New! Winter Cooking for Kids Grades 2-6 - Warm Bites for Cold Nights

“Warm Bites for Cold Nights” 

Join us for a winter comfort-food cooking class designed just for kids that focuses on cozy, simple dishes they can make for family dinners or snow days. Think warm, hearty, and hands-on — focusing on kid-safe techniques, and a bit of creativity.

Recipes include:  Mini bread bowls with tomato soup, cheesy cauliflower tots, mini meatball sliders, cozy cornbread muffins, frosty s’mores dip.

Chef Robyn is a passionate culinary instructor who loves inspiring kids to explore the joy of cooking as a way to build creativity and confidence. Her classes teach young chefs to make healthy, delicious meals while learning kitchen safety and essential cooking skills.

Session 1 -  1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4 (5 sessions, $325)

Session 2- 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18 (5 sessions, $325)

Time: 4:15-5:30

Ages: Grades 2-6

Instructor: Robyn Herman

Students: Max 12

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New! Winter Cooking for the Minis - Grades K-2, Two sessions.

Winter is around the corner, and Baby, it will be cold outside! Inside, aspiring young chefs are invited to warm up with cozy cooking in Tim’s Kitchen. For our winter sessions, it’s all about Comfort Food.

We will be creating hearty winter dishes sure to become warming favorites. Each week, we build upon our cooking and baking skills with seasonal Items. This age-appropriated class is an introduction to knife skills, measuring, kitchen vocabulary, food science, and eating what warms the soul. We will begin our Session 1 celebrating the holidays with festive snacks and treats and gift ideas. We’ll make Savory Puff Pastry Pin Wheels, Crinkle Cookies, and learn how to set up a Hot Cocoa Bar, and enjoy it all together.

In January, we will start the New Year with Sweet and Savory Heart Healthy Snacks and Easy School Night Dinner ideas.

Recipes include: Italian Vegetable Soup with Mini Meatballs and Herbed Focaccia, Baked Ziti with Homemade Sauce from our Jarred Farm Tomatoes and Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Hearty Granola with WTF Honey, Breakfast for Dinner and Sweet and Savory Mini Monkey Bread. Class is taught by Chef Kathleen, of Culinary Kids, who enjoys providing foundational knowledge to our youngest chefs.

Classes are 4:15-5:30 Mondays, 6 Sessions, $390 pp

Session 1

12/15, 12/22, 1/5, 1/12, (NO CLASS 1/19) 1/26, 2/2 (6 classes)

Session 2

2/9, (NO CLASS 2/16- HOLIDAY), 2/23, 3/ 2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23 (6 classes)

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donate to our community food drive for hall neighborhood house 11.1.25-11.9.25

Put a little love in your ♥️ heart! 

Wakeman Town Farm is running an essential food drive from Nov 1-Nov 9 to help our community partners at Hall Neighborhood House in Bridgeport

Wakeman Town Farm is proud to provide educational outreach to the children who frequent Hall Neighborhood House. We invite you to learn more about inspiring local community resource, below, and to consider supporting our food essentials drive. Thank you!

Below, please find an easy-to-use Amazon Wish List, compiled to address the needs of local families. The groceries will be delivered directly to Hall House and distributed to families. 

Simply shop and click through to checkout, where Hall House is listed as a delivery location. 

About Hall Neighborhood House

Hall Neighborhood House has been serving families on the Lower East Side of Bridgeport for 139 years. It is a true community center, addressing the needs of every age group in the community.

Services consist of early childhood education, birth to 5 years old, as well as a youth program, offering a children ages 6 through high school a safe place for homework help, recreation, educational activities, college prep, after-school meals, and summer camps.  Adults come to Hall for financial and social services, as well as an all-day senior citizen program providing two meals, socialization, exercise and community resources. Hall House serves over 900 people a day, many of whom walk over from the neighborhood.  The organization often serves four generations of families the same time! What is more, they employ over 120 people, most from the immediate neighborhood. 

Several years ago, the team added health services, such seeing a dentist, dental hygienist, doctor or behavioral health specialist at no charge. 

