Patriotic Plates for kids cooking class 5.9.25

Patriotic Plates for Kids Cooking Class

May 9, 2025

4:15-5:45 p.m.

Ages 6-12, $55 per child . Min 6 students. Max 10

Join us for a Red, White & Blue fest to celebrate national holidays like Memorial Day and 4th of July!! Menu will feature dishes with a patriotic theme. We will learn how to set up a Burger Bar where kids will build their own gourmet burgers with a variety of toppings and learn about cooking temperatures and meat doneness. Add in some homemade cornbread with WTF Honey Butter, and end the festivities with Star-Spangled Berry shortcakes with homemade fruity whipped cream.

Class will wrap up around our communal table enjoying our creations and discussing individual interpretations and experiences.

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.

May Session Now Open: Kids' Spring Cooking with the Minis - Grades K-2

We are looking forward to spring in the kitchen at WTF.  Chef Kathleen Benson, of Culinary Kids, will be back in Tim’s Kitchen with fresh and seasonal meals for younger kids, Grades K-2, to create and enjoy. As the gardens begin to sprout, we will enjoy taking a trip out to see what is available for us to use in our cooking and baking. In class, our young chefs are introduced to a variety of sweet and savory seasonal foods and will learn hands-on culinary skills such as safe cutting, chopping, dicing, as well as food science, measuring, and baking, but developing a sense of seasonal eating.
Dates: Mondays - 5-week sessions, 4:15-5:30 p.m.

Spring Session 1

March 24,31, April 7, (NO CLASS APRIL 14-SPRING BREAK), 21, 28

Spring Session 2:

May, 5, 12, 19, (NO CLASS MAY 26-MEMORIAL DAY), June 2, 9

 On the Menu

Chinese Chicken Salad with herbs and cabbage from the Farm, Super yummy Spring Chips and Dips, (Tzatziki) with veggies from the Farm,  Leek Frittata with greens from our gardens and Spring Pasta and Pesto with WTF herbs. On the sweeter side, we will learn to make: Mini Key Lime Pies, Carrot Cake Cupcakes with cream cheese frosting, Lemon-Thyme Mini Bundt Cakes, Spring Scones, Lemon Tarts. We will wrap up with Picnic Day, featuring homemade Quick Bread Sandwiches, and an array of fun staples for a yummy spring “picnic”. “Cant wait to see you there!”

—Chef Kathleen                                                              

May Session now open! kids’ Spring garden cooking adventures Grades 2-6

Spring Garden Cooking Adventure 

Wednesdays, 4:15-5:30. Grades 2-6

Instructor: Robyn Herman

Students: Max 12

Session 1 -  3/26, 4/02, 04/09 4/23, 4/30, 5/7 (6 weeks); $330

Session 2- 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11 (5 weeks); $275

Celebrate the vibrant flavors of spring with this hands-on cooking series for kids! Young chefs will learn to create dishes inspired by spring gardens, such as veggie fritters, zucchini noodle pasta, and herbed spring chicken. We will bake and decorate flower-power cupcakes, make spring-themed sugar cookies and assemble a refreshing berry trifle in a Mason jar. Along the way, we’ll explore seasonal ingredients and simple ways to prepare healthy, delicious meals.

Chef Robyn is a passionate culinary expert with over 20 years of experience in the kitchen.  She brings a warm, engaging teaching style and a knack for making cooking fun. Chef Robyn is dedicated to fostering a love for cooking in every child who steps into Tim’s Kitchen. 

New dates added! Baby Goat Socials at Wakeman Town Farm!

New dates added! We are so excited for the arrival of our G.O.A.T.s at Wakeman Town Farm! Every spring, we look forward to the debut of newborn baby goats on the Farm so we can share them with small private groups. We piloted this popular private playdate program a few years back to allow an entire family or small group a private experience to get up close and personal with our newborn baby “kids,” who are cuddly, rambunctious, and fun to snuggle and bottle-feed! Join us at one of the dates in the link listed below. It’s a fun rite of spring — and especially adorable for photo opportunities.

Tickets are required for anyone over the age of one.

Children must be accompanied by a ticketed adult

Kids' Spring 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.

celebrate spring dinner with chef alison milwe grace 5.8.25

SPRING FARM-TO-TABLE DINNER WITH CHEF ALISON MILWE GRACE

Thursday, May 8, 2025

6 P.M.

FIRST COURSE

 Leek-Scape Dip with Bacon and White Cheddar

 Sourdough Rolls for “Dipping”

SECOND COURSE

 Shaved Spring Vegetable Salad with Radish, Fennel, Beets, Carrots and Spring Greens

with WTF Honey Vinaigrette and Local Chevre

 ENTRÉE

Crispy Local Cod with Pea Puree and Lemon ”Jus”

or

Spring Risotto with Asparagus and Peas

DESSERT

 Strawberry-Rhubarb Tart

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!

Wild About Veggies - Intro on how to plan a veggie garden 5.5 @ 7:00 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

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.

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.

italian cooking workshops with vita pasta lab- april, may, june

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.

New! kids’ Summer cooking camp - passport to the plate, ages 6-11 - two sessions

2 SESSIONS. M - TH., $420 PP EACH SESSION (take one or both!)

Session 1 - July 14-17

Session 2 - August 4-7

9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m., Ages 6-11

REGISTRATION OPENS FEB 3!

Travel the world of culinary exploration with our “Passport to the Plate” summer cooking camp at Wakeman Town Farm. This immersive culinary experience is designed to introduce young chefs to the vibrant and diverse world of international cuisine. From July 8 to July 11, your child will embark on a delicious journey, learning to prepare and savor the distinctive flavors of China, Italy, Spain, and Greece. Menu items include fresh spring rolls, paella, pasta with pesto using our homegrown basil, cannoli, Greek chicken, and tons more.

From August 4 to August 7, your child will embark on a delicious journey, learning to prepare and savor the distinctive flavors of Mexico, Japan, France and the USA.  Menu items include to items such as taco bar fiesta, Asian rice bowls, French crepes, American BBQ and lots more!

We begin the day on the Farm hand-picking organic ingredients to enhance our seasonal dishes when possible. This is a hands-on cooking experience for kids, promoting creativity and teamwork, as well as cultural insights and knowledge about each county’s diverse culinary traditions.

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!

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!

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.

2024 impacts and milestones: wtf annual report!