ARDENWOOD HISTORIC FARM Ardenwood farm is a working farm that dates back to the time of the Patterson Ranch, a 19th-century estate with a mansion and Victorian Gardens. Today, the farm still practices farming techniques from the 1870s. Unless otherwise noted, programs are free with regular admission.  

ONGOING PROGRAMS —  

“Blacksmithing,” Thursday, Friday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Watch a blacksmith turn iron into useful tools.  

“Horse-Drawn Train,” Thursday, Friday and Sunday. A 20-minute ride departs from Ardenwood Station and Deer Park.  

“Animal Feeding,” Thursday-Sunday, 3-4 p.m. Help slop the hogs, check the henhouse for eggs and bring hay to the livestock.  

“Victorian Flower Arranging,” Thursday, 10:15-11:30 a.m. Watch as Ardenwood docents create floral works of art for display in the Patterson House.  

SPECIAL EVENTS —  

“Horse-Drawn Train Rides,” Thursday, Friday and Sunday, 10:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Meet Jigs or Tucker the Belgian Draft horses that pull Ardenwood’s train. Check the daily schedule and meet the train at Ardenwood Station or Deer Park. 

“Country Kitchen Cookin’,” Sundays, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. enjoy the flavor of the past with treats cooked on Ardenwood’s wood burning stove. Sample food grown on the farm and discover the history of your favorite oldtime snacks. 

“Animal Feeding,” Thursday-Sunday, 3 p.m. Feed the pigs, check for eggs and bring hay to the livestock. 

“Toddler Time,” Tuesdays, 11-11:30 a.m. Bring the tiny tots out for an exciting morning at the farm. Meet and learn all about a new animal friend through stories, chores and fun.  

“Potato Harvesting,” Learn the spectacular history of this new World native as you dig with your spade and help find the spuds. 

“Chores in the Vegetable Garden,” July 10 and July 17, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Plant seeds and turn compost in the vegetable garden. 

“Have a Marvelous Moo-Tastic Day,” July 17, 10:30 a.m. Listen to stories and color a cow picture. 

“Afternoon Fun and Games,” July 17 and Aug. 28, 2-3 p.m. try old-fashioned games. 

“Oreos Galore,” July 17, 1-2 p.m. Learn about the famous cookie’s past. 

“The little Red Hen,” July 18, 11 a.m. Meet a Rhode Island Red and help read the story of the little Red Hen. 

“Fixin’ Feed,” July 18, Noon-1 p.m. Learn about the many types of corn. 

“Rope Makin’ and Hay Hoistin,” July 18, 10:30 a.m. Learn to make rope. 

“Saturday Rail Adventure,” July 24 and Aug. 28, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Explore the fields and eucalyptus groves. 

“Perfectly tasty Peach Marmalade,” July 24, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn to make this food. 

“Peacocks with Pizazz,” July 24, 1-2 p.m. Learn about these birds and look for feathers. 

$1-$5; free children under age 4. Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont. (510) 796-0199, (510) 796-0663, ebparks.org.