Saturday Fun on the Farm!

Looking for something exciting and unique to do on Saturdays? Join us at Forest Home Farms from 11am to 2pm for our FREE Fun on the Farm Activities! These events are the perfect chance to dive into farm life and explore the charm of the late Victorian era. Let’s step back in time and enjoy the simpler things in life!

*Note: Special events hosted by the San Ramon Historic Foundation require registration and a fee, which will be clearly indicated.

July Events

July 20: Ice Cream

Beat the summer heat by learning how to make delicious homemade ice cream! Help crank the ice cream maker and enjoy a tasty sample of this delightful treat.

July 27: Sun Rings

Create stunning sun prints using the 19th-century cyanotype process. Collect objects from around the farm and make your own beautiful print to take home.

August Events

August 3: Kaleidoscopes

Join us in crafting your very own kaleidoscope! Invented in 1817, kaleidoscopes are fascinating instruments that create beautiful patterns and colors. Make one to take home and enjoy your own little world of beauty.

August 10: Weather and Time

Discover the tools Victorian farmers used to tell time and predict the weather. Learn how they determined wind direction and kept track of time without modern gadgets.

August 17: Bread & Jam

Experience the farm-to-table process by threshing, grinding, and sifting wheat to make flour and bake bread. Learn about the canning process and the unique jams Ruth Boone made and sold right here on the farm.

August 24: Hello? Operator?

Step into the world before personal phone numbers! Learn the history of the telephone and create your own vibratory telephone set.

August 31: CLOSED for Labor Day Weekend

About Forest Home Farms

Located at 19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd, Forest Home Farms Historic Park is a treasure trove of history and charm. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm, the park features various exhibits and displays, including a Tractor Museum and a newly installed Railroad Depot Display. Grab a pamphlet from the bulletin board at the parking lot entry and enjoy a self-guided tour of the grounds.

Becoming A Park

In 1997, Ruth Quayle Boone generously bequeathed the 16-acre Boone family farm to the City of San Ramon to create a municipal historic park in memory of her husband, Travis Moore Boone. The farm’s preservation amidst the rapid development in Contra Costa County is a testament to her vision and generosity. The site, divided by Oak Creek, features 22-room Dutch colonial Boone House, fourteen outbuildings, and structures dating back to the 1850s, offering a glimpse into a century of residential development.

So, what are you waiting for? Come and experience the magic of Forest Home Farms every Saturday! We can’t wait to see you there!

Forest Home Farm location.