic on the Farm to Celebrate the Earth
Buy your tickets here!

Saturday, April 24th: Farm Hike at 9:00am
Buy your tickets here!

Saturday, April 24th: Adult Workshop – Build a Porch or Window Box Garden at 11:00am
Buy your tickets here!

**EVENT POSTPONED due to weather — new date TBD later this spring** On Sunday, April 25th from 10:00am – 2:00pm, the North Andover DPW is hosting an Earth Day Town-Wide Cleanup! Please stop by the Middle School between 10-2 to get your trash bags, gloves, grabbers and a cider donut compliments of Smolak Farms! Click here to see a flyer with additional information!**

April 2021 School Vacation Week Activities
2021-04-19 - 2021-04-23 | MA
Each day during April vacation week, we’ll be hosting a different kid’s activity! All programs are $20 per child, which includes one free adult (additional adults are $5), a donut, animal feed, the activity and a hayride around the farm. See below for each day’s activity!
Monday, April 19th at 11am
No Sew Monster Pillows
Tuesday, April 20th at 11am
Spring Cupcake Decorating
Wednesday, April 21st at 11am
Paint your own birdhouse
Thursday, April 22nd (Earth Day!) at 11am
Decorate your own flower pot
Friday, April 23rd at 11am
Animal Tour
Please send an email to education@smolakfarms.com to let us know which programs you’re interested in purchasing tickets for!

Story & Craft: The Tale of the Mandarin Duck
2021-03-02 11:00 - 12:00 | MA
We’re excited to start hosting our popular Story & Craft events again! We’ll be hosting these events in our greenhouse which is off of the farm stand building.

When: Tuesday, March 2nd at 11am
Book: The Tale of the Mandarin Duck by Bette Midler
Craft: duck puppets
Includes: book reading, craft, donut, hot cocoa, animal feed
Cost: $12/child

Please email education@smolakfarms.com to register!

February School Vacation 2021: Toy Story-themed Friday
2021-02-19 11:00 - 12:00 | MA
This February school vacation week, we’ve planned daily activities around the farm to get the kiddos out of the house doing something safe and fun while school isn’t in session!
Join us on Friday, February 19th at 11am for Toy Story day! We’ll be making a Toy Story-themed class: our own ‘Forky’ characters!
Tickets are $15/child (with one adult companion) and include the day’s activity, a donut, hot cocoa, and animal feed.
Space is VERY limited to ensure appropriate social distancing. Please email education@smolakfarms.com to order tickets!

February School Vacation 2021: Thursday is Animal Day
2021-02-18 11:00 - 12:00 | MA
This February school vacation week, we’ve planned daily activities around the farm to get the kiddos out of the house doing something safe and fun while school isn’t in session!
Join us on Thursday, February 18th at 11am for Animal Day! We’ll be doing a walking tTur of the animal area and an animal-related craft.
Tickets are $15/child (with one adult companion) and include the day’s activity, a donut, hot cocoa, and animal feed.
Space is VERY limited to ensure appropriate social distancing. Please email education@smolakfarms.com to order tickets!

**SOLD OUT** February School Vacation 2021: Wednesday Craft
2021-02-17 11:00 - 12:00 | MA
**THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT**
This February school vacation week, we’ve planned daily activities around the farm to get the kiddos out of the house doing something safe and fun while school isn’t in session!
Join us on Wednesday, February 17th at 11am for a kid’s crafts class! We’ll be making The Masterpiece No Sew Monster Pillows.
Tickets are $15/child (with one adult companion) and include the day’s activity, a donut, hot cocoa, and animal feed.
Space is VERY limited to ensure appropriate social distancing. Please email education@smolakfarms.com to order tickets!

**SOLD OUT** February School Vacation 2021: Tuesday Cupcake Decorating
2021-02-16 11:00 - 12:00 | MA
**THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT**
This February school vacation week, we’ve planned daily activities around the farm to get the kiddos out of the house doing something safe and fun while school isn’t in session!
Join us on Tuesday, February 16th at 11am for a Cupcake Decorating class!
Tickets are $15/child (with one adult companion) and include the day’s activity, a donut, hot cocoa, and animal feed.
Space is VERY limited to ensure appropriate social distancing. Please email education@smolakfarms.com to order tickets!

February School Vacation 2021: Monday President's Day Craft
2021-02-15 11:00 - 12:00 | MA
This February school vacation week, we’ve planned daily activities around the farm to get the kiddos out of the house doing something safe and fun while school isn’t in session!
Join us on Monday, February 15th at 11am for a President’s Day Craft class: Champ & Major, First Dogs & Joey: The Story of Joe Biden
Tickets are $15/child (with one adult companion) and include the day’s activity, a donut, hot cocoa, and animal feed.
Space is VERY limited to ensure appropriate social distancing. Please email education@smolakfarms.com to order tickets!

