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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-25-2-3-4/2026-03-19
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T170000
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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-13-2/2026-03-19
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260321
DTSTAMP:20260613T122428
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T152244Z
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SUMMARY:Court Opens at 12 pm
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/court-opens-at-12-pm-7-2/2026-03-20
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T113000
DTSTAMP:20260613T122428
CREATED:20260115T194001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T175149Z
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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-2026/2026-03-20
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T122428
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-15-4-3/2026-03-20
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:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T122428
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-10-2/2026-03-21
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T122428
CREATED:20250505T193943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T135501Z
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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-2-2-2-2-2/2026-03-21
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Grace-Farms-Tour-2024.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T122428
CREATED:20260109T132600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T135249Z
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SUMMARY:Move with Grace Farms x lululemon | Barre with Danielle Aviezer
DESCRIPTION:This 45-minute class is a no-impact class\, without a barre\, focused on flexibility and total body strengthening. This unique method blends components of ballet\, yoga\, and Pilates. \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. \n\nAbout Danielle Aviezer\n \n  \nDanielle Aviezer is the Co-Owner and Fitness Manager at Thrive Barre & Fitness in Pelham\, NY. She has a BFA in Dance from University of the Arts in Philadelphia. She has been teaching barre for nearly 20 years throughout NYC\, Westchester and Greenwich\, CT and was trained by instructors from the original Lotte Berk Method. Danielle is a wife and a proud mother of three. \n 
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/move-with-grace-farms-x-lululemon-2-5
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Community,Tea & Coffee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T122428
CREATED:20260105T133944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T133944Z
UID:10010335-1774094400-1774112400@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-25-2-3-4-6
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:20260322T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T122428
CREATED:20251007T140544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T162714Z
UID:10010586-1774180800-1774198800@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-15-4-3/2026-03-22
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:20260324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T122428
CREATED:20260105T134648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T132144Z
UID:10010926-1774346400-1774353600@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-2026-2/2026-03-24
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260326
DTSTAMP:20260613T122428
CREATED:20260212T164029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T164029Z
UID:10011373-1774396800-1774483199@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Closed
DESCRIPTION:We will be closed today\, Wednesday\, March 25\, to prepare for tomorrow’s 2026 Design for Freedom Summit.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/closed-15
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260327
DTSTAMP:20260613T122428
CREATED:20260324T192104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T192104Z
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SUMMARY:Closed
DESCRIPTION:We are closed to the public Thursday\, March 26 to host the 5th annual Design for Freedom Summit.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/closed-16
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T183000
DTSTAMP:20260613T122428
CREATED:20250326T141808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T205302Z
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SUMMARY:Design for Freedom Summit - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Accelerate the Movement \nThe 2026 Design for Freedom Summit convenes leaders of the architecture\, construction\, technology\, manufacturing\, finance\, government\, academic\, and real estate sectors to advance the global movement toward a more ethical built environment. \nThrough the guidance of the Design for Freedom Principles\, participants will explore solutions to identify and address forced labor\, advance ethical decarbonization\, and prioritize circularity through a human rights lens. \nThis year’s Summit is a culmination of the past 5 years of partnership\, innovation and dedication to creating a more humane future. Attendees will leave inspired and equipped with the technology\, tools and vision needed to take immediate action toward more responsible supply chains. \nWe look forward to another sold-out audience in 2026! Your ticket includes the full day of programming\, tours\, exhibits\, jazz breakfast\, lunch\, a cocktail reception and complimentary shuttles from our partner hotels and local train stations.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/2026-design-for-freedom-summit
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Design for Freedom,Justice,Architecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260328
DTSTAMP:20260613T122428
CREATED:20260314T152151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T152151Z
UID:10011422-1774569600-1774655999@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:12 pm Opening
DESCRIPTION:Grace Farms will open at 12 pm on Friday\, March 27\, 2026.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/12-pm-opening-2
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T122428
CREATED:20251007T140544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T162714Z
UID:10010825-1774612800-1774630800@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-15-4-3/2026-03-27
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:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T122428
CREATED:20250502T190057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T222010Z
UID:10009321-1774692000-1774706400@gracefarms.org
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-10-2/2026-03-28
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;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T122428
CREATED:20251007T140625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T155501Z
UID:10010339-1774692000-1774717200@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-25-2-3-4/2026-03-28
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:20260328T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T122428
CREATED:20250505T193943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T135501Z
UID:10009487-1774693800-1774699200@gracefarms.org
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-2-2-2-2-2/2026-03-28
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Grace-Farms-Tour-2024.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T122428
CREATED:20251007T140544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T162714Z
UID:10010587-1774785600-1774803600@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-15-4-3/2026-03-29
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:20260331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T122428
CREATED:20260105T134648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T132144Z
UID:10010928-1774951200-1774958400@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-2026-2/2026-03-31
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T122428
CREATED:20251007T140625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T155501Z
UID:10010340-1774951200-1774976400@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-25-2-3-4/2026-03-31
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:20260401T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T122428
CREATED:20260105T134648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T132144Z
UID:10010929-1775037600-1775044800@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-2026-2/2026-04-01
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T122428
CREATED:20251007T140625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T155501Z
UID:10010341-1775037600-1775062800@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-25-2-3-4/2026-04-01
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:20260402T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T122428
CREATED:20250505T020559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T194150Z
UID:10009451-1775124000-1775131200@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-2-2-2/2026-04-02
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T170000
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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-25-2-3-4/2026-04-02
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T122428
CREATED:20241217T201348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T152834Z
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SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:This comprehensive Grace Farms 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-2026-thursdays-2/2026-04-02
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T113000
DTSTAMP:20260613T122428
CREATED:20260402T190258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T190929Z
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SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Water\, Water Everywhere
DESCRIPTION:How does our rainwater and snowmelt capture system work to reduce our water usage? Learn about our water conservation efforts and the work of our Nature Initiative to promote awareness and protect local watersheds\, and discover how the trees in our 77-acre nature preserve contribute to the water cycle. Fresh\, clean water is a limited resource everyone in the world must have to survive. \nAbout Pop-up Talks \nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-water-water-everywhere/2026-04-02
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T133000
DTSTAMP:20260613T122428
CREATED:20260402T183639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T183753Z
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SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Noticing Nature: For the Birds
DESCRIPTION:Get a close-up look at the birds that make their homes in the thriving woodlands and meadows surrounding the River building. \nJoin a Grace Farms Educator in the Commons to pick up a pair of binoculars and learn how the native plants and grasses provide year-round food for the many species of birds seen outside. Examine and dissect a sunflower\, and a selection of natural materials on hand\, and take home a coloring sheet. \n  \nAbout Pop-up Talks \nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-noticing-nature-for-the-birds-2/2026-04-02
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T153000
DTSTAMP:20260613T122428
CREATED:20260402T182159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T182159Z
UID:10011474-1775142000-1775143800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | A Room with an Equal View
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Sanctuary’s extraordinary features with a Grace Farms Educator. Discover the purposeful connection created between audiences\, presenters\, and nature through intentional design and learn how challenges were overcome to create this unique space. “A Room with an Equal View” is one of the rare times visitors can explore the Sanctuary without an event ticket. \nAbout Pop-up Talks \nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-a-room-with-an-equal-view-5/2026-04-02
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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