Time for a haircut! Watch as our sheep get their much-needed spring trims.
Celebrate Spring on the farm at NYC’s ONLY sheep shearing festival. Sheep shearing is deeply rooted in farming traditions and provides visitors with a deeper appreciation for the hard work and expertise that help sustain rural life. Learn about the cycle of wool processing, shop a selection of Queens Farm's very own yarn. Join our QCFM educators as they showcase spinning, natural dyeing, weaving, knitting, and crochet. Experience our new Animal Adventure walking tour with our QCFM farmers! Groove to live music with Mama Juke, enjoy hayrides (additional $6, kids under 3 are free), and a free scavenger hunt to add to the fun! Local food and drink vendors will keep you coming baaa-ck for more.
Passport Activities
Seed Bombs Away! – Roll up your sleeves and make compost seed balls that explode (gently!) with wildflowers. A fun, messy way to green the planet.
DIY Tea Magic – Blend your own dried herb tea bags and sip your creation like a true tea alchemist.
Clay Creations: Pinch Pot Edition – Get hands-on with squishy clay to mold your very own tiny treasure bowl—perfect for jewelry, trinkets, or just showing off.
Plant a Bean Dream – Decorate your own peat pot, plant a green bean seed, and watch your creation sprout to life! (Yes, you can name it. Yes, we’ll cheer it on.)
Time-Travel Treasures: Colonial Pearl Earrings – Design elegant pearl earrings inspired by colonial style—feel like a historical fashionista while crafting wearable history.
Woolly Wonders: Sheep Puppets – Create adorable sheep puppets and bring them to life with real wool. Baa-rilliant fun!
Felt Fabulous Coasters – Cut, layer, and glue your way to cozy felt coasters—perfect for protecting your table or giving as handmade gifts.
Butterfly Whimsy – Turn everyday coffee filters into dazzling, colorful butterflies that flutter with personality. Science + art = magic.
Yarn Gnomes & Their Secret Lives – Craft charming yarn gnomes complete with beards, hats, and mystical vibes. Great for decorating desks or guarding potted plants.
Ojos de Dios: Weave Your Wonder – Learn the art of Ojos de Dios (God’s Eyes) and weave your own colorful diamond masterpiece with yarn and popsicle sticks. It’s like mindfulness in fiber form.
Why shear? Sheep were domesticated over 10,000 years ago, and their wool grows continuously. Shearing wool is important for a sheep's long-term health, comfort, safety and overall well-being. If a sheep is not shorn, that sheep risks overheating, skin conditions and mobility issues. Just imagine what it would be like to wear a heavy wool coat all summer long! Shearing keeps sheep cool in the warmer months and reduces the risk of parasitic infestation and disease. Shearers are highly trained professionals who are adept at handling the animals; they complete the process carefully and swiftly so the sheep can get back to their flock – and flaunt their new ‘do!
Fast FAQs:• Email confirmation will automatically be sent to you upon completion of purchase.• Advance registration recommended. • Free event parking and bicycle racks available.• Farm grounds and restrooms are accessible.• Strollers, backpacks and bottled water are permitted on our grounds.• No designated storage for strollers, bags, or coats.
QUESTIONS? Email [email protected] Mon–Fri and a member of our team will get back to you.
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