Baking with Tricia: Episode 3 - Whoopie Pies
2021-01-26 - 2021-02-06 | MA
We’re excited to launch the third episode in our new video series Baking with Tricia! This week, follow along to learn how to make Whoopie Pies!
As a refresher, each week Tricia will teach a new baking class, and we’ll package all of the dry ingredients and recipes for you to purchase and follow along with at home.
Come see us in the farm stand or visit our online shop to purchase this week’s kit!

Baking with Tricia: Episode 2 - Chocolate Pop Tarts
2021-01-13 - 2021-01-20 | MA
We’re excited to launch our second episode in the new series Baking with Tricia! This week, follow along to learn how to make Chocolate Pop Tarts!
As a refresher, each week Tricia will teach a new baking class, and we’ll package all of the dry ingredients and recipes for you to purchase and follow along with at home.
Come see us in the farm stand or visit our online shop to purchase this week’s kit!

Baking with Tricia: Episode 1 - Chocolate Cake
2021-01-08 - 2021-01-20 | MA
We’re excited to launch a new weekly “event” of sorts — Baking with Tricia!
Each week, Tricia will teach a new baking class, and we’ll package all of the dry ingredients and recipes for you to purchase and follow along with at home.
Come see us in the farm stand or visit our online shop to purchase!

Gingerbread Workshops
2020-12-05 11:00 - 2020-12-19 12:00 | MA
Dates: Saturday December 5th, 12th, 19th at 11am
We welcome kids to come out and decorate their own gingerbread house! You supply the creativity, we supply the rest.
Tickets cost $45 per gingerbread house, and that price includes candy, frosting and a cider donut.
Space is very limited, and only one non-paying guest per child will be permitted.
Please email education@smolakfarms.com or call 978-687-4029 to reserve your spot!

Story & Craft with Santa's Elves: Thursdays in December
2020-12-03 11:00 - 2020-12-17 12:00 | MA
Thursdays at 11:00am – December 3rd – 17th
Kids will enjoy a different Christmas story every week in the month of December.
Each ticket includes a donut, animal feed, story, craft, and a gingerbread cookie to decorate.
Space is very limited, and only one adult guest per child will be allowed.
Please email education@smolakfarms.com or call 978-687-4029 to reserve your spot!

Private Cookie Decorating classes
2020-11-24 - 2020-12-31 | MA
Are you interested in learning how to decorate cookies like a pro?
Then book one of our Private Holiday Cookie Decorating workshops this winter! Prices vary for up to 10 people, and include all the supplies needed to decorate 6 cookies per person.
Please email education@smolakfarms.com or call 978-687-4029 to reserve your spot!

Private Family Holiday Parties
2020-11-24 - 2020-12-21 | MA
Social distancing is going to make it difficult for families to get together to celebrate the holidays. So what better way to celebrate than in our rustic barn with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and fun family activities for the kids!
This year, we will be combining some of our most popular Christmas activities into one package for small groups/families. Guests can enjoy a coffee and donut snack, cookie decorating and crafts for the kids, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Prices vary, and we can accommodate up to 20 people. Each party will include:

1 hour use of the barn
2 hostesses
a visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus
cookie decorating OR crafts (kids only)
coffee & donuts

Possible add-on items (please inquire if interested):

Photos with Santa (socially distant)
Food (pizza, muffins, hot cider, cupcakes, cookie platter)
Gingerbread House Decorating
Wagon Ride for up to 15 people (weather permitting)
Extra Hour

Please email education@smolakfarms.com or call 978-687-4029 to plan your holiday gathering!

Outdoor Story & Craft: November 13, 2020
2020-11-13 11:00 - 12:00 | MA
We’re excited to be offering our popular Story & Craft events in the great outdoors! See below for details on this week’s story and craft.

Story: Harvest Time by Billy Steels
Craft: Tractor-themed craft
Time: 11am
Picking: Apples
Cost: $15/child (Price includes: story, craft, cider donut and hayride) – adults are free
Location: Under the small green tent — please bring your own blankets!
Tickets must be reserved ahead of time by emailing education@smolakfarms.com, no tickets will be available at time of event.

Outdoor Story & Craft: November 5, 2020
2020-11-05 11:00 - 12:00 | MA
We’re excited to be offering our popular Story & Craft events in the great outdoors! See below for details on this week’s story and craft.

Story: She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton
Craft: Decorate your own picture frame
Time: 11am
Picking: Apples
Cost: $12/child (Price includes: story, craft, cider donut and animal feed)
Location: White tent in front of the barn — please bring your own blankets!
Tickets must be reserved ahead of time by emailing education@smolakfarms.com, no tickets will be available at time of event.

Halloween 2020 at Smolak Farms
2020-10-31 10:00 - 17:00 | MA
It’s almost HALLOWEEN! And we’re excited to offer some fun and safe activities to celebrate! See below for our full line-up of family fun on October 31st, 2020.

