Where to Go Maple Sugaring in the New York Area

These venues will have you tapping trees, sampling syrup, and having fun throughout February and March!

By NYMetroParents Staff May 7, 2021

Maple Sugaring in Orange County

Hudson Highlands Nature Museum 

*Maple sugaring events TBD. Check back for details.
Outdoor Discovery Center
120 Muser Drive, Cornwall
845-534-5506 x204; hhnaturemuseum.org

 

 

 

 

 

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Maple Sugaring on Long Island

Hoyt Farm 

200 New Highway, Commack
631-543-7804
What to Know: Masks required; open to everyone. Maple sugaring events might be cancelled due to changing COVID-19 guidelines, so call the farm on the day of the event to make sure it’s still happening. Head to the farm early on the day of the event to register.
Maple Sugaring: Sundays, Feb. 21-March 7, 1:30-3pm
Native American and Colonial techniques will be demonstrated to produce maple syrup. Visitors will learn how to make equipment, identify and tap trees, and get to taste the syrup. $5, cash only; no reservations required.

Maple Sugaring in Fairfield County, CT

Stamford Museum & Nature Center

39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford
203-977-6521
What to Know: Masks and social distancing required for adults and children 2 and older. See website for full COVID-19 protocols.  
First County Bank Maple Sugar Fest Sundays: Feb. 21, 28, and March 7, 10am-2pm
Join SM&NC for added attractions, enhanced programming, tree tapping demonstrations, and all the maple syrup and treats you can ask for! Free for Director’s Circle members. Family Plus members can enjoy one pre-registered Sunday for free (additional Sundays $10). Members: $10/person. Non-members: $20/person. Head to the website to register. 
Sponsor-A-Bucket: Personalize your support by sponsoring a bucket throughout the season. The center will place a nametag on each bucket and you can taste a special selection of syrups made during different times of the season. Each sponsorship also includes a pint of syrup, Maple Craft Buttermilk Pancake Mix, and a jar of Maple Sugar made from SM&NC Maple Syrup.
Each sponsorship opportunity is $125. For more information, call Eileen McNamara.

Maple Sugaring in Bergen County, NJ

Tenafly Nature Center

313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
201-568-6093
What to Know: Masks and social distancing required; see website for full COVID-19 protocols. Space is limited for maple sugaring and pre-registration is required. You can join the waitlist at this time for the Feb. 7 and Feb. 14 events.
Maple Sugaring: Feb. 7-March 28; Sundays, 10-11am, 11:30am-12:30pm, and 1-2pm
Learn how to identify a maple tree. Discover the history of syrup making and how technology has changed the gathering of sap over the centuries. Check tapped trees and boil down the sap to make fresh, warm maple syrup, and then have a taste. Dress warmly; program will be entirely outdoors. Registration required. $35 per non-member family, up to 6 people; $20 per member family, $12 for non-members and $8 for members. 

Other Places to Go Sugaring in The NY Area

Kenneth Burger Farm

3437 Millbrook Road, Margaretville, NY
845-586-4784