sold out! Mexican Cooking with Raquel Rivera 10.9.25

Mexican Cooking with Raquel Rivera 10.9.25 @7 p.m., $125 pp

Join us for a festive Mexican-inspired Menu celebrating Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), as we prepare a South of the Border themed menu that can be replicated as an easy, prep-ahead weeknight favorite. After preparing the dishes, we will sit down to enjoy them together in Tim’s Kitchen.

Dia de Los Muertos Menu

Farm-Fresh Pico de Gallo and Homemade Guacamole w Tortilla chips

Vegetarian Sopes - Masa, lightly fried and piled with refried beans, salsa verde and cotija cheese

Chicken Enchiladas

Mexican Street Corn

Tres Leches Cake

BYOB: Feel free to bring margaritas, cerveza or other beverage of choice

Chef Bio: Chef Raquel graduated with highest honors from the Institute of Culinary Education after completing her externship at Le Bernardin. After working for catering companies Raquel began teaching at a few NYC based cooking studios until opening A Pinch of Salt over 10 years ago. Chef Raquel teaches cooking fundamentals to all ages, focusing on healthy, seasonal, inexpensive meals that are culturally sensitive and delicious. Furthermore, she has trained adults desiring employment in the culinary field who are now vendors of the Bridgeport Farmers Market Collaborative. In 2010 Chef Raquel’s work was recognized with an invitation to the White House South Lawn as a part of First Lady Obama’s Let’s Move initiative and in 2019 she was awarded Women Business of the Year by the Southern CT Black Chambers of Commerce.

we love our harvest fest sponsors. go say hi and enjoy their fab fare!

new! ready, set, enroll in our new kids’ fall programs

New! Fall Fantastic Farmhands After School Program starts up 9.9.25

This fun and exciting after school program that take place on the farm, designed to give students hands-on learning experiences in nature. Our programs run Tuesday and Thursday over multiple weeks, allowing students to dive deep into topics related to the environment, animal husbandry, and sustainable living in a relaxed and informal fun setting.

Each meet up is customized to suit various age groups and interests of 6 - 10 years old, offering a broad look at nature—from our gardens, to caring for our animals and everything in between.

New! Fall Green Teen Club Session Starting 9.8.25 Ages 11- 14

This outdoor program for ages 11-14 brings tweens together for an engaging after-schcool experience where they 'un-plug' from the digital world, reconnect with nature, and learn the ins and outs of organic farming and gardening through hands-on instruction. Green Teen Club works together to help maintain the Wakeman Town farm gardens while learning about composting, and taking care of various farm animals (chickens, sheep, alpaca, goats, rabbits). Building projects and exploring how to live a sustainable lifestyle are also a part of this program. It's great for students who like to get their hands dirty while learning about the enviornment and having fun at the same time.

New! Fall Curious Sprouts Sessions Starting up 9.8.25

A preschool favorite for age 3 - 5, Curious Sprouts is back for the Fall at the Farm. We will be holding two fall sessions so be sure to get in and register for one or both!

Enjoy quality time at Wakeman Town Farm with your little one and a small group of other nature loving parents and kids. Together, your preschooler and you will help care for and interact with the Farm’s sheep, chicken, goats, and, of course, the Farm’s furry Alpacas. Time will be spent outdoors interacting with Farm animals. Caregiver, sitter, family member, or another adult is welcome in lieu of parent. Please Note: This program will be mainly outdoors so please dress weather appropriate. Close toe shoes are required, No Crocs or Natives. Please see the below details for dates for our Fall 1 and 2 sessions.

New! Fall Session(s) Little Farmers Parent and Me Starting 9.8.25

Join us for one hour of quality time each day with your child on the Farm, while connecting with other children and parents in the community. You’ll enjoy fun and developmentally appropriate experiences with your little one in a weekly enrichment class designed to foster social skills and independence. Time will be spent outdoors interacting with our gardens and Farm animals. We can’t wait to see you! Please note, this is an adult + child class; adults are expected to participate. Please wear weather appropriate clothing, closed toe shoes are required for the outdoor animal encounters.

