Summer at Grace Farms

Saturday, June 6

Kick off the summer with an unforgettable evening of live music featuring Marcus Garrick Miller and his band IWM. A celebrated composer, saxophonist, curator, and longtime Grace Farms collaborator, Miller returns to share a special summer concert featuring beloved selections from his Beauty & Logic series, alongside brand-new music composed just for this occasion.

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Fridays, July 10, 17, 24 & 31

On July Fridays, settle into summer with free live music, complimentary Grace Farms tea-infused ice cream from Laz’s Ice Cream Co., and time to unwind in one of Connecticut’s most beautiful settings. These family-friendly afternoons invite all ages to slow down, savor the season, and experience Grace Farms as the landscape fills with music, light, and community.

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Thursday, August 6

Join us for a lively summer dinner celebrating the season’s freshest flavors and most picturesque views. Sip handcrafted mocktails and taste seasonal bites in the Plaza, amongst blooming fruit trees and our new Dancing Trees seating. Then step into the glass-enclosed Commons, to savor a delicious summer dinner prepared with fruits and vegetables freshly harvested from the Grace Farms Garden.

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Saturday, June 20

Discover the delicious world of tomatoes — from heirlooms to hybrids — and learn which varieties will thrive best in your own garden. We’ll share our favorite picks and walk you through expert growing tips, from planting and pruning to harvesting at peak flavor.

Saturday, July 18

Transform your backyard into an edible landscape as you learn how to prepare, plant, and care for edimentals — ornamental plants that are also delicious. Focused on fruits that thrive locally, including apples, crabapples, plums, pears, and peaches, this hands-on workshop introduces the essentials of site selection, varieties, and seasonal care.

Saturday, August 22

Join us for a hands-on conservation workshop where you’ll learn about incredible monarchs and other Connecticut butterflies, explore the science behind their remarkable migration, and take part in friendly monitoring techniques used by researchers to track population health and movement.