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SUMMARY:Imagination Playground
DESCRIPTION:Children can build skills\, solve problems\, and make friends in the Court using an innovative system of large-scale\, lightweight blocks designed to encourage fun and learning through curiosity-driven play. For ages 8 and under with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/imagination-playground-fall-25-2-3-4/2026-02-17
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T205555Z
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SUMMARY:Animal Embassy
DESCRIPTION:Animal Embassy returns to Grace Farms to provide insight into animals’ amazing adaptations\, and why we need to protect and respect them.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/animal-embassy
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T140000
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SUMMARY:Winter Passport
DESCRIPTION:It’s a winter wonderland at Grace Farms! Families can enjoy special programming inspired by a cozy staycation. Pick up a passport at the Welcome Desk — or bring a passport from previous “vacations” at Grace Farms — and venture through the River building for wintertime activities. Collect stamps at each activity for a small treat. \nOn February 20\, join the Polar Bear Picnic\, and have breakfast for dinner! After enjoying a meal provided by Grace Farms’ culinary team\, take part in winter-inspired crafts and games.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/winter-passport/2026-02-18
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T020532
CREATED:20251007T140625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T155501Z
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SUMMARY:Imagination Playground
DESCRIPTION:Children can build skills\, solve problems\, and make friends in the Court using an innovative system of large-scale\, lightweight blocks designed to encourage fun and learning through curiosity-driven play. For ages 8 and under with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/imagination-playground-fall-25-2-3-4/2026-02-18
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T020532
CREATED:20251223T134854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T134855Z
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SUMMARY:Fairy House Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Today\, create a Fairy House with natural materials collected from the landscapes surrounding the River building. Our Director of Horticulture\, Kimberly Kelly\, will facilitate the crafting while discussing the importance of creating a structure that will become part of nature again.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/fairy-house-workshop-2/2026-02-18/1
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T020532
CREATED:20251223T134854Z
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SUMMARY:Fairy House Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Today\, create a Fairy House with natural materials collected from the landscapes surrounding the River building. Our Director of Horticulture\, Kimberly Kelly\, will facilitate the crafting while discussing the importance of creating a structure that will become part of nature again.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/fairy-house-workshop-2/2026-02-18/2
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T140000
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CREATED:20250627T191114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T191114Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Passport
DESCRIPTION:It’s a winter wonderland at Grace Farms! Families can enjoy special programming inspired by a cozy staycation. Pick up a passport at the Welcome Desk — or bring a passport from previous “vacations” at Grace Farms — and venture through the River building for wintertime activities. Collect stamps at each activity for a small treat. \nOn February 20\, join the Polar Bear Picnic\, and have breakfast for dinner! After enjoying a meal provided by Grace Farms’ culinary team\, take part in winter-inspired crafts and games.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/winter-passport/2026-02-19
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T020532
CREATED:20251007T140625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T155501Z
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SUMMARY:Imagination Playground
DESCRIPTION:Children can build skills\, solve problems\, and make friends in the Court using an innovative system of large-scale\, lightweight blocks designed to encourage fun and learning through curiosity-driven play. For ages 8 and under with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/imagination-playground-fall-25-2-3-4/2026-02-19
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T194145Z
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SUMMARY:Cookie Decorating
DESCRIPTION:This Winter Passport Week\, decorate delicious winter-inspired cookies with the entire family. Cookies will be provided by Pastry Chef and Educator Leah Jones. \n  \nAbout Chef Leah Jones\n \nLeah Jones brings more than 10 years of food service and culinary experience to her role as Grace Farms Pastry Chef and Educator. \nShe leads recipe research and development for all baking and pastry programs and is responsible for the daily output of all freshly made baked goods\, including those provided during special events and visits from community or partner organizations. She also hosts food history pop-up talks for daily visitors throughout the week and teaches culinary fundamentals during educational programming throughout the year. Her focus areas include fostering local food sustainability and creating a more sustainable and equitable food system on a local and global scale. She upholds a zero-food waste approach and often partners with the Grace Farms Community Garden to feature seasonal produce in her confections.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/cookie-decorating-4-2
