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Saturday, December 3 Time 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm Candlelight Event Come spend a lovely winter’s eve with us here at the Farmstead! The soft glow of candles will light your way as you explore this historic property. Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with this picturesque look at a quiet winter’s night in colonial Pennsylvania. Watch a cooking demonstration, meet some Continental soldiers, and find out if the Belsnickel has deemed you naughty or nice! Timed tickets are required to tour the historic house. The last tour begins at 8:00 pm. All ages; Free. Register for tickets at https://pwfcandlelight2022.eventbrite.com

The mansion comes alive with living historians, and a bell choir performing on the porch. See how the Pennypacker family celebrated Christmas and see a clear toy candy demonstration. All ages. Free

Join us for a 18th Colonial Holiday Market.

Come to the park to create some festive holiday crafts to take home (or give as a gift). Participants can choose from a variety of craft projects including “Winsome Woodland Critters”, a centerpiece, wall-hanging, pine-cone wreath and more. We provide all the cones, nuts, pods needed to create your masterpiece from natural materials. NO previous crafting experience needed, our talented instructors can help you along the way. Bring a hot-glue gun, if you like (or borrow one of ours). Ages 12 to adult. Program fee of $ 10 per person. Spaces limited, pre-registration required. Call (215) 234-4528 and please specify which session you plan to attend.

Come to the park to create some festive holiday crafts to take home (or give as a gift). Participants can choose from a variety of craft projects including “Winsome Woodland Critters”, a centerpiece, wall-hanging, pine-cone wreath and more. We provide all the cones, nuts, pods needed to create your masterpiece from natural materials. NO previous crafting experience needed, our talented instructors can help you along the way. Bring a hot-glue gun, if you like (or borrow one of ours). Ages 12 to adult. Program fee of $ 10 per person. Spaces limited, pre-registration required. Call (215) 234-4528 and please specify which session you plan to attend.

Come experience a hike under the full moon. This nearly two mile hike will be led by park ranger Dave. See some nocturnal animals and experience the starry sky. Wear sturdy shoes for hiking. Then visit the Stony Creek Anglers to enjoy a campfire. Bring your own s'mores supplies! Wear good walking shoes. All ages; Free Limited space - registration required. Please register for this event by contacting Rebecca at rblacketter@montcopa.org. Meeting location will be provided once you register. Also reach out for directions if needed! GPS does not always take you to the right location of the park. Our educator, Rebecca can make sure you get where you need to be!

Have you ever wanted to learn about the life cycle of a Rainbow Trout? Join us to observe the life cycle, learn about water quality and more! This program will take place from December until May. This month we will be preparing the tank for eggs that will be arriving in January! In May, once the trout are old enough, we will release them into Kepner Creek! This is an indoor program. Norristown Farm Park’s participation in the Trout in the Classroom program was made possible through a partnership between the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) and the Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited (PATU). All ages; Free Limited space - registration required. Please register for this event by contacting Rebecca at rblacketter@montcopa.org. Meeting location will be provided once you register. Also reach out for directions if needed! GPS does not always take you to the right location of the park. Our educator, Rebecca can make sure you get where you need to be!

Winter is coming, but fall migration is going strong. Grab your binoculars and join us to experience migration at the park. We will be searching for ducks, geese, swans and others at one of eastern Pennsylvania’s premier birding venues. We will travel by caravan to 3 different birding hotspots in the park. Program meets at Tennis court parking lot (2298 Green Lane Rd, Green Lane PA 18054). Ages 12 to adult. Pre-registration required. (215) 234-4528.

Join park staff for a morning bird walk. Come observe some amazing birds that are only stopping by. Bring binoculars if you have them. Wear sturdy shoes for hiking. All ages; Free Limited space - registration required. Please register for this event by contacting Rebecca at rblacketter@montcopa.org. Meeting location will be provided once you register. Also reach out for directions if needed! GPS does not always take you to the right location of the park. Our educator, Rebecca can make sure you get where you need to be!

Join us to decorate our Wildlife Christmas Tree! Learn about the good qualities of having a real Christmas tree and how we can help wildlife. Then create edible ornaments for our local wildlife, including bird seed pine cones, cranberry garland & more. Once our decorations are made we will decorate the tree! The following days, visit our page to see what stopped by for a snack. This will be an indoor/outdoor event, dress for the weather. *No peanut butter will be used, Crisco will be our binding agent* All ages; Free Limited space - registration required. Please register for this event by contacting Rebecca at rblacketter@montcopa.org. Meeting location will be provided once you register. Also reach out for directions if needed! GPS does not always take you to the right location of the park. Our educator, Rebecca can make sure you get where you need to be!

Have you ever wanted to learn about the life cycle of a Rainbow Trout? Join us to observe the life cycle, learn about water quality and more! This program will take place from December until May. This month we will be preparing the tank for eggs that will be arriving in January! In May, once the trout are old enough, we will release them into Kepner Creek! This is an indoor program. Norristown Farm Park’s participation in the Trout in the Classroom program was made possible through a partnership between the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) and the Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited (PATU). All ages; Free Limited space - registration required. Please register for this event by contacting Rebecca at rblacketter@montcopa.org. Meeting location will be provided once you register. Also reach out for directions if needed! GPS does not always take you to the right location of the park. Our educator, Rebecca can make sure you get where you need to be!