The Friendly Farm, located on Route 101 in Dublin, held a soft opening on Friday, May 22, especially for social media followers, ahead of the official opening on May 23.

This is the 50th year under the ownership of Bruce Fox, who purchased the farm from his parents in 1976. The five-acre farm, which is located a half mile west of Dublin Lake, has been operating since 1964.

The lucky attendees on Friday experienced the only nice weather of this year’s Memorial Day Weekend. Families from around the region, and coming from as far at Bedford and parts of Massachusetts, delighted in “baby animals everywhere,” including goats, chickens, rabbits, and a French Charolais calf named Esme, who was born on April 30.

The farm is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily during the 2026 season. Visit friendlyfarm.com for more information.

Dublin’s Friendly Farm.
Young visitors discover the tractor. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Transcript
Lisa Lyon of Bedford with children from her at-home daycare. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Transcript
The baby chick pen was a popular stop. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Transcript
The Tankersley family at The Friendly Farm. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Transcript
Marla Holmgren, Layla Holmgren, and Jasper Seppala. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Transcript
Children checking out the front yard. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Transcript
Baby bunnies abound at The Friendly Farm in Dublin. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Transcript
Goats welcome the first visitors of the year at the Friedly Farm. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Transcript
Alpacas welcome the spring weather at The Friendly Farm. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Transcript
Mya and Aiden Delisle feed the sheep. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Tr
Sheep and lambs at The Friendly Farm. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Transcript
Ashley Buffum looks on as KIla Humphries demonstrates her skills with cuddling chickens. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Transcript
Esme, a French Charolais calf born April 30. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Tr
Dublin’s Friendly Farm.
Ducks are on a mission at The Friendly Farm. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Transcript
The goats are ready for visitors. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Transcript
Happy children and goats at The Friendly Farm. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Transcript