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THE BARN NATURE CENTER
1283 Almshouse Road
Doylestown, PA 18901
Phone: 445-205-0793
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​​Upcoming Events Hosted by
​the Barn Nature Center!

Please scroll through and learn more about all of the upcoming fun and educational events hosted by the
​Barn Nature Center!

Events


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Summer Festival!

Friday, July 8th
5-8pm

Our animal residents love to enjoy the summer sun! Local craft and food vendors, outdoor games, and lots of animal appearances!

Mr. Beaks' 11th Birthday Party!

Friday, August 12th
5-8pm

Our very own Blue and Gold Macaw will be celebrating his 11th birthday, and you're invited! Come for a celebration of everything parrot! 
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Fall Hiking Trip

Saturday, September 17th
10am-1pm

Join our trained naturalists to discover the wild things in your own backyard!

Boo at the Barn

Friday, October 28th
5-8pm

​Boo at the Barn is our annual Trick-or-Treating event at the Nature Center, fun for the whole family! It includes crafts, skulls, games, snacks, and animal encounters, as well as live music and a costume contest. We ask for a $15 donation per person, and masks are requested. Come in costume and fill your bag with candy! 
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Friday, November 18th
5-8pm

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Holiday FUNdraiser!

Friday, December 9th
5-8pm

Hands-on animal interactions, cookie decorating, photos with Santa, music, games and refreshments! Feed animals and make enrichment gifts. $15 per person. 
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Feeding Frenzy Friday!

Date TBA
5-8pm

Did you know a snake can swallow its prey whole? Come see our reptile feeding show! We will giving a feeding demonstration with our snakes and carnivorous lizards, as well as our insect-eaters! Enjoy hands-on animal experiences in our guided tours, and hand-feed the 130 pound sulcata tortoise! Visit our tasting station to explore your own senses of taste and smell!
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Kids' Night Out!

Date TBA
5-9pm

Open to all ages! While parents enjoy their Valentines Day evening, we'll have lots of animal fun, including crafts, games, and a pizza dinner with popcorn! Meet our parrots, and cuddle with our fuzzy rabbits! Times are flexible, this event is $15 per hour per child and includes pizza. 

Welcome Spring!

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Friday, March 25th
5-8pm

Buzz buzz, Billy the Bee is coming to the Barn Nature Center! Join us to welcome spring with a puppet show all about pollinators! Don't forget to stop by our beekeeping table and meet a real-life beekeeper! Includes crafts, games, snacks, and hands-on animal interactions! ​

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Egg Hunt!

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10am-1pm

Join us for our annual egg hunt! We'll also have some special visits from our egg-laying animals, and photo opportunities with our rabbits! Enter in our egg-decorating contest! Rain or Shine, $15 per child and $10 per adult. Separate entry times based on age. 

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Flower Fiesta!

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​5-8pm

Calling all plant lovers! Stop by our plant shop, and paint a pot for your new plants! $15 admission includes one terracotta pot and a seed, with more available for purchase. Make a gift for mothers day, or decorate a pot for Cinco de Mayo! All proceeds support the Barn Nature Center!

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Toddler Time

Toddler Time is a Mommy or Daddy (or grandparent) and toddler class especially designed for children ages 1-5 years old.  Having the opportunity to get up close and personal with our animals at the Barn Nature Center is sure to nurture your child’s natural curiosity and respect for the living world. This class is regularly scheduled every Tuesday and Friday at 10am, however dates may vary.  ​
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Workshops

Looking for something for your child to do on days of from school? 
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Send your 1st-6th grader to the Barn Nature Center for a FUN and EDUCATIONAL workshop that will provide them with unique learning experiences.
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Summer Camps

Join us this Summer!
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This year we are offering 6 weeks of summer camps! Send your child to spend the week with us for an experience they will never forget! Learn what it takes to be a Zookeeper or a Veterinarian, play games, complete team building exercises, explore nature, learn all about the world of senses, practice survival skills and so much more!
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​Please note: Due to the popularity of our awesome programs we do ask that you register in advance in order for us to staff our sessions accordingly. Thank you so much! 

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Guided Tours

Reserve your guided tour with one of our trained staff! Tours are about an hour long, and include feeding and handling the animals. We ask for a $10 donation per person, with a $50 minimum. 
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Outreach

Looking to add something special to your event? Book one of our traveling shows or naturalist visits! 
Outreach Options

Group Events

Plan an Overnight! Plan an event! Book your own Toddler Time or a guided tour and team building event! The possibilities are endless! 
Group Activities
Click here to be directed to our Calendar Page to see all of the Upcoming Events we will be hosting!
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Barn Nature Center
1283 Almshouse Road, Doylestown, PA 18901
Phone: 445-205-0793