Get ready to saddle up and experience the charm of equestrian life at the 'Meet the Neighbors' event this May 10 in Freemanville-Birmingham greenspace. This city-run celebration, featuring a plethora of family-friendly activities and live animals, will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., as reported by Milton's official website.
The festivities will include live acoustic music by Foster Greene and pony rides provided by Bearfoot Ranch, a nonprofit that offers therapeutic riding lessons to children with special needs. Families can also expect to see horse jumps—typically seen at Olympic events—though this time, it will be children making the leap over the fences. Demonstrations by Milton firefighters of the Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue, known as TLAEAR, will showcase methods used to aid horses in distress, ensuring an educational spin to the day's escapades.
The event will feature cool treats and classic comfort food, with the Milton Volunteer Fire Corps grilling up hot dogs and burgers. Guests can try their luck at vendor bingo for a chance to win a prize package, and browse booths offering equine gear, apparel, art, photography, and more. Visitors will also get to meet horses, a donkey, and other small animals.
If attendees are driving to the event, Milton's website recommends using a vehicle that can handle a bit of mud, as parking will be on grass. Since the event is fully outdoors, sturdy, weather-appropriate footwear is also encouraged. For more details or inquiries, event-goers can reach out to Community Outreach Manager Emily Salerno at her email provided by the official event announcement.
