Green Teen Club:Spring Session ages 11-14

New Session starting up May 5th

Runs Mondays 3:45 - 5:15

Let your kid reconnect with nature and learn the ins and outs of organic farming and gardening through hands-on instruction in Wakeman Town Farms Green Teen Club. Green Teens will work together to help maintain the Wakeman gardens while learning about composting, and taking care of the various farm animals (rabbits, ducks, goats, alpacas, and sheep). Building projects and exploring how to live a sustainable lifestyle are also a part of this program. The apprentice model is great for students who like to ‘get their hands dirty’ while learning about the environment and having fun at the same time.

April Break: Little Farmer Parent and Me Playdate Drop-in Classes!!

Casual and social playdates — a great way to create community connections, meet people and experience Wakeman Town Farm!

Farm Playdates: 4/14 & 4/15, 10:00 am

These one-hour playdates are designed specifically for parents and wee ones to get together in a friendly social setting and meet other people in town with children in the same age bracket. Weather permitting, we will spend time outside visiting the Farm’s mini menagerie, including our adorable alpacas, sheep and chickens. When we have extra time, the kiddos will get busy doing fun arts and craft activities that our instructors change frequently for variety. At the top of each playdate, our instructor will ask parents to introduce themselves and their kiddos as an ice breaker. These playdates designed to be casual and social — a great way to create community connections and meet nice people! Choose the time slot that suits you, bring your coffee, and enjoy your Farm visit!

Spring Garden Fest sponsored by Wakeman Town Farm & Sustainable Westport 4.26

We're honoring Mother Earth with a special celebration of all things garden. Highlights include a workshop on growing delightful dahlias, a talk about sustainable garden practices and choosing the best pollinator plants for your garden, a demo of fantastic battery charged tools to make your garden tasks a breeze, without toxic gases. And, buzz by Terrain Westport’s Earth Day booth to learn more about the importance of pesticide-free native bird, bee, & butterfly-friendly plants for your gardens, meadows and lawns! Our young planet protectors will go home with easy-to-follow gardening instructions, New England native plants lists and more!

SOLD OUT Dahlia Daze Workshop 10:00 A.M

Join Master Gardener Paul Rossi and Farmer Dasha Horton in this dahlia growing series focused on dividing your dahlias for spring.

Growing Green Lecture 12:30 p.m.

Led by UCONN Advanced Master Gardener Alice Ely and Scott Smith author of "On Compost" Growing Green Lecture 12:30pm - 1:30 pm.

From 12:00 - 2:00 be sure to stop by to see the Terrain Westport Team who will be showcasing native pollinator plants and sharing information about how to create a bird/bee/butterfly friendly pesticide free garden.

Your Yard, Our Climate Expo 12:00 P.M.

Be sure to check out the battery-powered lawn care equipment showcase with MowGreen and Cultural Lawns 12:00 - 2:00 pm. Walk on in no registration required.

sold out! Kids' April Break Cooking Camp - Choose One, Two, or All Three Days!

Spring Break Cooking Camp - April 15th, 16th,17th

Choose one, two or all three classes. Every day is a different theme!

Time: 12:30-2:30

Ages: Grades 2-6

Instructor: Robyn Herman/Kathleen Benson

Students: Max 12

$105 per day. Includes lunch

Tuesday: Spring Fling Cooking Class: Cooking with Seasonal Flavors

In this Spring-themed cooking class, we will focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients: Think fresh herbs, citrus flavors, in dishes that highlight the best of spring produce. Recipes include: Lemon Herb Chicken – Juicy, pan-seared chicken with herbs and a lemon butter sauce.  Spring Pasta Salad loaded with crisp veggies, herbs, and a zesty dressing and, for dessert, Strawberry Basil Shortcakes — a  fresh twist on the classic. This class will feature an Herb Garden Activity where each participant will choose an herb to plant from seeds to take home.

