Saturday, May 17, 12-3 pm

Springtime is the time of new beginnings at Wagner Farm. Join us as we get ready for the new season.

• Visit our friendly livestock
• Decorate a pot and plant a plant
• Work the fields with the farmers
• Help with the spring cleaning chores
• Take a hayride tour of the farm
• Enjoy springtime snacks and beverages

Saturdays, 8 am-noon
June 21-Oct. 11

The Glenview Farmer's Market is a free weekly event held in the parking lot directly opposite the Wagner Farmhouse, 1510 Wagner Rd. Find a bounty of seasonal fruits and vegetables, a delightful selection of flowers, homemade jellies and preserves, artisan breads, fresh-baked goods and other items grown and produced by area farmers. In addition to the fresh produce, the Farmer's Market will feature live entertainment, kids' activities, nutritious recipes, and cooking demonstrations from celebrated and up-and-coming chefs.

The Glenview Farmer's Market is open rain or shine. Free parking is available in the adjacent parking lot of the St. Peter and Paul Church at the corner of Lake and Wagner Roads.

Saturday Farm Activities

When you're done shopping, stop by the farm! Visit the animals in the barn, sit on the antique tractor and explore Glenview's farming history at the Heritage Center.

Farmhouse Living History Tours
Every Saturday, 10 am-4 pm. Take a tour of the Wagner Farmhouse with our costumed interpreters.

Farmer's Market Storytimes
10 am, call 847-657-1506 for dates. Join the Glenview Library's librarians on select Saturdays for free storytime performances. Bring a blanket or folding chair and meet on the covered porch at the Heritage Center.

 

Saturday, June 14, 8 am-1 pm

Enjoy a delicious farm-style breakfast including a variety of dairy items. Farm tours, demonstrations, hay rides, and plenty of hands-on activities throughout the morning. Winner of the Illinois Park & Recreation Association's 2006 Special Event of the Year.