Weir River Farm is a 75-acre working farm located in Hingham. The farm is part of an extensive trail network covering 5,000 acres and 10+ miles of trails that includes Whitney and Thayer Woods, Turkey Hill, and Wompatuck Park.
Between April and October, Weir River Farm opens their barnyard on Saturdays from 10-2 pm. It is a great opportunity to get behind the fences and up close with the most popular farm residents. The farm is perhaps most well-known for their belted cows that can be seen from Rt 228 as you drive by.
A visit to the farm will get you some quality time with the 4H volunteers that educate visitors with fun facts about the animals. What type of animals can you expect? Oh so many! One of our favorite times to visit the farm is in the late Spring / early Summer when the piglets show up. Who doesn't love spying on a literal pig pile!
- Belted Cows
- Horses
- Goats
- Chickens
- Pigs
- Bunnies
- Cats
In addition to being a place to visit for the afternoon, the Trustees offer many great educational and fun activities onsite. There are children's and teen barnyard programs, BYOB & art viewing events, sheep sheering festivals, and Christmas trees for sale in the winter. Frequently they have meat sales as well that you'll see advertising when driving by the property or on their popular social media sites [Facebook, Instagram].
Enjoy these pictures from our latest visit to Weir River Farm!
Event Notes:
- the parking lot for the farm is located at the top of Turkey Hill. So you'll need to walk down the cart path to the big red barn
- adults get in free! There is a charge for each child .... but this feels like a great opportunity to join the Trustees. Members pay a reduced rate.
- pets are not allowed on the property, so you'll have to leave Fido behind or in the car
