Events 2025

Here at The Food Project we believe that coming together in the places we call home is a vital part of staying connected with our community. We hope you’ll join us in 2025 for a full slate of events on and around our farms.

 Upcoming events | More details available soon 

Saturday, May 10 | Boston City Farm Fest: Seedling Sale + Land Opening 

Tree Giveaway | 10 A.M. – 1 P.M. | W. Cottage Farm
Speak for the Trees is giving away trees to Boston residents. Sign-up here to recieve your free tree. 

Saturday, May 17 | 11 A.M. – 2 P.M. | Lincoln Seedling Sale

Baker Bridge Farm, Lincoln

2025 Lincoln Seedling Sale Variety Guide

Sunday, May 18
Fundraising Dinner: Supporting food justice by empowering urban gardeners, in partnership with the City of Boston
Dudley Greenhouse & Shirley-Eustis House, Boston
Limited seating; RSVP required

Saturday, May 31 | Land Opening + Plant Sale | Ingalls School Farm, Lynn

Land Opening Celebrations | 10 A.M. – 2 P.M 
Celebrate the start of the growing season with us at the youth-led Land Opening. We’ll have food, art stations, open-mic and more! 

Plant Sale | 11 A.M. – 2 P.M
Want to get your garden started? Pick up your seedlings at the annual Plant Sale. Vegetable seedlings are SNAP/HIP accessible. 

Walking Tours | 10:30 (50 minutes) and 11:45 (1 hour) | RSVP encouraged
Youth are creating two separate Walking Tours of Lynn exploring the neighborhood’s rich history and active community organizations. Let us know you’re coming and learn more about them here!

Saturday, June 21 | Weeding & Potluck: Recognizing Co-Executive Director John Wang’s 20 years of service *

Reynolds Farm, Wenham | 11 am – 2 pm

We’re celebrating John Wang’s 20th anniversary at The Food Project. John joined us in 2005 and was at the center of launching our North Shore programming. Over the years, John has worn many hats and now serves as Co-Executive Director. 

John has fed so many of us over 20 years; let’s return the love! Join alumni from the past two decades for an hour of weeding (John’s favorite activity) followed by a potluck lunch (John’s other favorite activity). 

RSVP required 

Tuesday, July 29 |Farm Social: Celebrating 20 Years on the North Shore 

Ingalls School Farm, Lynn | 5 – 6: 30 P.M. 

Join our youth and staff for homemade ice cream, inspired by what they are growing on the farm this summer. Help us celebrate 20 years of impact on the North Shore!

RSVP: Michelle Mulford, mmulford@thefoodproject.org

Wednesday, August 6 | Farm Social

West Cottage Farm, Boston | 5 – 6:30 pm

Join our youth and staff for homemade ice cream, inspired by what they are growing on the farm this summer.

RSVP: Michelle Mulford, mmulford@thefoodproject.org

Saturday, Sept 20 | Shindig at Baker Bridge

Baker Bridge Farm, Lincoln | 11 A.M. – 2 P.M.

Join us on the Lincoln farm for our annual fundraiser and community celebration featuring lunch, fundraising, and participatory activities with youth and farmers.

Details will be shared in July.
thefoodprojectshindig.org/

Sunday, October 5 | Ride For Food, presented by Three Squares New England

Noble & Greenough School, Dedham  

Every year, Ride For Food participants cycle or walk to raise money for organizations that they support. Join The Food Project’s team –including alumni, trustees, staff, and supporters– and help us raise funds to fight food insecurity.

Interested in joining our team? Contact Max Gitlen, Director of Impact & Initiatives, mgitlen@thefoodproject.org, for more details.

threesquaresne.org/ride-for-food/

Saturday, November 15
Fall Harvest CSA pick up (details TBA)

Baker Bridge Farm, Lincoln

November | Land Closings (youth-led)
Greater Boston, North Shore
(Details TBA)