Wednesday: French Bistro Fun Cooking Class – Oooh, la, la! Join us for our French Bistro kids' cooking class, a great way to introduce young chefs to French flavors with simple, fun, and delicious recipes! Bistro classics will include Mini Croque Monsieur, French Ham & Cheese Sandwiches with a crispy, cheesy top and a béchamel sauce.  Pommes Frites, homemade crispy oven-baked fries with dipping sauce and Berry Parfait (Petit Parfait aux Fruits) layers of yogurt, fresh berries, and homemade granola. We finish off with Mini Madeleines – Soft, buttery shell-shaped cookies dusted with powdered sugar.

Thursday: Disney Dine and Delights Cooking Class – In this Pop Culture-themed Kids cooking class, young chefs will engage with foods inspired by their favorite characters, movies, and shows! A Ratatouille veggie dish, inspired by Remy from “Ratatouille!” , features thinly sliced veggies, a tasty tomato sauce, finished with parmesan and fresh basil on top, served over pasta! Mickey-shaped pancakes, topped with WTF Maple syrup, fresh fruit, homemade whipped cream, and chocolate chips for Mickey’s face! And “Frozen”-themed cupcakes. These blue and white "Frozen"-themed cupcakes are Inspired by Elsa and Anna, and they're topped with snowy decorations for that magical Frozen sparkle. 

ALLERGIES: Kindly let us know in advance about any allergies so we can determine whether or not we can accommodate, as we are a shared kitchen with multiple chefs/caterers who use common allergens.

llamapalooza for hope 5.4.25

Join us for Llamapalooza for Hope, a special event hosted to benefit American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) @afspct @afspnational at Wakeman Town Farm @wakemantownfarm. This unique afternoon is all about supporting mental health, spreading awareness, and coming together to honor those affected by suicide. Llamapalooza promises to be a day full of fun, inspiration, and community connection, all set in the peaceful surroundings of the farm. The tickets will be $25 at the door, this gets you 2 raffle tickets and a bingo card with more available to purchase!!! #mentalhealth #suicideprevention #afsp #outofthedarknesswalk

Wild About Veggies - Intro on how to plan a veggie garden 5.5.25 @7 p.m.

Join Paula Koffsky and Orna Stern, from Wild About Veggies, to learn important facts when planning a Veggie Garden.

At the heart of this workshop lies the art of planning a thriving vegetable garden. We will explore the intricate dance of plant companionship and seasonal rotations. By the end of the workshop, you will be ready to sow the seeds of change and cultivate a greener and more abundant tomorrow.

www.wildaboutveggies.com

big Thank you to eggstravanza sponsor: Citizens Bank!

We love a company that supports local family-oriented events, and Citizens Bank is one of the best! Citizens is the major sponsor for our sold-out EGGstravaganza event on Saturday, and we are so thrilled to have them as Farm supporters. Hence, their motto: We're committed to putting our customers, colleagues, communities and shareholders first, because when they succeed, we succeed.

Thank you, Citizens Bank, for all you do to show our community that you care!

sold out! trivia tuesday! 4.29.25 to benefit help for kids

Love trivia? Head on down to the Farm on April 29th. We will be hosting our first-ever Trivia Night, run by a professional trivia company in partnership with Help for Kids. Have fun testing your IQ on sports, history, pop culture, science, random facts and more while enjoying pizza made fresh on the Farm by Tony Pizza Napolitano. Feel free to BYO beverages! The $30 price covers pizza and trivia; tickets are limited for best experience. The event benefits Help for Kids, a local organization that provides home-based interventions for at-risk children and their families across Fairfield County, CT, and beyond.

last call! kids’ easter + passover cooking class 4.11.26

Festival of Flavors: Easter & Passover Cooking Fun

April 11, 2025, 4:14-5:45pm

Ages 6-12, $55 per child 

Let’s celebrate the season in this fun  Easter/Passover-themed, one-time after-school cooking class at Wakeman Town Farm. We will prepare an array of tasty spring treats in Tim’s Kitchen with Chef Robyn & Chef Kathleen—and have a blast enjoying them! 