Little Farmers Parent and Me Class is for children ages 0 - 3 years old.

Please know the Farm does not offer refunds or exchanges should your plans change or if inclement weather causes class to cancel. Please consider your ticket purchase a donation to Wakeman Town Farm to help support its educational initiatives

New! Inclusive Neurodiverse Farmer Program Fall 1

A parent and child class designed for children of Inclusive Neurodiverse Farmer Program for all abilities.

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. Leann and Alex are 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!

FAll 1 SESSION DATE/TIME:

The Session includes 5 Saturday classes 9/6, 9/13, 9 20, 9/27, 10/4

Ages 3 - 11+ 9:00a.m - 9:45 a.m.

Ages 3 - 11+ 10:00a.m - 10:45a.m.

Sold out! By popular demand! Bonus aug Kids' Culinary Camp! 8.13,8.14.8.15

Kids’ 3-Day Summer Cooking Camp. Bonus week. 9-noon. Ages 6-11. $330 per camper.

Our summer culinary camps showcase the best of what we do at the Farm, by bringing kids together to learn about cooking in a truly organic (pun intended) way! We spend time out in the gardens, discovering what’s growing, and then, learning the proper way to pick what is ripe and ready. Next, we get back into the kitchen and get busy, whipping up an array of dishes, learning about global flavors and spices, and techniques for chopping, sauteéing, using kitchen mixers and other equipment, and so much more. This is a fun, foundational class with a working Farm as the backdrop. After we prep and create, we then gather at the table for lunch.

Mid-August will be prime picking time for eggplants, among other goodies, so we’ll be making recipes such as eggplant parmigiana, tomato caprese salad with Farm basil and ripe tomatoes, berry crisp, herb-marinated grilled chicken, and our famous baked potato bar with lots of fun toppings.

sold out! summer tomato dinner with chef genee habansky of herbaceous catering 7.31.25

There’s simply nothing like summer on the Farm, and we’ve invited one of our favorite local farm-to-table chefs to create an inspired summer menu, based on her summer muse, the humble tomato. Chef Genee Habansky has been working closely with our Farmer, Dasha Horton, to create a mouthwatering multi-course feast inspired by what is growing in our gardens in July. We will start with a refreshing welcome Tomato-Watermelon Spritz, then move onto an array of dishes that incorporate a rainbow of freshly harvested summer tomatoes as the star of the plate.

The dinner is al fresco on the garden grounds, weather permitting, or inside Tim’s Kitchen, if not. Please feel free to bring wine or a favorite libation to complement the menu, which is listed below.

Tickets are $150 pp and are limited. Please note: Tickets are non-refundable + non-exchangeable.
In the event you cannot make it, you may gift or sell your tickets.

Summer Tomato Dinner at Wakeman Town Farm, 6:30 PM

Cocktail/Mocktail Welcome Drink

Tomato Watermelon Spritz

Amuse Bouche

Cherry Tomato Concasee, Micro Basil & Grated Goat Cheese

First Course

Tomato & Zucchini Panzanella, Grilled Roasted Garlic Sourdough, Basil, Scallions, Parsley

Main Course (Choose One at Registration)

Sea Scallops, Filet of Beef, or Mushroom “Scallop”
served wtih Tomato Confit, Tomato Buerre Blanc, Yaya Carrots & Farm Greens, Potatoes Fondant 

Dessert

Tomato & Peach Cheese Cake
Graham Cracker Crumb, Tomato Tuille, Vanilla Bean Whip

sold out! August 27 Pizza on the Patio Night

SOLD OUT!
Join us for signature adults-only "Pizza on the Patio" event, the last in our summer series. We'll be stoking the flames on our wood-fired pizza oven, sipping wine under our outdoor string lights. You'll enjoy piping hot individual pizzas made by Anthony K of Tony Pizza Napolitano, and one bottle of your choice of 3 wines from our friends at The Grapevine. Each order is for two guests. It includes 2 personal pizzas (you will select at checkout), one bottle of wine (choose either a white, red or rosé at checkout), plus taxes and service fees. A limited number of single tickets, and additional bottles of wine or pizzas, are also available.

