Every year in early summer Howell Living History Farm invites the public to enjoy an old-fashioned "ice cream party" from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Featured activities included music, wagon rides, games and contests, a children's craft program, and lots of ice cream making and eating.

Ice cream making begins at 11:00am when visitors are invited to help draw ice from the Farm's ice house. Once cracked, the ice is used in hand and engine cranked ice cream freezers. The first batch of home-made ice cream is ready for dipping at noon. Ice cream sodas, sundaes and cones are served until 3:30pm.

Children's craft program: Painted Racing Boat
On a walk-in basis (Groups of eight or more must pre-register)
Time: 11:00am to 3:00pm - Races held on the Farm pond at 12:30pm and 3:00pm with prizes awarded to the builders of the fastest boats
Approximate time to complete project: 20-30 minutes
Materials fee: $4.00