Kids Halloween Costume Contest/Parade in the Animal Area
Prize will be given for Best Costume!

Time: 12:30pm in the animal area
Cost: $12/child (Price includes: pumpkin decorating (all supplies provided), a goody bag, cider donut and animal feed)
Space is very limited, and you MUST register by Friday, October 30th at 10:00am. You can reserve your spot by emailing education@smolakfarms.com. No tickets will be available at the time of the event.

Outdoor Story & Craft

Story: Room on the Broom
Craft: Paper plate witches
Picking: Apples
Times: 11am, 12pm, 1pm daily
Cost: $15/child (Price includes: story, craft, donut snack, animal feed, and a pumpkin picked by each child)
Location: White tent in front of the barn — please bring your own blankets!
Attire: we encourage kids to dress according to this week’s theme!
Reservations must be made at least 24 hours prior to the day of the event. You can reserve your spot by emailing education@smolakfarms.com. No tickets will be available at the time of the event.

Themed Hayrides
This weekend, our rides will be Halloween Extravaganza-themed. We encourage attendees to dress accordingly if they feel so inclined!
Cost:

$14 for children – includes cider donut snack, goody bag, animal feed
$7 for adults – for hayride only

Schedule: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
Reservations must be made at least 24 hours prior to the day of the event. You can reserve your spot by emailing education@smolakfarms.com. No tickets will be available at the time of the event.

Hop-On Hayrides
Hayride picks up and drops off next to the Information Booth. Reservations are not necessary, and tickets can be purchased at the Information Booth.
Cost: $7 for anyone ages 2 and up

Apple Picking
Pricing for the 2020 season is as follows:

$25 – peck
$40 – half-bushel ($5 extra for a woven basket you get to keep)
$2 entrance fee/person

Outdoor Story, Craft & PYO: Oct 29
2020-10-29 11:00 - 12:00 | MA
We’re excited to be offering one of our popular Story & Craft events in the great outdoors! See below for details on this week’s story and craft.

Story: Room on the Broom
Craft: Paper plate witch puppets
Time: 11am
Picking: Apples
Cost: $15/child (Price includes: story, craft, donut snack, animal feed, and a pumpkin for each child)
Location: White tent in front of the barn — please bring your own blankets!
Tickets must be reserved ahead of time by emailing education@smolakfarms.com, no tickets will be available at time of event.

Fun Fall Weekends: October 24-25, 2020
2020-10-24 10:00 - 2020-10-25 17:00 | MA
Each weekend through September and October 2020, we will be hosting Fun Fall Weekends at the farm. This year, we’ve altered our regular offerings to be more COVID-conscious, and are very excited to be able to offer our community a variety of safe and fun fall activities.
Each week, we’ll be offering a different Outdoor Story & Craft as well as a themed Hayride, in addition to Walking Tours, Apple Picking, and Hop-On Hayrides. The animal area will also be open for visiting. Please see below for this week’s offerings — we can’t wait to host you at the farm!

Outdoor Story & Craft (with Pumpkin Picking!)
We’re excited to be offering one of our popular Story & Craft events in the great outdoors during our Fun Fall Weekends! See below for details on this weekend’s book and craft.

Story: Room on the Broom
Craft: Paper plate witches
Times: 11am, 12pm, 1pm daily (October 24-25)
Cost: $15/child (Price includes: story, craft, donut snack, animal feed, and a pumpkin picked by each child)
Location: White tent in front of the barn — please bring your own blankets!
Attire: we encourage kids to dress according to this week’s theme!
Reservations must be made at least 24 hours prior to the day of the event. You can reserve your spot by emailing education@smolakfarms.com. No tickets will be available at the time of the event.

Themed Hayride
As a part of our Fun Fall Weekends this year, we will be offering themed hayrides each weekend!
This weekend, our rides will be Halloween Extravaganza-themed. We encourage attendees to dress accordingly if they feel so inclined!
Cost:

$14 for children – includes cider donut snack, goody bag, animal feed
$7 for adults – for hayride only

Schedule: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm daily (Saturday and Sunday)
Reservations must be made at least 24 hours prior to the day of the event. You can reserve your spot by emailing education@smolakfarms.com. No tickets will be available at the time of the event.

Walking Tours
Our walking tours include a guided tour of the farm, a cider donut for each guest, and animal feed for our furry farm friends! These tours meet next to the Information Booth in the Education parking lot.
Cost: $12/person

Apple Picking
Pricing for the 2020 season is as follows:

$25 – peck
$40 – half-bushel ($5 extra for a woven basket you get to keep)
$2 COVID fee/person

Hop-On Hayrides
Hayride picks up and drops off next to the Information Booth. Reservations are not necessary, and tickets can be purchased at the Information Booth.
Cost: $7 for anyone ages 2 and up