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Community,Children & Families
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260221
DTSTAMP:20260415T020532
CREATED:20260218T163338Z
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SUMMARY:4 pm Commons Closure
DESCRIPTION:The Commons will close today\, Friday\, February 20th\, at 4 pm to accommodate tonight’s Polar Bear Picnic. Please place any orders before 3 pm. \nPurchase tickets to the Polar Bear Picnic.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/4-pm-commons-closure
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T020532
CREATED:20250627T191114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T191114Z
UID:10010155-1771581600-1771596000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Winter Passport
DESCRIPTION:It’s a winter wonderland at Grace Farms! Families can enjoy special programming inspired by a cozy staycation. Pick up a passport at the Welcome Desk — or bring a passport from previous “vacations” at Grace Farms — and venture through the River building for wintertime activities. Collect stamps at each activity for a small treat. \nOn February 20\, join the Polar Bear Picnic\, and have breakfast for dinner! After enjoying a meal provided by Grace Farms’ culinary team\, take part in winter-inspired crafts and games.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/winter-passport/2026-02-20
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T020532
CREATED:20260108T144022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T144022Z
UID:10010820-1771581600-1771606800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Imagination Playground
DESCRIPTION:Children can build skills\, solve problems\, and make friends in the Court using an innovative system of large-scale\, lightweight blocks designed to encourage fun and learning through curiosity-driven play. For ages 8 and under with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/imagination-playground-15-4-2
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T020532
CREATED:20260115T194001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T162400Z
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SUMMARY:Bunny Book Group
DESCRIPTION:Listen to stories from our curated collection of books and take part in an arts and crafts activity. For up to age 5 with adult caregivers. \nCapacity is limited. Early arrival is encouraged.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/bunny-book-group-2026/2026-02-20
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T020532
CREATED:20250501T181759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T194425Z
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SUMMARY:Cookie Decorating
DESCRIPTION:This Winter Passport Week\, decorate delicious winter-inspired cookies with the entire family. Cookies will be provided by Pastry Chef and Educator Leah Jones. \n  \nAbout Chef Leah Jones\n \nLeah Jones brings more than 10 years of food service and culinary experience to her role as Grace Farms Pastry Chef and Educator. \nShe leads recipe research and development for all baking and pastry programs and is responsible for the daily output of all freshly made baked goods\, including those provided during special events and visits from community or partner organizations. She also hosts food history pop-up talks for daily visitors throughout the week and teaches culinary fundamentals during educational programming throughout the year. Her focus areas include fostering local food sustainability and creating a more sustainable and equitable food system on a local and global scale. She upholds a zero-food waste approach and often partners with the Grace Farms Community Garden to feature seasonal produce in her confections.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/cookie-decorating-4
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Community,Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T020532
CREATED:20250701T150536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T164419Z
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SUMMARY:Polar Bear Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Join the Polar Bear Picnic\, and have breakfast for dinner! \nAfter enjoying a meal provided by Grace Farms’ culinary team\, take part in winter-inspired crafts and games. \nMenu: \n\nFrench Toast Casserole (vg)\nScrambled Eggs (vg) (gf)\nHome Fries (vg) (gf)\nCrispy Bacon (gf)\nFresh Fruit Salad (v) (vg) (gf) \n(v) = vegan | (vg) = vegetarian | (gf) = gluten free \n\n 
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/polar-bear-picnic-2026
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Community,Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T020532
CREATED:20250502T190057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T222010Z
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SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio
DESCRIPTION:Open Arts Studio is a site-specific creative exploration for younger audiences to engage in open-ended inquiry and reflect on the building\, its shapes and designs\, and its ideas. The series asks participants to respond to both the built and the natural environment\, encouraging new ways of thinking. Led by Grace Farms Arts Educator Nancy Jameson\, Open Arts Studio provides a new prompt monthly\, along with materials and guidance for participants to make their responses. \nFor ages 4 – 11 with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-arts-studio-10-2/2026-02-21