This seasonally-inspired cooking class will ignite creativity, teach kids how to follow instructions, and work as a team, while celebrating two different spring holidays. We will use Passover ingredients, preparing recipes both sweet and savory. We start with preparing crispy ‘Mini Matzo Lasagna’  using matzo to replace the usual pasta and preparing a rich basil-ricotta filling that’s Passover-friendly and then baking delicious Coconut Macaroons. Yum! Our Easter treat will feature adorable mini carrot cakes with homemade cream cheese frosting.

Naturally, we will eat what we make, or take home and save for later. Join us!

Name a Goat! Your chance to vote in our baby goat contest is here! vote by 3.28.25

Our baby goat program is one of the Farm’s most cherished spring rites of passage. Not only can you join us for a private encounter with one of these delightful little “kids,” but you can win the honor of naming our newest pair of goats. Here’s how the Goat Naming Contest works:

$25/submission of a naming pair. Choose a name for each goat. You can buy one or more submissions.

Names will be drawn from a hat on Fri, March 28

Winner will name the goats and have their picture, with the kids, posted on social media.

Little Hooves, Big Names

Floppy ears and tiny bleats,
Jumping high on happy feet.
Two sweet kids need names so bright,
To match their joy, their playful light!

For just $25 a pair,
Pick two names with love and care.
Boy and girl, a perfect set,
A chance to win you won’t regret!

On March 28, we shall see,
Who is the winner, you or me?
So send them in, don’t be late…
Two baby goats can hardly wait! 

SOLD OUT 4.26 Dahlia Daze Workshop 10:00am - 12:00pm @ Wakeman Town Farm

Next up in the WTF dahlia growing series is dividing your dahlias for spring with Master Gardener Paul Rossi and Farmer Dasha Horton.

Paul and Dasha will also cover where to source your dahlias and start from cuttings for those interested. The beauty of dahlias is unparalleled and this is an event not to miss for all those who agree.

Join us at Wakeman Town Farm on April 26th for a hands on demonstration and tutorial on dividing your tubers. Bring your own clumps and we will show you how. Our farmers will have a mystery Wakeman Town Farm bundles and starter kits for sale at the event so bring a credit card if interested. This event will start promptly at 10:00 am inside Tim's Kitchen and end at 12:00 p.m.

Space is limited so get your tickets now.

Paul Rossi is a UCONN Certified Master Gardener and has been growing and showing dahlias his entire life.

new! one-day special kids' event: Spring INTO cooking - 3.28.25

Spring into Cooking - Kids’ Class - March 28. 4:15-5:45 p.m., $55 per student, Max 12

In this fun and engaging “Spring into Cooking” class for kids, we will be emphasizing fresh, colorful, and seasonal ingredients from the Farm’s own gardens and local markets.

This class will focus on fresh spring produce: think strawberries, asparagus, peas, carrots, and herbs like thyme and basil.

Chefs will visit the kitchen garden and incorporate colorful and fragrant ingredients into recipes, which include spring veggie quesadillas, Chinese chicken salad and mini lemon-thyme bundt cakes.

last call! Farm-to-Bar cocktail class with Mixxed by Ed 3.27.35

Join Us for a One-of-a-Kind Farm-to-Bar Mixology Experience

$100 pp. Ages 21+

Discover the art of farm-fresh cocktails at Wakeman Town Farm on March 27th at 6 pm! This hands-on mixology class will teach you how to craft delicious, seasonal drinks using locally sourced ingredients. Whether you’re a cocktail enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, this experience is not to be missed!

✨ Learn expert bartending techniques

🍹 Craft unique, Farm-inspired cocktails

🌿 Use fresh, organic ingredients

Sold out! Eggstravaganza Tickets 4.19.25

Thanks for your interest. Tickets to this event are now sold out.

Hop on over for some family fun at EGGstravaganza! Registration to our annual family-favorite egg hunt for the littles is open!

Join us on the Farm for EGGstravaganza 2025, Saturday 4.19.25. Rain or Shine. Registration is limited. Pro tip: Each year this event sells out fast! Don’t wait to buy your tickets.

