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Where To Go Maple Sugaring near Philadelphia

Visit Wissahickon Environmental Center to learn how sap is collected from sugar maple trees and turned into syrup. Photo courtesy of the center
Visit Wissahickon Environmental Center to learn how sap is collected from sugar maple trees and turned into syrup. Photo courtesy of the center
2/12/23 - By Victoria Fox

It's time for the sweetest part of Pennsylvania winter - and we've got you covered with all the locations perfect for a family sugaring excursion! Whether it be watching expert tree-tappers, spending entire days tasting delicious syrups, or enjoying unique weekend festivals celebrating this seasonal tradition, there are plenty of opportunities to see what our state has to offer. Get ready for an unforgettable journey into amber sweets accompanied by friends and family alike as these once-a-year experiences start up. Many are local events, but some are better suited to a day trip or weekend getaway. Keep reading to check out what the syrup season has to offer.

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Private tours are featured at this year's Mount Hope Maple Madness festival. Photo courtesy of the Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve
Private tours are featured at this year's Mount Hope Maple Madness festival. Photo courtesy of the Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve

Maple Sugaring Events Near Philly for Kids

Annual Tree Tapping Ceremony in Somerset County

Saturday, Feb 25, 2023
Hyndman
Held the last Saturday in February annually, visitors can experience the tree tapping ceremony and see how trees are tapped to extract their sweet sap.  READ MORE

Maple Sugar Festival

Saturday, Feb 25, 2023
Philadelphia
Visit Wissahickon Environmental Center to learn how sap is collected from sugar maple trees and turned into syrup. Registration is required. READ MORE

Maple Sugaring at Peter Wentz Farmstead

Saturday February 25 & March 4, 2023
Lansdale
Learn how farmers create maple sugar from trees at the Farmstead! Watch as they tap the trees, collect the sap, and create the syrup. Learn about the Indigenous origins of maple sugaring and how the process has continued through to today. READ MORE

Mount Hope Maple Madness

Saturday February 25 & March 4, 2023
Fairfield
Take a tour with Strawberry Hill Naturalists. See the process of making maple syrup from tree to table, try your hand at sugaring techniques, and taste the finished product. Discover the magical process of making maple syrup. Pancake breakfast and local vendors selling authentic PA syrup make this event especially sweet. READ MORE

Maple Sugar Festival at Peace Valley Nature Center

Saturday, Mar 4, 2023
Doylestown
Visit Peace Valley Nature Center to experience how maple sugar was collected and made during the pioneer days. Travel to the sugar bush to bring back some maple sap to add to the boiling pot of soon-to-be syrup. READ MORE

Maple Sugar Day at Fox Chase Farm

Saturday, Mar 4, 2023
Philadelphia
It's the annual Maple Sugar Day at Pennypack. Learn the process of maple sugaring, watch the making of maple candy, and sample pancakes with pure maple syrup. There will also be vendors, food trucks, games, and more! READ MORE

Maple Sugaring Day

Sunday, Mar 5, 2023
Churchville
Learn about maple sugaring at Churchville Nature Center's family-oriented program. Open to the public, and this event demonstrates the age-old process. Guests can also register for a pancake breakfast. READ MORE

Backyard Sugaring

Saturday, Mar 11, 2023
Philadelphia
Join a more intimate journey of maple syrup from the tree in your yard to all the maple products. READ MORE

Maple Sugaring at Warwick County Park

Sunday, Mar 12, 2023
Pottstown
Maple tree sap begins to flow as the weather warms. Participants can learn how a maple tree is tapped and how the sap is boiled to make real maple syrup at this session. READ MORE

Burke's Maple Farm Open House

Saturday and Sunday March 18 & 19, 2023
Fell Township
A perfect place to learn about maple sugaring is Burke's Maple Farm. Learn about the cultural and natural history of maple sugaring, complete with the opportunity to experience the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of maple sugaring. During maple season, typically at the end of February thru the beginning of April, they have an open-door policy - if the sap is flowing, they encourage people to stop in and say "HI!" READ MORE

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