Experience Maple Season the Way It Was Meant to Be

Spring in New Hampshire is synonymous with one cherished tradition: maple sugaring season. As winter loosens its grip and the sap begins to flow, families search for authentic seasonal experiences – and few events capture the spirit of New England better than Maple Express at Charmingfare Farm.

If you’re looking for a memorable family outing, an educational farm experience, or simply an excuse to enjoy warm pancakes drenched in real maple syrup, Maple Express delivers a uniquely immersive adventure.

What Is Maple Express?

Maple Express is not just another spring event – it’s a fully interactive maple sugaring experience designed to entertain, educate, and delight visitors of all ages.

Your visit includes:

Horse-Drawn or Tractor Train Ride

Travel into the sugar woods aboard a charming farm train, just as early New England settlers once did.

Authentic Sugar Shack Tour

Step inside a traditional sugar house where you’ll witness how maple sap is transformed into pure maple syrup.

Maple Sugaring Demonstrations

Learn how maple trees are tapped, how sap is collected, and why timing is critical during sugaring season.

Maple Syrup Tastings

Taste fresh syrup and experience the rich flavors that make New Hampshire maple syrup world-renowned.

Pancakes & Maple Treats

Enjoy classic buttery pancakes served with farm-fresh syrup.

Visit with Farm Animals

Extend the adventure by visiting Charmingfare Farm’s beloved animals and exhibits.

Why Maple Express Is a Must-Visit Spring Event

Families today are increasingly drawn to experience-based outings rather than passive entertainment. Maple Express succeeds because it combines:

  • Education + Entertainment
  • Outdoor Adventure + Comfort Food
  • Tradition + Family Memory-Making

This is precisely the type of event that appeals to:

✔ Families with young children
✔ Couples seeking seasonal activities
✔ Tourists exploring New Hampshire
✔ School groups & educational programs

A True New England Maple Experience

Many maple festivals offer tastings or vendors. Maple Express goes further by recreating the entire maple sugaring journey:

You ride → You learn → You observe → You taste → You enjoy

Visitors leave with a genuine understanding of:

  • How maple syrup is made

  • Why maple season is short

  • The science behind sap flow

  • The cultural importance of sugaring

This depth of experience is what differentiates Charmingfare Farm from generic seasonal attractions.

When & Where

Event Location: Charmingfare Farm, Candia, New Hampshire
Season: March 2026
Advance reservations are strongly recommended, as maple season events historically fill quickly.

Make Maple Season a Family Tradition

Maple season is fleeting. The sap runs for only a short window each year, making events like Maple Express a limited-time opportunity.

Whether you’re a New Hampshire local or visiting New England, this experience offers something increasingly rare:

An authentic, hands-on seasonal tradition.