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SUMMARY:Life Worth Living Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Begin your Grace Farms Lecture experience with a special workshop\, led by Drew Collins\, Associate Research Scholar from the Yale Center for Faith & Culture\, inviting participants to reflect deeply on what makes life truly worth living\, designed to complement Miroslav Volf‘s lecture. \nFollowing the workshop\, join us for a Grace Farms Lecture delivered by Miroslav Volf\, one of the most significant theologians of our time. Register
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/workshop-life-worth-living
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Community,Arts,Faith,Justice,Tea & Coffee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220907
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SUMMARY:Grace Farms Lectures with Concert | Dr. Miroslav Volf
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Miroslav Volf\, one of the most significant religious thinkers of our time\, as he creates the opportunity to pause and consider one key aspect of a life that is worthy of our humanity: the practice of forgiveness. \nHe will show why we cannot dispense with it in our conflict-ridden world\, how systems of interaction on which we depend falter when forgiveness is absent\, and how we ourselves are diminished without it. Why is forgiveness at once so hard and one of the most creative and hopeful things we humans are capable of doing? \nVolf is the author of more than 20 books\, including Exclusion & Embrace — which was named one of the best 100 religious books of the twentieth century. \nHis talk will be followed by a moving chamber music concert featuring some of today’s most celebrated musicians: Adrian Anantawan & Lun Li\, violins; Celia Hatton\, viola; and Arlen Hlusko\, cello. This string quartet will perform a musical program responding to Volf’s body of work\, with pieces deeply rooted in spirituality. The program is curated by Grace Farms Artist-in-Residence\, Arlen Hlusko.  \n\nSchedule: \n3 – 3:45 pm\nDr. Miroslav Volf delivers Grace Farms Lecture \n3:45 – 4 pm\nTea & Coffee Break \n4 – 5 pm\nChamber Music Performance \n\nBegin your Grace Farms Lecture experience with a Life Worth Living Workshop\, led by Drew Collins\, Associate Research Scholar from the Yale Center for Faith & Culture\, from 1 – 2:30 pm on Saturday\, February 7th. Register separately. \n  \nAbout Dr. Miroslav Volf\n \nProfessor Volf is the founding Director of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture. His books include Exclusion and Embrace: A Theological Exploration of Identity\, Otherness\, and Reconciliation (1996; revised edition\, 2019)\, winner of the Grawemeyer Award in Religion and named one of Christianity Today’s 100 most important religious books of the 20th Century; Flourishing: Why We Need Religion in a Globalized World (2016); The Home of God: A Brief Story of Everything (2022)\, co-authored with Ryan McAnnally-Linz; and\, most recently\, co-authored with Matthew Croasmun and Ryan McAnnally-Linz\, Life Worth Living: A Guide to What Matters Most (2023). \nA member of the Episcopal Church in the U.S.A. and the Evangelical Church in Croatia\, Professor Volf has been involved in international ecumenical dialogues (for instance\, with the Vatican’s Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity) and interfaith dialogues (including the Muslim and Christian “A Common Word” initiative)\, as well as a participant in the Global Agenda Council on Values of the World Economic Forum. A native of Croatia\, he regularly teaches and lectures in Central and Eastern Europe\, Asia\, and across North America. Amongst his many invited lectureships\, he has given the Dudleian Lecture at Harvard University; the Chavasse Lectures at Oxford University; the Waldenstroem Lectures at Stockholm School of Theology; the Gray Lectures at Duke University; the Stob Lectures at Calvin University; and the Cadbury Lectures at the University of Birmingham. In May 2025\, he will deliver the Gifford Lectures in Aberdeen\, UK. \n  \n\nabout the musicians
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-lectures-miroslav-volf
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Community,Design for Freedom,Arts,Faith,Justice,Tea & Coffee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220907
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-15-4-3/2026-02-08
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220907
CREATED:20250627T164822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T153640Z
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SUMMARY:Chef's Palate | The Science of Flavor
DESCRIPTION:Engaging each of the five senses\, join Grace Farms Pastry Chef and Educator Leah Jones to experience the flavor building blocks that create the food you love during this deep-dive into the science behind taste.\nAbout Chef’s Palate\nChef’s Palate\, hosted by Grace Farms Founding Pastry Chef and educator Leah Jones\, is a series of educational conversations designed to inspire new perspectives on everyday ingredients\, groceries\, and meals. Chef’s Palate encourages a broader understanding of the complex ways in which food intersects many aspects of our lives. \nLeah Jones has more than 15 years of food service and culinary experience and has been with Grace Farms since its opening in 2015. She leads recipe research and development for all baking and pastry programs. She feels strongly about creating a more sustainable and equitable food system\, both locally and globally\, and upholds a zero-food waste approach when it comes to baking. She holds a B.S. in Baking & Pastry Arts and Food Service Management from Johnson & Wales University.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/the-science-of-flavor-2026
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220907
CREATED:20260105T134648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T132144Z
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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-2026-2/2026-02-10
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220907
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-25-2-3-4/2026-02-10
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220907
CREATED:20260105T134648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T132144Z
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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-2026-2/2026-02-11
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220907
CREATED:20251007T140625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T155501Z
UID:10010307-1770804000-1770829200@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-25-2-3-4/2026-02-11
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220907
CREATED:20250505T020559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T151246Z
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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-2-2-2/2026-02-12
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220907
CREATED:20251007T140625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T155501Z
UID:10010308-1770890400-1770915600@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-25-2-3-4/2026-02-12
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220907
CREATED:20250505T020405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T151421Z
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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-13-2/2026-02-12
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTSTAMP:20260418T220907
CREATED:20251105T183335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T152244Z
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SUMMARY:Court Opens at 12 pm
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/court-opens-at-12-pm-7-2/2026-02-13
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220907
CREATED:20260115T194001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T151122Z
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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-2026/2026-02-13
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220907
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-15-4-3/2026-02-13
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220907
CREATED:20250502T145836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T182114Z
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SUMMARY:Afternoon Tea
DESCRIPTION:Gather with friends in the glass-enclosed Pavilion to enjoy a pot of warm tea with an eye-catching assortment of delightful bites presented on a three-tier stand\, that fuse traditional English and Japanese flavors. Inspired by the elegance of English tea service\, this joyful afternoon of good conversation and great flavors is hosted by Grace Farms Pastry Chef and Educator Leah Jones and Tea Expert Frank Kwei.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/afternoon-tea-we-all-build/2026-02-13
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Community,Tea & Coffee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220907
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-10-2/2026-02-14
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220907
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-25-2-3-4/2026-02-14
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220907
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-2-2-2-2-2/2026-02-14
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Tours
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220907
CREATED:20251007T140544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T162714Z
UID:10010581-1771156800-1771174800@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-15-4-3/2026-02-15
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220907
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/2026-02-17
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220907
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-25-2-3-4/2026-02-17
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220907
CREATED:20251217T202304Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220907
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/2026-02-18
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220907
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220907
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220907
CREATED:20251223T134854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T134855Z
UID:10010890-1771423200-1771426800@gracefarms.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Jacek-Dolata_022025_Winter-Week_0310.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220907
CREATED:20250627T191114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T191114Z
UID:10010154-1771495200-1771509600@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/2026-02-19
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Winter-Week-2025-Hero.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220907
CREATED:20251007T140625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T155501Z
UID:10010313-1771495200-1771520400@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-25-2-3-4/2026-02-19
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:20260219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220907
CREATED:20260113T194144Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260221
DTSTAMP:20260418T220907
CREATED:20260218T163338Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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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