Upcoming Events at the Center
Story Time
Join us at Food + Farm Exploration Center for Story Time! Enjoy a book and a sensory activity. Designed for kids two and under but open to all.
November Kids’ Program Week 4
Dig into the world of agriculture with our 4-week kids’ program at Food + Farm Exploration Center. Register today to save your spot. Enjoy open exploration in our Seedlings gallery, educational activities throughout the exploration center, and a delicious snack.
Birthday Party Celebration | Day 1!
Join us in celebrating our one year anniversary with a birthday celebration! You’re invited to make slime, decorate a cupcake and enjoy free hot cocoa and cookies!
Holiday Ornaments & Sign Painting with Small Town Gift Barn
Paint your own set of ornaments or choose one of two different hanging door signs to celebrate the holiday season with Small Town Gift Barn.
Birthday Party Celebration | Day 2!
Join us in celebrating our one year anniversary with a birthday celebration! You’re invited to make Party Poppers, decorate a cupcake and enjoy free hot cocoa and cookies!
Birthday Party Celebration | Day 3!
Join us in celebrating our one year anniversary with a birthday celebration! You’re invited to make ice cream in a bag, decorate a cupcake and enjoy free hot cocoa and cookies!
Sushi Creation Workshop MSTC Class
Making sushi is truly a work of art. Join us for this hands-on sushi making cooking class, where you will create a variety of sushi from scratch and learn how to roll you own.
Common Ground Coffee Chats
Enjoy a free, community event with complimentary drip coffee and pastries. Relax, network, and share ideas with local growers, producers, allied industry professionals, and friends of agriculture.
Birthday Party Celebration | Day 4!
Join us in celebrating our one year anniversary with a birthday celebration! You’re invited to enjoy a make-and-take activity and color sheet and free hot cocoa and cookies!
Birthday Party Celebration | Day 5!
Join us in celebrating our one year anniversary with a birthday celebration! You’re invited to decorate a delicious potato cake pop, get creative with veggie arts & crafts and enjoy free hot cocoa and cookies!
Making the Perfect Biscotti MSTC Class
Join us in learning how to create cranberry and pistachio biscotti. Learn the art of crafting these delightful, crunchy treats, perfect for pairing with your favorite coffee or tea.
Holiday Appetizers & Wine Pairings MSTC Class
Enjoy a house Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon while learning about delicious and easy to prepare holiday appetizers. Learn how to make a delicious cheese ball, smoked salmon and caper dill spread crackers, and chocolate strawberry croissants.
Kids Snowflake Painting Class with Pasture Chic Design
Join us for a snowflake painting class for kids with Pasture Chic Design. Bring your family and friends to get creative and festive this holiday season.
Thai Red Curry & Steamed White Rice MSTC Class
Are you a fan of Thai food? In this class, we will be cooking a creamy Thai red curry dish with freshly steamed jasmine white rice. We will also be doing a taste test of a variety of Thai red curry pastes to see which brand suits your palate.
Wine Glass Painting with Renee Denise
Paint your own set of wine glasses with “In the Studio with Renee Denise”. Includes all supplies plus a glass of wine to enjoy.
November Kids’ Program Week 3
Dig into the world of agriculture with our 4-week kids’ program at Food + Farm Exploration Center. Register today to save your spot. Enjoy open exploration in our Seedlings gallery, educational activities throughout the exploration center, and a delicious snack.
Story Time
Join us at Food + Farm Exploration Center for Story Time! Enjoy a book and a sensory activity. Designed for kids two and under but open to all.
All About Beef MSTC Class
This course is all about beef: aging beef, cutting beef, cooking beef, and eating beef. We will talk about different grades of meat and different cuts. Chef will then provide and show how to make a delightful beef wellington for you to sample and take home.
November Kids’ Program Week 2
Dig into the world of agriculture with our 4-week kids’ program at Food + Farm Exploration Center. Register today to save your spot. Enjoy open exploration in our Seedlings gallery, educational activities throughout the exploration center, and a delicious snack.
SOLD OUT Sushi Creation Workshop MSTC Class
Making sushi is truly a work of art. Join us for this hands-on sushi making cooking class, where you will create a variety of sushi from scratch and learn how to roll your own.
Story Time
Join us at Food + Farm Exploration Center for Story Time! Enjoy a book and a sensory activity. Designed for kids two and under but open to all.
