Stearns Homestead

Events

Events

Watch here for special events planned throughout the summer and into fall 2023

All activities are 11 am – 2 pm unless otherwise noted.

June 10 – Ice Cream Social in Cabin – while ice cream lasts – $1.00 scoop, toppings available

June 17 – Radio Kids Day with Parma Radio Club (in Stearns Cabin) 10 am – 3 pm

July 7 – Family Fun Night 6:30 pm – 8 pm (weather permitting)

July 8 – Farm Art Day

July 16 – Sunday Farm Fun 2 pm – 4 pm

July 22 – WWII Day 11 am- 3:30 pm

July 29 – Ridgewood Garden Club Flower Show 1 pm – 4 pm

August 7 – August 13 – County Fair Week (note: many of our farm animals will be at the county fair)

August 26 – PAHS Quilt Display and Sale 11 am – 2 pm

August 27 – PAHS Quilt Display & Family Fun Day 1:00-3:00 pm

September 16 – Farm City Day & 4H Display

September 17 – Sunday Farm Fun Date Changed to September 24

September 12-21 – Accepting donations for rummage sale NO clothing, no shoes, no bedding please.

September 22 – Rummage Sale in Stearns Cabin open 9 am – 2 pm

September 23 – Rummage Sale in Stearns Cabin open 9 am – 2 pm

September 24 – Sunday Farm Fun 1 – 3 pm

October 7 – Animal Blessing (watch for details on Facebook)

October 14 – Farm Fall Festival 11 am – 2 pm

October 15 – Farm Fall Festival 1 pm – 3 pm

November 5 – Parent Adoption Day

December 2 – Homestead Christmas – Santa photos

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Jun
18
Sat
Amateur Kids Radio Day with Parma Radio Club @ Stearns Homestead
Jun 18 @ 12:00 am – 3:00 am
Kids and adults will have the opportunity to talk on the worldwide amateur (a.k.a. ‘ham’) radio bands with kids in far reaching places. Farm visitors will receive instruction from members of the Parma Radio Club to use amateur radio to tell kids around the country about their exciting day at Stearns Homestead. Join the Parma Radio Club on June 18, 2022 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the Stearns cabin. Free event open to the public
Jul
2
Sat
History Comes Alive- What’s Independence Day Really All About? @ Stearns Homestead
Jul 2 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Visit with a re-enactor of the American Revolutionary War to learn the facts and a bit of fiction about why we celebrate Independence Day.

Saturday, July 2, 2022 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.    Free admission.  All ages welcome.

 

American Revolutionary War patriot re-enactor Jim Meinke

Jul
22
Sat
WWII On The Homefront @ Stearns Homestead
Jul 22 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Join us for our 2nd WWII on the Homestead event on Saturday July 22. 2023 from 11:00am to 4:00pm.

Visit with Historical interpreters and reenactors, view uniforms and artifacts from our collections, learn about rationing, home canning, victory gardens and life on the farm during the war.

U.S. Army European theatre will be on display in the Gibbs side yard.

Free Event.