Of the 80 seniors who come to the center, almost 30 rely on SNAP benefits and close to 300 families in the early learning and youth programs rely on SNAP benefits.

Your donations are greatly appreciated! Thank you.

DONATE HERE

‘pies for good’ sale open now!

IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN WHEN WE SELL LOCAL PIES TO SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE! sale is nov 4-21

PIES FOR GOOD:
For Thanksgiving, don't miss the WAKEMAN TOWN FARM PIE SALE featuring the BEST pies around. The pie sale is in support of Earth Animal’s Mitten Project benefitting CT Food Share.

You can place orders for freshly baked* 9” pies from Oronoque Farms, including Apple, Apple Crumb, Blueberry, Blueberry Crumb, Cherry, Cherry Crumb, and Pumpkin** pies. As an added bonus, you can now make your order a la mode with pints of Madagascar Vanilla or Bourbon Brown Sugar ice cream from Lindsay’s Handmade Ice Cream. Order,Pickup and Storage info is below. Please read carefully! Orders open between November 03–21.

ORDER HERE

Pies are $25/each Ice Cream $10/each

•          PICKUP: Monday, 11/24, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM*** in the Barn at WAKEMAN TOWN FARM, 134 Cross Highway, Westport, CT.

*FOR THE FRESHEST TASTE, PIES NEED TO BE EITHER FROZEN THE DAY OF PICKUP, OR EATEN WITHIN 3 DAYS.

**PUMPKIN PIES ARE FROZEN AND UNBAKED.

***   PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY PIES NOT PICKED UP BY 7:00PM ON 11/24 WILL BE DONATED TO THE GILLESPIE CENTER FIRST THING ON 11/25.

ICE CREAM

Lindsay’s Handmade Ice Cream has been crafting small batch artisan ice cream since 2020. Using only highest quality clean ingredients, you will quickly taste the difference. 

The Madagascar Vanilla is sourced through a trading partner who works directly with Malagasy famers so more money lands in the pockets of the community. So I feel confident to say it IS The Best Vanilla Ever! 

The Bourbon Brown Sugar is made using SoNo 1420 Bourbon, grass fed butter and compliments Pecan Pie, Apple Pie, Pumpkin Pie, or just eat it out of the carton. No judgments here :) 

Enjoy this special handmade treat with your loved ones and thank you for supporting local! 

Dig, Divide & Store Dahlias: Hands-On Workshop with Paul Rossi 11.17.25 @ 7 pm

Join us for an evening of fun, learning, and a little dirt under your nails!
UCONN Certified Master Gardener Paul Rossi—a lifelong dahlia grower and exhibitor—will demonstrate how to dig, divide, and store your dahlia tubers so they’re ready to thrive again next spring.

This is a hands-on workshop, so roll up your sleeves and bring:
Your own clumps if you’d like to practice dividing
Your favorite tools (pruners, knives, gloves, labels, etc.)
Your friends—and your favorite beverage or bottle of wine.

We’ll cover:

  • The right way to lift and clean dahlia clumps

  • How to divide tubers without damage

  • Proven storage methods to keep them healthy through winter

  • Tips for waking them up in spring

Bonus: If you’d like, please consider donating one tuber to help support our Farm Stand's flower offerings during the growing season. Your contribution will bloom again next season through our flower sales—which help to fund farm programs year-round.

Come for the flowers, stay for the fun—and leave ready for your best dahlia season yet!

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Holiday Hors d'ouevres with laura weinman 12.4.25

Holiday Hors d'ouevres with Laura Weinman 12.4.25 @6 p.m.-8:30 p.m., $150 pp

We’re whipping up an assortment of festive and delicious finger foods to enjoy with friends and family this holiday season! Join us. This is a festive, collaborative class. Bring a friend, your favorite wine or libation, and let’s kick off the holiday season with a good time and a whole new array of bite-sized favorites for entertaining!

