Art on the Barns
2025-04-22 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
Art on the Barns is an annual outdoor contemporary art exhibition that explores the connection between art, place, and history, inviting visitors to experience contemporary works within the rhythms of a working dairy farm. Thoughtfully placed on the historic barns, each piece interacts with its surroundings, evolving with the changing seasons. From budding trees in spring to the quiet stillness of winter, the artwork offers a dynamic and ever-shifting perspective.

Featuring Vermont artists Elise Whittemore and Will Gebhard in collaboration with Soapbox Arts, Art on the Barns creates a striking dialogue between tradition and modern creativity, ensuring a fresh and immersive experience with every visit.

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2025-04-22, 2025-04-20, 2025-04-17, 2025-04-16, 2025-04-15, 2025-04-10, 2025-04-09, 2025-04-08

Little Farm Hands
2025-04-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-11 10:00 - 16:00 and 2 more dates
Little Farm Hands is a playful, hands-on exhibit space designed for children ages 0–4 and their caregivers. While farms are full of big animals and big tools, this exhibit invites little hands to explore farm life in a way that’s just their size. In a warm and welcoming indoor setting, perfect for those unpredictable spring days, children can build a home for the chickens, sort eggs, or step into the role of a farmer at the farmstand. This touch-friendly exhibit connects children to agriculture in a way that sparks curiosity, builds confidence, and brings joy. Through interactive play, caregivers will find fun and meaningful ways to support their child’s growth and development.

Today's Schedule
2025-04-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-11 10:00 - 16:00 and 1 more date

Billings Backyard Workshop: Flavorful Fungi
2025-04-12 10:00 - 11:30
Saturday, April 12, 2025,
10:00AM – 11:30AM
Followed by a 30-minute Q&A
Price: $25/person, $20/member

Led by mycologist, author, and fungi advocate, Melany Kahn, this flavorful workshop explores the art of cooking with mushrooms, transforming both wild and cultivated varieties into delicious dishes. While the session will not include hands-on foraging and mushroom identification, participants will gain insights into local mushroom varieties and develop a better understanding of zones and climates where mushrooms thrive. Every participant will receive a copy of Mason Goes Mushrooming, a book that includes fun recipes and engaging lessons for young readers. This workshop offers a deeper connection to sustainable, locally sourced food while exploring the incredible culinary potential of mushrooms, even for the most reluctant mushroom eaters.

Sensory Story Time: Farmers Market Fun
2025-04-09 09:30 - 10:30
Wednesday, April 9th, 9:30AM – 10:30AM
Join this playful exploration of the farm-to-market journey. Young learners will discover where food comes from through storytelling, movement, and hands-on activities including farmers market dramatic play.
Sensory Story Hour is a movement-rich, interactive experience designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Through stories, song, poetry, rhymes, sensory exploration, and farm-themed activities, children will build early literacy skills while engaging with the sights, sounds, and textures of the farm. A local Vermont snack will be provided, and advance registration is recommended.
