Springfest: A Celebration of Gardens and Baby Animals

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Springfest: A Celebration of Gardens and Baby Animals May 9-10, 2026, 10 AM-4 PM

Celebrate spring at Strawbery Banke with Springfest!

Meet lambs and other baby animals and their moms, while learning about their roles in historic New England farming. Watch live demonstrations including oxen at work, traditional sheep shearing, sheepdog trials, and honey extraction.

Families can enjoy hands-on activities like gardening and seed-saving, explore the Museum’s nationally recognized gardens through tours and demonstrations, and browse the plant sale featuring varieties grown in the historic gardens. New for 2026! Red, White, & Bloom!

This year’s theme celebrates America’s 250th anniversary. Two Days of Fun Tickets are valid for both days of the event.Springfest admission also includes access to the Museum’s historic houses and gardens.

Portsmouth Orange Cake Bake-Off (Sunday) Local bakeries present their takes on the classic 19th-century New Hampshire orange cake in honor of the nation’s 250th. 

Tickets: Members: Members get early access to tickets and up to 50% off, depending on their membership level. The number of discounted tickets also varies by membership level. Adults (18+): $12.50 Children (ages 3-17): $6.25 Children (under 3): free, ticket required Nonmembers: Experience Springfest at Strawbery Banke Museum. Your ticket also includes access to the Museum’s historic houses and historic landscapes. Adults (18+): $25 Children (ages 3-17): $12.50 Children (under 3): free, ticket required Family (2 Adults & Children): $62.50