
Every year we update our New England Dairy holiday guide that features festive farms, events, activities, and unique gift ideas.
Events & Activities:
Massachusetts:
- Seasonal events and activities for kids and adults at Appleton Farms in Ipswich.
New Hampshire:
- Seasonal events and activities for kids and adults at Stonewall Farm in Keene.
Vermont:
- Seasonal events and activities for kids and adults at Billings Farm in Woodstock.
- December 9th: Annual Holiday Tractor Parade in St. Albans.
- Learn more and view last year’s event photo gallery.
Eggnog:
- Learn about the history of eggnog and where to find farm-fresh eggnog near you.
Christmas Trees:
- Elmhurst Dairy Farm in Millbury, MA.
- Fletcher Family Farm in Southampton, MA.
Gifts:
Connecticut:
- Baked goods from Freund’s Farm Market and Bakery in East Canaan.
- Available at farm store.
- CowPots – Biodegradable planting pots for the gardener in your life from Freund’s Farm in East Canaan.
- Available at farm store or to purchase online.
- Artisan cow’s milk and goat’s milk soap from The Cow’s Coop in Canton.
- Available at farm store or to purchase online.
- Single-cow-origin chocolates from Thorncrest Farm in Goshen.
- Available at farm store or to purchase online.
- Gift certificate to Arethusa Farm al tavolo Restaurant in Bantam.
- Available to purchase online or by phone.
- Cheese and other dairy products from Arethusa Farm in Bantam, New Haven, or West Hartford.
- Available to purchase at their retail locations.
- Cheese from Cato Corner Farm in Colchester.
- Available to purchase at farm store or online.
Massachusetts:
- Cheese, baked goods, gift boxes, coffee, and more from Whitter Farms in Sutton. They also have a calf and herd sponsorship program, a unique gift for any animal lover in your life.
- Available at farm store. Sponsorship program available to purchase online.
- Cheese, gift boxes, merch, and more from Highlawn Farms in Lee. They also have a calf sponsorship program, a unique gift for any animal lover in your life.
- Available at farm store or to purchase online.
- Cheese from Smith’s Country Cheese in Winchendon.
- Available at farm store or to purchase online.
- Baked goods, maple syrup, honey, and more from Tully Farms in Dunstable.
- Available at farm store or part of home delivery in coverage area.
- Baked goods and several local artisan products from Shaw Farm in Dracut.
- Available at farm store or part of home delivery in coverage area.
- Baked goods from Barstow’s Dairy Farm & Bakery in Hadley.
- Available at farm store.
New Hampshire:
- Maple syrup from McNamara Dairy Farm in Plainfield.
- Available at farm store or to purchase online.
- Cheese from Contoocook Creamery in Contoocook.
- Available at stores throughout the region or at farm store.
- Cheese, maple syrup, holiday wreaths, and more from LeClair Acres Farm in Claremont.
- Available at farm store.
- Pudding from Echo Farm Puddings in Hinsdale.
- Available at stores and via delivery services throughout the region.
Rhode Island:
- Baked goods from Wright’s Dairy Farm & Bakery in North Smithfield.
- Available at farm store.
- Cheese and other goods from local artisans at EMMA Acres Farm in Exeter.
- Available at farm store.
Vermont:
- Weekend Getaway to Liberty Hill Farm & Inn in Rochester.
- Weekend Getaway to Stony Pond Farm Airbnb in Fairfield.
- Gift certificates and specialty food items from Shelburne Farms in Shelburne.
- Cheese from Jasper Hill Farm in Greensboro.
- Available at stores throughout New England or to purchase online.
- Cheese and merch from Cabot Creamery available throughout New England.
- Available at stores throughout New England or to purchase online.
- Unique gifts, toys and, specialty food items from Billings Farm in Woodstock.
- Available at farm store or visit their online gift shop.
- Maple syrup from Richardson Farm in Hartland.
- Available at nearby stores or by phone/email order.
- Maple Syrup from Doton Farm in Woodstock.
- Available at farm store or by phone/email order.
- Maple Syrup from Couture’s Maple Shop in Westfield.
- Available at farm store, online, or by phone/email order.