Calendar of Events
Discover upcoming public events, seasonal programs, and special experiences for all ages.
Planning a Private Event?
From meetings and celebrations to birthday parties and weddings, Food + Farm Exploration Center offers farm-to-table catering and exceptional service in a one-of-a-kind setting.
SOLD OUT Tot Time Week 2: Cranberries
Tot time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops over four weeks of hands-on learning!
Girl Scout Mechanical Engineering: Balloon Car Badge Workshop
Ready, set, race! Girl Scouts in Grades 3–5 will explore forces, motion, and agricultural engineering while designing balloon-powered cars to earn their badge.
Story Time
Bring the little ones for Saturday Story Time! Enjoy a fun reading, explore our interactive exhibits, and grab a treat at the café. Included with general admission.
Egg Drop Soup Cooking Class with MSTC
Unlock the secret to delicate egg ribbons! Learn how to make nourishing Classic and Hot & Sour Egg Drop soups at home in under 30 minutes.
SOLD OUT Tot Time Week 3: Cranberries
Tot time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops over four weeks of hands-on learning!
Mix + Mingle Cocktail Class: Mule Edition
Stir, sip, and mingle! Learn to craft a classic Moscow Mule plus three creative twists highlighting Wisconsin agriculture, and take home your own copper mule mug.
Taste of History: Corn | Industrial Revolution to Modern Times
Discover how canning, freezing, and modern processing transformed sweet corn into a global staple. Features vintage recipes, modern trends, and a plated meal.
Fall Wine Tasting & Cork Pumpkin Workshop
Celebrate autumn with 7 curated wine and seasonal treat pairings guided by Left Bank Wine, plus a hands-on rustic cork pumpkin workshop. Ticket includes center admission!
Story Time
Bring the little ones for Saturday Story Time! Enjoy a fun reading, explore our interactive exhibits, and grab a treat at the café. Included with general admission.
Polymer Pie Social
Craft your own festive polymer clay pie magnets for the holiday season while savoring a slice of delicious homemade pie while your creations bake!
SOLD OUT Tot Time Week 4: Cranberries
Tot time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops over four weeks of hands-on learning!
Pancake Turkey Social | AM Session
A fun, edible holiday activity for the whole family! Assemble your own delicious pancake turkey featuring Wisconsin agricultural commodities, fresh fruit, and sweet treats.
Pancake Turkey Social | PM Session
A fun, edible holiday activity for the whole family! Assemble your own delicious pancake turkey featuring Wisconsin agricultural commodities, fresh fruit, and sweet treats.
Story Time
Bring the little ones for Saturday Story Time! Enjoy a fun reading, explore our interactive exhibits, and grab a treat at the café. Included with general admission.
SOLD OUT Learn Mahjong | 4 Week Series, Session 1
Ready to learn a new game, sharpen your strategy, and enjoy friendly competition? Join our four-week beginner-friendly Mahjong course in Plover, WI!
Tot Time Registration & Week 1: Marvelous Machines
Tot Time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops and modern farming over four weeks of hands-on learning!
Homeschool Workshop: Innovation and Machines
Explore agricultural technology, modern machinery, and farm innovation through hands-on STEM challenges and interactive activities tailored for homeschool students ages 6–12.
Spud of the Month: Lyonnaise Potatoes
Elevate your holiday table with Chef Davey! Learn the classic French technique for making rich, savory Lyonnaise Potatoes in our monthly social cooking club.
Pour + Explore Wine Dinner | Pacific Northwest
Embark on a culinary journey to the Pacific Northwest! Enjoy four curated Oregon and Washington wine pairings with a four-course wild game menu.
Story Time
Bring the little ones for Saturday Story Time! Enjoy a fun reading, explore our interactive exhibits, and grab a treat at the café. Included with general admission.
SOLD OUT Learn Mahjong | 4 Week Series, Session 2
Continuing our four-week introductory Mahjong course! Week 2 brings participants back together in the Kitchen Lab for continued gameplay and practice.
Tot Time Week 2: Marvelous Machines
Tot Time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops and modern farming over four weeks of hands-on learning!
