NEW GLOUCESTER — Pineland Farms has scheduled a number of child-friendly activities during February vacation week, including:

Monday, Feb. 17: Free story hour, 10 to 11 a.m., open to all ages, at the market and welcome center. A light snack will be provided.

Monday, Feb. 17: 1 to 2 p.m., Sparks’ Ark, open to ages 3 and up, at the Mt. Washington Room at the Commons. Cost is $5 per person; tickets available at the market and welcome center. Josh Sparks will introduce visitors to the wild animals he rehabilitates.

Tuesday, Feb. 18: 10 to 11:30 a.m., Natural Paper Making, open to ages 3 and up, at the Education Barn. Cost is $5 per person; tickets available at the market and welcome center. Visitors will learn about trees and the products made from them, and will handcraft paper with natural materials.

Wednesday, Feb. 19: Udderly Amazing Cows, 10 to 11:30 a.m., open to all ages, at the Education Barn. Cost is $5 per person, tickets available at the market and welcome center. Visitors can try their hand at milking a cow, and tour the dairy barns to learn about Holstein cows and how to care for them.

Thursday, Feb. 20: Winter Wonderland, 10 to 11:30 a.m., open to all ages, at the Education Barn. Cost is $5 per person; tickets available at the market and welcome center.  Visitors will grab hats and mittens and prepare to explore the winter wonderland outside.

Friday, Feb. 21: Friday on the Farm, 10 to 10:30 a.m., open to all ages, at the Education Barn. Cost is $5 per person; tickets available at the market and welcome center. Visitors will explore life on the farm and help collect eggs and milk cows.

Visitors are asked to arrive 15 minutes early to allow time to buy tickets and get to the program. Pineland Farms is located at 15 Pine View Drive. For more information, call the welcome center at 688.4539, or go to www.pinelandfarms.org