Terhune Orchards on Cold Soil Road will hold seasonal events at the farm in January. “Read and Explore: Gingerbread Man” is Tuesday, January 16 at 10 a.m. and Saturday, January 20 at 10 a.m. “Wassailing the Apple Trees” is Sunday, January 28, 1-4 p.m.

The Gingerbread Man event is part of Terhune’s winter education series, following the Read and Pick Program. At the first program, participants will read The Gingerbread Man and then each child will decorate a big gingerbread man cookie to take home. Registration is requested. The fee is $7 per child. 

At the Wassailing day, Terhune honors the ancient British tradition of wassailing the apple trees to protect them from harm. Activities include singing, dancing, playing primitive instruments, toasts of hot cider, and placing gifts of cider-soaked bread in the tree branches while chanting words of praise and wishes for a prosperous New Year.

A bonfire where marshmallows will be roasted, farm wagon rides (weather permitting), and live music are also planned. The festivities are free and open to the public. Call (609) 924-2310 or visit www.terhuneorchards.com for more information.