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October Programs at Weir Farm

Arts and Entertainment

September 22, 2022

From: Weir Farm National Historic Site

Art in the Park Festival!

Save the Date - Art in the Park Festival
Saturday, October 15, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Weir Farm NHP is bringing back the Art in the Park Festival for 2022. The event will include art demonstrations, activity stations, free-to-use art supplies, refreshments, and more! Stay tuned for more details, and mark your calendars for this art-filled event!

Pond Tour with Ranger Tom!      

Weir Pond Wonders Ranger-Guided Tour
Sunday, October 16, 10:00 am
Ranger Tom will guide you on a leisurely walk to explore the beautiful historic meadows, forest, and pond that have inspired artists for over 135 years. Dogs on leash are welcome. Register by calling 203-834-1896 x 28.

Art Instruction with Bobbi Eike Mullen   

Take Part in Art - Informal Instruction in Watercolor and Landscape Painting - October 2, 16, and 30
Want a little help creating a masterpiece? Art Instructor Bobbi Eike Mullen provides informal instruction every other Sunday. Stop by and ask Bobbi for some pro tips on October 2, 16, or 30 anytime between 1:00 to 4:00 pm, and remember free-to-use supplies are always available during Visitor Center hours! No registration required.

Owl Prowl     

Owl Prowl hosted in partnership with the Weir Preserve
Friday, October 28, 7:30 to 9:00 pm
The Weir Preserve of the Weir Farm Art Alliance and Weir Farm NHP are hosting their 28th annual Halloween Owl Prowl. "Owlers" will gather for a presentation by Frank Gallo about owls that live in this area, followed by a hike into the Weir Preserve where Frank will attempt to call in screech owls, barred owls and great horned owls.
Registration is required by calling 203-834-1896 x 28.

Hours and Regularly Scheduled Programs

Park Hours June through October:

-Park Grounds - Open Daily Sunrise to Sunset, Restrooms Open 10 - 4 Daily
-Visitor Center - Open 10 - 4 Wednesday to Sunday (Closed Mon/Tues)
-Weir House and Studios - Open 12:30 - 3 Wednesday to Sunday
-Legacy of a Landscape Tour - Wednesday to Sunday at 11 am, sign up in the Visitor Center, first come, first served

Learn more about what is available, and check out all the tour and program options by visiting the Basic Information page and the event calendar on the park website.