Please note: There are two start times to reduce wait times for pizzas, which are made by hand. Please choose 6:30 or 7 p.m. and adhere to your arrival time. This will help our pizzaiolo in staggering the pizza output and reduces stress for all! Thank you.

P.S. We are bringing in a special musical guest to provide background music, so please consider bringing a few bucks for tips!

We have a no-refunds policy. No exceptions. You may transfer tickets to a friend or sell them, but you must provide us with the names of your replacements and they will get the pizzas/wines you ordered. If it rains, we will notify you of weather cancellations by 4 p.m the day of the event. If we cancel, we will refund your order minus CC and Eventbrite fees.

weather cancellation!

2025 BEER GARDEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

A Message from Wakeman Town Farm:

After thoughtful consideration and consultation with weather channels and apps, we have determined that the stormy forecast for Sunday, which predicts winds and rain all day, does not make for a safe or viable Beer Garden.

For the best interests of guests, vendors, sponsors, staff and volunteers, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this popular signature Farm event. Please note that we do not take cancellations lightly. We had a truly special day planned for you, and we are quite sad to cancel after working so hard to pull all of these wonderful activities, vendors and musicians together. 

We hope to see you again next year's Beer Garden. In the meantime, stay warm and dry and enjoy your Sunday!

Thank you for your support of the Farm and its programs. It means the world to us. 

Best,

The Wakeman Town Farm Team 

Cancellation Policy: Please note that is is a no raindate, no refunds event 

It’s SWEATA WEATHA! Join us on the Farm for our annual family Beer Garden event on Sunday, Oct. 12, sponsored by Howard & Gay Insurance. Highlights include live music by Hitch and the Giddy-Up + Amber Anchor, lawn games, bubbles, animal encounters, and pumpkin crafts for the littles. Come hungry: There will be plenty of lunch options and goodies for purchase, including Pizza by Tony Pizza Napolitano and tasty offerings from our friends at Food Truck Refinery and delicious gelato treats from Fatto a Mano. We will pouring frosty local beers and adult beverages, sponsored by Greens Farms Spirits. Noon-4 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs, invite some friends, and enjoy a fantastic fall day on the Farm!

TICKET INFO + RESTRICTIONS: Entry tickets are $15 per adults. Kids are free. Food + beverage + select craft purchases are a la carte. Proceeds benefit Farm educational programs. Please note: This is an outdoor-only event. No animals allowed. No rain date!

SORRY: NO REFUNDS! In the event of a weather cancellation, we cannot issue refunds to to opportunity costs. Proceeds will go towards paying vendors. Any extra will be put towards educational programming. Thank you for understanding.

new! Harvest Cooking Class with Chef Laura Weinman 9.18.25

Early Fall Cooking Class with Chef Laura Weinman 9.18.25 @6:00 p.m., $125 pp, BYO your favorite libation!

Join us for a cooking class that celebrates the late summer harvest. As summer winds down and we move into the glorious fall weather, we have created a menu that transitions from one season to the next, utilizing the bounty of the late-summer harvest on the Farm. We will focus on knife skills, techniques of fish cooking, vegetable roasting and sautéing, vinaigrette making and a bit of baking, too!