The Menu

Tuna Tartare on Crispy wontons with Wasabi Aioli 

Gougeres with Thyme and Gruyere

Mini Crabcakes with Chive Remoulade

Caramelized Onion Quesadillas with Guacamole and Fresh Salsa

Vegetable Spring Rolls with Chili Dipping Sauce

Manchego-Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Dates

Chicken Sausage En Croute with Mustard Sauce

Beef Tenderloin Canapes with Horseradish and Arugula

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New Date!! Wakeman Town Farm Town Farm Knitting Circle 11/11 Drop in between 9:30 and 11:30

Come join the Wakeman Town Farm knitting circle. In this warm, welcoming environment held at the Farm, individuals of all skill levels can gather to share their passion for knitting. Enjoy your morning coffee or tea. This knitting circle offers a relaxed environment, where knitters can exchange tips, patterns, and stories. Participants should bring their own projects to work on along with their skillset and can connect with Judy Sloan, our resident knitting aficionado on any questions they may have with their work. The Wakeman Town Farm knitting circle will foster a sense of community, encouraging conversation, creativity, and connection. Whether you're stitching your first scarf or tackling a complex sweater, the Farm knitting circle is a place to unwind and create together.

Please know that it is not necessary to stay for the entire time, drop in and out for what works with your schedule during the window this will take place.

This event is at no cost

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new: self-care sunday Sound Bath Experience 11.2.25

Sound Bath Experience - Sun. Nov. 2, 2-4 p.m.
Rooted in themes of letting go, turning inward, and planting new intentions, this sound bath and art experience offers a sacred space to slow down and reconnect with yourself. As autumn’s golden light softens and the trees surrender their final leaves, nature invites us to do the same: release, reflect, and return to our inner stillness

The gathering will take place at Wakeman Town Farm’s gathering space, Tim’s Kitchen. It’s a setting that invites presence, reflection, and connection with the natural rhythms of the season.

We’ll begin with a sound bath with soothing soundscapes and gentle visualization to support this seasonal shift. The sounds of crystal bowls, chimes, and meditative instruments will create a deeply restorative space for grounding and renewal.

Following the sound journey, you’ll be invited into a therapeutic art experience aligned with this same theme. Through intuitive creative expression, we’ll explore what’s ready to be released and honor what is ready to emerge within. In this creative container, your emotions and insights are safe to take shape on the page in whatever form they choose. No prior art experience is necessary; all are welcome.

Ticket Price: $65

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Sold out! Thanksgiving Cooking Class for Kids ages 6-12, 11.14.25

“Cook, Create, Celebrate Thanksgiving!”

November 14, 2025, 4:30-6:30- 2 hours, $70 pp, includes dinner and dessert

Ages: 6-12

Instructor: Robyn Herman/Kathleen Benson

Students: Max 12

It's Turkey time in Tim’s Kitchen! Join us for our after-school Thanksgiving kids’ cooking class, where young chefs will roll, stuff, and bake their way through a festive Thanksgiving meal, featuring stuffed turkey breast, roasted winter squash and wholesome harvest stuffing. For dessert, we will prepare sweet apple cranberry lattice mini pies. Kids will learn to build lattice pies with criss-cross tops that look like cozy quilts for the apples underneath! We will enjoy our feast family style and share what we are thankful for with one another.

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Fall on the Farm for Kids! New Session starts up 11.10 Register for your spot now!

Fall Into Fun on the Farm! 🚜

Registration is OPEN for our Fall Farm Programs at Wakeman Town Farm — the perfect seasonal adventure for kids and families! Join us for hands-on farm experiences, fresh air, and autumn magic. Programs available for kids as little as 6 months to 14 years old.

Spaces fill quickly, so don’t miss out on this unforgettable fall experience!
Register today and give your child a season full of discovery, laughter, and memories on the farm.

Learn More https://www.wakemantownfarm.org/jr-farm-club

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Sold out! FAll on the farm dinner with chef alison milwe grace 11.6.25

Fall on Farm Dinner with Chef AMG- 6 p.m. $135 pp

It’s that time of the year for crisp autumn air, apple picking, and all the fall feels. Join us on the Farm for a rustic autumn evening that celebrates this quintessentially New England vibe, hosted by Chef Alison Milwe Grace, of AMG Catering + Events. Grab some wine, gather some friends, make some memories!