Cultivate + Create: Cranberries
Discover why Wisconsin is the cranberry capital of the world! Join us for an immersive evening featuring cranberry ag insights from Cranberry Learning, expert culinary demos, tasting samples, and a craft cranberry mule bar.
Breakfast with Santa on the Farm
A magical holiday tradition for the whole family! Savor a scrumptious breakfast featuring local Wisconsin favorites, take photos with Santa and Sunny Sweetcorn, make a holiday craft, and explore 60+ hands-on exhibits.
Story Time
Bring the little ones for Saturday Story Time! Enjoy a fun reading, explore our interactive exhibits, and grab a treat at the café. Included with general admission.
SOLD OUT Learn Mahjong | 4 Week Series, Session 3
Week 3 of our four-week Mahjong course! Sharpen your strategy and enjoy friendly gameplay in the Kitchen Lab.
Tot Time Week 3: Marvelous Machines
Tot Time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops and modern farming over four weeks of hands-on learning!
Homeschool Field Trip Day | AM Session
A special morning farm-to-fun session for homeschool families! Explore interactive exhibits, craft in the AgLab Makerspace, enjoy Kitchen Lab demos, and tour our greenhouse.
Homeschool Field Trip Day | PM Session
A special morning farm-to-fun session for homeschool families! Explore interactive exhibits, craft in the AgLab Makerspace, enjoy Kitchen Lab demos, and tour our greenhouse.
Wine and Holiday Appetizers Cooking Class with MSTC
Pair festive holiday entertaining with ease! Learn simple, delicious appetizer recipes with Chef Ryan and expert wine pairings with Rich Neumann.
Story Time
Bring the little ones for Saturday Story Time! Enjoy a fun reading, explore our interactive exhibits, and grab a treat at the café. Included with general admission.
SOLD OUT Learn Mahjong | 4 Week Series, Session 4
Join us for the Week 4 Finale of our four-week Mahjong course! Put your new skills to the test in a final evening of gameplay in the Kitchen Lab.
Tot Time Week 4: Marvelous Machines
Tot Time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops and modern farming over four weeks of hands-on learning!
Story Time
Bring the little ones for Saturday Story Time! Enjoy a fun reading, explore our interactive exhibits, and grab a treat at the café. Included with general admission.
Simply Sourdough Workshop
Learn the art of sourdough! Mix, stretch, and prep your own loaf to bake at home while sampling delicious sourdough samples and more in our Kitchen Lab.
Girl Scouts Create & Innovate Badge Workshop
Calling all young inventors! Daisies and Brownies (Grades K–2) will dream big, build mini greenhouses, and solve ag challenges to earn their Create & Innovate Badge.
Classic Lo Mein Dishes Cooking Class with MSTC
Master the art of making fresh Lo Mein noodles from scratch and pairing them with savory sauces and farm-fresh vegetables in this hands-on cooking class.
Story Time
Bring the little ones for Saturday Story Time! Enjoy a fun reading, explore our interactive exhibits, and grab a treat at the café. Included with general admission.
Spud of the Month: Warm Winter Potato Salad with Cranberries
Embrace fall flavors with Chef Davey! Learn to make a cozy, flavorful Pumpkin Potato Curry Soup in our monthly social cooking club. Includes snacks & drinks.
Chardonnays from the U.S. vs. the World Wine Tasting with MSTC
Master the art of crafting an attractive charcuterie board with Chef Ryan and learn wine-pairing principles with Rich Neumann in this hands-on workshop.
Homeschool Workshop: Cranberries
Discover the science, history, and agriculture of Wisconsin cranberries! Designed specifically for homeschool students.
SOLD OUT Simply Sourdough Workshop
Learn the art of sourdough! Mix, stretch, and prep your own loaf to bake at home while sampling delicious sourdough samples and more in our Kitchen Lab.
SOLD OUT Tot Time Registration & Week 1: Cranberries
Tot time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops over four weeks of hands-on learning!
Cocktails + Cardstock
Get creative this holiday season! Craft three holiday cards, a cardstock basket, and a bonus project while learning how to make a festive craft cocktail.