Menu
-Late Harvest Tomato Soup with Bacon and Country Bread Croutons
-Grilled Fresh Swordfish with Lemon, tender herbs and garlic , corn and farro
-Roasted Ratatouille Provencale, with Romano Beans, Garlic and Oregano 
-Fall Salad with Fresh Vinaigrette
-Golden Pear Tarts 

new! Wakeman Town Farm Market now open every Sat 9-1

🌱 We’re thrilled to welcome back BMW of Darien as the proud sponsor of our Wakeman Town Farm Farmstand for the third year in a row! Their generous support helps us bring fresh, local produce to the community all season long.

Opening Day is this Saturday, 9am–1pm — come by for veggies, flowers, baked goods, and more. Thank you, BMW of Darien, for helping our farmstand thrive!

Come for the veggies and flowers grown on the Farm!

Enjoy the artisanal baked goods from @wavehillbreads.norwalkct and @fattoamanobakeryct

We will also have a variety of local cottage products, including salsas by @almamexicanfoods , balsamics and oils by @delavignesgourmetct, jams by @wonderland_jam

And also a new selection of coffees by local brewers @soundcoffeecompany

Also available will be our clothing and merchandise with the WTF - Wakeman Town Farm - logo!

Say hello to the animals and wander through the gardens while you are here! Bring the kids.

sold out! Intimate Chefs' Dinner with James Beard Award-Nominee Chef Brian Lewis 7.10.2

Intimate Chefs' Dinner on the Farm with Current James Beard Award Nominee, Chef Brian Lewis

July 10, 7-9:30 p.m. Join us on the Farm for an intimate dinner spotlighting Chef Brian Lewis, of The Cottage and OKO, and a three-time James Beard Semifinalist and current Award Nominee.

This multi-course dinner, with optional wine pairings, will celebrate Lewis’ contributions to the local culinary landscape through an intimate seasonal meal, inspired by regional summer bounty from nearby waterways and farms, including our own! Dinner $200 pp. Add $40 pp for supplemental wine pairings. Tickets are limited for best experience. Menu is below.

new! books and cooks - a parent + child cooking class, ages 3-5

We are excited to offer a new fall class, Books + Cooks, in Tim’s Kitchen, with your little ones, ages 3-5, on Thursday mornings from 9:30-10:20.

Chef Kathleen of Culinary Kids will be here to guide you and your child aged 3-5, with a weekly culinary class that will begin with a story, followed by a hands-on kitchen experience creating and eating mini snacks designed specifically for the littles.  We will be kneading and rolling, stirring and chopping, and working on our motor skills through array of tactile experiences. We also will be taking trips outdoors to the Farm’s gardens to see what’s growing. This class is full of sensory stimulation and exploration, featuring child-friendly, seasonal foods.

8-Week Class is limited to 6 duos (adult with child) for best experience. Price: $400 per duo includes instruction and materials/ingredients. First session: Sept 11, 18, 25. Oct. 9, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13). No class Oct 2 or 16 due to holidays/staff training.

Soil Restoration Lecture at Wakeman Town Farm with Intern Alicia Murphy 7.16.25 @ 2:00

The Wakeman Town Farm intern Alicia Murphy has been working on soil restoration. Join us on July 16th @ 2:00 in Tim’s Kitchen as she will be presenting on the many facets of soil restoration, small-scale sustainable practices, and solutions for compacted and depleted farmland. This is a free lecture for the community to join.

This event is FREE to the community interested to learn about this topic.

Adult Sat morning Vinyasa Yoga at the Farm 8:30 a.m., 8.9.25

Join us for adult Vinyasa Flow Classes at Wakeman Town Farm with Jennifer Seideman. Our first will welcome in the Summer Solstice. Two sessions left. Join us for early morning Vinyasa Yoga at the Farm with instructor Jennifer Seideman. Sign up for one or for all three. These classes are set against the backdrop of Wakeman Town Farm's lovely vegetable and flower gardens and friendly animals. You'll experience a seriously fun Vinyasa class with a healthy emphasis on alignment in a serene, pastoral setting. Led by instructor Jennifer Seideman, participants can expect Sun Salutations (A & B), as well as moving through a creative sequence of poses, hip openers, shoulder openers, thigh stretching, twists, back bends, and forward folds.