FARM TO TABLE FALL DINNER

Thursday, November 6, 2025 @6 P.M.  

FIRST COURSE
Butternut squash bisque with pepitas

House made pretzel rolls with hot honey mustard dip 

SALAD COURSE

Autumn Harvest chopped salad with apples and feta

ENTRÉE
Cider braised short ribs , whipped turnips and crispy brussels

Or

Wild mushroom risotto with peas

DESSERT
Assorted mini whoopie pies

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SOLD OUT ! Election Day Camp! 11.4 9:00 am - 1:00 pm ages 6 - 11

Join our experienced Farm Educators, Arts, and Culinary Instructors for an Election Day like no other! We will spend the day visiting our Farm animal friends; learning to cook delicious farm-fresh snacks; creating a variety of nature-based crafts and other “maker” activities; playing games; exploring the grounds, gardens and nature trail. We will also host our own "election" where the kids campaign and vote on their favorite Farm animal!

Camp will have a cooking segment, animal encounters, and a special farm election will take place.

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Ages 6 - 11

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new! Inclusive Neurodiverse Saturday Farmer Program Second Fall session starts 10.18.25

A parent and child class designed for children of all abilities. This program offers a hands-on, sensory-rich experience for 4 weeks.

This is our second fall session for our inculsive neurodiverse farmer program. This session starts up on Saturday 10/18 , 10/25, 11/8 and 11/15.

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! 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.

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sold out! fall BAKING (adults) with chef Shauniece perrrin 11.13.25

“Warm & Cozy Farmhouse Desserts” Fall & Winter Dessert Baking Class (Adults), $135 pp
 Hosted at Wakeman Town Farm 6:30-9 p.m.

This hands-on baking workshop celebrates the flavors of fall with three comforting desserts fall/winter desserts that you can enjoy all season. Guests will learn classic techniques, simple tricks to elevate flavors, and how to present their bakes beautifully for gatherings.

1. Apple Cider Bread Pudding with Caramel Drizzle

Learn how to make a rich custard base infused with vanilla bean, layered top with apples poached in rum apple cider.

Layers of fresh Challah Bread, butter, & a cardamom spice mix. Baked into golden perfection and finished with a homemade rum caramel sauce and mascarpone creme.
Key Skill: Custard making + bread pudding assembly.

2. Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes

Create spiced pumpkin cheesecake batter with mascarpone cream cheese & pumpkin (or sweet potato) purée.
Bake in individual ramekins or muffin tins, in a steam bath for easy serving.
Learn the secret to a smooth, crack-free cheesecake.
Finish with whipped cream & candied pecans.
Key Skill: Cheesecake mixing & water-bath baking.

3. Carrot & Apple Puff Pastries

Prepare a lightly sweet carrot-apple filling with warming spices.
Work with puff pastry dough: rolling, shaping, and crimping for a professional look.
Bake until flaky and golden, then dust with powdered sugar.
Key Skill: Puff pastry handling + hand pie shaping.

Class Details

Duration: 2.5 hours
Format: Hands-on with chef demonstration
Takeaways: Each guest leaves with a tasting plate + recipe cards
Skill Level: Beginner to intermediate bakers
Feel free to BYO a favorite libation!

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sold out! fall kids' cooking for the minis, Grades K-2

Fall is right around the corner, and we are so excited to have chef Kathleen with Culinary Kids returning to whip up fun in the kitchen.  All classes are hands-on and introduce the culinary world and new flavors.  Students will learn how to prepare both sweet and savory recipes, and work  knife skills, food science, math through measuring, culinary terms, and  sensory exploration.

Each class will begin with harvesting what is in season in the garden then enjoy creating and eating what they have made.  At the end of class, we gather together in Tim’s kitchen table and discuss what we made, why we made it and come together  to share a truly farm-to-table experience!