Story Time
Bring the little ones for Saturday Story Time! Enjoy a fun reading, explore our interactive exhibits, and grab a treat at the café. Included with general admission.
BOO! Bags + Bites
A hands-on Halloween workshop for kids! Mix a festive nut-free trail mix, craft a fun cardstock treat bag, and enjoy seasonal fun at Food + Farm Exploration Center.
BOO! Bags + Bites
A hands-on Halloween workshop for kids! Mix a festive nut-free trail mix, craft a fun cardstock treat bag, and enjoy seasonal fun at Food + Farm Exploration Center.
Taste of History: Corn | Colonization to Industrial Revolution
Explore the evolution of American corn farming from colonial tools to early industrial practices, featuring Johnny cakes, hasty pudding, and a BBQ pork meal.
Wine Tasting and Charcuterie Masterclass with MSTC
Master the art of crafting an attractive charcuterie board with Chef Ryan and learn wine-pairing principles with Rich Neumann in this hands-on workshop.
Tot Time Week 4: Corn
Tot time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops over four weeks of hands-on learning!
Story Time | 10AM & 2PM
Bring the little ones for Saturday Story Time! Enjoy a fun reading at 10:00 AM or 2:00 PM, explore our interactive exhibits, and grab a treat at the café. Included with general admission.
Tic Tac Toe Wooden Boards Workshop
Get creative in the Makerspace! Paint and personalize your own custom wooden tic-tac-toe board set with fun themes like tractors, pollinators, and potatoes.
Exploring Syrah, Petit Sirah, and Wines from the French Rhone Region Wine Tasting with MSTC
Taste and compare California Syrah, Australian Shiraz, Petit Sirah, White Rhône, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape paired with curated cheeses in this guided tasting.
SOLD OUT Simply Sourdough Workshop
Learn the art of sourdough! Mix, stretch, and prep your own loaf to bake at home while sampling delicious sourdough samples and more in our Kitchen Lab.
Tot Time Week 3: Corn
Tot time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops over four weeks of hands-on learning!
The Masher 5K Fun Run
Lace up your running or walking shoes for the inaugural Masher 5K Fun Run! Support hands-on ag education, then stay for our National Mashed Potato Day party.
National Mashed Potato Day Celebration
Join our annual National Mashed Potato Day Celebration! Enjoy the Masher 5K, bounce houses, potato eating contests, food sculptures, and delicious mashed potato bars. Suggested donation of $10 per person supports our 501(c)(3) mission to keep community events accessible and agricultural education growing for all ages.
Taste of History: Corn | Ancient Times to Colonization
Discover how wild grains became sweet corn! Explore ancient agricultural traditions, historic recipe samples, and a full plated meal.
Pinot Noirs from Around the World vs. Burgundy with MSTC
Explore the subtle spectrum of Pinot Noir from light to full-bodied pours as global regions square off against classic French Red Burgundy.
Tot Time Week 2: Corn
Tot time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops over four weeks of hands-on learning!
Spud of the Month: Pumpkin Potato Curry Soup
Embrace fall flavors with Chef Davey! Learn to make a cozy, flavorful Pumpkin Potato Curry Soup in our monthly social cooking club. Includes snacks & drinks.
SOLD OUT Gorgeous Gourds Workshop
Decorate two unique, garden-grown pumpkins using pressed flowers to create stunning fall home decor! Enjoy drinks and snacks available from the café.
Homeschool Workshop: Pumpkins
Discover the science, history, and agriculture of pumpkins through hands-on activities, farming lessons, and a festive seasonal snack creation!
Tot Time Registration & Week 1: Corn
Tot time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops over four weeks of hands-on learning!
Farm-to-Table Florals Workshop
Join local cut flower growers for a hands-on floral arranging workshop. Design your own seasonal arrangement in a reusable vase to take home!
Scouts Soil and Water Conservation Merit Badge Clinic
Help protect our planet’s most vital resources. Learn about the hydrologic cycle, soil erosion, and agricultural conservation methods in this hands-on clinic.