Upcoming Events
Weekly Not So Obvious
Are you ready to play Not So Obvious? This half-trivia, half-Connections style game is a great way to tease your brain while having some fun!
Every week, your team receives a list of things that have something obvious in common with all of them. Look over the list and then race against the other teams to figure out what is "not so obviously" in common with the items as well!
Every Thursday Night from May through December, at 6:30 PM
Hints and previews posted on our socials every week!
Monthly Yarn Swap
Do you have too much extra yarn at home? Maybe you're just looking to change things up a little bit? Well you're in luck: This winter, every third Saturday is Yarn Swap Night! Bring your extra yarn with you to Yankee Cider Co at 6:00 pm for a yarn swap and meetup!
Swap as much as you want with the other attendees or bring your needles and work on your next project.
There are no tickets for this event; it is a free event.
Third Saturday of the Month - All Winter Long - 6:00 PM
December 21st - January 18th - February 15th - March 15th
Earring Crafting w/ Sowers Customs
Join the talented staff of Sowers Custom Creations in designing and creating your own pairs of earrings! This fun afternoon out at our hard cider tap room includes everything you need to make two pairs of earrings, each in a variety of colors, patterns, shapes, and designs of your choosing. Make a pair for yourself, and another as a gift for the holidays! It also includes your first glass of cider or wine!
This event will be held indoors at the tap room
Advanced registration required - No at-the-door permitted!
December 1st, at 12:30 PM
Rustic Ornament Making
Join the talented staff of Sowers Custom Creations in designing and creating your own beautiful Christmas ornament! This fun afternoon out at our hard cider tap room includes everything you need to make your choice of a chicken or cow themed ornament on a background of your choosing (or buy a combo and do both!). It also includes your first glass of cider or wine!
This event will be held indoors at the tap room
Advanced registration required - No at-the-door permitted!
December 8th, at 12:30 PM
Ornament Crafting Event
It's a Friday night craft night! Learn how to build your own beautiful Christmas ornament! This fun evening out at our hard cider tap room includes everything you need to make your choice of a reindeer or a melted snowman ornament (or buy a combo and do both!). It also includes your first glass of cider or wine!
This event will be held indoors at the tap room
Advanced registration required - No at-the-door permitted!
December 13th, at 6:30 PM
An Evening of Intrigue & Magic
It'll be a night to remember this December, when magician Matthew Hary comes to Yankee Cider Barn. Enjoy walk-around magic right at your table while sipping on a delicious drink from the tap room. Matthew is a Ledyard-local who has performed his shows throughout Connecticut and has also been featured at Comix Roadhouse at Mohegan Sun. Thoroughly entertaining in a you-can’t- turn-away fashion, Matthew’s quick-witted comedy, combined with masterful sleight-of-hand magic, grabs you hard and doesn’t let go until it’s over.
This event is open to the public but is recommended for ages 16 and up. There are no tickets for this event; it is a free event. In the event of rain, the event will be held indoors.
December 14th - 5:00 PM
Cookie Exchange
It's a good, old-fashioned cookie swap! Bring a dozen of your favorite cookies to the Cider Barn on December 20th at 6:30 PM to swap and share with others! Get into the holiday spirit with a glass of hard cider and all manner of different types of cookies. Peanut butter kisses, almond loaf, chocolate chip, sugar, and plenty more!
There is no charge to attend, but only individuals bringing cookies will be allowed to swap. Please bring a copy of the recipe, as well as mark if there are any allergens in your cookies. Any dishes or platters should be disposable - we will try our best to return your plate to you but it cannot be guaranteed!
December 20th, at 6:30 PM
Gingerbread Decorating Competition
Calling all gingerbread heads! Sign-ups are now available for our Gingerbread Decorating Competition to be held on Sunday afternoon, December 22nd. We're putting a maximum of six teams head to head in constructing and decorating a gingerbread house in a competition format with some great prizes for the winners.
There is a $20 entrance fee per team (free to spectators) and a team of two people is required for each entry. We will supply everything you need to build and decorate the house: It's up to you and your partner to assemble and deck it out before time runs out. Bring friends and family to cheer you on from the sidelines, and relax after the competition with a glass of cider included in your entry ticket.
December 22nd, at 1:00 PM