Easter at the farm
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hop on over to the museum and celebrate the arrival of spring!
Please note: Advanced tickets are required for Easter at the farm, including for Ingenium members. Special pricing is in effect for this event, with exclusive rates for members. Tickets can be booked online starting Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at noon. Free passes and discounted admission will not be applicable during this event. Due to site capacity, we ask people to respect their ticket time.
After a long winter, the barns have come alive with the arrival of newborn animals. Welcome the soft lambs and observe the fluffy, newly-hatched chicks and turkey poults up close. Learn about the transformation of cacao beans into chocolate — while tasting a yummy sample! Admire the beautiful eggs on display in our All About Eggs room. Kids of all ages can make a springtime craft to take home, or take a break and enjoy a family movie. The Beavertails and Amusements Buckingham food trucks will be on site all weekend, weather permitting.
Please note that the special Easter activities end at 4 p.m.
Chocolate celebrations and taste testing
10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m.
Chocolate is a tasty part of many Easter celebrations, but how is it made? Join us to learn about the transformation of cacao beans into chocolate, then sample a piece for yourself! (While supplies last.)
Meet the chicks, turkey poults and rabbits
Ongoing from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Can a chick hatch from one of the eggs in your fridge? How long does it take for them to hatch? What is a layer? Get the answers to your questions about chickens and turkeys and meet the newly hatched, fluffy chicks and poults.
Visitors will learn interesting facts about rabbits, their life cycle, and even get the chance to pet one.
All about eggs
Ongoing from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Don’t miss this “eggs-traordinary” learning station! Discover interesting facts about eggs, compare different types, and learn how we grade eggs with an egg grader! Visitors can also admire a display of uniquely decorated eggs.
Meet the kids and lambs
Ongoing from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Come meet the playful kids and cuddly lambs! Learn fun facts about how they grow, what they eat, and the important roles they play on the farm.
Meet the featured animal of the day
Ongoing 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Get up close with a farm animal and learn fun facts about their care, habits, and role on the farm!
Craft and games corner
Ongoing from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Love springtime crafts? Stop by our Craft Corner to make a cute, little hatching chick to take home!
Groom a calf
Ongoing from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Brush and interact with a calf while discovering why grooming is essential for their health and happiness.
Family movie: Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
English: 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
French: 11:15 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
Enjoy a fun, family movie about the adventures of Peter Rabbit and his friends.
Food services ($)
The Amusements Buckingham and Beavertails food trucks will be on site all weekend long serving up treats and refreshing beverages. Additional fees apply.
Please note hours are weather dependent and may vary.
Face painting ($)
Ongoing from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Michelle’s Face Painting-Maquillage de fantaisie will be on site to work her magic! Additional fees apply.