Items on the menu
Our gardens in September are bursting with late season goodness. We will forage and use various herbs for seasoning, zucchini for fritters and muffins, eggplant for parmesan, tomato for tarts, salsa and caprese salad, and fresh basil for pesto.  Later, we will enjoy apple season and make the most of our trees, making homemade apple sauce, apple puff pastry rings, and much more! In October, we will begin to celebrate fall in the kitchen with heartier dishes, such as mini baked pumpkins filled with chili and cornbread. The kids will love baking up pumpkin spiced cakes, spiced oatmeal bars, apple cider doughnuts.

Classes run Mondays 4:15-5:30 p.m.
Session 2 
Monday, October 27,  November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 6, 8

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sold out! Sweater Weather Suppers - Kids' Fall Cooking series - SESSION 2 STARTS IN OCT grades 2-6

Sweater Weather Suppers - Fall Themed Cooking Class for Kids

Session 1 -  9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22-(7 sessions) ONGOING
Session 2-10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17-(7 sessions) ENROLLING

Time: 4:15-5:30
Ages: Grades 2-6
Instructor: Robyn Herman
Students: Max 12

“Where comfort food meets crisp autumn nights.” Join us for a fun and festive fall cooking class designed just for kids! Our Sweater Weather Suppers cooking class will immerse young chefs in the cozy and colorful flavors of Autumn and highlight seasonal ingredients and comforting flavors. From sweet treats to savory delights, each session will be filled with hands-on cooking activities that highlight the best of the season. Sign up for one session or both!

Recipes include: Apple Cider Braised Chicken – Bone-in chicken simmered with WTF Maple syrup, apple cider and farm grown thyme; Stuffed Acorn Squash – filled with quinoa, cranberries, pumpkin seeds and Parmesan cheese; and Pumpkin Muffins, incorporating fall spices, such as cinnamon and nutmeg.

Chef Robyn is a passionate culinary expert with over 20 years of experience in the kitchen. She brings a deep love for teaching and sharing the joys of cooking with the next generation. Chef Robyn believes that cooking is not only an essential life skill but also a wonderful way to inspire creativity and confidence in young minds. Her classes focus on teaching kids how to make healthy, delicious meals while emphasizing kitchen safety and basic culinary techniques.

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sold out! kids' back-to-school grill + chill 9.26.25

Back to School Grill + Chill Cooking Class with Dinner. 9.26.25, 5-6:30 p.m. $65 pp.

Kids aged 7-12 love our Friday evening themed cooking nights!

Join us for our Back to School Grill + Chill, a fun Friday afternoon cooking class where we start off in the gardens and end up enjoying a meal together at our communal tables.

We will begin by gathering herbs and veggies from the garden for our menu of marinated grilled chicken, corn skewers, and baked potato bar, and finish with a seasonal favorite — apple fritters a la mode. If the weather permits, we’ll enjoy our homemade feast at our outdoor picnic tables.
Class is open to ages 7-12.

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sold out! Hot Sauce HangOut! let’s make hot sauce 9.24 @6:30 p.m.

SOLD OUT!

Join us for a flavorful, hands-on experience where you'll learn how to create your own custom hot sauce — from fresh-picked produce on the Farm to the final jar blend. Our Farm-to-Table Hot Sauce Class brings together farm ingredients, instruction, and your unique palate to create something truly special. Additionally, it will be a fun relaxed environment in Tim's Kitchen where we will be spinning some records for entertainment during class. Feel free to bring a record to play.

Wakeman Town Farm's own Nick Yost, will talk about the fundamentals of heat, acidity, and sweetness. This class will explore different pepper profiles and how to balance them to create bold, complete flavors.

Craft your own bottle of hot sauce using freshly sourced ingredients. Choose from a range of peppers, fruits, spices, and vinegars to match your heat tolerance and taste. Included in the class are ingredients and supplies, a little guac and chips, and your own custom jar of hot sauce to take home.

Bring your unique heat tolerance and a BYO beverage, grab a record you want to play, and head out for this fun, social event at Wakeman Town Farm.

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New! Fall Sessions for Inclusive Neurodiverse Farmer Program Saturdays starting 9.6

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!

Saturdays 9:00 or 10:00 ages 3-11+

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