Jennifer wants to welcome all levels of yogis who want to move their bodies in community at this beautiful setting. The class will allow you to smile, sweat, and leave feeling like a way better version of ourselves.

Details:

Adults only

Bring your own yoga mat and block

Classes take place 6/21, 7/19 & 8/9 @ 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

SOLD OUT! Wakeman Town Farm Family Fun Day July 12th 11 a.m - 3 p.m.

Family Fun Day is back! Join Wakeman Town Farm’s annual down-home family event for kids and families of all ages July 12th 11am - 3pm

It’s that time of year again! Join us on Saturday July 12, 11-3 at Family Fun Day, Wakeman Town Farm’s annual family event for kids and families of all ages. It’s our biggest family-oriented annual summer event, so mark your calendars. Due to a generous sponsor, we will have unlimited summer fun food and drinks, including pizza, salads, mozzarella sticks, and Italian ice, as well as cold lemonade for all to enjoy — all as part of the ticket fee! Please note that food is included in the price of each ticket.

Kids are sure to have a blast taking part in our farm crafts and activities suitable for all ages. Be sure to walk the Farm to visit our animals, read books, get hair tinsel, plant sunflower seeds, watch the bubble show, learn more about our bees and butterflies, and jam out to music from the School of Rock Fairfield!

PS: We will have a Diaper Drive to collect new or unused diapers for the Help For Kids’ Diaper Bank. Please consider supporting this worthy initiative!

ALL DAY

· Refreshing lemonade courtesy of Huntington Learning Center

· Visit our furry friends!

· Reading Room with Westport Book Shop

· Dave & Charles Hometown Deli and Planet Pizza

· Flight of the Butterflies Craft @Pollination Station

· Marigold Seed Planting

· Tinsel Fairy and Emmy Bee Hair Station

12:00-2:00

· Bubble Man - Firepit

11:00-1:00

· Culinary Kids Station with Chef Robyn

· Marvelous Monarch Station with Alice Ely

1:00-3:00

· Music from School of Rock Fairfield

· Buzzing World of Bees With Jaime Smith

Sponsored by Help for Kids

THANK YOU Help for Kids, Huntington Learning Center, Danna Rogers & Jen Kass Team at The Higgins Group, Westport Book Shop, Dave & Charles Hometown Deli and Planet Pizza, The Tinsel Fairy,
Emmy Bee Creative and WTF Volunteers and Staff!

** No Rain Date. In case of severely inclement weather, we will cancel by Saturday 10AM.

Due to the fundraising nature of this event, we do not offer refunds or exchanges should your plans change. Please consider your ticket purchase a donation to Wakeman Town Farm to help support its educational initiatives.

sold out! Sip + Shuck with Saugatuck Oyster Company and Tuck Gin 8.30.25

Sip + Shuck with Saugatuck Oyster Company and Tuck Gin

Sat. Aug 30, 6-8 p.m. $85 pp. Class size limited for best experience

We closing out summer with a unique Sip + Shuck experience on the Farm, featuring two amazing local vendors, Saugatuck Oyster Company and Tuck Gin. 

In this hands-on adult workshop, Saugatuck Oyster Company’s proprietor, Hunter Peterson, will teach participants the safe and proper technique for shucking oysters, with the opportunity to enjoy the oysters they open. Guests will also gain a deeper understanding of oyster anatomy, and learn about the history of Oyster farming in southwestern CT. Oysters will be provided sourced from nearby Copps Island Oysters in Norwalk.

To round out the experience, Tuck Gin will be pouring drinks, so that each attendee will enjoy two summery gin cocktails to accompany the oyster tasting, from a selection of Gin and Fever-Tree Tonics, garnished with fresh WTF herbs and a Tom Collins (made with fresh lemon sour), garnished with just-picked Rosemary from the Farm’s gardens.