Welcome to the virtual Fall Family Festival!

We invite you to explore the seasonal programs and activities below and create along with Museum Staff, Teaching Artists, and Community Members.

Special thanks to our community partners Maine Coast Heritage Trust’s Aldermere Farm Preserve, AIO Food and Energy Assistance, and Changemakers!

We wish to thank our Community Engagement Premier Sponsor:

Draw the Belties!

Artist Erica Qualey sets up her sketch pad and shows you how to draw the Belted Galloways at Aldermere Farm in Rockport, Maine.

Run time: 9 minutes

Materials Needed:

  • Paper
  • Pencil

Share your creations with us on social media by tagging us @farnsworthmuseum, and using  #FarnsworthFallFestival.

Bento Box Bonanza!

Lunchtime (or anytime) has never been so much fun! Join the Changemakers and artist Erica Qualey at Rockland, Maine’s AIO Food and Energy Assistance, for some creative, animal-themed bento box food preparation.

Run time: 8 minutes

Materials Needed:

  • Desired food ingredients
  • Tools to help make shapes – cookie cutters, toothpicks, rice mold, plastic wrap, etc.
  • Container or plate

Be sure to get assistance from an adult when using any sharp tools.

Share your creations with us on social media by tagging us @farnsworthmuseum, and using  #FarnsworthFallFestival.

Pumpkin Face Sketching

Join Farnsworth Coordinator of Studio and Public Programs, Jude Valentine, to sketch out different eyes, ears, noses, and mouths for your pumpkin carvings!

Run time: 9 minutes

Materials Needed:

  • Paper
  • Marker, pencil, pen, or any other drawing tool

Share your creations with us on social media by tagging us @farnsworthmuseum, and using  #FarnsworthFallFestival.