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T020532
CREATED:20250505T193943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T162529Z
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SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:This comprehensive tour invites a closer look at the architecture of the River building and Barns. Take in 360–degree views of the surrounding landscapes while exploring the building’s sustainable design\, curated interiors\, and materials choices. During the tour\, sample a cup of tea from Grace Farms Tea & Coffee\, a Certified B Corp that demonstrates and educates about ethical and sustainable supply chains. \nThe River building\, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning firm\, SANAA\, holds LEED Gold certification for Building Design and Construction. A demonstration of our continuing efforts to be as sustainable as possible\, in 2024\, we were awarded Gold certification for Building Operations and Maintenance\, building on our LEED Silver certification in 2019. \nThe River building was awarded the prestigious 2014/2015 Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize (MCHAP)\, in addition to the AIA National 2017 Architecture Honor Award and AIA Connecticut 2016 Design Honor Award. \nApproved for AIA CES 1.5 LU
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-2025-saturdays-2-2-2-2-2/2026-02-21
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T020532
CREATED:20260109T133907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T134657Z
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SUMMARY:Move with Grace Farms x lululemon | Strength for Runners with Brittany Battis
DESCRIPTION:Join Lululemon Running Ambassador and Coach Brittany Battis for a full body strength class for runners! Start with a dynamic warm up and stretch followed by a full body workout targeting muscle groups that will help you become a stronger and more powerful runner. Afterwards\, sip tea from Grace Farms Tea & Coffee with Battis\, who will lead a myth-busting discussion about running that offers tips for beginning runners\, proper nutrition for runners\, and more. \nThis class is open to all levels of fitness as well as beginner or advanced runners. \nMove with Grace Farms x lululemon is a series of monthly movement classes hosted in partnership with local lululemon ambassadors. These classes\, for all levels of experience\, focus on restoring and igniting the energy needed to live a more balanced life. To enhance the wellness experience\, each class includes a cup of tea from Grace Farms Tea & Coffee\, a Certified B Corp\, picked specifically to complement the movement. \nAbout Brittany Battis\nBrittany Battis is a nurse\, athlete\, and certified Running Coach. Her running resume includes a marathon personal best of 2 hours and 59 minutes and 17 minutes 59 seconds in the 5k. Brittany works with athletes ranging from beginner walk/runners to experienced marathoners. She provides 1:1 customized coaching built to each individual’s needs\, history\, skill level and goals and strives to not only uplift and inspire her athletes to go the distance but also guide their training in a smart\, strategic and fun way. She wears many hats as a running coach and most would say she is also a cheerleader\, friend\, mentor\, and your number one fan.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/move-with-grace-farms-x-lululemon-2-6-2
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Community,Tea & Coffee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T020532
CREATED:20260105T133748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T133749Z
UID:10010315-1771675200-1771693200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Imagination Playground
DESCRIPTION:Children can build skills\, solve problems\, and make friends in the Court using an innovative system of large-scale\, lightweight blocks designed to encourage fun and learning through curiosity-driven play. For ages 8 and under with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/imagination-playground-fall-25-2-3-4-4
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T020532
CREATED:20250502T182528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T160522Z
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SUMMARY:Music at Grace Farms | Arlen Hlusko\, cello
DESCRIPTION:Canadian cellist and Grace Farms Artist-in-Residence Arlen Hlusko presents a winter recital\, “InCommon Folk\,”  inspired by the idea of community music. Developed for Grace Farms\, this one-of-a-kind program offers an exploration into how music responds to the trials and tribulations of life\, and helps bring people together in community. \nWith music spanning Appalachian folk songs\, German hymns\, jazz standards\, and thoughtful improvisations\, this moving program weaves familiar tunes with pieces not yet heard— and old favorites shared in surprising new ways. At the heart of the evening is the world premiere of Wilton Songs\, a new three-movement suite for solo cello by Pulitzer Prize finalist Timo Andres\, commissioned by Grace Farms and written for Hlusko. \nProgram \nTraditional\, arr Frankie Carr: Improvisation on Little Birdie\nMark Summer: Lo\, How a Rose E’er Blooming\n*Timo Andres: Wilton Songs \n\nFrankie and Johnny\nPoor Stranger\nTen Thousand Miles\n\nTraditional/Charles A Tindley\, arr Kenji Bunch: We Shall Overcome \nMeredith Monk: Cello Talk\nPaul V Cortez: Lotus Petals Unfolding\n*Traditional\, arr Frankie Carr: Scarborough Fair\n*Irving Berlin\, arr Arlen Hlusko: Blue Skies\nColeridge-Taylor Perkinson: Lamentations: Black/Folk Song Suite\nIII. Calvary Ostinato \nTraditional\, arr Arlen Hlusko: Shenandoah\nGeorge Crumb: Sonata for Solo Cello \n\nFantasia\nTema pastorale con variazioni\nToccata\n\n—intermission— \nZoltán Kodály: Solo Sonata for Cello\, Op 8\nI. Allegro maestoso ma appassionato\nAndrea Casarrubios: SEVEN\n*Woody Guthrie\, arr Frankie Carr: This Land \n*world premiere \n(75 min performance\, 15 min intermission) \nAbout Arlen Hlusko\nHailed for her “sublime cello prowess” (Take Effect)\, “absorbing originality” (Gramophone)\, and “mesmerizing beauty” (NY Music Daily)\, internationally acclaimed Canadian cellist Arlen Hlusko is a dynamic artist who has performed as soloist and chamber musician across North & South Americas\, Asia\, and Europe. She is “capable of playing with great delicacy but also fearlessness; regardless of the character of the material\, she executes it with authority and conviction […] and open-hearted expression is present throughout” (Textura). Cellist of the Bang on a Can All-Stars sextet (extolled by the New York Times for “combining the power and punch of a rock band with the precision and clarity of a chamber ensemble”)\, Arlen regularly performs with other ensembles\, including Manhattan Chamber Players\, The Knights\, and Dolce Suono Ensemble\, and is a member of the Harry Chapin Band and recent alumna of the Curtis Institute of Music and Carnegie Hall’s Ensemble Connect. \nIn 2025-6\, she will be the inaugural musician “Artist-in-Residence” at Grace Farms in New Canaan\, CT. Interested in a wide array of music\, she has collaborated closely with artists from Jordi Savall to Midori to Meredith Monk to David Byrne\, and is a Grammy-award winner for her collaboration with The Crossing\, as well as a laureate of several competitions. Arlen has been featured on CBC’s “30 Under 30\,” and is a Larsen Artist. She has debuted with the Los Angeles Philharmonic\, BBC Concert Orchestra\, and the Calgary Philharmonic\, among others\, and has been invited to several pre-eminent chamber music festivals\, including Spoleto USA\, Tippet Rise\, Bay Chamber Concerts\, and Music from Angel Fire. Committed to using her music to connect with and serve her community\, Arlen founded her own interactive chamber music concert series\, Philadelphia Performances for Autism\, and is involved with numerous communities\, including Carnegie Hall’s “Musical Connections” at Sing Sing Correctional Facility. \n 
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/music-at-grace-farms-arlen-hlusko
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Arts,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T020532
CREATED:20251007T140544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T162714Z
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SUMMARY:Imagination Playground
DESCRIPTION:Children can build skills\, solve problems\, and make friends in the Court using an innovative system of large-scale\, lightweight blocks designed to encourage fun and learning through curiosity-driven play. For ages 8 and under with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/imagination-playground-15-4-3/2026-02-22
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260225
DTSTAMP:20260415T020532
CREATED:20260224T013723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T013723Z
UID:10011408-1771891200-1771977599@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:12 pm Delayed Opening
DESCRIPTION:Grace Farms will open at 12 pm on Tuesday\, February 24\, 2026 due to inclement weather.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/12-pm-delayed-opening
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T020532
CREATED:20260224T125135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T125135Z
UID:10010316-1771934400-1771952400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Imagination Playground
DESCRIPTION:Children can build skills\, solve problems\, and make friends in the Court using an innovative system of large-scale\, lightweight blocks designed to encourage fun and learning through curiosity-driven play. For ages 8 and under with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/imagination-playground-fall-25-2-3-4-10
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Imagination-Playground-2025.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T020532
CREATED:20260105T134648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T135043Z
UID:10010919-1772013600-1772020800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Materials Studio
DESCRIPTION:Families are invited to play\, build\, deconstruct\, reimagine\, and discover the life cycle of everyday materials in our built environment with our education team. Inspired by materials in the exhibit With Every Fiber: Pigment\, Stone\, Glass\, families can explore the unique properties of these materials and use their imaginations to create new applications for them. \nOnOctober 11\, 2025\, Grace Farms unveiled a new iteration of the With Every Fiber exhibit\, which offers insights into forced labor in the building materials supply chain. A portion of With Every Fiber was adapted and included in the Intelligens CANON at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia\, curated by Carlo Ratti\, open through November 2025. \nMaterials Studio is for ages 4 – 11 with adult caregivers. This is free and included with daily registration.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/materials-studio-2026/2026-02-25
