Today's Schedule
2024-10-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-22 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-23 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-24 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 5 more dates | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States

Barn Quilt Exhibition
2024-10-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-22 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-23 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-25 10:00 - 17:00 and 6 more dates
Billings Farm & Museum is bringing the rural artistry of barn quilts to our scenic site from April 4 – December 1. Barn quilting recreates the concept of quilt squares on durable mediums such as plywood. These squares, starting at 4 feet by 4 feet and up, feature striking colors and simple geometric designs.
Collaborating with Vermont artists as well as artisans from the Chelsea Barn Quilt Project and Barn Quilts of Northern Vermont who have been working to highlight barn quilting in Vermont, each space will host a uniquely crafted piece inspired by nature, math, agriculture, and the history of the Billings Farm site. Guests can wander through the picturesque farm and take in the boldly painted patterns that will adorn historic barns and buildings.
This exhibition is included with admission.

Life and Death Tour
2024-10-25 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-26 14:00 - 16:00
Location: Meet at the Billings Farm & Museum Visitor Center
Price: $18/person; $16/Billings Farm member
Duration: 2 Hours
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Ticket price includes the tour only. Visitors who wish to visit Billings Farm & Museum will need to purchase admission.
Get into the Halloween spirit with a “Life & Death Tour” of Billings Farm’s 1890 Farm Manager’s House and the mansion at the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park. Costumed tour guides will share tales of the people who lived and died on the Billings farm and estate, while exploring Victorian-era superstitions, views on death, and mourning traditions through artifacts and stories. This tour will provide a fascinating new perspective on these historic homes, beginning at Billings Farm & Museum and concluding at the National Park. Advance tickets are required.
Content Warning: This tour discusses themes of death and dying, murder, and child loss. It is intended for ages 13 and up.

A Family Halloween 2024
2024-10-27 10:00 - 17:00
Enjoy the slightly spooky and super sweet Family Halloween on Sunday, October 27, 10:00AM – 5:00PM. At this spooktacular Halloween on the farm, there will be fun for the whole family with hayrides, costume parades, and more! Children in costume receive free admission when accompanied by a ticketed adult. Note: Free admission for children in costume cannot be reserved online.
SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES
11:00AM – 3:00PM Tractor-drawn hayrides
11:30AM, 1:30PM, and 3:30PM Costume Parades
12:30PM and 2:30PM Halloween-themed Story Time
ALL-DAY ACTIVITIES
Sensory Scavenger Hunt Passports will be available for the Sensory Scavenger Hunt, offering an interactive experience that engages all the five senses. Daring guests will have a chance to see, touch, hear, smell, and taste as they explore what the Billings Farm education team has concocted. Hint: The theme is something big, round, and orange! Participants who collect stamps at each station will win a prize.
Pumpkin Bowling and Farm Ambassadors Young visitors can enjoy pumpkin bowling and a chance to meet the farm’s animals.
Halloween Crafts Children can get creative by making wearable Spider Necklaces and pumpkin cards to be donated to the Woodstock Terrace and Thompson Senior Center.
The fright is light as guests are invited to explore the not-too-scary decorated Farmstead Gardens.
Vote for the best carved pumpkin created by Billings Farm & Museum staff.
Sustainable Eats will be serving up delicious Food Truck fare from 10:00AM – 5:00PM and the Farmhouse Scoop Shop will feature the quintessential taste of fall, including hot and cold cider, hot chocolate, cider donuts, ice cream and more!
Members enjoy free admission to this event and all year long! Not yet a member? Join today! billingsfarm.org/join/
Purchase advance tickets online to expedite the check-in process. Note: Free admission for children in costume cannot be reserved online.

Volunteer opportunities available! Have fun, get benefits and be part of the action! Shifts available from 9:00AM – 1:00PM or 1:00PM – 5:00PM on both days! Contact volunteer@billingsfarm.org or call 802-457-2355.

Thanks to our generous 2024 Season Sponsor!