Saturday, April 19th is a great day to welcome Spring. Bring your whole family (and your egg-hunting baskets!) to Wakeman Town Farm and join in the fun. Egg hunts will kick off at 10:30 a.m. sharp, followed by egg-themed games, storytime readings with Westport Book Shop and photo opps with
Big Bunny. Visit the Farm's real animals, too! We will provide yummy treats for the kids and coffee for the big "kids" from our friends at The Granola Bar and Sweet P Bakery, who will keep us energized with scrumptious coffee and homemade Rice Krispie Treats!

sold out! Maple Syrup Boil 3.15 Free to the community

Join our farmers to learn about the boiling process to make maple syrup at Wakeman Town Farm

Maple Syrup season is upon us! Learn from our Farm team while they boil our Maple Sap into Syrup. This outdoor experience will offer guests an opportunity to talk our farmers about the process of tapping and producing maple syrup, any questions one may have to tap their own trees at home, and to check out our homestead size evaporator.

It is also an excellent time to ask our farmers any questions you may have about planning your garden. Whether you are thinking about growing vegetables, or ornamental perennials, our Farmers can offer their experience and advice for the upcoming growing season!

While you are visiting, say hi to our Goats, Alpaca Sheep and Chickens who love to see friendly faces.

This is a walk-in experience from 10am-1pm, free to the public. Will be re-scheduled if raining. Donations are welcome and do help support the farm’s activities. Sign-ups are encouraged as we will be sending reminder emails closer to the date.

Sold out! The Spring Kitchen - Cooking Class with Chef Laura Weinman 4.10.25

Sold out! The Spring Kitchen Dinner Class, April 10, 6:30 p.m. , $120 pp, BYO Beverages

Join us in the kitchen in early April when we do some early spring grilling, with favorites like Peruvian Chicken with its vibrant green sauce and a an herbaceous fish skewer with a quick zesty marinade. We enjoy veggies like asparagus, mushrooms and peas in salads and pastas; even making spring gnocchi from scratch.  Learn to make a delicious quiche for Easter and a flourless chocolate cake perfect for Passover.  These are dishes your family will love that you can use for entertaining to celebrate the spring season! 

EARLY SPRING DINNER MENU

Spring Vegetable Quiche

Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce

Swordfish Skewers with Fish Sauce, Lime and Dill

Spring Gnocchi with Pancetta and Peas

Warm Mushroom Salad

Flourless Chocolate Cake with Fresh Berries

SOLD OUT! Spring Inclusive Neurodiverse Farmer Program

Designed for farm hands of all abilities, this unique program offers a hands-on, sensory-rich experience that encourages exploration, creativity, and learning in a natural setting. Our farm provides a safe and welcoming environment where kids can connect with animals, engage in gardening activities, and explore the outdoors at their own pace. Our staff will be trained to support neurodiverse learners, ensuring that each child’s individual needs are met. Activities are tailored to accommodate various sensory, social, and communication styles, fostering a sense of belonging and self-confidence. Whether your child enjoys feeding animals, planting seeds, or simply observing the wonders of nature, they’ll find a space where they can thrive. This program promotes social interaction, emotional regulation, and physical activity, all while nurturing a love for nature. Join us on the farm for a fun, inclusive, and enriching experience that celebrates every child's unique abilities! This is NOT a drop off class, your farmer will need an adult buddy (18+) accompanying them to this class. It can be a parent, paraprofessional, babysitter, grandparent or someone else who knows your farmer well that can help support them on the farm while our staff leads both of you and the rest of the class through the farm! This program will run rain or shine. Please reach out with any questions about this or anything else regarding this program.

SPING SESSION

The Session includes5 Saturday classes 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, & 5/31

Ages 3 - 7 9:00a.m - 9:45a.m.
Ages 8 - 12+ 10:00a.m - 10:45a.m.

Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver, Up to 8 participants per class

sold out! dinner to benefit "Altadena Girls." a group of young women affected by LA wildfires 3.20.25

- March 20th

- 7pm to 10pm

- Early bird tickets - $225

- Ticket prices rise to $250 starting tomorrow, March 7th

- The menu has vegetarian options available 

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