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/With-Every-Fiber-Exhibit-Andrew-Werner-GSP-web.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T020532
CREATED:20251007T140625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T155501Z
UID:10010317-1772013600-1772038800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Imagination Playground
DESCRIPTION:Children can build skills\, solve problems\, and make friends in the Court using an innovative system of large-scale\, lightweight blocks designed to encourage fun and learning through curiosity-driven play. For ages 8 and under with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/imagination-playground-fall-25-2-3-4/2026-02-25
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Imagination-Playground-2025.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T163000
DTSTAMP:20260415T020532
CREATED:20250501T181423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T181608Z
UID:10009283-1772031600-1772037000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Journey into the World of Tea | White and Green Teas
DESCRIPTION:Step into the Pavilion to explore and taste the differences between the white and green teas. \nLed by Tea Expert Frank Kwei\, this tranquil and in-depth exploration of tea offers guests a taste of notable varietals from cultures around the world\, with demonstrations and more. \n  \nAbout Frank Kwei\nFrank currently serves in the role of Tea Expert and Educator focusing on special projects and tea programs at Grace Farms. He has been with Grace Farms Foundation since its inception\, starting as the Director of Hospitality where he served as a welcoming ambassador for Grace Farms. In that role\, he often provided a first introduction to Grace Farms and its work by pausing over tea in the Pavilion\, a reflective space in the River building with 360-degree views of natural landscapes. \nIn his current role\, Frank is Grace Farms’ resident Tea Expert\, where he welcomes the public with a simple cup of tea and invites them into a deeper appreciation of the intentionality of SANAA’s architecture and the impact of the Foundation’s work to advance good in the world. \nBefore joining Grace Farms\, Frank co-founded and managed a boutique tea company based in Brooklyn\, New York\, and spent several years focused on the sourcing and supply chains for tea ingredients. Frank has brought that experience to the Foundation’s work on ethical and sustainable supply chains across sectors\, including tea\, coffee\, food\, and architecture. Frank hosts a wide variety of tea education programs on the vast world of tea\, its history\, and on the ethical and sustainable production of tea and coffee. This serves as a critical entry point to educating people about ethical and sustainable supply chains in other fields.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/journey-into-the-world-of-tea-white-and-green-teas-2
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Community,Tea & Coffee
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Journey-into-the-World-of-Tea-2025-tea-101.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T020532
CREATED:20250505T020559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T151246Z
UID:10009447-1772100000-1772107200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Studio Beginnings
DESCRIPTION:Our youngest artists\, designers\, and builders are invited step into the arts studio to have fun making art inspired by the River building and surrounding landscape! Think\, play\, create\, and experiment with texture\, form\, line\, color and space. \nThis session is recommended for ages 1-5 and their caretakers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/studio-beginnings-2-2-2/2026-02-26
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Studio-Beginnings-2024-Hero.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T020532
CREATED:20251007T140625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T155501Z
UID:10010318-1772100000-1772125200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Imagination Playground
DESCRIPTION:Children can build skills\, solve problems\, and make friends in the Court using an innovative system of large-scale\, lightweight blocks designed to encourage fun and learning through curiosity-driven play. For ages 8 and under with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/imagination-playground-fall-25-2-3-4/2026-02-26
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Imagination-Playground-2025.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T020532
CREATED:20250505T020405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T151421Z
UID:10009427-1772118000-1772125200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio
DESCRIPTION:Drop into the Arts Studio for a facilitated series designed by artists\, curators\, and educators that invites families to play\, create\, and experiment with sensory-rich materials and different modes of artmaking. \nFor ages 4–11 with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-arts-studio-13-2/2026-02-26
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2025-Open-Arts-Studio.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260228
DTSTAMP:20260415T020532
CREATED:20251105T183335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T152244Z
UID:10010866-1772150400-1772236799@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Court Opens at 12 pm
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/court-opens-at-12-pm-7-2/2026-02-27
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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