November Kids’ Program Registration & Week 1
Dig into the world of agriculture with our 4-week kids’ program at Food + Farm Exploration Center. Register today to save your spot. Enjoy open exploration in our Seedlings gallery, educational activities throughout the exploration center, and a delicious snack.
Story Time
Join us at Food + Farm Exploration Center for Story Time! Enjoy a book and a sensory activity. Designed for kids two and under but open to all.
Common Ground Coffee Chats
Enjoy a free, community event with complimentary drip coffee and pastries. Relax, network, and share ideas with local growers and producers, allied industry professionals, and friends of agriculture in the exploration center Foyer area.
SOLD OUT Asian-Style Appetizers MSTC Class
Get hands-on experience with some of the most popular Asian-style appetizers: fresh Vietnamese-style spring rolls and Chinese crab rangoons.
Story Time
Join us at Food + Farm Exploration Center for Story Time! Enjoy a book and a sensory activity. Designed for kids two and under but open to all.
Mushrooms 3 Ways MSTC Class
Learn how to prepare mushrooms using three different recipes. Included in this class will be hands-on instruction along with demonstration and samples
Asian-Style Appetizers MSTC Class
Get hands-on experience with some of the most popular Asian-style appetizers: fresh Vietnamese-style spring rolls and Chinese crab rangoons.
October Food + Farm Kids Program Week 4
Dig into the world of agriculture with our 4-week programs at Food + Farm Exploration Center. Register today to save your spot. Enjoy open exploration in our Seedlings gallery, educational activities throughout the exploration center, & a delicious snack.
Story Time
Join us at Food + Farm Exploration Center for Story Time! Enjoy a book and a sensory activity. Designed for kids two and under but open to all.
National Mashed Potato Day Celebration
Join us in celebrating with specials in the Colorful Plate Café and a live radio broadcast from the World's Largest Potato Masher!
October Food + Farm Kids Program Week 3
Dig into the world of agriculture with our 4-week programs at Food + Farm Exploration Center. Register today to save your spot. Enjoy open exploration in our Seedlings gallery, educational activities throughout the exploration center, & a delicious snack.
Story Time
Join us at Food + Farm for Story Time! Enjoy a book and a sensory activity. Designed for kids two and under but open to all.
October Food + Farm Kids Program Week 2 & Registration
Dig into the world of agriculture with our 4-week programs at Food + Farm Exploration Center. Register today to save your spot. Enjoy open exploration in our Seedlings gallery, educational activities throughout the exploration center, & a delicious snack.
Story Time
Join us at Food + Farm for Story Time! Enjoy a book and a sensory activity. Designed for kids two and under but open to all.
Common Ground Coffee Chats
A free, community event with complimentary drip coffee and pastries. Enjoy an hour to relax, network, and share ideas with local growers and producers, allied industry professionals, and friends of agriculture in the exploration center Foyer area.
October Food + Farm Kids Program Week 1 & Registration
Dig into the world of agriculture with our 4-week programs at Food + Farm Exploration Center. Register today to save your spot. Enjoy open exploration in our Seedlings gallery, educational activities throughout the exploration center, & a delicious snack.
September Pre-K Wednesday’s Week 4
In this week’s PreK Wednesday’s, children will prepare for October while discovering facts about pumpkins.
This program is only available to those who have registered.
Wednesday, September 25th 9:30-11 am.
September Tot Time Week 4
In this week’s Tot Time, tots will prepare for October while discovering facts about pumpkins.
This program is only available to those who have registered.
Tuesday, September 17th 9:30-11 am.
Sauce Making MSTC Class
This class will explore how to make different sauces to use in the kitchen. Classics like Hollandaise and a gluten-free gravy will be covered, along with thickening agents such as roux and starches. Included in the class will be hands-on instruction along with demonstration. Participants will get to sample and take home some sauces to share. This class is taught by Ryan Petrouske.
Register here.
September Pre-K Wednesday’s Week 3
In this weeks Pre-K Wednesday’s, art and science mix as kids learn about cabbages.
This program is only available to those who have registered.
Wednesday, September 18th 9:30-11 am.
September Tot Time Week 3
In this weeks Tot Time, art and science mix as you learn about cabbages.
This program is only available to those who have registered.
Tuesday, September 17th 9:30-11 am.
CANCELED Tomato Sauce Canning MSTC Class
This class is canceled, apologies for any inconvenience.
Learn how to safely and efficiently can. Participants will leave with a freshly canned jar of local tomato sauce. We will go over sourcing produce in central Wisconsin, prepping produce, and canning. Class taught by Melissa Haack.