Celebrate spring at Strawbery Banke with Springfest! Meet New Hampshire SPCA dogs and rabbits, plus farm animals from other organizations, while learning about their roles in historic New England. 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.

The New Hampshire SPCA will be at Springfest with animals both days:

SATURDAY, MAY 9, 10 am to 4 pm – Meet adoptable dogs / 1 pm to 4 pm – Meet adoptable rabbits

SUNDAY, MAY 10, 10 am to 4pm – Meet alumni dogs

Adults – $25, Children ages 3-17 – $12.50, Children under 3 – Free, Family (2 adults, 2 children) – $62.50. Additional discounts for members. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit: https://www.strawberybanke.org/events-collection